Rejuvenation

Last week in Hilton Head was spectacular.  It was sorely needed.  And even though logic would have dictated that I cancel the entire trip due to the current financial situation, I threw caution to the wind and have no regrets.  Everything about it was wonderful - we left from a cloudy Newark; landed in a sunny South Carolina and was treated to an instant upgrade on the rental car.  Found the resort with no mis-steps (actually, did not get lost once, which is a great thing!) - fantastic, comfortable room; spacious; easy access to the beach and parking.  The water was beautiful, clean and warm - the sand is spotless.

The area itself is lovely and lush (so green!); we had Low Country boil; barbecue; homemade ice cream; a few fun trips for souvenirs, a sunset cruise and a full spa day which took so much tension right out from both of us - truly the best form of therapy.  Every morning, after (healthy) breakfasts, we were in the gym and I think I can say we both still feel great.  And I'm thankful to the heavens that when we left, the rain subsided long enough for us to fly home in sunshine and a stunning New York City.  Laundry done almost as quickly as we arrived home and Fresh Direct delivered groceries early Sunday, so we didn't have to go out shopping.

Subsequently, this week back in the normal groove/routine has been smooth.  And the weather has been no less than stellar - almost an early autumn feeling.  

So yes - the week away did me good on all levels.

A moment to stop

Already August - another year flying right past me.  Two weeks from now, I'll be on the beach of Hilton Head Island and (hopefully) taking in sun and not thinking about anything and everything.  

I'm not stressed about particulars; while this temp position has been very good and enjoyable (and keeping me afloat), it would be nice to have a sense of whether or not it will convert to permanent, since I'm now in the fifth month of being here.  And that's simply logic - not fear or impending negatives; nothing like that.  Just a chance to exhale would be helpful.  I'm still sending out resumes and trying to network, but it would be welcome to actually have them say "please stay".  It's a good place; nice people; relaxed atmosphere.  It would be great to be part of it for the extended future.

Everything else is still a relaxed sort of drift - lessening ties with people has had a very positive effect.  No arguments or aggravations; no having to be besieged with unnecessary psychodramas or histrionics.  If having fewer people in your life when you're older does wonders for your health, then I'm all in.  

A minor thing - I did finally pick up a guitar for the first time in God-only-knows how long; it was with the purpose of changing the battery (it was in the Taylor acoustic/electric) but I'm stunned by how it's stayed in tune.  This weekend might be a nice time to see if I still have dexterity and memory in place for attempting a song or two.