Island Time: The Art & Science of Relaxation

Island time is your time to do nothing at all except learn the art of relaxation. (c) RoseAnn Alspektor

When you visit, you'll find the stresses and pressures of back home fade away almost immediately. Whidbey and Camano Island locals encourage you to practice the Art and Science of Relaxation. Here we embark on the endless journey of self-discovery and exploration known as relaxtion. We hope our advice will make your trip and life more enjoyable!

Test your RQ - relaxation quotient here:

Take this test formulated by a former associate professor of leisure studies to find out IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO RELAX:

1. Which of the following can be served a la mode?
a) cake
b) pie
c) fritters
d) all of the above

2. I take a nap:
a) once a week.
b) twice a week.
c) twice a day.
d) almost never. I wish I could, but I'm too preoccupied with work.

3. Rocking is best done:
a) in a nice rocking chair on a porch.
b) on stage with your band.
c) at a rock quarry supervised bey trained geologists.
d) more than one, but not all of the above.

4. When i look up at the clouds I see:
a) elephants in a psychedelic parade.
b) my tax attorney.
c) just clouds.
d) a toilet paper commercial.

5. I most appreciate:
a) time with friends and family.
b) quiet time alone.
c) working on my H.O. scale train set in the basemenet.
d) text messaging every living creature on earth.

Let's see how you did.

Give yourself the number of points corresponding to your answers to find out.

1.a. 5points. b.5points, c.5points, d.7points
2.a. 1point, b.2points, c.4points, d.no point for you!
3.a. 5points, b.3points, c.2points, d.3points
4.a. 4points, b.1point, c.3points, d.5points
5.a. 5points, b.5points, c.3points, d.-2points (subtract from total)

22-26 points Laid back

You probablly don't need a vacation but would like to take one anyway. You know how to enjoy yourself!

14-21 points Average non-millionaire

You need avaction like the rest of us working stiffs. Take a cue from your friends in the laid back group!

6-13 points Robotic drone

You need o lighten up and relax. Doing nothing would really do you some good. You might want to add some fiber to your diet too.

Do you have what it takes to fully relax? (c) RoseAnn Alspektor

There ar plenty of places to do nothing here in the islands. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of places to do nothing, just pick one place to start with and sit there. Also, for a change of pace you can do something. Here are some suggestions for those wishing o do something:

• shopping - exploring
  
• dining - farm touring
• antiquing - beach combing
• kissing (someone you know) - whale-watching
• reading - bird watching
• writing - standing and looking at the view
• napping - general sight seeing on the free bus
• wine tasting - spa visiting
• walking - roller skating
• running - golfing
• hiking - musseling
• biking - running
• painting - quilting
• knitting - swimming
• scub diving - dancing
• art hunting - playing pool at a pub
• bowling - going to a concert of live show
• barbequeing - fishing

All of the said activites are deemed by the Whidbey and Camano Islands Relaxation Advisory Board to be moderate enough in levels of rigor to qualify as doing nothing and something simultaneously.