STRESS!

Ahh stress, it's a vicious thing stress. It's a virus of an emotion, that seems to only grow larger and more fierce the more you notice it. Indeed, of the baser emotions Stress is the body's Freddy Kruger, only when one puts it out of mind, and forgets it's existence does the nightmare dwelling, die away.

I've been thinking of ways to relieve life's stress. Not saying I'm stressed, I'm just simply curious about the means of letting said wretch go. When the world sucks, and you feel pulled in all directions getting away for a short... or very long vacation, can be the perfect answer to your stress problems. If you're on a budget look for something local to do. Just a day or two out of your element away from your razor sharp hub of undeniable pain and misery, can help you look at your problems with a level and sound head.

My perfect get away from the monster that never let's you sleep... A beach. It's cliche, I know. But something about laying out on a warm beach, umbrella drink in hand, sound of the crashing waves. It's paradise, especially if I leave my smart phone in some void where no one can reach me.

Now you might wonder if I'm going to give you some great ideas in the sandy tranquil beach department, and you'd be right! Direct from Dallas there's a lot of places one can hop a plane and be in the soothing paradise of your choice. Places like Puerto Vallarta, San Juan, and Cancun, and if you don't mind a longer flight you can always high tail it to Hawaii. Between now and early summer you can take advantage of mid seasons fares that are so cheap you have to take a moment and wonder when the other shoe is going to drop. It does though, it's just a great price for a much needed break from reality. The all inclusives in the Caribbean are even more relaxing, as once you are there, generally everything you do, eat, or drink is included in the price of your stay, and often have package deals with your airline.

The only question that really remains at this point is, when are you going to treat yourself and take a much needed break and return home and fully relaxed.