The day after the tsunami warning was filled with needed and r & r. After being packed as tight as sardines in my car: myself, fiancé, dogs, and belongings for 5 hours no air, it got to me. As I was at work most of the day yesterday, my allergies took hold of me. I was sneezing non-stop so much I was crying, my eyes and face swollen. Luckily I had a dr.’s appt., who informed me I had a sinus infection. He stocked me up with six medications. Inevitably after this yesterday, and where my health was, I had no choice but to rest. And so I did today. I can’t remember when I slept this much. At first it was awkward. How can anyone sleep this much all day? But my body succumbed. I woke up to have a brief meal, walk of the dogs, but my body and mind needed rest. A short break before another full week of work.
As tourists, some of us really live up r & r, while others pack each day with activities (guess which one I am). Generally if I have a vacation planned, I squeeze every ounce of time out of the air. I may leave for a flight right after work, not to return until the night or hours before I start work. But when I do this, I don’t feel rested. Many travelers, take extra time to relax before/after a trip. Do this. It’s the only way you feel relaxed. Or maybe live up r & r on your trip. Vacation and days off are sparse, so we want to make the most of it. But it’s also important to recognize this is not just our time to tour but rejuvenate, to energize ourselves back to work and life.
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