The word vacation has been a figment of my imagination for a while. I would love nothing more to have no cell phone service or internet for a week while soaking up sun. However that seems extremely hard to achieve these days. My family has a small place Upstate but we even can't get ourselves up there.
When I was younger I despised going up to the cabin- I wanted no part of it. I was a kid part of the technology age. I didn't want to go to a place with only 5 T.V. channels and our closest neighbors were 1/2 a mile away. I also wasn't fond of the whole nature part either. Hiking in the forest with other animals for some reason scared me to death. The only thing I looked forward to was a trip to the Super Wal-Mart which is about 40 minutes from our cabin. It was practically the only sign of civilization I saw during my stays there.
As I have grown I've learned that seclusion isn't so bad. It's actually quite nice. It's almost spiritual. Now I can't wait to go to my cabin to just walk around, take pictures and breathe in that nice, clean air. The best part is looking at the stars at night- I can see stars! My cabin has become my little sanctuary in many ways. I feel more creative and rejuvenated with each trip I make.
I think it's important to have a personal sanctuary. Sure I wish I could rent a house in the Italian countryside but for now I'll work with what I have. It's vital to learn to relax and unwind so that sanity is kept in tact. With the way the world is today everyone can use a break from reality. It's okay to be a little selfish and focus on yourself for a bit. It's as easy as turning off a cell phone.
Whether it be a little cabin upstate, a spa trip, or even a dip in the pool, do whatever keeps you sane and cherish it. I know it's hard, but try. Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Hopefully I will catch you kids in a more peaceful state.
Be happy,
Catherine
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