Traveling alone certainly has its benefits. Getting away from day-to-day responsibilities. Flying far from sub-zero temps. Stepping away from the regular schedule of rushing place to place, meeting to meeting. Having time to think alone on a plane.
I’ve gotten so many ideas out of my head and into OneNote - challenge group posts, new bathroom and kitchen remodel must-have lists, food journal and gratitude journal entries. I’ve listened to podcasts, taken notes, and set action steps for my coaching business. I’ve even watched home improvement shows I rarely take a break to watch.
My loving hubby got himself and our daughter up crazy early to take me to the airport, knowing it would give us a little time to hold hands and hug goodbye. My daughter was in tears when I hugged her. This would normally shred me, but I need this trip. I’ll return a better mom, refreshed and energized.
I held her little face and kissed her goodbye and told her I’d miss her. I took a deep breath and shut the door. I blew her a kiss and with a big smile I turned and headed inside the airport.
Within 15 minutes they were home, eating breakfast, and sending me goofy pics with 30 emojis. They’re fine.
A lot of work and planning goes into non-work trips. Coordinating family schedules, booking everything with friends, doing Outlook magic to make my full-time job schedule align, laundry, packing. ALL the things. Was I overwhelmed earlier this week? Oh my yes. Is it all worth it, now that I’m in Arizona with friends? Absolutely.
I’ve gotten so many ideas out of my head and into OneNote - challenge group posts, new bathroom and kitchen remodel must-have lists, food journal and gratitude journal entries. I’ve listened to podcasts, taken notes, and set action steps for my coaching business. I’ve even watched home improvement shows I rarely take a break to watch.My loving hubby got himself and our daughter up crazy early to take me to the airport, knowing it would give us a little time to hold hands and hug goodbye. My daughter was in tears when I hugged her. This would normally shred me, but I need this trip. I’ll return a better mom, refreshed and energized.
I held her little face and kissed her goodbye and told her I’d miss her. I took a deep breath and shut the door. I blew her a kiss and with a big smile I turned and headed inside the airport.
Within 15 minutes they were home, eating breakfast, and sending me goofy pics with 30 emojis. They’re fine.
A lot of work and planning goes into non-work trips. Coordinating family schedules, booking everything with friends, doing Outlook magic to make my full-time job schedule align, laundry, packing. ALL the things. Was I overwhelmed earlier this week? Oh my yes. Is it all worth it, now that I’m in Arizona with friends? Absolutely.
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