More contrast in my life…
Kevin was living and working in Utah, for ski season this
winter, after returning from a summer gig in Alaska. He came home about 6 weeks
ago. The contrast: empty house/full house. Missing the tranquility of the empty
house…
During my recent vacation, I spent some time with Gadget
Girl, a good friend who lives in the Virgin Islands. (Yes, we have some history
together, too). It had been about 9 months since I saw her last, and it was a
real treat catching up. She also took me on an “off-the-grid” tour; spots only
known by locals. It was a lot of fun.
Vacation in the Virgin Islands was fun, but my time with
Jenn was marred, slightly, by the fact that I wasn’t feeling well. I came down
with a fever and cough—very annoying. Still, if I’m going to be sick, it may as
well be in paradise with Jenn! I’m bummed I missed the infamous Full Moon Party
at Bomba Shack; we’ll have to go back for that one in the future. Contrasts:
healthy vs. sick, time with Jenn vs. time alone.
A little home improvement lately, as my deck is now sheathed
in stone, the attics insulated and new travertine going into the house right
now. It’s disruptive and the chaos in the house contrasts with the order that I
so enjoy. Now, to get a Jacuzzi installed…
And, of course, the weather! It’s funny how happy it makes
me to experience the recent heat wave, then the moderate weather that followed.
I love Southern California, the sun on my face, the sea breeze at the house in
the afternoon. Ahhhh. Winter in SoCal is not horrible, but Spring has been
springing for a while now, and I see blooms everywhere, soaking up the sun.
Life is good. Duh…
