Take a break - I did, and it saved my crazy!
Six weeks ago I lost a friend, a relationship, my happiness, and said hello to my worst depression ever.
But then in the middle of the night, I texted my sister and said "I need a break, I need to get away" and that morning she texted and said come to Chicago and bought my ticket for an eight day vacation.
And as the day came, I was not excited but when at the end of this trip I am realizing how much good it has done for me.
The first half of my trip I spent sick and not feeling well at all, and sleeping so much. I mean there was a time difference, but still I slept a lot, and ate very little.
I think the ideal vacation would be as following but note that usually there is never the perfect vacation. I mean hey, I spent the first half of my vacation absolutely sick and sleeping so much trying to get my body back to a somewhat alive state.
Note: DO NOT forget if you are taking an airplane to your escape, to drink a lot of water. the altitude dehydrates you, and trust me the consequences are not worth refusing the clear aquarian goodness.
Day 1: REST
Literally lounge, watch some movies, sleep, eat junk food.
(If you're going to get sick, this is the time)
Day 2: LOUNGE
Sleep in, and I mean long. Until noon. We can still do it even though we are adults! It takes a couple tries at getting back to sleep but it works!
Go on a walk, go to the beach, or to a river, lay in the yard, soak up the sun. Take it easy but get outside and get fresh air.
(If you're sick, drink lots of water, have ginger ale or sprite, and sleep. And please eat some protein.)
Day 3: EXPLORE
Today is the day to start doing some fun things! Go to a museum, an aquarium, a drive-in theatre, Do exactly what sounds fun with whoever you are with. Go to some historical sites or take a tour bus, touristing is actually very fun. Take pictures and have so much fun! Let go!
(Sick still? Don't worry, if you have been sleeping, you should be better soon, sleeping heals your body so stay in that bed or on that couch and sleep it off!)
Day 4: TIME TO SHOP
Hopefully by this time you have gotten over being sick and you body has purged everything so we are merging this message into one. Today is the day to go explore all of the shops or as many as you can fit into one short day. Shop, but also keep in mind what you can take back, if you can ship anything back for free or if you have room, or another bag, or can buy a cheap bag, etc. But girl we all love shopping so run wild!
Day 5: TRY FOOD AND SWEETS
Try new food. On vacation you shouldn't be eating food that you know you like and you have had before. In an area that has a food or pastry you have always wanted to try? Yelp a place that has the best ones nearby and go try it! Want to try a new food or cultural cuisine? Have at it! But be careful about where you go, food poisoning is very real.
(I suggest cannolis :-) )
This is tentative, but the basic idea is give yourself a few days at the beginning and end, if your break allows it, to settle in - relax - be stress sick - whatever, so you can be ready for the rest of the time you are there and fully enjoy it. And then time at the end to start packing up a little and reorganizing, getting things in order, figuring out how you are going to transport all the new loot you obtained, etc.
And in the middle? FUN, everything fun!!
Well, that's all for now folks, see you Monday! And take a break, it helps :-) and maybe a hike or two.
-Relaxed and Rested Via Chicago
Six weeks ago I lost a friend, a relationship, my happiness, and said hello to my worst depression ever.
But then in the middle of the night, I texted my sister and said "I need a break, I need to get away" and that morning she texted and said come to Chicago and bought my ticket for an eight day vacation.
And as the day came, I was not excited but when at the end of this trip I am realizing how much good it has done for me.
The first half of my trip I spent sick and not feeling well at all, and sleeping so much. I mean there was a time difference, but still I slept a lot, and ate very little.
I think the ideal vacation would be as following but note that usually there is never the perfect vacation. I mean hey, I spent the first half of my vacation absolutely sick and sleeping so much trying to get my body back to a somewhat alive state.
Note: DO NOT forget if you are taking an airplane to your escape, to drink a lot of water. the altitude dehydrates you, and trust me the consequences are not worth refusing the clear aquarian goodness.
Day 1: REST
Literally lounge, watch some movies, sleep, eat junk food.
(If you're going to get sick, this is the time)
Day 2: LOUNGE
Sleep in, and I mean long. Until noon. We can still do it even though we are adults! It takes a couple tries at getting back to sleep but it works!
Go on a walk, go to the beach, or to a river, lay in the yard, soak up the sun. Take it easy but get outside and get fresh air.
(If you're sick, drink lots of water, have ginger ale or sprite, and sleep. And please eat some protein.)
Day 3: EXPLORE
Today is the day to start doing some fun things! Go to a museum, an aquarium, a drive-in theatre, Do exactly what sounds fun with whoever you are with. Go to some historical sites or take a tour bus, touristing is actually very fun. Take pictures and have so much fun! Let go!
(Sick still? Don't worry, if you have been sleeping, you should be better soon, sleeping heals your body so stay in that bed or on that couch and sleep it off!)
Day 4: TIME TO SHOP
Hopefully by this time you have gotten over being sick and you body has purged everything so we are merging this message into one. Today is the day to go explore all of the shops or as many as you can fit into one short day. Shop, but also keep in mind what you can take back, if you can ship anything back for free or if you have room, or another bag, or can buy a cheap bag, etc. But girl we all love shopping so run wild!
Day 5: TRY FOOD AND SWEETS
Try new food. On vacation you shouldn't be eating food that you know you like and you have had before. In an area that has a food or pastry you have always wanted to try? Yelp a place that has the best ones nearby and go try it! Want to try a new food or cultural cuisine? Have at it! But be careful about where you go, food poisoning is very real.
(I suggest cannolis :-) )
This is tentative, but the basic idea is give yourself a few days at the beginning and end, if your break allows it, to settle in - relax - be stress sick - whatever, so you can be ready for the rest of the time you are there and fully enjoy it. And then time at the end to start packing up a little and reorganizing, getting things in order, figuring out how you are going to transport all the new loot you obtained, etc.
And in the middle? FUN, everything fun!!
Well, that's all for now folks, see you Monday! And take a break, it helps :-) and maybe a hike or two.
-Relaxed and Rested Via Chicago
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