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Default Apr 26, 2024 at 07:51 PM
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I’ve been encouraged to take some time off. Although I am very reluctant to stray from my routine, I do recognize the need for a break. I’m not a traveler, so I’ll be staying home. However, I do want to get out of the house some. I hate driving though, so I won’t be going further than a 45 minute drive in any direction. I’m just putting this here to help me start brainstorming possible ideas…
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Default Apr 27, 2024 at 02:26 PM
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Long baths (like 2 or more hours!), long walks, live like you would live if you didnt have to work.
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Default Apr 27, 2024 at 08:16 PM
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spicy books
fancy creative breakfasts for every meal for a day
making a funk playlist and jamming (better in your underwear)
getting some stuff from a craft store and starting a project (maybe even finishing it?)
parks, ponds, local trails, whateva you got in the area
hang out at a coffee shop, even if it's like Dunks or whatever your area's equivalent is, and treat yourself to something outside your norm you'd probably like
spend a day or five in your jammies
shred a branch and sniff the insides

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Default May 03, 2024 at 07:39 PM
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I did it. I requested the 2nd week in July off. I will find out Monday if it’s a go. Thank you for the great suggestions unaluna and Muddy Boots! I will definitely be taking long walks and working on creative projects.
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Default Jul 05, 2024 at 08:03 PM
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It’s happening! My boss said they were nervous about me being gone and I am too, but it definitely improved my mood today knowing I wouldn’t have to deal with work next week. Eek!
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Default Jul 05, 2024 at 08:10 PM
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You have any museums in your area? Movie theaters? Parks you can go for walks. Favorite DVDs or series you can binge for a day?

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I like going to the bookstore and looking around. I also like to go visit pet shelters and interact with the animals. Speaking of... zoom or animal sanctuary to visit? I enjoy going to the movies as well, speaking of... sign up for a streamer and watch some shows.
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Default Jul 06, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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Whenever I do a staycation I like to play tourist in my hometown. I go to museums, tourist attractions that I haven't visited in a while and small neighbourhoods that have interesting stores and just browse them. It can be fun.

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I am on vacation this week. It is a staycation.

I just love the feeling of having all this time for me to do whatever I want.
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