What if we could live our entire life on vacation? Sounds relaxing, doesn't it?I have spent the entire summer working like the rent is past due lol. I really enjoyed it but I am truly in need of a vacation. Maybe I could do like Stella and go get my groove back in Jamaica or the Bahamas. Or maybe I could do a nice, cozy getaway in a quaint little cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Or maybe I can do like my girl, Queen La, and do an extravagant getaway in Czech Republic where I can eat rich foods, do death-defying activities like base jumping and get pampered all...day...long....ahhh *happy sigh.* :)
I think reading "Eat, Pray, Love" really has me yearning for a getaway of my own...going off and eating new things, learning new languages (just because) and getting closer to God and myself. A vacation like that would be a dream come true.
Well, reality check: I'm back at college for Resident Assistant training and classes are quickly approaching...but I still want my vacation! So, here's what I decided. I'm gonna take my vacation right here...in my imagination. I'm back in my dorm, but in my mind- my dorm room has transformed into a five-star hotel suite with a wet, tropical backdrop. I have a monkey outside of my window! The cafeteria (and this has required the greatest lengths and strengths of my imagination) has been transformed into this cute little cantina on the waterfront that serves only the BEST dishes from the best chefs. Yesterday, I had a grilled chicken po-boy (chicken patty on a bun) with a sweet tomato-y dressing (ketchup), potatoes au gratin (crinkle fries) and the freshest hand-picked, hand-washed greens I've ever tasted (Glory greens straight from the can lol). I am living large!
I have been going to sleep early and waking up with the sunrise to do my own yoga and meditations led by one of the best yoga teachers in the world (my AM yoga dvd). I may even start taking walks on the waterfront with my ereader in tow! I'm taking my time to get to places, walking around like I have a fruity cocktail in my hand and just existing in a state of totally relaxed bliss.
Sounds lovely, right? It is. I'm really enjoying myself and I'm starting to think that I'll never leave this place. In "Eat, Pray, Love," Liz Gilbert took classes in Italian just for the simple fact that she likes to wanted to learn something new. Why can't I start looking at my classes like that? I enjoy learning. A lot of successful people work, not because they have to, but because they want to do something productive. Why can't I start acting like that about my various jobs? I love my jobs on campus.
I saw a quotation yesterday that read: "Live like Heaven is right here on Earth." Interesting concept, isn't it? There's this girl at my school from the West Coast and I have always envied the way she walks around like she's at some kind of resort. I'll be like, "Hey girl! What you up to?"
She'll smile lazily and reply in a relaxed, jazzy voice something like, "Hey babe...I think I'm just gonna head to the caf...I think they have fresh grapefruits today. Then I might go the gym...and I have class in between there somewhere, so we'll see how the day goes." Then she'll wave her hand nonchalantly and slowly walk off, never in a hurry, and continue on her way. [Please let me note that this girl is not even close to being a slacker. She is my age (20) and actually started her own business last year and is preparing to bring it to another country. This girl is on POINT].
Well, I think it's time I join my relaxed friend here on the island for good. It makes things a life a lot more enjoyable and exciting. So, if you need me, I'll be here in Jamaica getting my groove back with Stella. ...Do not disturb ;)
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