I happened upon this YouTube video by chance – a short clip featuring The Count (yes the one from Sesame Street) who happens to be on vacation and is singing one of his usual songs about counting the things around him. I am a firm believer that vacations are important to all of us and do “count”, but I never realized that counting items on vacation could be so much fun! The Count is taking what appears to be a typical seaside beach vacation, and I am a sure a much deserved one from the stressful happenings on Sesame Street.
Here is the video to watch and sing along. I can’t say that I’ll be counting objects during my next trip but you never know when the mood strikes. After watching the video, scan the amusing comments left by viewers who question his taste in clothes and how he can stay out in the sun (being a vampire and all). Note how they never question his decision to take some time off from work – smart people 
Upon further reflection, The Count made the same mistake many of us commit when going on vacation – he didn’t leave his work life behind! What does The Count do for a living? Well, he “counts” of course and has been doing so for decades. So if he really wanted to have a proper vacation and improve his work-life balance he should refrain from all counting activities while on holiday. I’ll let this one go and hope that you enjoy the short break from work. Take this opportunity to think up your own ways to be a kid again and fill vacation time with spontaneous fun and merriment.
Happy Traveling…
-Scott
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