I’m Back
I was away for the holiday. For me, it’s sometimes more fun, doing something different now and then, and having a new adventure. But I have to say, as nice as the time was, I was happy to return home and sleep in the familiar, comfort of my own bed.
I was away for less than a week, and yet as I approached the last 10 mies of my return trip I began to notice how changes had occurred during my absence. Roadwork had begun on Aliso Creek Road. Holiday lights were strung along entrances of many communities. A more vibrant holiday spirit was evidenced in the people, in the smiles of shoppers. And the sun set earlier.
Even though I had my computer with me on my trip and I had kept up with some email and written a blog or two, I felt as if I were lagging behind, and had to catch up. My first act, after entering my home and putting my meds in the refrigerator was to boot this computer and check for email. (Thanks to all of you who took the time to send me Thanksgiving greetings.) I grabbed a piece of paper and made my TO DO list for today. Then I settled back in my easy chair and made a few overdue phone calls, including the one to my mom.
For me, returning home is like a new beginning. I literally reboot the pieces of my life that have been asleep or shut down during my hiatus: The 1st Sunday Tournament scheduled for next Sunday; the meetings of Club #350 this week (and the drawing for the jackpot winner for November); the resumption of my projects on my Mac.
Even though I was ‘on vacation’ for the last several days, I took myself along. What that means is that my brain kept churning out all kinds of ideas for future projects and events. I took great notes, both on paper and in my mind. Now all there is to do is incorporate them by doing.
I hope that you had a fun and safe holiday. What new beginnings lie ahead of you?