If you’ve read my blog this week, you’ve probably noticed that I’m on vacation.  While I’ve been on vacation, I’ve been thinking that vacations aren’t exactly what they used to be.  With the rise of our ever-connectedness via modern technology, we can work from anywhere at anytime.  Oh the joy of it!

But I’m not really sure it’s bringing us the joy we imagined.

I took a nap today.  Maybe for the first time all year.  I sat down on the bed, picked up my laptop to work and promptly decided to close it, put in earplugs and go to sleep.  I completely checked out.  (I set an alarm and everything!)

I had to choose to take a mental vacation, even while on vacation.  

Sounds ridiculous, but it was so good.  I woke up a little lighter and happier than before.  It felt like a weight was lifted.  I could go play or get …