Posted on Thu, Nov 01, 2012
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It was back in 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed November 26th "a national day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens."
If I say the word "Thanksgiving," what comes to mind? Friends and family gathered near, a time to reflect on one's many blessings? Helium-filled balloons of Snoopy, Bugs Bunny, and other beloved cartoon characters nodding their way down New York's bustling streets during Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade? Not to mention the marching bands strutting their stuff and filling the cold fall air with the warmth of their music.
Or perhaps it's a visual feast of football enjoyed from an overstuffed recliner, long after the turkey and all its trimmings have been savored and devoured. Thanksgiving is many things to many people.
Here at Woodloch, it's a time for families to be just that - family. A time to treasure each and every wonderful moment. And of course, a time to gather round the table and enjoy. It's where you'll find members of the Kiesendahl Family, Woodloch's owners, graciously greeting each and every guest and serving up a bountiful meal.
"Woodloch is the perfect place to spend Thanksgiving. Many of our guests feel like they are coming home when they come to Woodloch. There is a very warm feeling when a guest arrives. Our history and the buildings have strong character. The fireplaces are burning, and the staff is ready to welcome our guests. Our family style meals remind people of the traditional Sunday Dinner they may have served at their parents or grandparents' house as a child," says Woodloch family member and owner, Steve Kiesendahl.
"Waiting on guests at Thanksgiving stems from Woodloch’s mission statement. We treat guests like they are company in our home. In the early days, my entire family waited on the guests at every meal. Our house count in those days was 50 guests, but still to this day when we have 1,000 guests, we are all willing to jump in and pour coffee for our guests or bring a refill on entrees. We do whatever it takes to make guests comfortable and feel pampered. It is all part of the hospitality that we were trained on growing up. I say all the time, 'Our parents trained us well.'
"We serve over a ton of turkey at Woodloch on Thanksgiving Day throughout the afternoon and early evening. One of the things that makes it special for me is that after a hard day of work, we sit down as a family and celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner together. It is a late dinner, but it feels good to look back on a day of hard work and accomplishment. It is clearly a day that we thank God for the business that we have been able to sustain and the relationships we have built with great people over the years. We are blessed to have a wonderful staff and to have the opportunity to meet so many great people. We thank God for our family, our health and remember our relatives who have passed before us. It is a genuinely warm and touching time," Steve says.
Woodloch family member Brooke (Kiesendahl) James explains, "Our family is in the hospitality business, and we're all about family gathering together. And that's really the meaning of Thanksgiving, to give thanks to those you love and are close to."
Embracing the role of servant in a service-centered business, the Kiesendahls willingly work side by side with their staff. "Because it's our business, we can't have off (on Thanksgiving)," Brooke says. But that's more than okay she assures. "It allows us as a family to be together and to help others and to help our staff."
It ends up being an all-day Thanksgiving for the Kiesendahls. "It's interesting because we end up getting together at the end of the day," Brooke says.
How does Thanksgiving evening end for the Kiesendahls? It's with a warm smile that Brooke answers: "With us all sitting around the table, laughing, sharing stories and being together."
Posted on Tue, Oct 30, 2012
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~Shared by T. Compton
Power should be restored at Woodloch Pines by early afternoon on Tuesday
Woodloch's experience with Hurricane Sandy pales in comparison to the devastation that others along the East Coast have experienced. While guests, staff, and owners alike feel fortunate to have been spared the full wrath of this storm, all of our thoughts and prayers are with those that may have lost their homes, possessions, or worse. Since the storm has not yet passed fully, we all hope that everyone is taking all precautions necessary to keep friends and loved ones safe.
Sandy's hurricane force winds and rain toppled several trees on Route 590 Monday evening, taking out power to the Poconos Resort along with thousands of surrounding PPL customers. As of 8:03 a.m., Pennsylvania Power and Light's (PPL's) website was reporting 13,161 customers in the dark in Pike County with another 19,054 people without power in neighboring Wayne County.
"Woodloch survived the storm," said resort owner and CEO John Kiesendahl.
