Tag Archive: "planning"
As Vice President of Shirkery for makeyourbreakaway.com and 2 Heads, one of my top career–and continuing education–goals is to perfect the art and practice of leisure. And to pass it on. Fortunately, I’m not alone.…
It’s dang cold and snowy here. That makes escaping to warmth more inviting, but also complicates the daily grind and last-minute errand runs. Two days before take-off. HELP! I’d like to fall on the floor…
The short answer: It appears the Sabbatical schedule is taking shape. Let me tell you where we’re going (though we’ll probably end up someplace else…)
St. John
St. Vincent
Bequia
Grenada & the Grenadine Islands…
San Juan, Puerto Rico: The best place to fly home from.
$206: The per-person cost of a one-way ticket on Delta from San Juan. Cheap cheap!
Today: The day we decided on a date and…
The good news was: We were close on a lead for a nice house in Dominica, an island we’ve never visited but are curious about.
The bad news is: It’s off. PSYCHE!
It was fun…
Brrr. Pout. Sigh.
We’ve had some contact with folks who have houses, modest or otherwise, that we thought would be candidates for long-term rental. You see, most places rent by the week—and already have much…
We’re in Countdown Mode now. Less than three months, and we’re not having fun yet.
What happened? Countless obstacles (a.k.a. Big Butts) appear in your path when planning a Big Break. Duh!?! I’ll not…
Hello, World.
Please be kind. For some of us, this sort of exhibitionism is un-natural.
“This” is my blog—a word that always sounds to me like a three-dimensional burp. A noise your body makes when…
Hi. I’m Kirk Horsted. Welcome to BreakAway–an amalgamation of opinions & ponderings on the provocative topic of Sabbaticals and Career Breaks. I emphatically believe that real people (like you!) can and should take these restorative breaks–and…
