What Happens When You Haven't Taken Any Time Off in 9 Months?

...You become obsessed with going on vacation!! That's me right now.

The last time I went away for any length of time the result was starting this blog. That was in November 2005 over the Thanksgiving holiday when I went to visit friends in Tucson and the infamous return home journey. Now here I sit 9 months later with "bated breath" in great anticipation for my next adventure, which starts in just 10 days.

I'm sure the fact that I have been planning this Central Europe trip since October 2005 might have a little to do with my excitement to get this trip started! Plus the last few days at work have been going so smoothly part of me can't help but think, will it be this easy next week when I am ready to walk out the office door or will something last minute pop up that will keep me at the office longer than I wish to be? I think I am succeeding at getting all my ducks in a row and all the neck, back and shoulder pain I was having the last few days seem to be disappearing which I will take to mean that I am slowly releasing the work stress that I have been heaping upon myself for the last few weeks!

As the D-Day (aka "Departure Day") gets closer I am feeling a mix of emotions. I feel like I really need this vacation, and I deserve this vacation after all my hard work the past 9 months. But it's also hard for me to let go of my work and put my trust in a co-worker to do my stuff for me. I'm sure I will get over that feeling once I leave the office, finish packing and lock my front door when the airport shuttle arrives to whisk me to the airport.

But right now, 10 days before leaving I am feeling anxious and excited all rolled into one person. Let's hope I don't drive myself crazy! :)

Here's to 10 more days!