"Our team of maintenance, landscaping, safety services, and front desk were on 24 hours," he said. Answering questions and relieving any guest anxieties over the behemoth storm, staff members were also on hand to quickly deal with downed trees on the property. "We woke up to diminished winds, a break in the clouds, and a lot of happy guests," he said Tuesday morning.
Operating on backup generators, the resort offers auxiliary or emergency lighting in all of its main buildings, maintains hot water for showers, flushable toilets, and offers glowsticks and flashlights to guests to help light their rooms. Full power is available at Woodloch Pines in several areas, including the main dining room and kitchen where Woodloch's bountiful meals are prepared and served. That strong commitment to hospitality carries over in every deparment at Woodloch as is seen by the Social Staff who continue to offer fun-filled activities during the storm-induced blackout.
"We're going to do everything we can to keep it as close to normal as possible," says Social Supervisor Bob Filarsky. That said, bocce ball, arts and crafts, Zumba Gold, the Woodloch Forest, and a full slate of activities line the agenda. Although bumper cars, Segway tours, and the shooting barn rely on electricity, the fun continues with various contests, trivia games, and the possibility of Woodloch's gas-powered go-karts hitting the track by late afternoon.
"We're happy to say everybody came through the storm okay," John Kiesendahl said.
Posted on Fri, Oct 26, 2012
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The last of the leaves are tumbling off of the trees. Nights are getting cooler. And Apple just released an armada of new products. Yup, it's safe to say that the holidays are looming closer and closer.
History predicts that there will be much planning, shopping, cooking and stressing in store for us . . . in addition to all of the joy and happiness, of course. With of all the craziness, one can find release and escape (even a temporary one) by grabbing a hot toddy and taking a seat alongside a crackling fire. It not only provides heat to a room but also warms our souls and brings us closer together for much needed bonding.
One of the more interesting and ancient traditions that we still celebrate to this day is the Yule Log. Though it would later on have religious elements attached to it, the Norse tradition of finding a Yule Log stems back to ancient times. Every winter solstice, “the darkest time of the year," people would hunt down a giant log and then bring it back home to burn. This ceremony was symbolic to Scandinavians as a “rebirth” of the sun and the promise of longer days. “Yule” is the Norse word for “sun.”
This became a Christmas Eve celebration for many Christians. While the wood burned, families would admit their faults and mistakes and reconcile sour relationships. They would also eat, drink and be merry (another tradition proudly carried on by our Woodloch guests). Burning this log, starting with the ashes from the year prior, was said to bring good luck to a household for the year.
The tradition eventually spread all across Europe and evolved. The English would collect enormous logs; some of them would burn straight through the 12 Days of Christmas. The French even invented a desert cake that looked like a yule log called a “Buche de Noel.” Some Americans even continue the tradition today. For instance, local New York station WPIX created a television special aired every Christmas featuring the log burning for hours on end so that televisions would become a “fireplace” for the day.
Woodloch Pines holds a Yule Log Hunt throughout the holidays for guests staying at the resort. The log is carefully hidden somewhere on the 135-acre campus. The hunt begins, and guests scramble about hoping to be the lucky finders. When the log is found, everyone returns to the hearth for caroling, good tidings, and the burning of the log. The finders are given a bottle of champagne as the congregation heads indoors for holiday treats. And maybe, just maybe . . . they also get a special visitor from the North Pole.
Several times, I've had the distinguished honor of hiding the log, and it's great fun for me watching guests scramble to find it. Even better is the sense of comradery and togetherness that follows during the good luck burning of the log. There's something very warming about watching a group of 100 or more "strangers" come together to sing carols and spread cheer almost as if they are family.
Then again, it seems behavior like that is a year-round occurence here at Woodloch.
:)
Posted on Tue, Oct 16, 2012
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Change is in the air. Soon the beautiful canvas of leaves painted across the Pocono canopy will be shed. Nights are not only getting cooler but longer as well. And the boats that once cruised across Lake Teedyuskung will come ashore for one last time in 2012 to make way for the icy conditions that aren't too far off.
