It's all about balance

I think we all know that life is short.  Those sort of trite expressions are things we say all of the time, and these expressions would not be around if they weren't true.  However, keeping perspective and balance in this crazy, needy and always pressing world can be hard.  I'm a stereotypical extrovert, and not the best at balancing life with R&R sometimes.  As a student (and former worker bee) even when I'm not doing what I "need" to be doing, I'm thinking about it.  I've tried to strike works like need, should and ought from my vocabulary over the past few years, but I think they still lie dormant in my head and come alive at inopportune times -- like when I take time off.  That's why I need more weekends like the one I just had.

Melinda I took off last Thursday afternoon in the convertible with nothing but a road trip and visiting our friend, Tammy, in our heads.  Melinda arrived with a scarf wrapped around her head and sporting a look that only a 50's movie star could rival.  We drove, sang and immediately were relaxed.  Our weekend with Tammy was perfect.  There was an afternoon in Tammy's back yard where we listened to music, drank margaritas and slathered on sunscreen.  It will be forever known as the Isle of Tammy.  Saturday, although overcast, was delightful.  They shared Indochine with me.  This incredible Thai restaurant hosted a new hair style for Tammy -- the modern day Princess Lea -- a reunion with Britt Rabe, fantastic Thai food, and many, many cocktails.   After a nap and ordering pizza, Plan F was enacted.  We left our untouched Brooklyn Brothers pizza, rallied, and went to K38 for a Tower 7 and brew.  We met friends of Melinda's who were fabulous.  These wonderful folks hosted us on Sunday for boat day.  We met Rick, DeAnn and her friend, Yvonne, Sunday for the most fabulous day on the water.  Nothing is really more relaxing than that.  There we met new people and were serenaded by the band on the boat next to us.  We came back to the dock with a little sun, lots of fun, and, for me, a broken toe.  Hey, it's about the balance.


Today was sad.  I always want to cry when a vacation is over.  However, I know times like this may be rare, but shall not be forgotten.  My goal when I get home is always to try to fit in little weekends away whenever I can.  I'm hoping this is the start of weekend excursions.  Life is about shared memories.  Tammy, Melinda and I rang in New Year's together this year and managed to do it all this weekend.  We had fun, relaxed, napped, giggled and had many a cocktail.  Here's to trying to find some fun with your friends everyday, because life is short.