Living in a big city, it’s easy to feel like if you decide to take annual leave that you’ll have to go somewhere. Travel overseas, do a road trip somewhere far away.
Though as I’ve learnt to find out, taking a week off and staying at home / working on personal projects can be just as (or even more) rewarding. The truth is, if you live alone like myself without at partner, sometimes the logistics and hassle of travelling just to get away is not worth it.
As you age, you tend to find value in the connections you have with you. Connections such as friendships, family and people who give you meaning. Or activities that do.
In the past, kudos to AI and GPT I’ve experienced a week off without going anywhere. Pursuing my hobbies such as video editing and image generation to make movie trailers with AI and that has been the most “flow” week I have had in decades of having a corporate job.
I’ve got to enjoy long lunches with good friends and stayed at the restaurant another hour to watch life pass by without having the stress to return to the office.
My question for you all is, if you have nothing to escape from – i.e. work. is an escape to somewhere far away for the change of scenery worth it?
Perhaps you will find happiness being around friends and family whilst doing what you love. Given that you have planned in advance the week to do hobbies like fishing, camping, visiting a local spot or just working intensely on a side project.
City Life & Quiet Wisdom 
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