The Stress Of Going On Vacation!
People always see vacations as relaxing. Sometimes I don't necessarily agree with that! Sometimes the before part of the vacation is quite stressful! But it's all part of the fun of going some place new!
My Crazy Month
This month is crazy! This weekend I'm going to Wendover Nevada, With @Woundedknee @Treeshaface and our friend Scott.
So that's going to be a ton of fun!
In a couple of weeks, I'm going to Denver, Colorado with my boyfriend.
And there are mini events in between like the 4th Of July, My boy friends birthday. I helped my grandpa move some of his stuff yesterday, and I might be going to Utahs best Amusement part Lagoon This upcoming Wednesday.
So today is a bit crazy as I prepare for tomorrow, Which is both my boyfriends birthday and the fourth of July!
I still haven't wrapped his presents yet. LOL.
Psshhh... Don't tell him.
But I got him some new games, The new Harry Potter Movie, lots of chocolate, Some new shorts, and some granola bars. Although I gave him a gift card And one of the games early! Although I ran out of birthday paper, So I'm wrapping everything in different colored tissue papers.
Self Employment Gets Scary!
For those of you who don't know, I'm self-employed. I run my Steemit blog, A T-Shirt Business, A Coloring book Business. And I used to have a drop shipping E-Commerce store, But I shut that one down.
Entrepreneurs are always portrayed as people laying on the beach sipping delicious drinks. But many people don't realize what goes on behind the scenes. I work over 12 hours a day seven days a week. Even when I'm on a roller coaster, I'm scraping my brain for good ideas for the next project!
I can't help it. It's just my thought process.
The one thing I miss most about having a job, Is being able to just "call in" I am then free to do whatever I want with my day. I can hangout, Watch a movie. But when you are self-employed this isn't the case.
Some of the things I have to do before leaving on vacation:
- Write a couple of extra posts for Steemit :)
- Make sure my T-shirt designs are uploaded and ready to go, So while I'm on vacation, I can take 10 minutes each day to submit them real quick.
- Ship all items to my customers.
- Deep clean my whole room, And empty my fridge. ( I like to come home to a clean environment because after vacation I'm always super tired!)
- Set up a bunch of ads on my products to get them selling while I'm gone.
- Do lots of research, so my freelancer will have lots to do.
While it may not sound like much, I'm about to go into the 2,000 tier with my shirts soon, Which means I'll be uploading 40 new designs a day. While I don't think it will be possible for me and one freelancer to get that much done. I'm certainly going to do the best that I can. I also have to do those things TWICE. Because I have 2 vacations instead of one coming up, Which is strange because I am not used to planning for more than one big thing!
What do you do before a vacation?
I'm super excited to go on vacation! Don't get the wrong idea. I'm also grateful I get to go! And I'll be sure to update you guys on the experience. There's just a lot on my to-do list right now haha
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At times i wonder why people believe vacationing is soo relaxing...It's a lot of work with fun on the way. Relaxation is staying home with not much to do but smoke a J. haha
I just randomly say screw it and go. :) Have some fun trips!
I should hehe :) All my trips are fun anyways hehee.
My job is being your #1 fan and it's not easy. You are producing so much that it is wearing me out. :-)
Now I think I'm all caught up so I am taking a break. Seriously you really do amazing work on your post. See Ya!
I agree. Planning for vacations is stressful. Especially with two kids. Just staying home and saving money is more appealing to me these days. And I remember the days of running a business. I recall the constant stress that I could never ignore. It stuck with me at all times. If I had something that I felt needed done, I would sometimes sneak out of the house at 3 am to go to my shop and work while my family slept. No fun at all. I gave that up for now, until I get a few things in order and some debt paid off.
I feel you on the self employed part.. so hard for me since if i go somewhere I can't even set up anything, now I found steemit and am going to Thailand in a weeks time. Hopefully I can make some good travel blog about it but it sucks knowing you are in reality paying double because of the no income period :/
I agree with u Kaylinart, it always tiring before vacations and after lol , but the good part the fun u have in between. ⛱⛱
I also have to tell you , I liked the to do list you put before leaving .
Nice one.👍🏻
Good luck and enjoy ur vacation 🤗
Right? It's perfect! Thank you .
Most welcome !
Can be stressful when you are running a business. I have assigned people to manage mine. But still there is some stress in managing the trip, and looking for a place for my dog to stay.
Some people stay in resorts for their vacation, that seems relaxing. But i prefer vacations with a lot of places to explore
I'm the same way, I always avoid touristy areas they seem less fun.
@KayLinArt... Kay, You are such a Great/Imaginative writer... AND You must have 6 arms & hands because You can accomplish more than anyone I've witnessed here on Steemit AND always with a gentle, graceful smile...
Have a Great Vacation... GOD knows You certainly deserve one !!
Hey @kaylinart, let me ask you: are you selling on Merch by Amazon?
My main sources are my eCommerce dropshipping store and recently Steemit (still a small part of the income).
Usually my vacations starts at the late August and I travel sometimes till mid Dec, but usually I'm home by end of October.
Ah, I'd also ask you - have you bought some Steem Power in the last few months or last year?
Thanks,
@steemfluencer
Yup! I'm on Merch. Wow you are able to travel that long? That sound amazing.
This is not a real vacation with days off. I'm working almost every day, because you know... it's a dropshipping business. There are various events or places I like visiting regularly. Sometimes things are tough.. I'm still a single entity in my company.
I bought Steem power last year, When It was under 1.00 but not recently.
that was a very smart decision .. it's still smart, I guess I should act faster.
You deserve a rest from yourself as it seems :D
Right? I'm too much of a workaholic LOL