Embracing My Long Vacation for My Renewal

I have just finished a two-week holiday for the Easter season, as the Easter week falls within the second term holiday. Now, I am eagerly anticipating my next holiday which is coming up in July, a much longer holiday we affectionately call the long vacation holiday. I have so many plans for this holiday that I can't wait to share!

First and foremost, I plan to visit my Mom's place. I’ve missed her so much! Although she often comes to visit us, I haven’t had the chance to go to her place recently due to work commitments. Every long holiday, I look forward to spending quality time with her and my children in her own space. We'll play, share stories, and catch up on old memories while enjoying our time with her delicious meals. I always love it when she prepares special delicacies for me upon my arrival before I switch to my duties as the grateful daughter who’s there to care for her.

Next on my agenda is hanging out with my friends. This precious occasion happens just once a year since marriage, and work has consumed so much of my time. My friends and I live far apart, making this holiday the perfect opportunity to reconnect and reminisce about old times. We have so much fun together, and I won’t let this chance slip away, it is a course one cannot afford to carry 😂

I also deeply cherish relaxation time. After working tirelessly for a whole year, shouting and engaging in conversations with students, the annoying ones and the cool ones, for about 9-10 months, taking a break is essential. This holiday will be dedicated to personal relaxation, and I plan to eat, sleep, and unwind without any interruptions not even from my kids. Do you want to understand why Mom's place is the best? This little girl will have time for herself 😂

Personal care is something I’ve been neglecting due to tiredness or laziness, but that will finally change during this holiday. I’m making it a priority to pamper myself by getting my facials done, going for body treatments, skincare, and hair care, and tending to all the parts of me that deserve extra love. This baby girl needs to be pampered👌

I want to also incorporate exercise into my routine as well. While it’s true that my daily activities at work involve a lot of movement, talking, shouting, climbing stairs, and trekking, I still crave some dedicated workout time to boost my fitness levels and overall well-being. Staying healthy is wealthy!

Lastly, I have plans to visit the beach to admire the beauty of nature and enjoy the soothing coolness of the ocean breeze. There’s something incredibly amazing about the beach that always uplifts my spirit whenever I visit. I like to do this again with my friends this holiday. I can't wait to share the beautiful pictures here.

Overall, this long vacation holiday will run through 5 weeks, and during this time, I want to wholeheartedly focus on myself and prioritize my well-being above all other things, doing things that will make me happy. I can’t wait for the holiday to come quickly👌

This writeup is in response to the #hivelearners writing edition on the topic: THE HOLIDAY

The images are mine.