Summer Vacay = Stay-cay

Since I've been working at my current position for nearly 12 years, I've earned 4 weeks of vacation a year. I like to split them up into roughly one week per quarter.

This year, finances are tight and probably most of my vacation time will be stay-cation time. I love stay-cays!

Basically, I'm a home body and any time I can hang out at home, especially if I can do some kind of organizational project, is golden to me.

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

These words need to be at the forefront of any of my vacation planning, because I'm very prone to being out of balance. I have to remember I'm supposed to be resting. So, in order for a stay-cation to be a success, in my mind, it must be a balance of accomplishing something and resting. Ideally, I'd like to work hard at my home for two days, go to the lake for 3 days, and leave the weekends open for whatever strikes my fancy.

It rarely happens that way, but a girl can dream!

When I say I want to go to the lake, I mean I hike around the lake, take photos and then veg out sitting lakeside with a good book, a notebook, my phone, some snacks, a sweet tea and Hubby. There is just something so relaxing about being in nature. I can think. I can hear from God. It's quiet. Usually, there is a breeze, It's beautiful to view, and I can't clean anything. 

Win-Win.

My summer vacay is scheduled to begin on July 1. I'm praying for good weather, no appointments, and nothing pressing.

What is your idea of a fun vacation?

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