Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Vacation Planning

When I first entered the working world, someone gave me the advice to always have a vacation scheduled.  She said, "As soon as you come back from one vacation, plan the next."  It's turned out to be among the best advice I've gotten.  Following that approach does two things:  First, it makes sure that I actually schedule vacations.  Otherwise, inertia takes over and I find that I'm at the end of the year with a lot of vacation time left and not enough time to use it.  And second, it gives me something to look forward to.

They don't all have to be big trips--even a long weekend or a planned staycation counts.  So, taking that advice, when I came back from Puerto Rico in January, I put a long weekend in Memphis on my calendar for April.  I lived in Memphis a few years ago and loved it.  I generally go back at least once a year to visit and relieve my days as a Southern girl.

Even though the trip has been on the calendar for a while, it became a reality today because my friend and I finally bought tickets and made hotel reservations.  I'm totally psyched!  We're going to do all of the fun things we used to do when we lived there--go to a Redbirds game (love Minor League baseball!), eat lots of BBQ, go for a run along the Mississippi River, and probably venture out to Beale Street.

I am officially looking forward to my next vacation!

14 comments:

  1. I agree with this advice 100%! I've always got a vacation planned...

    We used to live in Memphis too- say hi to the pyramid for me!

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  2. I LOVE traveling! We live in Iowa but have several little trips planned this year. June - Camping & canoeing w/ friends. July - Chicago. August - Minnesota. September - surprise trip for my hubby's 30th. October - Mexico for our anniversary! Cannot wait! :)

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  3. Sounds like fun! I have never been to Memphis. Can't wait to hear all about it!

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  4. Found you through Friday Follow! I would love to go to Memphis - sounds like fun!

    Oh, and the Cupcake truck?? What a fabulous idea!

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  5. Oh I forgot to mention that your knitting is beautiful!

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  6. I think that is a great plan! We took a 4 week cross country road trip last fall and had a great time. We're hoping to take a two-week trip to the Florida Keys next fall. (or in the spring.) Being retired, we have plenty of time to travel, but not as much money to do so as when we were working!
    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  7. I am your newest follower and I was reading your blog and can I just say....HolycutewreathonadoorImustgetone!

    Love your blog, so cute!

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  8. Oh my word. Thank you for following my blog. I am loving yours - pink & yellow... you can't go wrong. Ps. your etsy store is too cute for words. I am going to have to browse...

    Blessings!

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  9. Great idea! I also plan, but seem to have a problem actually getting the plan to work. Stopping by from Friday Follow - and I'm so glad I found you! I'm now following so I don't miss anything.
    Susan
    www.BlackberryJamCafe.blogspot.com

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  10. Nice to meet you on Follow Friday! I am a traveler and I think we are always planning our next vacation when we are on vacation! They are never long enough are they?

    Here is my blog if you would like to follow me! http://herroyaljoaness.blogspot.com/

    Joan

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  11. I have been wondering if I shouldn't do this for awhile. Because just like you, here I sit with 150 hours PTO. Seriously I can't even take much time off at once! Happy Friday, I'm your newest follower!
    http://dharma-waits.blogspot.com/

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  12. I'm a new follower from Friday Follow - Memphis is a great city - congrats on finally booking the flight and have a great time! http://cakeblast.com

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  13. I'm your newest follower! Happy Friday! Please follow me too!

    http://mommy-living-the-life-of-riley.blogspot.com/

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  14. Adorable blog! Thanks for visiting mine. I'm very impressed by your etsy shop. I just started on etsy selling little girls clothing. Your sweaters are darling - great job!!

    Lindsay
    The Cottage Mama
    www.thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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