asceticism

:describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures (usually to pursue religious or spiritual goals)

thats exactly how i feel this "vacation" is being 5,000 miles away from home. Yongin, Korea (1 hr south of Seoul) at my aunt's beautiful, countryside house with my aunt and her cook/maid making me BOMB, HEALTHY, NATURAL korean food. U really can't get fruit that tastes THIS good, anywhere else... definitely not the kind of vacation where im getting buck wild and eating out w/ friends w/ horrific amounts of alcohol. LOL

it's a new experience having a vacation where I can truly not worry, theres a state of calmness, simplicity, true relaxation, hakuna matata... i'm appreciating NOT working and understanding the meaning of "getting away from it all". THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED.

DAY 1: arrive to Korea
I literally watched 5 movies:
-Where the Wild Things Are (surprised me how well this film was made/storyline, loved the soundtrack, & the boy was perfectly casted)
-Law Abiding Citizen (have been wanting to see this! really loved gerard butler - hes growing on me, you should def watch The Ugly Truth)
-FAME (typical of a lot of dance/sing/performance type movies where the acting just doesnt suffice. had its cheesy, cliches but no doubt theyre talented!)
-All About Steve (i really dont like sandra bullock in these young/dorky roles like miss congeniality, but bradley cooper- hangover rockssss...)
-Fortune Salon (korean movie, eh.. love story. figures.)

My aunt picked me up & we went to eat cha-cha-myong.
all the seats were taken except a family of 3 who had 3 chairs open at their table.
So the waitress sat us at the family's table.
Forgot that only in Korea this would happen. ha

DAY 2: rest n relaxation
8:30AM - SAUNA. Felt exhilarating just to bare it all - not knowing anyone or caring about anything but just letting the stress melt with the steam. i left feeling 5 lbs lighter.. mentally.

Time to rest up for tomorrows surgery...Going to get lots of rest this week. and my body is finally happy.