Quality time can be ‘overwhelming’
We all love spending quality time with our friends and our family. Sometimes we complicate things a little by wanting to be with our friends, our family, our friends’ family and their friends all at the same time. It’s perfect, except for when it isn’t. Even for those times when it is absolutely perfect, doesn’t a thought sometimes flash into your mind, from seemingly nowhere? The voice that says,
“I need some space…for me. And I need it now”!
Rudeness is wrong
Shouting something like “I gotta get out of here, you are all driving me extra special crazy” loudly is not really the way to express your frustration. Nor is it particularly respectful to curl into a tight ball then try to become invisible, whilst moaning behind the sofa. Your friends and family will pick up on your implied accusations that they are too loud, too silly or just plain too much. After all, they will say “It’s not our fault”.
Best then to be honest and say quietly to a nearest and dearest, “I’ve got to get some air” or “I’m ok but I need to just have a few moments, on my own. Won’t be long”!
That’s the polite way of saying, “I’m gone!” A precious family is a treasure of love. They will understand if your special just-for-me time enriches the connections with them.
You’ve got it – so, don’t waste it!
When travelling on a family vacation, it is glorious to see your children thrive, but it’s equally important to make time for yourself to relax, unwind, and recharge. If not, you risk returning to work more frazzled than when you left. If your idea of well-spent downtime is playing casino games, you are going to need to plan ahead. Travelling with small children means that a bricks and mortar casino is almost certainly off limits, but there are plenty of opportunities for online, mobile casino games. A road trip across Canada or a family camping adventure allows you to take the fun with you.
First thing to check is, have you got your trusty cell phone? Is it charged and ready to go to work, or in this case, to play? Find a spot not too far away from the family (you may get a needs-must call to return) and take a seat. Take a deep breath. Think of the children, relatives and friends enjoying themselves without you. They are probably glad you are getting your chill time.
Do not check your messages or your mail – you are relaxing on vacation and you have every right to ignore those parts of the outside world. If you feel that diving straight into the online gaming fun feels selfish, then do a bit of family fun research before immersing yourself in some serious me-time.
Check the map to get an accurate bearing as to where you are, then look for any local entertainment everyone could enjoy later. Maybe at the beach, or in the town, there could be a place to get together. A family diner or theme park might keep everyone entertained, so why not do a bit of planning? Maybe your tribe enjoys some outdoor adventure, a sing-along or a laugh at a movie together. You can also find all kinds of live-action immersive experiences or escape rooms. Ok, family adventure planned, but what about you? Everyone knows that a little online gaming can relieve tension by permitting the release of some gentle thrills. All you need to do is remember to play responsibly, so that there is plenty of budget available for all the other family fun.
Wherever you are
The best way to ensure your me-time budget doesn’t encroach on what is available for everyone else is to load a prepaid card and stay within your limits. Whether you are in the countryside camping or enjoying a city-break family vacation, as long as you have network service, you can find an online gaming platform that allows you to use prepaid cards. You could even be on holiday in your backyard, enjoying a staycation! OnlineCasino.ca has your back covered, enabling you to use prepaid Mastercard Casino options wherever you are. Kick back, chill out and get ready for some thrills.
It’s a family journey with you in it
If you can enjoy some solo time like this, do not forget that your partner will also be in need of some respite. No matter how lovely our children are, being with them nearly every hour of the day can be exhausting. So while it is great fun to all be doing everything together, every parent also wants a little bit of space. Don’t forget to make time for your partner, too, so you don’t become just passing ships, handing childcare back and forth without doing something great together.
Sharing is caring
If your ‘guilty pleasure’ is online gambling, in general, it is much better to be open about it. It does make for better understanding in relationships, and transparency does build trust. If gambling is your thing (and it might be something you also enjoy with your partner), setting the financial parameters can help to avoid possible tension. Playing online with prepaid cards is a sure way of taking the risk out of overspending and all the complications that can bring.
By purchasing a card at your local store or online and topping it up with your accepted limit, everyone knows what’s going on with the family’s cash. Some cards can require as little as $5 to get started, but the average is around $25. However, you do not need to stake it all in one go. As you are on vacation, you could load it up before you go and then, when it reaches $0, stop. With luck and a following wind, you will have some winnings mounting up in your online account anyway.
When everyone around knows what is going on, escaping the crowd doesn’t have to be a secret. Your family will respect the need for the occasional outlet of energy. Some people take time out to read a book or watch sport, others walk the dog or listen to music. If your special thing is online gambling, managed sensitively, it can make the vacation a very happy time to be all together.