It depends on what it is but in general I guess I’d have to say that I slow down.
When I am really enjoying my food I have to consciously slow down because I tend to be a fast eater. When I see that my plate is half empty I force myself to really taste every little bite so that I can make it last. This weekend I did that with a sushi pizza. (This was the first time I’d had sushi pizza, but it won’t be the last!) I saw that my pizza was half gone in no time, but then I slowed down to savor it more.
When it’s a good book and I’m near the end I don’t really slow down but I set aside a quiet special time to savor the last few pages. I tend to read in fits and starts. It can take me a long time to finish a book unless it’s a real page turner. So when I get to the end I don’t want to read it squashed into a seat on the train or in a noisy place. I want to be comfortable and rested and really drink in every word. When I finish it I want to sit and think about it or talk with someone about it.
At the end of a good vacation….well, I try to keep my mind off the fact that the end of the vacation is near, so anything that keeps me occupied is all to the good. A leisurely meal and a walk around town or along the seashore, or a rowdy gypsy jazz concert or Octoberfest celebration, whatever is available to enjoy. Pack in as many good memories as possible and try to remember every beautiful sight, sound, smell and taste! I am a real sensualist at heart.