August 27, 2006
I don't need to be taking Portfolio Theory and Marketing courses in business school. What I really need is a course called How to Relax 101. Just the basics on how to slow down and enjoy life a bit, since I missed that life lesson growing up.
This week I have replaced long hours of bike riding with socializing. For most people, going to parties or to dinner with friends is relaxing, but for an introvert like me, it wears me out. Last night I talked so much, I came home and was asleep before my head hit the pillow.
I think that in order to truly relax, I have to remove myself from my home environment. If Ernesto passes by the Panhandle in favor of other locations, then I'll soon be relaxing at the beach, taking in some late summer rays before fall settles in.
Posted by megabeth at August 27, 2006 10:20 AM
Lucky girl. We did a mountain retreat this year instead of the gulf beaches. Not. Enough. Pelicans.
Posted by: rankin' rob at August 27, 2006 11:01 AM
I'm counting my eggs before they hatch. If a hurricane hits my beloved beach, then I won't be going anywhere.
Besides, a vacation is a vacation. The mountains are nice, too. I'd be happy at this point just to take a break, even if my destination was a trailer park.
Posted by: megabeth at August 27, 2006 11:17 AM
i hear you! relaxation is the key to optimal happiness.
i have a couple of free gift certificates for massages if you want one. i would use them but i cannot find the time to actually schedule an appointment.
Posted by: elizabeth at August 27, 2006 12:14 PM
Why do lots of people think you have to pack up, rush off, do a bunch of activities, then rush back in order to "relax?" I would be happy staying home to sleep late and just have no planned schedule of activities. *sigh* Like that is ever gonna happen - NOT.
Posted by: Outlaw3 at August 27, 2006 02:51 PM