Every December I'm giddy about Christmas, but I'm also overwhelmed by all the extra tasks on my to-do list. I find myself needing more breaks. Less frenzied hours. Do I actually take these breaks? Debatable.
All month we'll be taking one minute vacations on my blog, and that's good enough for me!
Up first?
A private oasis. Yes, I fantasize about spending a day, week, or month (take your pick!) in a valley with waterfalls and sunshine. I'm partial to snorkeling gear, comfy lounge chairs, plenty of chips and salsa, ice-cold drinks, and hot, gourmet meals. The meals just kind of appear. Isn't that nice?
And if I'm relaxing in the valley, I'm taking my husband with me. And a stack of books. :)
Oooh, look, a rainbow!
Mmm...romantic!
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Hey, I'm less stressed already! Here, have a fruity, frozen beverage.
Cheers!
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Ahh...I feel better already. :)
Do you ever dream about a private oasis? What would you take with you?
Have a wonderful day!
It's taken my wife a bit of time to get used to this, but my 'private oasis' would be working convoy escort in Afghanistan - it's my dream vacation.
ReplyDeleteKevlar, ballistic Oakleys, an M4 and a full bandolier. And the chance that every day may be the one I get to meet Jesus.
I heard a line from a movie once - "He's really a wonderful human being. All he needs is someone to throw grenades at him every day for the rest of his life."
I guess we all have to own up to what we really are, and be content that yeah, that's what God made.
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Bless you, Andrew. I can't even imagine what serving in the military is like, but I'm so thankful for all those who do. And yeah, I can understand how fulfilling it must be.
DeleteThanks, Jill. I was actually a contractor - same motivation, different employer.
DeleteIt is fulfilling. To regain something of the sense of mission and duty, I wound up trying to save every stray dog I saw. That's one way to have 26 of them.
Love the private oasis. What would I take with me? My iPad. Less bulky books to carry and then there's the happy, little time waster Candy Crush
ReplyDeleteSo true, CeeJay!! And you're right--we need time wasters. I love Bejeweled. :)
DeleteA private oasis sounds wonderful. And yours looks fabulous! :) I would only need a constant supply of fresh writing tablets, my favorite pens, my old beat up Bible, and fresh flowing Starbucks (with a side of Hershey Kisses). Ahhhh... :) Thanks for that mini brain vacay!
ReplyDeleteYes, Hershey's Kisses are a must!! Let's vacay together! :)
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