But this change also brings good things. A season of mischief, tricks and treats await us for a Halloween celebration. Friends and family gather round to recognize how lucky they are to have each other during the Thanksgiving holiday. And hearths are stacked with seasoned wood, providing ambient light and heat for good heart-to-hearts by the fireside.
And who can forget about great fall FOOD? A good meal can brighten up even the coldest and darkest of days. Without further adieu, here are some exclusive Woodloch fall recipes to warm you up this season!
PUMPKIN RAISIN BREAD
3 Eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. canned pumpkin
3 1/2 c. flour
1 c. salad oil
2 1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. nutmeg
Mix ingredients in order given until thoroughly blended. Pour into 3 greased and floured 2-lb loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes (or until done) in 350 degree oven.
APPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
2 tbs. butter
2 c. chicken stock
2 tbs. chopped oninon
1 c. light cream
1. c. tart apples, peeled & chopped
freshly grated nutmeg
1 c. butternut squash, peeled and cubed
In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. When foam subsides, add onion, apple and squash; cook, covered for 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, bring to boil and simme 10 to 15 mins o until squash is tender. Transfer mixture to blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in cream and cook over low heat until heathed through, about 5 mins. Pour into heated bowls. Add a sprinkling of nutmeg to each. Makes 3-4 servings.
PORK LOIN & GRILLED APPLES
6 pork loins
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbs. butter
1/4 c. sugar
2 Fuji apples
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 lg. onion
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Slice and grill apples until they have char marks; remove from grill. Melt butter in saute pan. Slice onion into 1/4 inch thick half moons. Add onions and apples to saute pan until cooked. Add vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar. Saute for 5 mins. Add finished sauced to grilled or cooked pork loins.
GERMAN APPLE STRUDEL
5 sheets Phyllo dough
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 cans apple filling cake crumbs (optional)
1/4 c. raisins
1 egg
2 tbs. water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Take melted butter first and brush on Phyllo dough. Mix sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle on Phyllo dough. Mix raisins with apple filling and then center apple filling on dough and roll up like a cylinder. DO NOT push apple filling to edge. Put strudel on a greased cookie sheet. Beat 1 egg and water together and brush egg mixture on strudel. Take a knife and score top of strudel. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown. OPTION: If you prefer to use fresh apples, mix apples with cinnamon sugar, cake crumbs, a touch of nutmeg and raisins in place of canned apple filling.
ENJOY!!
Posted on Fri, Oct 12, 2012
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Woodloch Pines Resort offers up a professional’s perspective for spooking up your haunted house this Halloween.
Halloween is just around the corner. In addition to all the tasty treats that drive the little ghouls crazy, it’s also the perfect season to put your spooky ingenuity to the test and transform your house into the creepiest one in the neighborhood.
Joey Ranner, the Social Director at Woodloch, is also the chief scare architect for the resort’s annual haunted hayrides, where guests hop aboard a haywagon and travel through a forest of terror. He believes that many of the tactics used in the hayrides can be transitioned to work in your own home. “Although things are spooky at night, a trip through the grounds in sunlight reveals that some of the most effective scares at night are relatively simply constructed. Here are just a few steps you can take to frighten visiting goblins this Halloween:”
FOR INSTANCE:
- “The BOOM Effect”- String together chilling sound effects and music on a special mix CD then crank the volume up on an old boombox, or have a special “monster” clatter pots and pans together. It works especially well after a period of silence. Aluminum pie pans clang and send off misguiding reflections.
- “Scare from Above” – Craft a lightweight spider, bat or creepy crawler out of basic materials like foam, pipe cleaners or paper mache. Using fishing line or thin rope, suspend them from a high point, such as a chandelier. When your “victims” are in place, let go and drop from above!
- “Under the Cover of Darkness”- The most essential element working in your favor. To extend the advantage of the night, seal off windows or doorways with black trash bags to rid your house of any unnecessary light. Add a one-two punch by using a camera flash or strobe light to further impair your guests’ sight.
- “Smoke and Mirrors”- literally. It is fairly easy to disorient someone who isn’t seeing things clearly. Gather up as many mirrors as possible and place them all around a room, or, acquire a fog machine and fire up some creepy clouds. Pounce on your visitors in the midst of confusion (be safe about it, of course!)
