Holiday Blues
The down I am experiencing post-holiday is awful.
So awful it almost makes me contemplate never taking another holiday again because the after-effects are too traumatic to go through again.
I love the beginning of a holiday when the days stretch on forever in front of you, endless possibilities of time monopolised by no one but your own wants. When you feel the stress slide out of your body so you morph into Gumby. No heels, no hairspray, no mask of civility required.
The first day of the holiday is the best and always seems to be the longest. There is the thrilling feeling of "this can last forever!" until inevitably, the days begin to speed up to the point when you are afraid to blink in case you find it is nightfall already. You find your fingers trying to grasp onto moments, which taunt you by slipping away with no trace.
Then, back at work, I found myself stealing minutes to sit with my eyes closed and to try recreate in my mind the sights, the smells and the feelings from my holiday. It's easier in the first couple of days after the holiday but as time goes, these memories begin to fade.
It's time to book another one.
posted by Yarravillean @ 11:39 PM
5 Comments:
I love your crying baby photo. V Cute.
I think you nailed it with your last line. Having another holiday locked in down the track assists your mind to transcend the daily trudge as you sift through a meaningless inbox filled with meaningless requests for your precious time and energy. Book one now and you'll instantly feel better. It's your light at the end of the tunnel without which you be sure to bumble around in the darkness of the corporate world. Also known as corporate tunnel syndrome ... lol ... guess who :)
What did you miss most? Exploring a new country or two, being pampered every morning, having fresh fruit salad served with a coastal view, chauffeured from shopping haven to foodie outlet, having your back scratched...
No question...having my back scratched.
Good for people to know.
Post a Comment
Links to this post:
Create a Link
<< Home