I haven't looked this up, but I suspect the word "vacation"
comes from or is the kissing cousin of the word "vacate". You leave
or vacate your everyday work life and go play, whether it's out in your
backyard or across the globe.
That description or definition fit the word ten or twenty years ago.
Not so much anymore. We take our computers and our phones with us. We're on
vacation, yet we continue to work.
I’m currently on vacation with my husband. Our son is housesitting for
us, so the house won't be vacated. So instead of vacating the refrigerator of
food, I had to stock it up.
My husband took his computer, his Blackberry and his iPad. I'll brought
my iPad and my iPhone. I said I wasn't going to take my computer, but I changed
my mind. I’m going to try not to be online. My goal is to actually vacation. If
I post here on Straight From Hel, it may just be updates on our vacation.
Nothing personal. I love you all. But I'm hoping I won't have time to
post more than quick updates.
Aloha.
...enjoy your time off, Helen ;)
ReplyDeleteOur vacation begins this weekend...heading south!
El
I hope not to see you again until you're back!! I could vacation without my laptop but I would have to take my journal and I must admit to a growing fondness for my Kindle. Have a good, unconnected time!
ReplyDeleteTry to REALLY vacation. Vacate your mind as well. It's more fun that way. ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a good time and relax!
Helen, just enjoy!
ReplyDeletetruly - relax, contemplate everything else except a bluescreen, and have fun
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful vacation. I feel more relaxed just thinking of you relaxing!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen .. enjoy - just lovely to be away .. cheers Hilary
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