Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Monday, March 19, 2012

Let it Be




Have you ever noticed how long it takes for a kettle to boil while you are standing beside it? Does it seem terribly long to you?

When we're waiting in line for the microwave in the Staffroom, does the time seem to go especially slowly, while someone else's lunch is heating up?

Why do holidays go so fast, but the day at our desk go so slowly?

Everything is relative!

We plan, and shop and prepare a meal for what seems like ages, and then POOF! our family gobbles it down at warp speed. Airplane rides can take an eternity, but your Corona/Margarita/Wine disappear instantly. (A bad sign, best left for a later story.)

Every minute has but 60 seconds, how we spend them, is up to us.

We can tap our foot to make time pass, or "Be" in the moment and let the next one happen on its own.

Recharge by turning off the clock/music/iPod/iPad/Playbook or TV. You will hear the most incredible things.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

One week with no mascara

Things I learned while on holidays:

Give a little boy a bucket and water anywhere in the world and he will be happy
That I’m not as brave as some people
That Starbucks coffee is the same regardless of location
People are generally nice and cab drivers are fast
Sunsets are faster in the southern hemisphere
Walking is good for you
Small towns have many surprises, great pottery, good music and great food
Local transportation is unpredictable and fun
Chocolate is good everywhere
Eating dinner outdoors in March is spectacular!
Corona on the beach is refreshing
Traveling with someone you care about is a Gift.

In spite of the 40 degree change in temperature, it’s still good to be home.