jeal·ous [jel-uh s]
adjective
1. feeling resentment against someone because of that person’s rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
2. feeling resentment because of another’s success, advantage, etc. (often followed by of): He was jealous of his brother’s wealth.
3. characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment: a jealous rage, jealous intrigues.
4. inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc. as in love or aims: a jealous husband.
5. solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something: The American people are jealous of their freedom.
This is what New York City has looked like this past week.
This is where my husband is. Remember that surf trip I wanted to take? Yes, well, he’s there and I’m here.
’nuff said? I thought so.
OK, so that’s not entirely true. I don’t feel resentment towards my husband so maybe I’m not jealous of my husband. I’m glad that he’s there and that he gets a chance to surf and enjoy some down time. Plus, I did get to have my own surf vacation alone last year so I can’t really complain, right?
P.S. Thank you all so much for your thoughtful comments on my post yesterday. I know that it’s all part of being human and feeling like a hypocrite is largely a result of me being a perfectionist and overanalyzing. I guess part of the reason that I was frustrated was being I feel (felt?) so stuck in that funk and felt like I was falling back on old habits. Writing the post helped and I definitely feel lighter. There – see?? I’m releasing…
Do you take vacations alone or have dedicated girls’ or guys’ weekends?
*************************
More Ways to Follow Love, Life, Surf
Twitter -> @cyu888
Instagram -> cyu888
Facebook -> Love, Life, Surf
Pinterest -> LoveLifeSurf
Email or in Reader -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/lovelifesurfblog
Just recently started doing “girlfriend weekends” but barely once a year. My husband has a camping weekend but I usually enjoy a bit of solo time at home. It’s more business trips that take us away for longer. He was in Key West for a conference while we had Hurricane Sandy.
Coco recently posted..I Don’t Know How To Eat Chia Seeds
Ha! That’s how I felt when Ray went to Vegas for a work trip and I was home with the kids (and some nasty lung infection!). Not fair!
Michelle recently posted..Wordless Wednesday – Just Dance.
Oh mann I’m jealous of your husband, too! It’s been so dreary here.
I’m actually taking a girl’s weekend this month! A friend and I are headed out to visit a college friend. Leaving the BF behind and looking forward to quality ladies’ catch-up time.
Dare You To recently posted..Prepare Weeknight Paleo
I take girls trips but hubs isn’t one to take guys trips…just yet lol. He does things with his friends,but me and my girls have Runcations or there’ve been bachelorettes coming up here and there
Kat recently posted..WDW Weekend: The stay
I dont.
I think I need to? Id be more sane if I did?
VEGAS ANYONE?
Miz recently posted..Blog post titles you’ll never see…
I am going out of my way this year to take a trip alone! I’ve never taken a girls trip, just one w/my family or bf. I think alone will be my new favorite for a while
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } recently posted..Vegetable Packed Low Calorie Pasta
Ha, you might have read my post last week about Jealousy? If not, I do know what you mean! I tend to be more of a traveler and trip taker than my fiance so I naturally do more stuff — though a lot of times I get to go places on work trips. Sometimes I wish he would do a guy weekend because it would be good for him to have some fun (he is studying for the CPA nonstop!) Anyway….I’m trying to get rid of jealousy in y life these days, it does NOT help!
Ericka @ The Sweet Life recently posted..#Twitter Talk & a BIG Step!
I haven’t been on a vacation in quite some time. The last time was a weekend away with Alison from Racingtales, we went to CO and ran the Bolder Boulder 10K last May. We stayed with my sister who lives there.. it was a quick trip… but fun, we met Kara Goucher! Come out here on a vaca and surf the Pacific!
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Boston Training and the Plump Orange Bean
Um, I might be jealous of your hubby too! I’ve never really taken a girls’ only trip. My husband has done boys’ only camping trips (with his dad and brother), and my sister would come stay with me. But I think in May I’ll be going to LA with my sis and one other friend.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Vegetable "Beef" Soup and Way to Go Wednesday
My girlfriends and I love to travel. My husband and his friends don’t. So while I do get some girl weekends out I feel guilty that he does not.
