We’re planning another of our yearly vacations (even though my new job does not offer paid vacations). Going to be at Surfside Beach in September, so naturally I’m wishing it was already August…
Since there are only four of us going this year, we’ve decided to rent a condo rather than a house. It’ll be a tighter fit, but still relaxing and fun. The condo has a pool, so this time we’ll be able to swim no matter what the tides look like. The only downside is that there’s no elevator, but we don’t have that much stuff to schlep up the stairs so we should be OK.
There’s just something about a week at the beach that rejuvenates your creativity. I’ve never been certain if it’s the salt air, the constant breeze, or the soft shushing of the surf hitting the sand. Or maybe it’s just the chance to sit on the porch with nothing you absolutely have to do.
Not having a paid vacation isn’t fun, of course, but I think I can squeak by with only three paychecks that month. I do have some savings put by and I plan to put a good bit of the cost on my credit card, which is currently paid off in full. That should make them happy and I’ll have more time to pay for everything. And who knows? Maybe I’ll have a more permanent job by then that does have paid vacation!