Alaska was fun!
Something occurred to me when I sat down to
write this Blog. It seems that socially we
get so caught up in the day to day process of earning a living we forget how/why/when
to simply live. It is interesting how
taking an “adult time-out” has impacted
my thinking.
Our family had a blast. Maybe you saw some of the pictures.
My mother would talk about “grand adventures”
and a grand adventure is what Alaska is. We began our two week adventure by removing and replacing the roof on our
Palmer home.
I actually got to rip off and throw stuff for
an entire day. Ken told our son Cory, “Well
at least they are throwing the mess toward the dumpster!” I had never been on a roof before. It was cool!
At the end of the first week, we celebrated in
the joy of our eldest grandchild, Kaylee, getting married to Josh Hicks. The day brought back memories. The day of Kevin and Lisa’s (her Dad and Mom)
wedding. And I then the day Ken and I were wed over 44 years ago. It was obvious they love each other and are
full of anticipation as they build a life together. We are happy for both of them.
The second week of our break brought all new
experiences--we started with a visit to the Matanuska Glacier. Check it out! (2 hours inland from Palmer)
Ken and I climbed over ice, found secret ice
creeks, hidden caves and it occurred to me “I’m
keeping up”. For you see in
previous years I had to “pick and choose” what I participated in. I simply couldn’t do everything. However this year others needed to keep up
with me!
Wednesday, after the glacier, we visited Alyeska
Ski resort (2 hours south of Palmer) and I climbed to a high point to simply
look over the edge. The views are
breathtaking. Check out my Facebook page
for the pictures.
Finally on Thursday of last week we visited
Talkeetna, Alaska (2 hours north of Palmer).
Simply said, Talkeetna is a sleepy little drinking town with a tourist
problem.
The entire two weeks was relaxing, restful,
full of adventures and best of all it was a ball!
But then again, here’s my take away. I had fun, because I was prepared.
2014 to 2015 was a year of change for
me. I worked out at the gym on a very
regular basis, I have been careful with
my eating, my sleeping, even the material
I allow into my mind. There have
been life shifts. I am focused. I have placed people into my life to help
hold me accountable. I have learned to
use my time wisely, fully, actively.
In August I will attend a leadership
conference, and today I purpose to once again reevaluate my life goals, make
changes, push forward and grow so the summer of 2016 in Alaska will be even better than this 2015.
