I AM ANTI VACATION Well, not really— let me explain. I think that the concept of taking a vacation from one’s home life and job can be quite refreshing. However, for me, it felt quite odd last week to be without responsibility, housework, and any concentrated purpose other than having fun and exploring. I felt eager to do something useful in the hotel room— make the beds, wipe down the counters— anything to make me feel useful! Getting to do a load of laundry one of the nights was a delight to me— it felt good to be doing something purposeful. Some may call this the “Puritan work ethic” or an addiction to being “productive”, but I’m not sure it’s either. Do you revel in the freedom of vacation or are you like me and have trouble settling into a routine of pure pleasure!?