Monday, July 04, 2005
Day 31 - The End
Song of the Day: The End by The Doors
It had to happen sooner or later; tomorrow I return to work. The good news is that I work at a place that gives you a month off every five years. The bad news is that I'm going to have to wait another five years to do it again. It does seem appropriate that it is the Fourth of July and there are fireworks going off all over - as though there is a giant celebration to mark the end of my sabbatical.
It's been great fun. Even more today with a cruise out to Sheffield Island and dinner with my folks. Mary was writing her final final of the summer term so Walker and I had to get out of the house. The weather was PERFECT.
Overall, sabbaticals are pretty cool. I got to spend a huge amount of time with my wife and son, and there's really nothing more important to me. I love them both so much, it's just been a pleasure. I didn't take any trips or cure cancer, but did manage to grow mutton chops and learn to sail. Walker said he didn't want me to go back to work, but I'm happy to have a job with people I like and to be doing something I enjoy.
Life is good.
It had to happen sooner or later; tomorrow I return to work. The good news is that I work at a place that gives you a month off every five years. The bad news is that I'm going to have to wait another five years to do it again. It does seem appropriate that it is the Fourth of July and there are fireworks going off all over - as though there is a giant celebration to mark the end of my sabbatical.
It's been great fun. Even more today with a cruise out to Sheffield Island and dinner with my folks. Mary was writing her final final of the summer term so Walker and I had to get out of the house. The weather was PERFECT.
Overall, sabbaticals are pretty cool. I got to spend a huge amount of time with my wife and son, and there's really nothing more important to me. I love them both so much, it's just been a pleasure. I didn't take any trips or cure cancer, but did manage to grow mutton chops and learn to sail. Walker said he didn't want me to go back to work, but I'm happy to have a job with people I like and to be doing something I enjoy.
Life is good.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Days 29 & 30
Song of the Day: No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley. It's Bob; what else can I say.
Yesterday and Today were sailing days. I brought my camera today and took some nice picture, then we put a rail in the water and took on some water and the camera got wet. Now it won't turn on. I haven't given up on the thing, but I don't have any pictures to post as of now. The class is done and it was a great time. It was also a very good class and I feel like I know how to sail. Also in my favor was the weather. After crappy stuff all week, this weekend has been absolutely perfect with plenty of wind and sun. (By the way, as I'm typing I can definitely still feel the boat rocking).
Last night, Mary, Walker, and I went over to my Father's house for dinner. More fun with the family - good food and good times.
Yesterday and Today were sailing days. I brought my camera today and took some nice picture, then we put a rail in the water and took on some water and the camera got wet. Now it won't turn on. I haven't given up on the thing, but I don't have any pictures to post as of now. The class is done and it was a great time. It was also a very good class and I feel like I know how to sail. Also in my favor was the weather. After crappy stuff all week, this weekend has been absolutely perfect with plenty of wind and sun. (By the way, as I'm typing I can definitely still feel the boat rocking).
Last night, Mary, Walker, and I went over to my Father's house for dinner. More fun with the family - good food and good times.
Friday, July 01, 2005
Day 28
The last official day of my sabbatical. I still have the weekend and the July 4th holiday, but this is the last day I have off because of the sabbatical. The good news is that the company's PTO system sent me an email today saying that I had the maximum number of days "in the bank", so it recommended that I take some time off. Sounds like a great idea to me.
Song of the Day: Float On by Modest Mouse - This is another buzz band, getting plenty of press. I don't know if I would buy one of their albums, but this is a good song. Catchy but serious, real musicians, and a modicum of originality.
Not too much on the agenda for the day. Mary has to have a splinter taken out of her thumb. I tried, but it's infected and deep, so she needs a professional. Maybe we can get a picture of the before and after. This afternoon I'm headed into the city to see a good friend. He's been through a few major "life changes" recently so it should make for an interesting conversation. Also, we're going to a two-for-one happy-hour and that will definitely make the conversation lively.
Sailing tomorrow. :-)
Song of the Day: Float On by Modest Mouse - This is another buzz band, getting plenty of press. I don't know if I would buy one of their albums, but this is a good song. Catchy but serious, real musicians, and a modicum of originality.
Not too much on the agenda for the day. Mary has to have a splinter taken out of her thumb. I tried, but it's infected and deep, so she needs a professional. Maybe we can get a picture of the before and after. This afternoon I'm headed into the city to see a good friend. He's been through a few major "life changes" recently so it should make for an interesting conversation. Also, we're going to a two-for-one happy-hour and that will definitely make the conversation lively.
Sailing tomorrow. :-)
