26 & never been on a Bae-cation…
OMG, say it ain’t so?
For those of you that don’t know, a Bae-cation is a vacation that you take with BAE. The Bae in question must be your significant other. Borrowing a BAE from someone else would be quite problematic. Personally, I would avoid that and I urge you to do the same, but hey that is a new blog post for another day lol
I have thought long and hard about this and yes I’d love for the chance to jump on the plane with Bae. I never travelled with my ex so this is a new territory that I am keen to explore. As I am now part of the Travel blogging community, I see so many travel pics of couples daily and it really got me thinking about me and my own experiences.
I decided to reach out to my Instagram family to find out if I was alone It is safe to say, that I am not the only person left on the earth who has not been on one, whew. There are both Men and Women out there, young and old who are yet to jet out with their partner. I guess this means that I am not an alien and I can stop stressing myself out right?. Mmmm I’m not yet convinced, this lack of Baecation stuff is going on my prayer list, so watch this space, lol.
In my head, a Bae-cation goes something like this . . .
Together both of us will be killing it our holiday outfits, from the colours right down to the footwear. We just naturally complement each other as we travel through a new country, exploring and making new memories. Our beach days will consist of long walks, hand in hand in the sand, whilst the waves of the sea flow as our background music. We will stay up late into the evenings, talking about whatever comes to mind right through to the early hours of the morning. Each day away will give us both the chance to recharge, reconnect and plan ahead.
These scenes from a romantic film that I am describing are probably far from the true reality of Bae-cations. I know it sounds so scripted and glamorous, but hey a girl can dream lol. I am an outsider here so I wouldn’t know where to start. If I am way off hit your girl up and drop some knowledge on me in the comments, lol.
To me a Baecation seems necessary for all couples. Time away from our natural habitats does everyone good, I expect that a Baecation would probably do the same plus more. Chances are it gives some couples the opportunity to pour into each other with minimal distractions or outside influences. From what I have seen and heard, a Baecation is like a Kinder surprise, you just never know what you might get. It is possible to go on a Baecation and not come back the same way.
How many couples have you heard of that went away and come back engaged, eloped, pregnant or even separated? You just never know what a Baecation could bring, but I am here for it, and can’t wait for my turn. Travelling is a big part of me. Travelling has shaped my character as a woman. Travelling has broadened my horizons. Travelling holds a big place in my heart and life. I can’t even begin to imagine, what it would feel like to share this with Bae. I know this sounds mushy, but hey I said, what I said lol.
Girl, are you even ready for a Baecation?
Even before I announced this blog post, I have had lots of questions floating around in my head about Baecations.
When is the right time in a relationship to go on holiday?
Is there a Bae-cation vetting process?
Would I take wigs on a Bae-cation or nah?
Where would we go ?
What started out as a fun light-hearted blog – post quickly took a negative turn, that left me feeling out of place.
My mind was doing overtime putting this blog post together. To the point where I almost abandoned it. I felt like I was mentally self –harming trying to understand something that I was yet to experience. As I pondered on the fact that I am 26 and I have never been on a Bae-cation, it was getting me very pressed. The thought of it got me extremely agitated, my mood kept dipping and my nostrils flares were on 100. I had to seriously question myself and ask “Jenna what is all the fuss about with this Baecation stuff”? Then it hit me like a ton of bricks and I ended up going down that road of self-reflection.
I will be 27 in December and my life is only really just getting started. There are a lot of things ahead of me. Lots to see and even more to experience and explore. Even though, I know this to be true, I sometimes have those ‘when is it going to happen? moments and I am sure that I am not alone. From about 15 years old, I planned out my entire life. According to my plans, I should be a qualified Clinical Psychologist, married, pregnant with the twins, renovating my 5th property, and coordinating business deals back and forth from New York. I am so far away from this plan, it actually chokes me to know that I haven’t achieved anything I just shared on that list.
I am not where I THOUGHT I would be by this age. Acknowledging that I am now 26 and haven’t been on a Baecation, reminds me that the plans that I made for my life at 15 have not come to fruition. I do feel some type of way, but I have just been getting on with my life and buried these feelings. We all have things that we bury deep down inside of us. In hopes that we never have to deal with them ever again or that if we ignore it the feelings will go away. The truth is, as I get on with life, my faith and my fears are at WAR but only one of them can win. My faith tells me there is still enough time for all of those beautiful things to take place in my life. Whilst my fears tell me, that my career, travel plans, love life and future will never happen. It is a constant battle, but I am determined that my fears will not win.
On this life journey so far I have broken down and hit many roadblocks as well as diversions. I set out on one route, took a few wrong turns, couple detours and there. I have been lost, was given many directions, ended up ditches, rerouted and then found myself back on the roads, with the breeze blowing through my hair. I made plans for my life and believed I would go down a particular route in order to achieve them but that has been far from the case and that’s fine.
Sometimes in life, the route in which we take to achieving our plans will be the very thing that destroys us. We have our hearts and minds set on things that have nothing to do with where Gods wants to take us. I am not saying that we must not set goals or plan. I am saying that if you plan something and it doesn’t work out how you thought it would, don’t be disheartened. Just know that God has SOMETHING better in store for you. When you get caught up in what did not work or what you don’t have, you lose sight of where you are. Even if something has not happened in your life just yet, doesn’t mean that it will never happen.
I am guilty of living my life through an unrealistic checklist created by myself. Although heavy influenced by family expectations, peer pressure, society and Culture. I have come to understand that there is no real manual on how to do this life thing. It truly is a case of trial and error. I used to be very discouraged that I had not achieved some of those things on my list. A unrealistic list that I wrote at 15 has secretly been holding me hostage.
The truth is this, it doesn’t matter how much we stress or wonder when things will happen in our lives. At the right time, in the right season, with the right people, everything that is yours shall be given unto you. Stressing is a waste time because it won’t get you to your goals any quicker. Do not to focus on what has not shown up just yet in your life, have faith that GODS plans will lead you to everything that you need.
So yes, I am 26 and I have NOT yet been on a Bae-cation, but it will happen, just like all the other things that are destined for my life. What I have and what I do not have, no longer has power over me and that now gives me hella strength.
Stay Blessed peeps
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Lots of Love
Jenna
xoxo
Tahliee
So proud of you boo….
Enjoyed reading this….so genuine ❤️
Memoirs & Musings (Char)
SOOOOOO… Can I get product details for that cut crease though?!?
Anyway, bae-cations are OVERRATED (only joking). They’ll happen when its time and you’re right you’re 26 so all in good time! Just focus on you
xxxxxx
road2culturedom
Bae-cations are crazy! And the matching outfits idea I thought I would love but when we matched accidentally once, I was like nah one of us has to change hahah! But you’re right, it’s a good way to see where you are in the relationship so the stage doesn’t matter I think. Can’t wait to read your thoughts when you go on your first one!
jennasworldview
This actually made me laugh ?? I look forward to my own time, when it comes!!!! Lol
Arie
i’ve had a staycation with bae before she came in town and we watched old movies and ordered take out. I always wanted to do a baecation . one of my ex from around the way had offered to go on one but things happened you know. we on the same boat . i’m 25 and never been on one. When I get said bae we most definitely will be planning baecation.
jennasworldview
I have had so many staycations I am ready for the real deal now lol!!!
Lex
Great message and you’re so beautiful ❤️!