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everybody wants to have a vacation once in a while, but have you ever tried having vacations almost every week (a day off, or two) and all you do is relax, eat, enjoy the day... well i have, and believe me, im getting the hang of it. and believe me too, you'll want to have something a little more regular other than vacation.

sure it feels swell when you can take a break once in a while, but if you do it too often, you might just pass up on the next opportunity. breaks are meant to be thrilling, and not boring. i mean, you should be thrilled that you're gonna have a break, but then if you feel otherwise (like how i do) then there's something definitely not right.

when your work probably isnt that hard, and when maybe your work is something you enjoy doing, then you have the luxury of passing up on break times and doing what you like - work. but then consider working against your will, and having to do something you really dont want to do, then thats when you take every oportunity for a break...

but having too much of anything can never be good - and yes, everything. just like working too much is bad, having one too many breaks leads you to the feeling that you'd rather pass up on the next. just like having one too many burgers - too much causes you to pass up on the next (unless you like making room for more...). and currently, i'd really like to have something more regular than breaks.

i cant wait for school to start (and yes, im not joking.) because at least i can spend my time studying, and doing something else other than just taking breaks. and besides, i miss my love, and i really cant wait to see her again... and so that i would start liking the though of break time... =)

please take my advice: take breaks in moderation - too much can be bad to your outlook in life/work/play/etc...

take it easy! ;-)

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