The kids were on vacation last week. Vacation week is supposed to be fun, right? Well, this past week was just blah. To begin with we were stuck at home while my oldest played basketball all week.
I felt a bit trapped. This would have been a really nice time to get away. It hasn’t been a particularly bad winter, just long. My desire for a vacation week getaway was reinforced whenever I scrolled through Facebook. Seriously, why do I torture myself? About every third post featured a friend’s warm weather respite or some terrific tourist destination or a cool college tour. God, they all looked great!
Of course, the posts in between the vacation pics were even more troubling. Continued reactions of the horrific Florida school shooting filled my feed and it was gut-wrenching. Yet another tragic event that left me numb.
I had to step away. With nothing more exciting to do, I should have used the time to do some writing, get some pitches out the door or even get started on book two, but I was simply not motivated.
Not even the Olympics could hold my interest. I’m not sure what that says about me, but I have never followed the Olympic games. Maybe some figure skating here and there, but not even that this year.
Flaked
So, this vacation week was a bust. I did manage to find a new show on Netflix worth binge-watching. Flaked with Will Arnett was really good. It brought me to Venice Beach, CA and while it wasn’t all sunshine and smiles, I thought it was a well-developed show with good characters and an irreverent comedic slant that was enjoyable to watch.
Onward and upward
It’s a new week and almost a new month. Spring, I’m ready for you.
How was your vacation week?
I too was numb after hearing about Parkland, FL. I was on my way to my girls’ ski race on Valentine’s Day when I heard the news on the radio. I can remember exactly where I was for most every mass shooting when the horrific news hit. Kind of like our parent’s generation when JFK was shot or our generation on the news of 911. Although there are so many mass shootings so often in this country, the feeling is similar every time. I want to throw up. This vacation I never looked at my social media or TV and… Read more »
I too am ready for winter to end. I look forward to planting in my garden and seeing the sun on a more regular basis. Hang in…we’re almost there!