Settling in

Back again after a couple sick days and a vacation to California. I must say it does feel odd to be back at work.

Stranger still, there's proof outside that Durango really does have a winter. I cleaned a few inches of snow off my truck before coming in to work today at a snail's pace on messy roads. Whee. Knew there were reasons I didn't like snow. It is needed, though, I must admit that. It's been a dry, dry winter thusfar.

The trip was good. I didn't attend as many panels/classes as I probably should have, but that's normal for a con (or major SCA event, for that matter). I visited a mall that had valet parking and a Lego store (Mmmm... Lego store). I was introduced to World of Warcraft and L5R the card game - I don't plan on picking up either as a habit, though I see the fun in them. I was subjected to a relatively small amount of con angst. I picked up a few comics, but didn't spend nearly as much as I have before on 'stuff.' I met a few new people. Perhaps most importantly, I ended up feeling rested. Oh, it was tiring physically, but I feel good in a way that only seems to come from getting away from things for a while.

So now I'm getting back up to speed with work and on the MUCK. Mmm. I needed that vacation. :)

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  1. slydyrJanuary 26, 2006 at 12:56 PM

    "i need a vacation" prolly the best advice you ever gave me. Where in CA?

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  2. marinredwolfJanuary 26, 2006 at 2:21 PM

    San Jose. And dammit, more people need to learn how to vacation and relax! ;)

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  3. slydyrJanuary 27, 2006 at 6:59 AM

    Add me to that list of offenders. Seems like evrywhere I go to relax, I'm either on call, or someone can't go four hours without breaking their toe, or getting hit by lightning.

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