Take a Hike, Go Fly a Kite or Just Beat It!

It is now time for me to get back into the swing of things. After a few weeks of dealing with family, friends and just my own problems I was worn out! I didn't realize how much just dealing with everyday life drains you. Even my kids notice that I was not all their. It was like I just didn't care what happened to me or what was happening around me. I was tired all the time. I hated to get up. I just wanted to dream and stay in that dream. I was even asking myself what was wrong with me. I started getting sick. The fight that usually kept me going wasn't there anymore. I would agree with my husband on things just so we wouldn't disagree on subjects because I didn't have it in me to prove my point. Something needed to change... I needed a break!

That's is when I realized that I needed a vacation. At first I was looking for something local. Just a day away. As I kept looking I noticed that I needed more. More out doors, more activities and also more rest. I needed to get away from it all. I needed different surroundings, different walls, different people. And that is what I received.

Friends are fantastic! A good friend stays with you through everyday things. A great friend you don't have to see for years, and when you do see them you can pick up where you just left off. I am very fortunate to have both. One friend that I went to go see gave me the vacation to always be remembered. Its funny because after 12 years of not seeing her or even speaking to her for years on end we picked up like it was just yesterday! Now I'm not saying to open your little black book and start visiting every childhood best friend you could think of but its nice to have friends that you can tell all and share all. Even if years have passed in between.

My vacation was in every since of the word perfect. I went to Disneyland, I saw family, I saw more best friends, met new people, took hikes around neighborhoods, rested, ate amazing foods, went to the beach (love the ocean), ocean kayaked and just had new experiences!!! I think I laughed more often then I've ever done in such a long time!

My husband and I take separate vacations once a year then take a family vacation once or twice a year. I know it seems strange to go our separate ways. People always ask me if things between us are OK. But we have found out that we need a break from each other too. When we come back we are better spouses and even better parents. We can deal with us once again. All my problems I can look upon in a whole new light or even attitude because we did have that little break. I can even notice that my husband has that spring back in his step because he had his break too. In short we can stand each other again... I've missed my husband and now I remember why.

So go take a hike! Go fly that kite! Just get lost and forget everything for a few days! Because when you get back you can face everything again. The fight comes back and you are ready to battle life!

Me getting LOST!