The Post Vacation Buzzkillers
It’s happened to us all. You return home from a fantastic couple of weeks away, it’s raining, you have to empty the suitcase, do the laundry, come to terms with being home already, pay the bills, try and psych yourself up to going back to work, your world in general is looking all doomy & gloomy… the only little joy you have in your life right now (other than booking another trip), is to tell all your friends about the wonderful time you had abroad! But, there’s always a few who like to rain on your little parade, and my God I’ve heard some doozies. Honest to God, here are some of the comments I’ve encountered in the recent past…
“Where’s the tan?” (seriously like, have you ever seen a redhead with a tan?)
“Huh, well for some” (begrudgery at it’s finest)
“You were away. AGAIN” (another fine example of begrudgery, usually followed by an arm fold and a “huh”)
“I hope you brought teabags and Tayto with you” (yes because no other country sells tea or crisps)
“How was the milk there?” (eh… it was milky)
“Was it full of foreigners?” (I was the foreigner Sharon, I was the foreigner..)
“I hope you found an Irish pub to watch the Gaelic” (oh sweet Jesus)
“Did ya get any dinners there?” (*referring to a meal served at any time of day consisting of meat and Irish grown potatoes)
No comment, but unfriends you on Facebook as soon as you post your holiday photos
“Sure why would you want to go away, haven’t you everything you want here” (somebody please put me out of my misery)
“I bet you’re glad to get home to your own bed” (yes, because my pillow is soaked with my own tears)
“Well that was a once in a lifetime trip” (no, because I’ve just booked another)
And finally the worst thing anyone can say to you when you get home from an awesome holiday is …. “BACK TO REALITY” (oh f**k right off!!!!)
