It helps to take a few days off from work that demands intense concentration (like programming). The side-effects, at times, may cause anxiety - I think the shrinks call it 'withdrawal symptoms'.. 8-)
While it's healthy to enjoy other endeavours on occasion, it's good to see your passion is that strong. I think I've become jaded lately and I'm starting to lose it... D'oh!
See, I can get away from the computer, but what REALLY drives me insane is when I HAVE a computer but no connectivity :)
I agree with the computer with no connectivity comment. I would rather have a GBA instead of that.
I only skip using computers for a day about twice or so a year. Usually those are flukes that just have to do with me having a busy day. I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to have time on the computer. Many people seem to see it as a single activity, but there really are hundreds of different things you can do at the computer. Try to get work done on the TV sometime.
Just back from 2 weeks holiday in Northern U. S. (think cabin in the woods) with trusty laptop in tow. Even did some nice coding sitting by the lake. My wife thinks I'm insane (big sigh).
With regard to your choice of vacation destination, I've been to both Antalya, Turkey and Corfu in Greece. Both were fab. Either is highly recommended.
I'm not alone. You're certainly no geekier than I am.
I have a vacation coming up and I have NO intention of not programing while I'm gone. My boss thinks I'm crazy (he's a coder too) but then again, he probably thinks I "work" for him rather than him giving me a chance to get paid for my hobby. I always feared that working as a programmer would burn me out on coding for fun but it's just given me access to better toys. I should come out of this vacation with my first PocketPC application. Even better, my wife WANTS me to write it, she's encouraging my obsession.
We recently figured out that it would save us a bunch of money if my wife and kids leave 2 weeks ahead of me for the vacation and I only have 2 thoughts:
1) Can I survive without seeing them for that long
2) Wow, I can get a ton of coding time if I have every evening free for 2 weeks