on a clear day

Outside of a few minor annoyances, this week has been a nice and productive one for me. It was just what I needed to get back into my work routine after working from home over the holidays. I've also been doing some minor planning and preparation for an upcoming trip. I'm hauling stuff to be stored and/or distributed among family and friends. It's always a great thing when I get to break away and see them, but more so this time for a few other reasons. The friend's whose wedding I was in (last July) are expecting (twins) whom I won't get to meet on this trip, but I'm still excited for them. My nephew is now old and active enough to handle a hike which we'll be going on together. I am, as always, looking forward to logging some time on the road as well.

This is kind of a late second hand xmas where I get to play Santa. I'm giving dad my HDTV and tea kettle, mom gets my all clad set and a roomba vaccum so she doesn't have to clean up after dad any longer, and my friend/father to be gets my old computer. The rest are just a few boxes of sentimental stuff which my folks will be keeping safe for me. This grants me liberty from concerns about being anchored to anything other than family. All I'll have then is mostly what I'll need to live.

It's taken me about three months but I've managed to finally break the beagle of her fear of car trips. I think all the trips to Petsmart and weekend hikes have finally broken her of the trembles. She's now back to calmly sitting and quizzically watching me as I drive and speak to her. Another concern which we've both been freed from.

The freedom of mind from this happening is good stuff! See what I did there?