That's when you know ...

When you have time to sit on the sofa and read a book, relax and enjoy getting lost in someone else's words - that's when you know you have summer holidays.

When your bed is covered with packed suitcases and you spent big parts of your day trying to remember what it is you've forgotten to pack - that's when you know you'll be seeing your family very soon.

When you get a call from your doctor saying that all tests were fine and you can start taking your medication right away- that's when you rush home from grocery shopping to pop the first pill.

When you're able to act your age even when your patience is tested - that's when you know that you have come so much further in your life than others.

When you're fed up and just want to get away from your job, the people who get on your nerves or who disappoint you the most - that's when you know it's about time to pack those suitcases and get in the car and drive. You might come back with a new perspective or a lesson well learnt. Either way you'll get some time off and possibly some peace of mind.

See you on the next Eldorado.