An expression a typical Harold McGee would use when asking his students to stop daydreaming about being a thousand miles away. Often used during important lectures.
When you're sitting there sweating bullets on the AP exam, I'm going to remember this day, how you didn't hear a word I said. You were off tubing in aruba, a thousand miles away.
An inability to fully enjoy a vacation or a scenic destination due to the absence of one's partner. Commonly happens to individuals traveling alone in resort destinations aimed at couples, such as Aruba or Fiji.
"The hotel was out of rooms, so they put me in the honeymoon suite. It was awesome, but I couldn't really enjoy it since Jodie wasn't there and I had severe Aruba syndrome"
The inability to fully enjoy a vacation or scenic destination due to the absence of one's significant other. Commonly experienced by individuals who are in love.
"While on vacation alone, my hotel gave me a free upgrade to its best honeymoon suite with a full ocean view. Although it was beautiful, I couldn't truly enjoy it; instead, I only missed my boyfriend that much more. It was a classic case of Aruba Syndrome."
Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.