Life Is Good

va·ca·tion  (v-kshn, v-)

n.

1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.

2. a. A holiday. b. A fixed period of holidays, especially one during which a school, court, or business suspends activities.

 

I forgot just how wonderful vacations are. I remember now. I have been off for the past 9 days and I can honestly say this has been one of my best vacations ever. I did nothing special, went nowhere extravagent and didn't spend a lot of money. But the rewards I got are priceless. I caught up on sleep, spent time with family and friends that I haven't seen in a while and relaxed.

 

(Sunset, evening 2 of camping)

I camped out at Berlin Lake with Cory, we spent the entire time doing whatever we felt like. We played cards (I beat him at War and he was bitter) and brought books to read. I read all of Chelsea Handler's book My Horizontal Life, A Collection of My One Night Stands. HYSTERICAL!!! We had absolutely no plans. We put our phones away and turned on the radio. There's just something about being able to sit quietly with someone and just listen to music and the water and wildlife that is peaceful. It rained off and on most of our trip and we didn't even mind. Being away from people and work and stress...the rain couldn't ruin this trip.

 

I haven't felt this good, this at peace with my life in a long time. I love where I'm at and I'm okay with where it's going. I don't know what the future holds but I know it's exactly what I need. Life is good =) It is what we make it and I refuse to let anything life throws at me take me down. I know school is going to be tough but I also know I can survive it. I'm smarter than I give myself credit for and I know I can handle it. The hardest part for me will be remembering to balance life and school. I get so caught up with getting perfect grades and doing the very best that I forget to breathe. I forget to relax and enjoy an evening out or a drink. I burn myself out and let the stress take over. This semester I'm going to try not to. So, do me a favor, remind me to relax...