So I've been thinking about the definitions of "vacation" and "traveling." I have traveled some this summer, went to Hobbs to the HHS reunion; went to Austin to Derek's wedding; going to Midland for Jason's wedding. I went to Vegas in March, but that was an escape...nothing fun about it. Before that, I went to Vegas last September for William's 21st birthday, which was fun...but it was fast and hot. SO here are the technical definitions according to dictionary.com:

Vacation: 1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.
2. A holiday.
3. A fixed period of holidays, especially one during which a school, court, or business suspends activities

Traveling: To go from one place to another, as on a trip; journey.

You see, today was my last official day of class, I still have some assignments due for my online class...but I don't actually have to sit in a seat and listen to jibber jabber again. But I start work a week from today. So there is no time for a vacation because I have to go work on my classroom and finish the online class, etc. I do know that I am going to Monterey, CA next March for my 10 year Catalina reunion...I didn't graduate from there, but I lived there a year and I want to go see everyone. And I'm going to New Orleans next June for sweet Whitney White's wedding. But those a so far away, and both places have an agenda.

So the point is: I'm in need of a VACATION, because my TRAVELING wasn't enough. I need a vacation that I can just chill. Lay on a beach, tour a museum, and eat weird food. So I am going to start planning something. Don't know where, when, or how I'm going...but just starting the planning process might make me feel better. Thought I'd share.

***Disclaimer***
I, Amanda, am completely aware of how spoiled this sounds and I completely don't care. Thanks.

My 10 year reunion was this past weekend and I had so much fun! Everyone was exactly the same, with only a few exceptions. One big difference was that more people were friendlier...which isn't even a word, but they were. I guess people growing up and not being as insecure makes a big difference. HHS class of 1996 wears the 10 years since graduation nicely.

I heard that a few people didn't come for reasons like they got fat or they didn't think they had done enough with their lives...that is ridiculous! People didn't care at all...and there were so many people to catch up w/, that you really didn't even have time to think about those kinds of things! Anyway, I'm already looking forward to the next one...some people were talking about doing a 15 year one and I really hope they do!

I am extremely tired though, I didn't get to bed until 3 friday night and we didn't even get home until 5ish sat night!