Jun 29 2006
Two Weeks Off – Seeking Input!
I was talking to a friend a while back and realized that in 20 years as a professional, I’ve never taken more than a week off at any one time. Part of the reason is my profession, the Information Technology field. It moves fast and is full of deadlines. And I’ve always been a hands on kind of guy. Now that I’m a director, the day to day is less dependent on me.
So, what would a two week vacation look like? No kids… Sorry guys, but the week trips to NYC and riding bikes from Yuma to San Diego are not what I’m after for this. A good description of a vacation for me would be “a long period of time where I don’t have to make decisions.”
Some ideas that have come up so far:
Take a cruise. I did this a few years ago, to Alaska. It was actually very nice. I think I’m resisting it now because I’ve done it before. Also, a cruise is just FULL of calories… 🙂
Ride my bike on some long trip. This one has some attractiveness in the fitness area, and getting out on my own. I just keep thinking about how dependent I was on Elaine on the Ride Across California though, and wonder if I could pull this off alone.
Fly off to Europe. Could have lots of family obligations…
A cabin in the woods. I tried this in Idlywilde once, but I got in late and it was closed. The whole town. Ended up driving from 60 degree weather to 110 weather in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs. This is actually a lot my speed. You really can’t go outside much, so there’s an easy excuse to sit in a hotel or cafe and read science fiction books. Also, I just finished “Generation X” by Coupland, which details a group of people who dropped out in their 30s and got McJobs there. I think I’m kinda old for that now, tho. Another place I’ve already “done.”
Vegas. For two weeks tho? I’d lose the house… 🙂
So, blogosphere, where should I go? What should I do?
I can imagine some of the questions…
Q: What do you want to accomplish?
A: Nothing more specific than to be relaxed and rejuvenated at the end of it.
Q: What’s your budget?
A: Hmm, that’s a toughie… I’d pay a lot to relax at this point. I guess some day I have to pay for college for the kids, and retirement. Lets leave this open at the moment. Dare to dream.
Q: Do you want to travel alone?
A: Yes and no. I do get lonely, but I also need some alone time. I love seeing my family and friends, but I don’t want that to set the agenda. Getting off an resetting is the goal.