I wore this to go JCrew stalking. I was looking at seriously buying one of their bags, and went there about 4 times just looking at them, taking all the stuffing out, and looking at it on my arm, and never bought one. The people there must think I am nuts. But I don’t care. I love that place and I’ll keep stalking it until I can scrounge up the cash to pay for some sale items. Ha!

Am I the only one who does this? Please tell me I’m not alone!

H&M Pink Top (similar), The Perfect White Jeans – American Eagle, Old Navy Ballet Flats (similar), Target Necklace (similar)

 Similar Tunic, American Eagle Jean Shorts (similar), Similar Sunglasses

I hope you know I’m only posting photos like these so you can live vicariously through me. One of my friends suggested I do it, but if it’s bumming you out too much, tell me. But I remember one year, the first week of February, when I was not working for myself, that I was in the office freezing my num-nums off and realized half the office was on vacation. And that was it. I went home and told Bob that we were going to get out of dodge the first week of Feb from here on out because in my opinion, it’s the worst. And while it didn’t happen right away, for the past 3 years, I’ve made quite sure of it. So, make your plans now!

Zara T-shirt (similar), Gap Jeans, Old Navy Flip Flops, Bauble Bar Necklace, Similar Bracelet

As I’m writing this, I’m sitting outside in a Florida room, by the pool, which is in front of a lake listening to birds chirp near green, green trees and palm trees. I am seriously living the life of my dreams. I don’t know how I got this blessed in life, and I have no intention of saying “Look at me! See how awesome my life is!?!” It’s more to say how wonderfully grateful I am to have this experience not once, but 3 years in a row! And to encourage you that no matter what your vacation is—weather a month, a week, an hour, 5 minutes—to take time to unplug and forget about Instagram, Facebook, and what’s for dinner, and just sit still for a little bit. You will find more long-term and short-term benefits than you realize.

Now, take a deep breath. Hold it. And let it out.

And have a great day.