I Need a Vacation

Why is it that you take a nice vacation, whether it is a long exotic trip to the tropics, or a quick jaunt to a nearby tourist attraction, you always return exhausted and in need of a vacation?

I just got back from a little visit. I drove to the Seattle area to visit my friend, stayed for a few days, then drove back. On my way home, when I was free of the city traffic, I popped my iPod into my car stereo system and turned it on. Nothing. I then realized that I had forgotten to charge it! I had to drive 8 hours without music! Sure, I could listen to the radio, but there was nothing worth listening to, and then when there was, the radio signal would fade out! How fun.

It was hot and sunny, the air conditioner in my car is okay, but not the greatest and since I live in an area that doesn't get too hot, I'm not too concerned about recharging it. Well, I wanted cold air that day! haha! Then to top it off, I had only gotten about 4 hours of sleep the night before. I made frequent stops so that I wouldn't nod off.

I got home, safe and sound, and fell on the bed exhausted. The next day, I was still tired. And the next day and the next. Even today I'm still tired. I think when we take a vacation, we often forget to allow ourselves time to recuperate from our trip.

I think we all need more vacation time from our vacations...