Holidays Are the Way

Getting back into the habit of commuting has reminded me that holiday planning is the solution to everything. I can while away the hours scanning for flights, finding nice hotels and organising an itinerary. Spinning myself around maps, landing on a destination and imagining all the adventures that I could have there, time has never flown so fast! 

I bought myself this notebook because it's nearing the end of the year and I have an absurd amount of holiday days left to use, but also to remind myself that it is up to me to make my own plans. I'm sure that having an aesthetic notebook with matching stickers will help me to successfully plan my spare time and holidays more efficiently. 

Often it may feel like days off have to be earned, but to me that's a terrible way of looking at things. Everyone gets days off, what is done with them and when they are taken is really nobody's business. It's okay to take breaks and do something that I enjoy. In the past I've taken random mid-week days to visit an exhibition to avoid longer weekend queues, or just to day drink and gossip. Elaborate plans aren't always necessary, just taking time for myself can be enough to clear my mind for one day before going back to the grind.

So here goes my newest plan to find a way to get through my suddenly increased in office time. I'm working on a list of activities, exhibits and events to try after work to be sure that I'm not waiting for the weekend to have fun (weekends are better suited for napping anyway) Then, when I really need cheering up, it'll be time to put my holiday planning skills to the test!