Another yeah, this is absurd.

The banks are closed too, except for some who saw fit to conduct business. I am also concerned about the production side. How would we fare with the supplies especially when the holidays “demand” we get these for the food to be had? Companies are required to pay these workers more which will further give them more cost that what is necessary. Oh well, their problem, not mine.

Sure, bonding time with family is going to be reinforced. But vacation time means:

a. going out to eat or just malling

b. traveling to wonderful places to have a different atmosphere

c. having food delivered because they have been too lazy to cook due to excessive DVD marathon

d. kids tagging along in the supermarket (oh no!)

I will be a “killjoy” and would probably spend these days bugging my family to make these days days to tidy up the house and gather as well as dispose those that are not being used.

Several of my friends went and are going either out of town or out of the country for a few days. I wish we could do that too but being there’s no one to stay at home makes it really impossible to do.

I hope their packages have travel insurance.

Which reminds me to ask about the travel packages hubby’s cousin has in her travel/booking office.

Families take vacations during breaks in schedules. They either spend time at the beach or go up to places where the air is cool and clean. Some even go abroad.

As a family, we love going to out-of-town trips. We wish to spend a night or two when we do so but sadly, we haven’t had a vacation for several years now.

The last one that we spent out of town for several days happened three years ago. We did enjoy that one, swimming, exploring caves, hiking and just simply admiring nature. We didn’t even have our youngest daughter with us then because she was too young to be doing the things we did.

We always talk about doing that kind of vacation every year but we can’t simply because there is no one who will be left behind the mind the house while we are away.

We have been thinking of saving and investing in security systems for the house so that we can at least have a vacation. But then again, the dog is also a consideration when we are gone even if he is practically our security system for now

I hope that we can really plan for the next vacation so that we can have a different kind of bonding time.

I sure need to have a break, even for a few days.

So what are the things to prepare for a hassle-free semestral break?

• First of all, make sure that the schedules of those having the break are free.

• Look for the best hotel deals that will offer maximum enjoyment and relaxation without paying sky high fees.

• Agree upon the destination early on and book early too. Booking tasks cover hotels and flight or bus schedules.

• If the trip entails driving, make sure that the vehicle is in its best condition.

• Make a doable list of the places to visit and go over the list before the trip. Having an alternate itinerary would be very helpful.

• Pack the essentials you need a few days before the trip. Making a list would be helpful too.

Hmm…what have I forgotten?

• Secure the household while gone and make sure your own schedule has been cleared to avoid problems cropping up before the trip.

So there, are you ready to take your semestral break?