I almost went an entire calendar month without an update. That has not happened since I started this blog over six years ago and I’m writing this post to ensure it won’t happen now. I’d like to say there’s some great reason why I haven’t written… but if I’m honest, it’s mostly because I just haven’t felt like it. I think that’s true of every creative process I once took part in, including taking pictures. The main reasons why? Job and life. I work harder and longer than I ever have and the rest of my time is spent exploring our city and trying to build a life. I think things will even out over time, we just gotta ride the waves of change until they smooth out. The good news is I haven’t slept as well as I do now in years, if not decades.
Here are some random thoughts I’d like to get out.
My dad came to visit a few weeks ago. It was low-key, much like my Mom’s visit and that was just fine by me.
I like my job. I’d previously disliked it, mostly because I was lost, confused, overworked and overwhelmed. As I’ve settled in… and I actually have a clue what I’m doing… I’ve grown to enjoy it. I am really looking forward to the future we’re building and not only do I feel like I’m contributing, I feel like I’m on a path of true growth for the first time in my career.
I am officially off the exercise wagon and have been for probably a year. A combination of injuries, moves, jobs and a whole host of really lame excuses gave me reasons not to. Combine that with eating and drinking ENTIRELY too much of Seattle and we end up at a Chris who is totally blah. I’ve only gained a couple pounds, if any, and all my clothes still fit… I just don’t like the way I feel. My body is screaming at me that it’s giving up on the relative shape I was in and if I keep going the way I am, I’ll start gaining weight. Do not want. My parking pass at work runs out at the end of the month, so hopefully a daily bike commute will help me get back to feeling good. At the very least, I can stop feeling guilty about not exercising regularly. The next task is being better about eating out every weekend.
We spent the long weekend in Vancouver and I can confirm it’s a great city. We didn’t do a whole lot of anything, other than walk around and explore, which somewhat amused the U.S. Border official on our re-entry. We opted mostly for enjoying being together, away from stress; the first time it felt like we’ve been able to do that since we moved. Despite the lack of activity, I really, really liked the city. I’ll write a separate post about it in the coming days.
What’s next? A bocce ball league, the re-emergence of cancer in Logan and well, I guess whatever else life throws our way while we enjoy the time before Melissa goes back to school in the fall. Who knows, I may even take a few pictures too.