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March 25th, 2016 at 08:56 pm

This week has been our school district's spring break. It has been a pleasant time off for DH and I. We didn't do anything extremely exciting, but did get somethings taken care and had a chance to relax.

When I was in college and if we had any type of spring break, I went home. There wasn't money to do anything extra and I didn't think I was missing out much. I guess, from what I've read, that many felt spring break was a time to travel and party. Guess I missed that memo. Of course some of the people I know who attended college and participated big time in spring break festivities are also the ones with huge school loans because they apparently really couldn't afford to go anywhere either, but added it to their school loan amount.

I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. I like seeing and keeping up with friends. But, there are times when seeing some of the posts, I get a feeling I'm missing out. For example, some of the people I work with left town on spring break. They are posting photos and talking about what a great time they are having. I guess it is the media version of the post card: Wish you were here.

One friend has the money to travel. But a couple of them I don't think really do. Yet, the posts continue. Drinks, food, partying.

Part of me thinks I'm missing out. Then I sit and think and realize I am not. Five years ago DH and I went to Charleston, SC, over spring break. It was a planned vacation and we went then instead of taking a vacation during the summer. It was fun, but the whole time I kept worrying if the weather got bad, would we get back in time. It sort of made the trip a little less fun.

DH and I have gotten things done around our home this week. We went to Teacher's Retirement System to talk over some details, and we have eaten some meals out. We shopped and found some bargains on things we needed. Each night I had the privilege of sleeping in my own comfortable bed. So, no, I didn't miss out.

This is also Holy Week and attending Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services are important to us. I wouldn't want to miss these services.

Maybe I should post a photo sitting in my chair drinking my glass of water...nah...they wouldn't get my point.

Posted in Ramblings and nonsensical chatter | 4 Comments »

4 Responses to “Spring break”

  1. Laura S. Says:
    March 25th, 2016 at 10:35 pm 1458945338
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    It was Spring Break from school this week for me too. I did not do anything exciting either. Relaxing is what is important!

  2. CB in the City Says:
    March 25th, 2016 at 10:58 pm 1458946688
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    Facebook always makes me feel left out. I avoid it. I'm not doing anything for Easter this year. My kids are on their way to Florida. I could have invited myself somewhere, but wasn't feeling it. I think I will make it a day of reflection and contemplation.

  3. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    March 26th, 2016 at 03:07 am 1458961640
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    I only went somewhere other than home on Spring Break once when I was in college - and that was a roadtrip with three other girls to one of their parent's homes. Smile Staying home is SO much better most of the time. Smile

  4. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
    March 26th, 2016 at 04:00 am 1458964816
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    You are retiring soon. What do you need spring break for?

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