Comments on: Reflections from My Vacation in the Middle of Nowhere http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/ A better life through natural health, fitness, and personal development. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-5985 Vin Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:51:40 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-5985 Hi Jacqueline, I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the site! The Adirondacks are definitely a bit lost in time. It was a bit of a shock at first, but it turned out to be a great learning experience as well as a valuable opportunity to relax. I think it's great that you had the opportunity to appreciate this as a kid! Hi Jacqueline, I’m happy to hear that you’re enjoying the site! The Adirondacks are definitely a bit lost in time. It was a bit of a shock at first, but it turned out to be a great learning experience as well as a valuable opportunity to relax. I think it’s great that you had the opportunity to appreciate this as a kid!

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-5984 Vin Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:43:40 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-5984 Thanks, Stephen! Me too, and I still enjoy active vacations. However, I think we all need to make an effort to enjoy at least one relaxing vacation per year, especially considering how hectic normal life is for most people. Definitely try the shoes! If you do, let us know what you think. Thanks, Stephen! Me too, and I still enjoy active vacations. However, I think we all need to make an effort to enjoy at least one relaxing vacation per year, especially considering how hectic normal life is for most people.

Definitely try the shoes! If you do, let us know what you think.

]]> By: Jacqueline http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-5966 Jacqueline Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:35:20 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-5966 I'm really enjoying your blog. I grew up near the Adirondacks and can immediately understand how relaxing your time must have been. It's a land that's a bit lost in time -- that's a good thing! I’m really enjoying your blog. I grew up near the Adirondacks and can immediately understand how relaxing your time must have been. It’s a land that’s a bit lost in time — that’s a good thing!

]]> By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-3275 Stephen - Rat Race Trap Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:59:27 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-3275 Vin, love this post and it matches my experience on my recent vacation. I used to go, go, go on vacation but I'm getting into relaxing vacations. I think it's because I'm old. LOL! I'm seriously considering your shoe recommendations from that post a few weeks ago. My feet are too tender to hike with them though :-) Vin, love this post and it matches my experience on my recent vacation. I used to go, go, go on vacation but I’m getting into relaxing vacations. I think it’s because I’m old. LOL! I’m seriously considering your shoe recommendations from that post a few weeks ago. My feet are too tender to hike with them though :-)

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-3241 Vin Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:01:47 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-3241 Thanks for the comments guys! Rachelle - I'm already a big fan of simplicity and I reminded myself too! :) Sharona - Bug spray didn't even enter my mind while packing. Next time I go on a trip like this, I'll definitely look into natural alternatives before hand. Thanks for the suggestions! Raine - I used to dislike "layaround" vacations as well until I learned the value of relaxing. I definitely enjoy active vacations that involve sports or absorbing a new culture or location, but it's a much different kind of trip that usually increases the need for relaxation when you get home rather than providing it. Thanks for the comments guys!

Rachelle – I’m already a big fan of simplicity and I reminded myself too! :)

Sharona – Bug spray didn’t even enter my mind while packing. Next time I go on a trip like this, I’ll definitely look into natural alternatives before hand. Thanks for the suggestions!

Raine – I used to dislike “layaround” vacations as well until I learned the value of relaxing. I definitely enjoy active vacations that involve sports or absorbing a new culture or location, but it’s a much different kind of trip that usually increases the need for relaxation when you get home rather than providing it.

]]> By: Raine Saunders http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-3233 Raine Saunders Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:22:06 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-3233 This is great insight you have shared with us about the value of vacations. Once my neighbor told me that she and her husband don't enjoy "layaround" vacations that some people take where they go someplace, whether it be to a hotel or cruise on a boat and sit around being entertained by everything and everyone around them. Some how this comment came to mind when I was reading your post about vacations being more about really getting away from stress and factors present in your normal everyday life, and that even though we sometimes don't believe we can survive without all of our modern conveniences - computers, cell phones, televisions, video games, etc., being away from those things can actually improve and enrich your life. After all, for thousands and thousands of years, people have lived without these conventions, and it never seemed to do anyone harm. In fact, I believe, it has quite the opposite effect. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, relieved some stress, and hopefully recharged yourself as well. :) This is great insight you have shared with us about the value of vacations. Once my neighbor told me that she and her husband don’t enjoy “layaround” vacations that some people take where they go someplace, whether it be to a hotel or cruise on a boat and sit around being entertained by everything and everyone around them. Some how this comment came to mind when I was reading your post about vacations being more about really getting away from stress and factors present in your normal everyday life, and that even though we sometimes don’t believe we can survive without all of our modern conveniences – computers, cell phones, televisions, video games, etc., being away from those things can actually improve and enrich your life. After all, for thousands and thousands of years, people have lived without these conventions, and it never seemed to do anyone harm. In fact, I believe, it has quite the opposite effect.

I’m glad you enjoyed yourself, relieved some stress, and hopefully recharged yourself as well. :)

]]> By: Sharona http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-3230 Sharona Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:53:56 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-3230 It sounds like you had a nice change of pace. It surprises me that you didn't take some of the natural bug sprays along with you. They are not as powerful as DEET but much, much safer. Your health food store should carry a Neem product. Neem oil by itself smells too repulsive to use, but they make combos that make the scent more tolerable. I believe Mercola also has a natural bug spray. Check out the stuff online or just see what the health store has to offer. Many people like Skin So Soft by Avon, but I tried it..even sprayed it right on the mosquito perched on my leg..it did nothing for me. It sounds like you had a nice change of pace.
It surprises me that you didn’t take some of the natural bug sprays along with you.
They are not as powerful as DEET but much, much safer.
Your health food store should carry a Neem product. Neem oil by itself smells too repulsive to use, but they make combos that make the scent more tolerable.

I believe Mercola also has a natural bug spray. Check out the stuff online or just see what the health store has to offer. Many people like Skin So Soft by Avon, but I tried it..even sprayed it right on the mosquito perched on my leg..it did nothing for me.

]]> By: Rachelle Iacovangelo http://naturalbias.com/reflections-from-my-vacation-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/#comment-3220 Rachelle Iacovangelo Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:54:02 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=6488#comment-3220 So happy to hear you enjoyed the family vacation last week, Vin. As usual, you have reminded us of the importance to remember what is important in life! Simplicity is a beautiful thing, especially in our complicated world. . .thanks, Vin! So happy to hear you enjoyed the family vacation last week, Vin. As usual, you have reminded us of the importance to remember what is important in life! Simplicity is a beautiful thing, especially in our complicated world. . .thanks, Vin!

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