Vacation's Over

So far what's the best part of being back from vacation? Why, regaling people with tales of our exploits of course! There's nothing quite like trapping an unsuspecting friend or family member for an hour or more telling them every little detail of your getaway. Nothing says "I missed you" more than rubbing it in how much fun you had while you were either 1.) away from that person or 2.) while they were stuck at home stuck in their day to day life. My favorite part is that exact moment when you can tell they've mentally checked out of the conversation. The dropping eyes, the slack jaw, the drooling. Priceless. That's when I know I've really done my job. I usually choose that moment to break out the souvenir I bought them (usually a shot glass they won't use or a t-shirt they won't wear) that way I can reel their attention back in for a few precious minutes before I lose them for good. Eventually I want to incorporate in some sort of 6 hour slide show/video presentation/photo album with either a pop quiz at the end or electric shocks during so my (prisoners) audience is forced to pay attention. I think I'll get to work on that for next time.....