The end of a vacation can be both depressing and satisfying. I ‘m sure you can relate to both but just for explanation and filling space on a page I will elaborate. Of course the depression arrives with the fact the end is apparent and the fun is over. The satisfying part comes when you realize that you will be in your own abode and feel satisfied that you went, you conquered, and made it back safely. The old saying “there’s no place like home” rings true when you step over the threshold.
The Smoky Mountains are breathtaking, a treat for the eyes, and a overall assault on the senses. Being in a Chalet, with a game room, hot tub, tennis, and pool available, let alone with the assault mentioned earlier makes for a very relaxing week. Enjoying it with friends and family is just an added bonus.
The vacation was interrupted one day as I needed to be on-line to sign up for testing for the possibility of being hired for the company I now work at. Being employed by a contractor is a good thing, but being an employee for the company the contractor works for will be more beneficial. So I made a decision to check out the sites and sounds of the Smoky’s knowing the chance of not having Internet available and ventured out. Well as the time I needed the internet approached the further I was getting away from that needed technology. As the time rapidly came and went I went into the silent mode and shut down completely.
I could not respond to anything around me for the fear of exploding and lashing out at those who were around. The challenge was getting stronger and stronger as it seem to take twice as long to get back to that technology as it was to drive away from it. Needless to say God was gracious and even though I was over a half hour late, I was able to get registered for testing. After the self-made fiasco was over, the joy of being on vacation returned. Now the depression of leaving is hitting. So I am awaiting the satisfaction of arriving home to that place that is sweet and familiar. The daily routine and the satisfaction of being in my abode will suffice until the next adventure.
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