Mexican Holidays: Fiestas and Siestas to Start My New Year
As an artist and coach, excited and motivated about what I do, with a constant stream of ideas about projects, along with a long list of things currently needing attention, its tempting not to take breaks. However I always find when I do take a break, not only do I get time to relax and enjoy myself but I also get tons of creative ideas for my work.
Over Christmas, I was able to take a two week break. I travelled with my husband, Eduardo and our son, Tonatiuh, to Puebla, Cholula and Acapulco, sampling some of Mexico’s wonderful places to visit.
At the same time we visited Eduardo’s family members, and Tona got to meet and play with his Mexican cousins, and nephews. Tona is already an uncle at twelve. In fact, he has a nephew who is older than him.
While Tona was hanging out with his nephews in Puebla, Eduardo and I got to spend two days in nearby Cholula, a beautiful colonial city. We saw the local ruins and pyramids, visited a small museum of Mesoamerican ceramics and artifacts, and enjoyed shopping and eating at the vibrant market in the central square.
Later we drove to Acapulco and stayed at Eduardo’s mother’s apartment. As well as hanging out with family members, we had the chance to swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, and to enjoy Acapulco’s beautiful sandy beaches which stretch for miles and miles.
We had a spectacular New Year’s Eve with family and friends on the beach, listening to music and dancing as well as viewing an amazing display of fireworks from all three sides of the bay. I particularly enjoyed playing with the kids, running back and forth with them from the large encroaching waves of the incoming tide.
Now, I am back at work, feeling well rested and renewed. The vacations allowed me to get new perspectives on what I want to accomplish in 2010, and many great ideas on how to implement my overall vision.
I am planning lots of other mini-holidays this year, as well as taking time off during the summer holidays. It’s an essential part of my business plans. What about you? Are you planning lots of play time this year? It’s been proven to heighten your creativty and productivity!
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