“I’m a minimalist. I don’t really need much to enjoy a good holiday – just my family and the bare essentials.”
Jean Reno
Thanks for bringing the end of my holidays to my attention, Spidey!
Yes, this is the last Spidey Sunday of my summer vacation, and it really has flown by.
From setting up my classroom, to editing, to generally keeping my kids busy, it has disappeared with alarming speed, and here I am on the last weekend before I start back on Thursday…
But I’ve had a great, productive break.
Okay, so we didn’t jet off to any exotic locations. We didn’t even head off in the car to some different destination (except Birmingham for 2 nights!)
We were just at home.
And it was lovely, really.
Yes, sometimes I felt it would be wonderful to be getting ready to jet off somewhere hot, with a beach I could sprawl on, book in hand and cocktail by my side, but I know, that time will come soon enough too.
The children discovered their friends on the road and kept busy. I was able to lounge about pottering around the house, when not editing, and just relax.
Really, who needs to spend thousands on a break away? Sometimes being with the ones you love, at home is break enough.
So… tell me, what constitutes a good break in your eyes?
But I Smile Anyway... 
Aug 29, 2019 @ 22:08:35
You made the most of your time off. Travelling can be stressful and expensive. Sounds like a great staycation to me.
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 06:51:28
Thanks Darlene! I’m not complaining 🥰
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Aug 26, 2019 @ 23:39:53
good luck on your return to work!
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Aug 26, 2019 @ 23:55:52
Thank you Jim! 💜
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Aug 26, 2019 @ 02:19:01
I’ve heard these called Stay-cations.
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Aug 26, 2019 @ 09:38:31
Yes. That’s what I had. A Stay-cation!!!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 16:45:57
A “break” is for me a chance to get away from the daily responsibilities – yes, they will be there tomorrow, but just a chance to relax and refresh, whether it’s embarking on a daylong adventure or opening a new book…
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 21:44:31
That is a true break 🙂
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 15:38:07
I am glad you had a nice break. You know traveling is nice but, as you said, as long as you are with people you love, it’s a good time. For me a lovely break is hanging with my family. I am blessed to live in a place that is fairly rural. I love going to one of the local county parks and walking the trails. Being surrounded by trees is magickal.
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 16:00:37
I do love trees and nature! You’re lucky 🙂
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 19:49:22
So, if you saw only trees and forest as from here to Prague – about 180 km – you would lose your joy in it. :-))
Thank God you were able to take a break.
The quote is great, even Jean Reno’s screenplaying is totally different to it. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 21:45:52
🙂
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 15:33:03
I’m glad you enjoyed your break. I’m pretty much the same. A good break includes family and just enjoying the down time.
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 16:00:48
Definitely 🥰
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 12:45:19
I agree with you Sis, a break at plush hotel with sun, sea and pool, good food and cocktails and good books I’d great. Then again so is being home with family and furbies plus no stress packing or traveling 💜💜💜💜
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 12:51:11
The stress of packing!!!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 14:00:06
Eerrrrk!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 11:07:46
Sometimes just some time at home and being off together is just what you need! We won’t be going abroad for several years now Elsie is here.
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 11:46:12
Enjoy it. There is so much you can do at home too!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 11:00:14
I am glad you had a nice summer break and enjoyed it just the way you wanted. All that really matters is being with the ones we love. Have a good start, sis!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 11:45:49
Thanks sis! Here’s to a good start 💕
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 12:49:35
😊💖
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 08:30:09
Glad you had a lovely break Ritu. All the best for next week! I’m really enjoying the bank holiday weekend if only I could work a 4 day week lol. Xxx
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 10:08:55
Thank you!
If only, eh!!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 11:40:02
Yeah one can dream… xxx
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 07:56:24
Good to read, that you had a great summer break, Ritu 🙂
I think, it is healthy for all the family just to stay together in another way, than only in the daily stress.
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 10:08:31
It definitely is. We all need to unwind!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 07:23:38
Enjoy your last Sunday off!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 10:08:08
Thank you! 💕
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 05:40:48
I’m glad you had a good summer break Sister! I think being with the ones you love says it all 💜
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 10:07:52
Definitely, Brother 💜
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 17:08:57
💜
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