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Holiday Blues

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HolidayBlues2021 · 07/08/2021 11:12

First world problem and totally grateful we even got to go on holiday in the first place given the current world situation…

But… we’re now home from a wonderful break and I’m so gutted it’s over.

No more lounging around in the sun, with a bit of snorkeling thrown in for good measure. No more reading books and splashing in the pool. No more mooching around little villages and enjoying warm evenings.

DH has started to tackle the washing, but I just feel so ugh at being home.

We have too much stuff in the house - we need to declutter and simplify things. Having limited stuff with us was a dream on holiday.

Life in general is soooo full on - work, kids school stuff, play dates, activities, our friends, kids friends…. It’s so exhausting keeping on top of things. As an introvert I LOVED the anonymity of being away, and the lack of demands of every day life.

I also love the reset that you have on holiday - the freedom and blank page to create a new habit or, albeit temporary, routine. I have come back with intentions, kind of post-holiday resolutions to tweak bad habits and not fall into the same traps as before (working too much, spending too much time on my phone) but all of a sudden feel like that is like trying to wade through custard.

Anyway, just ranting. Misery lives company so if you’re feeling blue after a break, feel free to join me in adapting back to reality.

Ugh.

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GoodVibesHere · 07/08/2021 11:45

Well I think you are very lucky to have had a holiday.

HolidayBlues2021 · 07/08/2021 11:45

And I’ve put on half a stone… when I was already at my heaviest. Need to add that to the Things To Tackle Back In Reality list

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LittleOverWhelmed · 07/08/2021 12:24

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ssd · 07/08/2021 12:28

Smile awww i know what you mean @HolidayBlues2021

HolidayBlues2021 · 07/08/2021 12:31

I think you could be on to something there Wink Really I’d love to take a year off and go backpacking with the kids. YOLO Grin

Traveling was surprisingly easy… we live abroad so it’s less shit than in the UK generally, but we were still pleasantly surprised.

And yes, we definitely need to simplify things. Somehow. We will get the house back to normal today and then declutter tomorrow. I think I’ve got toiletries that are over 5 years old.

Will also eat my (increased) body weight in lotus spread. Might put some on my skin too to mitigate the fast-fading tan.

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