Its About Time

Dorothy Canfield Fisher once said, ~if we would only give, just once, the same amount of reflection to what we want to get out of life that we give to the question of what to do with a two weeks vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and the aimless procession of our busy days.~ Let me ask you this question, how long have you worked at your particular place of employment? Let me ask another question, when was the last time you took a well deserved vacation from the 9 to 5 daily grind, which can most definitely raise your stress level, as well as, probably make you go completely off the deep end or come close to it?

If you think about it every person has a job that is considered stressful and depending on what type of job you have it merits a much needed vacation. Whether its a police officer/fire fighter where they risk their lives to serve as well as protect people like us. Solders in the military who swore an aoth to protect our country from foreign invaders. Air traffic controllers who are consistantly responsible for the safety/well being of said number of passengers that are flying several thousand in the air. One could also say that waste management/disposal can be a stressful jon and you have to respect those workers who basically have to catch crap all day long which is funny because it has a double meaning.....or not.

Without a doubt, the job of President of the United States is tough because the whole world is has their eyes on you. It can absolutely be difficult to not only try to please the American people but also people around the world as well as those who are constantly critiquing your every move and decision such as reporters, Senators (Republican and Democrat), foreign delegates, the White House Staff, etc. It takes some real thick skin and patience to be bombarded with so much negativity seemingly every day at all once that any normal person would either resign on the spot and appoint the VP President, or take a vaction the first week in office.

Undeniably, there are jobs other than police officer, fire fighter, air traffic controller, waste managemant, President, etc. who need a much needed vacation. One could say teachers/professors, who spend their time molding young students minds, need the time off as they oftentimes don't get the respect and pay they want/deserve. The role of being a mother is unquestionably a job that every woman would love to have a vacation from for at least 6 months to a year away from their kids and just have time for yourself to relax, as well as, have "me" time. For the question can be asked to all the mothers out there, would you add your name to that sign up sheet?

Working at the Youth Center otherwise known as The Insane Asylum, I have spent the last 9 years working and going to school in the process. I never once took a vacation, which tells you one thing right there....I am a dedicated moron. In the past 9 years at the asylum, I've been hit in the head by every ball imagineable, almost been fired 4 times for doing something stupid, had arguments with 3 former employees, broke down 1 time due to stress, and been part of an employee rally to change things at the Asylum. After 9 years of working there I'm finally taking a vacation to get away from the insanity that "my kids" have given me to go spend time with family in Los Angeles, CA and you know what I have to say about that...its about time.