Hey Everyone!!
Long time no chat!! I’ve clearly been having a lot of
trouble posting recently, but here’s for another shot!!
I just got back from a fun trip to Punta Cana with 5 of my
fellow nursey friends! I’ve gone on a tropical vacation with one of my best
friends every “spring break” for the past 3 years, and most of the years we’ve
been able to avoid the typical college spring break crowd (we went to Bahamas,
then Jamaica). This year our luck ran out as this place was FULL of spring
breakers, but it turned out to be a lot of fun!!
I thought I’d share some essential tips for surviving a
spring break trip as a post grad!
1. DON’T feel pressured into doing things you don’t
want to just because the “spring break” crowd is doing it
Its true. You’re old now. Looking around
sometimes I would think to myself “Gosh, I am almost 10 years older than some
of these people”. Believe it or not, we’re not really built for that type of
partying like that every day for a full week, so take it easy. Sure, I had a
great time reliving my glory days during events the resort had like foam
parties and hanging at the swim up bar, but when we decided to venture into the
“discotech” one night, I realized that wiggling in a dirty, sweaty room with a
bunch of 18 year olds was definitely not for me anymore (especially with a
sunburn). Don’t feel like you’re missing out on something like that (but by all
means try it), it’s all part of growing up.
2. DO have fun with the spring breakers!
Undergrad spring breakers are lively crowd to
say the least. We enjoyed having fun with them!! Their lively carefree attitude
is infectious. We had fun building a whole persona of us being undergrads
ourselves, deciding on a college, year and major that we were studying. Being
in a place where you know no one, and will never see these people again, makes
it fun to pretend to be someonetotally different!
3. DON’T drink too much, and DO drink plenty
of water!
Now, I am ALL for drinking and having a great
time. But most post grad bodies aren’t as used to alcohol as our younger
undergrad bodies were! It’s easy in the real world to manage your alcohol well
and regulate your sloppiness, but when the drinks are free and strong, it’s a little
bit harder. Making sure you drink plenty of water and spacing out your drinks
will make the vaca a little better for everyone!
4. DON’T forget to let go of your inhibitions
and do things you wouldn’t normally do
These resorts are a place for you to let go
and have fun, remember, you’ll never see these people again!! The entertainment
staff at resorts are usually very fun and encouraging (here’s looking at you
Peter from Jamaica). They have loads of fun games and activities planned for
the day including Zumba, games, volleyball and water games like water aerobics
and yoga. Step out of your comfort zone and do something you normally wouldn’t
do!
5. DO remember to take a minute to relax and
appreciate where you are
Being postgrad, vacations and fun are few and
far between. Being in grad school and working makes it hard to find a spare
moment in the day to relax, let alone have a week full of fun and sun, so if
you’re lucky enough to go on a tropical vacation, make sure you take a moment
to sit back in the sun, drink in your hand, friends by your side and think “this
is my vacation, enjoy it”. My dad taught me this trick a while ago that he does
on vacation, to just relish even just a second of your trip and appreciate
where you are, and what it took for you to get there!
I love travelling with my friends so let me know if you have
any questions about all inclusive resorts etc., let me know!
Xoxo, Bethany
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