Recently I took time away from blogging and really only used social media for the brief hour I was able to get any WiFi. Honestly it was quite refreshing and it’s something I feel I’ll be doing more often even if it’s just the odd day here and there.
Being away for a week was the perfect excuse to take this mini social media blackout. We went to the lake District, soaked up the sun, played in the rain and made some wonderful memories. We’ve had a blast and it truly was needed. A break from reality and routine and a change of scenery.
We took long morning walks and and evening strolls along the beach. (Above was at 7am and was already warmer than a Glasgow’s summer day) we climbed mountains and hill sides, picnicked by rivers, rode on Steam trains and took missy on her first boat trip. We even got to visit the one and only Peter rabbit at the Beatrix Potter Attraction. Which is worth a visit should you ever pass that way.
We had a wonderful week away and I actually enjoyed hardly using my phone. It was quite refreshing not losing hours to social media and actually having proper conversations, rather than those half paying attention rambles we all go on grunting once in a while in hopes the other person won’t quite realise we didn’t hear a word just said.
Being away has made us decide to spend less time on our phones. To make time that we leave all technology out the way and focus purely on one another. We’ve decided to actually motivate ourselves in the morning and go on walks ect to make the most of the day rather than just hanging about and then losing the bulk of the day time, with winter round the corner we want to ensure we use those sacred hours of light. There’s a few things we’ve brought home with us to incorporate into life but in the whole I’m glad to be back to normality.
I’m glad to have my own bed, our own shower, to lay on our couch. I’m greatful for our own space and for the ability to walk around he house in just an oversized t-shirt since I’m home. (You can’t really do that infront of the in-laws) I’m glad to have my own cooking utensils (holiday stuff just doesn’t cut – pardon the pun) I’m even greatful for familiar streets and that good old weegie accent.
As beautiful as it was where we were I was glad to be home and see the beauty Scotland has to offer. It may be bleek and dreary far too often but this country is stunning in its own right.
Tomorrow I’ll be back to the daily (or as close to) blogging and will pick back up with the book reviews.
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoy your holidays weather it’s in Dubai, here in the UK or simply in your home town. It’s not where you go, it’s what you do and who you spend your time with that counts.
Love and hugs,
Hayleigh xo
It looks like you had a good time! Being away from social media sometimes is really all we need to stay sane. Lol! Great pics! I love your coffee mug!
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It really dose save your sanity, helps you become more aware of what you have rather than what you don’t. Thank you, can’t beat a bit of wizard of Oz 😘
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How did I not know you’re in Scotland?! We honeymooned there (living in the US) and LOVED it! Just read a post on the WP blog rosebudquilts on her recent trip to Scotland.
I agree wholeheartedly about checking out from social media. We need more together/talking time, not less. Kudos!
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Hi there! It looks like you had a really good time. I am counting down to our campervan trip around nz! It would be good to get away from phones and social media. Spending quality time with your family! Xx 😊
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Honestly it was great just having time away from my phone. Was nice cutting out the world and focusing on life. I hope you have a wonderful holiday xo
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Thank you! 😊😊😊
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Beautiful pictures! Holidays can be nice but there’s honestly no place like home! 🙂
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Too true
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Sounds like you had a great time. Your pictures are stunning. I think we can be too engaged with social media nowadays and sometimes we do need to get away. X
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Thank you 😘 it’s sadly true, we spend too much time phone in hand and zoned out of the world xo
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Thats what I Always say we often need a serene place. Looks like u had great time . The picture are so beautiful.
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Thank you it was a great week
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Really nice photos, love how chilled your rest time was. I’m going on my holiday today and I’m so excited. xx
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I hope you have a wonderful time xo
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So glad you had a great time, being away from your phone now and again is so refreshing
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Thank you, it really is xo
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Looks like a lovely break away. I feel like I really need to just sit my phone down more often! And again like you I am trying to take advantage of the light mornings/nights xx
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I know it won’t be long untill we lose them so have to take advantage. Hoping we can implement one night a week we just ignore our phones just to keep us in check xo
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Your trip
Looks lovely. And I too like to take a break from social media now and again.
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Thank you, think it should be something we all try once in a while xo
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Looks and sounds like you had a lovely holiday! The pictures are great and I love that mug! x
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Thank you 😍 can’t beat a bit of wizard of Oz xo
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What a wonderful post! I haven’t been to the Lake District before, I would love to go if it wasn’t a 6 hour drive away :O. I’m glad you had a great time away with your family away from technology :). There really is no place like home hehe
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We got the train which mad it much easier, if you ever get the opportunity to pass through I promise it’s worthwhile.
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