- “Decoys”- keep your audience guessing. Set up decorations that could, in your visitor’s minds, be scares, but in reality are nothing. Scarecrows, dummies, or just a pair of boots behind the curtain will do the trick! Then spring at them from another angle!
All of these tactics can be employed on a modest budget, but remember that the most important aspects of the rides (and now, your scare house) are execution and heart. Allow yourself to get caught up in the craziness of the season and have FUN. That makes the difference between a good haunted house and a spooktacular haunted house!
Woodloch offers haunted hayrides on select nights through November 8th. Call 800.WOODLOCH for details!
Posted on Fri, Sep 28, 2012
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One thing that everyone can agree on at Woodloch is that Joey Ranner is the master of fun! He gets all of our guests involved in our amazing activities. He has our guests running all over the resort searching for items in the family scavenger Hunt, racking their brains for points in Name that Tune, cooling them off in the summer pool games and of course getting our guests wet and messy at Double Dare!
This past summer during our outdoor Motown concert, Joey turned the tables for a change and gave our guests the chance to get him drenched for an awesome cause! For one dollar, guests had the opportunity to hit a bullseye with a softball. If the bullseye was hit, a very large water balloon sitting above Joey's head would get popped!
The best part was not only was Joey the one soaked for a change, BUT all the proceeds benefitted the JDRF: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Donations to the JDRF make a dramatic impact as JDRF moves life-altering research out of the lab and into human clinical trials. According to the JDRF, more than 80% of JDRF's expenditures directly support diabetes research and research-related education.
When asked why Joey chose to raise money for the JDRF he answered, "Seeing how type 1 diabetes affects young children, like my granddaughter Jillian, makes me want to do something to help." Joey's granddaughter, Jillian who is 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago. Since diagnosis, she has transitioned from numerous daily injections to use of an insulin pump, which was life changing. She is a very active and energetic six year old who participates in dance and soccer.
Jillian is able to live a normal healthy life because of the JDRF and its supporters. The generosity of our guests throughout the summer was truly overwhelming. Thank you for all of your donations and a big thank you to Joey for sacrificing himself for the good of the cause!
Posted on Tue, Sep 25, 2012
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From a personal standpoint, fall has always been my favorite season. Crisp and cooler weather, the advent of the holiday season, and of course, the return of NFL football never ceases to reinvigorate me after a crazy (but still fun) summer season.
I am a full-time year-round staff member here at Woodloch Pines, so I have the advantage of enjoying all four seasons here. Each one offers something a little different and unique from the others; to each his or her own. I will let it be known, however, that fall is a grand time to give us a visit. As a matter of fact, I have 5 reasons for you to migrate back to the Poconos this season:
5) Foliage- I can't give you a specific number, but it's a fact that there is no shortage of trees here in Pennsylvania. And every autumn, it's as if the sprawling mountain landscapes are painted in brilliant hues of red, orange, yellow and purple. Speaking of this beauty doesn't do it any justice; like gazing out into the stars on a clear night in the countryside or watching the sun rise from the shore of the beach, it is a spectacle of nature that needs to be witnessed first-hand!
4) Nearby Attractions- Outside of our vacation oasis of Woodloch, the Poconos offers other great ways to have fun throughout the fall. Cider mills, pumpkin patches, horseback riding and antique stores are all just minutes away from Woodloch (you know, in case you are interested in stopping AFTER an action-packed stay with us!).
3) Holidays- There are two biggies to celebrate before we get into December- Halloween and Thanksgiving (or as I call it, "T-DAY"). At Woodloch, we excel at celebrating both in style. Tricks, treats, and all sorts of shenanigans await you during our Halloween packages. Enjoy costume parades, kid's games, parties, costume contests and of course our HAUNTED HAYRIDES (more on that later). Thanksgiving allows you to gather your family and friends for quality time and absolutely no stress over meal preparation! Plus, all of that wonderful Woodloch food . . .
