Another typical "Laura moment"

So I decided to take the opportunity of a semi-not-too-terribly-busy weekend and holiday Monday to go off on a little private getaway for some personal rejuvination. Yes, alone. No kids, no Chad - just me. The last time I had time off from the family was when Adam was a baby and I went to Mexico on a sisters' reunion...but actually, since I took Adam with me, that doesn't really count. So, suffice to say - it has been a very long time. It was kind of last minute, but sometimes those are the best ones. Anyway, I headed north and spent some time on the beach and then checked into a smallish hotel somewhere between Ventura and Santa Barbara. I bought a book, lay on the sand, and proceeded to relax. It was heaven. It lasted about 10 minutes. Then I had to get my phone out and start text-messaging Megan with instructions and questions. I think I spent more time on the phone than I did relaxing. I managed to stay gone overnight, but this morning I woke up with a fever, stuffy nose, very sore throat, and an upset stomach, and I just decided I wanted to go home and be sick in my own bed. So much for my great escape! Story of my life.