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly’s recently posted..Playlist Thursday: Just Dance!
i have lots of girls nights out – never have done a girls trip though that sounds fun!!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..The Pomegranate Trick
I’d be a big on the jealous side, I think! But like you said, it usually all balances out. Most of my girls getaways are to races, actually. We love to travel in a pack and run our races, then enjoy some time after. And I’d have to admit that it’s a bit skewed in my favor between my husband and me–he doesn’t really ask to do guys weekends very often. (don’t let him in on the secret!)
misszippy recently posted..The shoe store model is broken
Chris and I have talked about taking a boys trip or girls trip but haven’t done it yet. I do get jealous if he is out doing something fun and I am home with Em. However, I know I need to get over it because he lets me do my own thing all the time.
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family recently posted..What’s In My Gym Bag
ooohhhhh I so want to be on a beach … relaxing!
Kierston recently posted..Love. Eat. Enjoy & Workout.
If it makes you feel any better, I’m totally jealous of your husband too. NO FAIR!
Kat recently posted..Writer’s Workshop: Horse Therapy
I’m not married so it’s not my place to talk but I can understand what you mean that you’re jealous I bet I would be too. I mean.. it’s hard not to be especially when you compare these two places together like that. Who WOULDN’T choose bright sunny and warm next to gloomy rainy and chilly? Yeah, exactly. But I DO think it’s good to have times apart from the one you live with for a while, although short, becuase it can rekindle passion and make you miss them so that you appreciate your time together more. Again, speaking theoretically, don’t know if that’s how it actually works but it’s what I think would work. I guess I’ll find out in the future!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal recently posted..Chocolate Chip Protein Pancake (Gluten-Free and Almost Paleo) and other things I ate on my 23rd birthday
Oh man, I wish I were there too! It looks beautiful!!!! We haven’t take much vacation period lately…over the summer we went to VT (hubs had a work trip so we all went) and then to Portland for a family wedding. We are trying to plan a mini-vacation in the not-so-distant future (maybe another few months)…fingers crossed =)
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..Runner’s Wager – #MilesofShame
It’s funny when the sig. others get to go someplace and we are at home like “bah, what about me… i wanna… can I?”
It happens. We understand. They understand. Also, that means he gets to do chores when he get’s back! Pavey rules!
Pavement Runner recently posted..Playlist Thursday: Dance, cuz he’s back
Totally have been implementing this Pavey rule since he has returned from his trip. It’s awesome.
I would love a girls weekend! I rarely get away alone… Fitbloggin was the only time this past year. J travels a bit more for work, but it’s not usually a “fun” trip.
Some girlfriends and I have been talking about a weekend together… we really need to make it happen!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Marathon day eats and drool-worthy recipes
I think Josh and I are lucky that we both get to travel a lot for school so when one of us has a fun trip the other does shortly later. I just wish we could go on more trips together!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie recently posted..Testing Out Wedding Hairstyles
Jealousy is all over me right now….
I’ve actually had more “girls weekends” than hubs. But I think I deserve it way more.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Roasted Is Best
I would be SO jealous of that view vs our craptacular winter scene at the moment!! I am glad everyone’s words were suipportive and helpful on your post yesterday! From one overthinker to another, I SO get it
jobo recently posted..An update and tidbits.
Come to think of it, I haven’t had a “girls” vacation or a trip alone since the bf and I got together almost2 years ago. So far, we have enjoyed all of our adventures together, but I think that solitary time is needed. I also get that pang of jealousy whenever he has a trip lined up that I can’t go on. Somehow I always end up going (unless it’s a work thing), I guess I have a good pouty face?
beka @ rebecca roams recently posted..Weekly Workouts Roundup + Christmas is never over
I think the last girl’s trip I took was senior year in college. So about 9 years ago in a month and a half. lol I do have a fabulous best friend who makes a trip down here to see me every six months, and has done so for 9 years, so I do get girl time. However, I’m still big on being at home/on vacation with the kids. I love seeing their faces when we do new things together.
I do plan on making a trip to Chicago with my best friend this spring/summer, just the two of us.
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run recently posted..On making fitness yours: #findyourfit.