2) Activities- We do everything we can to keep up with our active guests. It is our committment to you that we chug along with most of our outdoor activities throughout the fall season. It's prime time for zip-lining, Segways, boating, go-karting, trapshooting, rock climbing, biking, or even taking a nice relaxing stroll through our Nature Trail. Breathe in that cool mountain air; it's good for the body and soul! And if weather just so happens to take a turn, remember we still have an arsenal of indoor activities to keep everyone happy!
And the number one reason to visit Woodloch Pines Resort in the fall...
1) HAUNTED HAYRIDES- If you have yet to join us for our traditional Haunted Hayrides through our Nature Trail on a brisk autumn evening, this is the year to do so! Once night falls, hop aboard a hay wagon with your friends and family and brace yourself for terror (all in good fun, of course). You will traverse our trail as ghouls, goblins and everything in between gets your adrenaline pumping through a dozen scenes, complete with booming sound, pyrotechnics, special effects and more! You'll scream, cry, and of course laugh your way to a nice cup of hot chocolate at the end.
So, if you haven't already done so, look into joining us this autumn for a perfect opportunity to make some memories. Don't let the season FALL away; give us a call!
Posted on Wed, Sep 19, 2012
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“I continue to serve because I believe in what I do, and I am honored to work with my fellow soldiers.”
-Major Paul Clarke Voelke, an excerpt from the Times Herald Record
Not a day goes by that Tom Griffenkranz of Hawley doesn't think about the younger brother he lost in Afghanistan. A true American Hero, Army Major Paul Clarke Voelke, lost his life on June 22 in Mazari-Sharif. A 1998 West Point graduate, he'd served his country for 14 years.
This October in New Jersey, Tom plans to participate in the Tough Mudder, a grueling 12-mile obstacle course that will require every ounce of strength and stamina he has. But he won't be going it alone.
He'll have Paul's memory to guide him. And the knowledge that he's helping The Wounded Warriors Project, a program that aids military service members who've suffered service-related wounds, injuries, or illness, as well as their families.
“Guys are getting hurt over there everyday and returning home looking at countless hours of rehab. Most will never be the same. So, I just thought it would be a nice tribute to Paul to give back to the men and women he fought with that did return home,” Tom said.
Talking about his late brother, Tom's words overflow with love and loss; how his brother was the kindest person in the world, the kind who would do anything for anyone.
“I just really admired Paul as a person and a father. Although I am the older brother, when Paul was around, you just wanted to be better, to do better. It's hard to explain really, but you just always knew you were around someone that was going to do great things."
“Paul was married to his high school sweetheart, Traci, and they have two boys, Andrew (A.J.), 9 and Ben, 6. A.J. is a mini Paul. It's crazy when I look at A.J. and see Paul as a kid. Ben has Paul's big heart,” Tom said.
Though they were stepbrothers, Tom never referred to Paul or his brother Christopher that way. They were his brothers - period.
“I think our love of sports was the one thing that bonded us the most over the years. We could always talk for hours about the Los Angeles Dodgers, our favorite baseball team,” Tom said. “I miss him a lot. Wish I could pick up the phone and talk to him about the Dodgers.”
Growing up, the trio was inseparable. “As kids, we played a lot of Nintendo, countless hours of Contra and RBI baseball."
“But probably the best thing we did was play basketball in the backyard. We had an old 'Jordan Jammer' (plastic basketball hoop) that we nailed to a tree. We hung it low enough so we could dunk. Paul, Christopher and I, and a few kids from the area played hours and hours of games. Sometimes they got really intense. I always look back at those days and smile,” Tom said.
“At Paul's funeral, all the guys that played were there. I hadn't seen them in years, and we talked about those basketball games like they happened yesterday.”
There are so many good times to remember. Major Paul Clarke Voelke will never be forgotten, certainly not by the family who loved him.
“The last time I spoke to him was the night before he left for Afghanistan. I told him I loved him; it comforts me a little bit knowing the last time I spoke to him I said that,” Tom said.
To sponsor Tom in the upcoming Tough Mudder on October 22nd, , please visit his donation page.
Tom humbly says, "Any little bit you can spare would be awesome."
