“Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.”
(Kellie Elmore)
My Walk into the Future continues to allow me to find new adventures in my daily life. Negril, Jamaica has been my spring break spot for the past 6 years. It’s almost an automatic go to spot for me that most of my friends and family know about.
This year, I took a different approach to spring break, and it turns out it was exactly what I needed.
I must confess that I looked at traveling back down to Negril to stay at my favorite spot, Samsara, on the cliffs. The thoughts of relaxing on the cliffs, drinking rum and finding new reggae spots were very appealing to me. The idea of snorkeling, sun and escaping to Jamaica again sounded perfect. I made a different decision this year, well to be totally honest I waited too late to book my Samsara stay and the resort was sold out for the days I wanted to visit. I am a creature of habit and never considered staying anywhere else but Samsara. Yes, Cathy, Samsara is my spot when I visit Negril. 😊
So, spring break 2026 saw me put my Jamaica dreams on hold, I stayed home this year. No flights, no passport, no getting through the customs process at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. No airport shuttle to take me to the West End of Jamaica and back home to Negril. I was sad for a bit but viewed this as a new adventure. There was no place to rush to, and I saw this as an opportunity to truly relax. I’m not sure anyone has ever heard me say that phrase before. Fun fact, it can happen! 😊
I thought about Jamaica a lot over spring break because I thought I was missing out on fun and adventure. My new revelation during this time was I could slow down and still enjoy myself and it felt great!
Morning routines became intentional instead of rushing to get somewhere. I woke up without an alarm, eased into the day, and allowed myself to just be. There was plenty of time to reflect, read, run and hit the gym. There was no pressure to do it all, just the freedom to do what felt right in the moment.
I experimented with a few new lunch spots in Fort Pierce to expand my rotation. I’m not a foodie but this was an easy way to test out spots for a return trip in the future. A big adventure for me was driving to Costco in Melbourne to walk around the warehouse. It was a simple activity, but it was the highlight of my Wednesday afternoon. 😊
My evenings were just as relaxing. I was able to put my feet up and catch up on Amazon Prime movies. I discovered I had access to a huge library of Kung Fu movies and watched them like a little kid. No, I didn’t try to practice the fighting moves from the movies. I’m a bit too old for that! 😊
What I realized this spring break is that rest doesn’t have to be earned through travel or escape. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is stay still long enough to recharge from within.
Jamaica will still be there. The beaches aren’t going anywhere. But this moment—this pause, this reset—that was something I needed this year. This is a very simple concept but one that was necessary for me to live.
Sometimes, the most powerful getaway… is staying right where you are.
What are your thoughts?
Irie!
Calvin Williams
“Spring break is not a destination; it’s a state of mind.”
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