Last year I mocked the idea of a “staycation” that is until I took one for the last week of 2010.
I didn’t go site seeing or build an addition to my house or anything crazy like that.
But what I did do was unplug.
For the most part I logged off my computer and only scanned email to keep my pulse on my business. Other than that, I only used my computer to download my workout for the day.
That’s it.
No Twitter, no Facebook, no LinkedIn, no blogging, no work, no nothing.
And you know what? The world did not stop. And when I came back from my staycation, I was refreshed.
And the best part? I didn’t get stuck in an airport or have piles of laundry waiting for me when I got back.
Now I really must go plan my next staycation. I think I’ll book this weekend at the Fitness & Spice Bed and Breakfast on travelocity-dot-calm.
Miz says:
January 5th 2011I stay cayed too. and it rocked. Youre so right about the lines and the laundry and the fact the would kept spinning.
xo
MrsFatass says:
January 5th 2011travelocity dot calm. Gosh you’re funny. And I loooove the staycation! And the unplugging. Welcome back.
lindsay says:
January 5th 2011your so wise. I’d stay at your bed and breakfast anyday. A good escape. :)
Marisa @ Loser for Life says:
January 5th 2011Glad you enjoyed your staycation! Extra glad that you’re back :)
Jody - Fit at 53 says:
January 5th 2011I need to do that unplug thing for the blog too… it does get overwhelming at times.. although I don’t do Twitter & FB only to post my blog post.. but the writing & reading & trying to keep up does require a break.. got me thinking!
P.A. says:
January 5th 2011So it is possible to survive without 24/7 connectivity?? WOW
sian says:
January 5th 2011I hear your! Now if only the blog paid enough money to pay ALL the bills…
Kerri O says:
January 5th 2011I do that for a day every once in a while, it is awesome.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
January 5th 2011I did that this year, too. Loved it. If you don’t have the money to go on vacation, why not? It’s important to relax either way.
Jennifer @ shesafitchick says:
January 5th 2011So jealous. Glad you got a well deserved break! :)
Fit Chick in the City says:
January 5th 2011Love it! I hope you feel renewed after your stay-cation! I selfishly am glad your back!
Casey says:
January 5th 2011Hey girl – welcome back to reality! I have been following for a while, but I never comment, it’s a new year so why not start now. I was dying without your daily wit – welcome backkk!
Lance says:
January 5th 2011The “Fitness and Spice” B&B –> now that sounds like a winner for sure!!
Sharon says:
January 5th 2011Like that web address….dot calm….har, har. Good one.
Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) says:
January 8th 2011So so so so so so smart. I’m going to try to be one part-time partial staycation all the time- rather than getting sucked in 100% to the electronic world. Think I can do it???? Perhaps you can come over and wrestle the laptop from me- that should work.