Tom Griffenkranz is a Bar Manager at Woodloch Pines.
Posted on Thu, Sep 13, 2012
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It's dark and chilly. As you enter the barren October woods, you think you hear rustling about in the leaves... probably just nothing, right? Your heart starts to beat as your mind begins to race- what kind of nightmares could possibly await... BOO! A werewolf menacingly grabs your shoulder as you let out a childish scream. Your friends and family applaud with laughter. All in good fun.
You are seated on one of Woodloch's famous "Haunted Hayrides." What began nearly 20 years ago as a simple ride through the woods with a few dedicated staff members in costume has expanded into a Halloween tradition that simply should not be missed. While the charisma and spirit of ambitious "goblins" in the woods remains the cornerstone of the fun, the rides now include extensive "sets," live animals, loud music and pyrotechnics.
And we're constantly researching new ways to spook you out. It's a labor of love.
We're also pleased to announce that, for the first time, that these rides will be included entertainment when you make a dining reservation at our resort. Enjoy family style course meals at the Pines with abundant food and delicious deserts. Appetites satisfied, get ready to hop aboard our wagon for the ride of your life! (Due to their scary nature, these rides are generally not recommended for "little ghouls)
Once you board your wagon, your journey of terror will begin. You will traverse through approximately a dozen different "scenes" based on classic horror movies and more. The wagon will periodically stop moving... and that's when the fun begins. Of course, these are done in good spirit to embrace the season, so as terrifying as we attempt to be, remember- it's all make believe (or... is it?).
So between pumpkin picking, jack o' lantern carving and candy stockpiling, remember that a fun night out- the treat of a classy dining experience and the tricks of our "monsters" in the forest- await you at Woodloch.
Reservations will be "disappearing" quickly- call 800.WOODLOCH today for a night to remember!
Posted on Wed, Sep 12, 2012
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“Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it, you can never get it back.”
-Harvey MacKay
Try all that you want, but I don't think anyone can make a convincing argument against Mr. MacKay's quote. Time is finite. We're all here for a set number of breaths, and there's really not much we can do to change the nature of the Universe, aside from fashioning DeLoreans with flux capacitors and traveling at 88 MPH (another discussion for another time).
So in this crazy world we live in, no matter how wild and hectic things can get, it's important to not only do the things you love but to also remember to take a break when things get hectic. Scientific studies have shown time and time again that vacations not only provide you and your family with cherished memories but also multiple health benefits.
A particular study through the University of Pittsburgh citing the benefits of vacationing coinidentally started off as a study of human longevity. What kind of habits and behavior ultimately led to longer lives? During the course of the nine-year study, researchers discovered that on the whole, vacationers tended to live longer. In addition, their minds and bodies were healthier than those who didn't vacation.
In the long run, there aren't just health benefits to a vacation; it can help boost productivity when you find yourself in the doldrums. "The Vacation Deprivation Survey" (not making that up...) found that 34% of vacationers feel better about their jobs and genuinely recharged after taking a break from work. So employers take note . . . happy and reinvigorated employees contribute to a healthier bottom line. Depressed and unmotivated employees play Minesweeper from dawn to dusk.
Not to point the finger of blame, but American culture and law may not exactly be helping the cause. We are the only nation in the industrialized world that does not require paid leave through law. On a personal level, I feel it's sometimes too easy to blur the line between work and not work, so even if you're not at your desk, who's to say you aren't still flustered with work in the back of your mind? Find somewhere you feel comfortable; make that place your haven away from the rat race of daily life. I've heard the shores of Lake Teedyuskung are quite therapeutic!
To recap and review, studies have found that vacationing:
- lowers overall blood pressure and stress levels
- increases energy/makes you more physically active
- helps you feel more positive emotions and feelings
- keeps you thinner
- mentally recharges you, especially beneficial in creative fields
- allows you to spend happy times with loved ones
So, if push ever comes to shove and you're really debating whether or not to get away, consider the information above. Make an escape of some sort, even if for a brief amount of time. Because once our time is up, it's up. May your time be long-lasting and happily spent.
Sincerely,
Your friends in the Poconos
:)
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