Last month you guys probably saw me talking about Alissa-cation and what I was doing for four blissful days. I am terrible about taking off time at work. Then suddenly it’s July and I’m like crap I need to take some time off. This whole thing actually happened because last year a vacation plan fell through and I ended-up doing a stay-cation. It was then that I decided Alissa-cation was an official thing and it was going to be annual.
Dress: C/O ModCloth (wearing a large)/ Shoes: Similar / Similar / Bag: Similar
Okay so that’s great, but what is that? I believe that taking time off makes you a better employee, girlfriend, dog mom, etc. Life stuff is SO easy to pile up and suddenly you feel SO behind. In fact, sometimes I feel like life stuff is more exhausting than work because there is just so much tedious little things that have to be done. I took this time to completely clear my calendar and think about what I TRULY wanted to work on for myself. This year I turned this time into a mini-creative retreat for the blog. I’ve been very frustrated that I haven’t been as consistent as I’ve wanted to be on the blog.
The first day I was just dealing with life stuff which IS EXHAUSTING! Can I get an amen? Someone on Twitter mentioned that life stuff is exhausting because we have to stand up for it and I 100% agree with them. One day of dealing with my own life I was like no thank you. Anyway, I also got to make a homemade dinner which I swear excites me more than a normal person because it doesn’t happen as often as I’d like.
Dress: C/O ModCloth (wearing a large)/ Shoes: Similar/ Similar / Bag: Similar
The second day was devoted entirely to writing posts that have been on my mind for months but I haven’t had the time to really say what I needed to. These posts, Life after College, Style When Your Size Isn’t Represented, Work Confidence and Traveling to Meet Strangers are all ones I’ve wanted to write for a while, but they were very personal. Writing from the heart is always worth it, but man, it takes TIME! I’ve been extremely unsatisfied lately when I read blogs because most people are not taking time to produce truly good content, they are pushing out things that can be scanned and inhaled on a phone. It’s never been my style to do that. I want to walk away satisfied and like I learned something from someone and feel like they are sharing their story.
Plus blogs don’t just take care of themselves! You have to do upkeep and I’ve been sorely lacking in that upkeep department.
Dress: C/O ModCloth (wearing a large)/ Shoes: Similar / Similar / Bag: Similar
Although this wasn’t my main intention, but going back to work on Monday after time off I feel refreshed! I love my job so much and I always want to think about ways to move forward. However, sometimes you just need a little time away to come back and rethink things. I really think that taking time off to do what you really, really want is so important! Not only for the obvious reasons, but it’s a mini-reset and who doesn’t want that?
Oh and also, I got to say stop, drop, collaborate in real life. I realize this makes me one of the cheesiest humans ever, but I am what I am. But whatever, it’s my Alissa-cation.
Laura
Taking any time just for yourself is so important! I am glad you found it productive and worthwhile!
Lauren
Man, do I need a vacay. Since I work from home and take care of our daughter, I rarely get a moment to catch up. My house, blog, and sanity need a little reprieve! 😉
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Talina
Everyone definitely needs to have some time off/a little me time. I’m so happy it turned out great for you! Also, I LOVE your dress!! xo
Talina @ Sassy & Dangerous
Closet Fashionista
Yayy!!! I should do a Megan-cation, but I can never seem to find the time, haha. Always other things I need to do.
The blog posts you wrote over your time were so great! Your blog always makes me think
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Rachelle
That dress is simply stunning on you and you are radiant 🙂
xo
Pinksole
Courtney Hardy
You look so gorgeous. I truly believe we need time off too, because otherwise if you don’t get time off we could end up over killing it.
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Kris
I think it’s so important to take some time off! I love your outfit, you look amazing and super happy!
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris
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Whitney Damrau & Blaire Bingham
It’s so great that you are able to take some time for you! Recharging the batteries is so important!!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Ashley
I find it hard to take time off, too- there’s something about the daily grind that is satisfying. But we all need time to unplug and relax!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Angela
Taking time for yourself is definitely so important, but it’s so hard to do sometimes! I love this dress on you!
xo,
Angela
Patricia
wishing we could take a mini-me-cation together. Can you imagine? Bring on the chipotle and sprinkles I say!
Kim
Gorgeous outfit! And I agree, maintaining a blog takes up so much time. While I LOVE blogging, it gets exhausting! Breaks are definitely a must if you want to keep your sanity! By the way, this is my first time on your blog and I love your layout and everything! 🙂
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Kristian
The idea of taking time just to catch up is a fabulous idea. It allows for some restoration of balance and keeps you from feeling burned out as you can focus on other parts of your life outside work too.
Lyddiegal
You are right, it’s hard to write posts that matter, it’s hard to be vulnerable and write from the heart. And it’s even harder to edit those things once they are written to convey something clear, hopefully, ultimately optimistic, because you want your readers to come back after all. We are always in the middle of our stories though, we don’t know what the end is, so wrapping it up in a cute little bow doesn’t always feel right. And so, I think that is why so few people really, truly, share.
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