Matt, I appreciate what you're saying here about the feelings that come with a little bit of maturity and time passing while we live our lives. I think for me, the learning to differentiate between the two feelings (and not wanting to escape from my every day life), came when I was just as happy to be coming home to my same worn out sheets and mis matched mugs as I was to be disembarking in Berlin, taking in every sight and sound and feeling so thrilled to be there. It is this interesting place that reminds me of re-reading a favorite book - you're thrilled about the new details you find, but also love to get to the parts you know are there. Great newsletter - love to see some vacation happiness!
Interesting word too right? Vacate coming from the Latin vacatio meaning an exemption of service or respite from work. In New Zealand we use the word Holiday, which is probably less appropriate coming from holy day. Less appropriate because a number of our holidays have nothing to do with religion.
Thanks for including me in your weekly 3, Matt. And I’m glad you can enjoy your vacation while still appreciating what’s waiting for you at home. Bike with abandon!
I can closely relate to the transition between both vacation philosophies you described so fluently. Loved the descriptive detail of the sailfish story. It was cool you could reflect on the journey to Italy from two different vantage points in your life. I had a flashback of sneaking to the soft serve 🍦machine a thousand times with my sister on a family cruise vacation. Thank you for your distinct way of sharing your reflections and insight- it’s so enjoyable!
Matt, I appreciate what you're saying here about the feelings that come with a little bit of maturity and time passing while we live our lives. I think for me, the learning to differentiate between the two feelings (and not wanting to escape from my every day life), came when I was just as happy to be coming home to my same worn out sheets and mis matched mugs as I was to be disembarking in Berlin, taking in every sight and sound and feeling so thrilled to be there. It is this interesting place that reminds me of re-reading a favorite book - you're thrilled about the new details you find, but also love to get to the parts you know are there. Great newsletter - love to see some vacation happiness!
This is an inspiring view of life and the journeys we take while living it. Thanks for sharing, Matt.
Interesting word too right? Vacate coming from the Latin vacatio meaning an exemption of service or respite from work. In New Zealand we use the word Holiday, which is probably less appropriate coming from holy day. Less appropriate because a number of our holidays have nothing to do with religion.
Thanks for including me in your weekly 3, Matt. And I’m glad you can enjoy your vacation while still appreciating what’s waiting for you at home. Bike with abandon!
Love this Matt. A philosophical piece that shares your innermost feelings. Well done!
I can closely relate to the transition between both vacation philosophies you described so fluently. Loved the descriptive detail of the sailfish story. It was cool you could reflect on the journey to Italy from two different vantage points in your life. I had a flashback of sneaking to the soft serve 🍦machine a thousand times with my sister on a family cruise vacation. Thank you for your distinct way of sharing your reflections and insight- it’s so enjoyable!