The strength to return

I might argue that the reason my blog has come to a complete halt recently is due to the weather. That would even have a bit of truth to it. But I would not let myself off the hook so easily.  The blog has taken back seat to real life recently. Movies, ultimate, weekends in Portland, old friends, and of course, camping.

I emerged from six days in the wilderness of eastern Oregon on August 28. I felt fully renewed and I knew that the most important things in life were not the computer and work. Yet, I was okay with returning and managed to recover quickly from my usual case of post-vacation working blues. I did not feel cheated out of my vacation. I felt as though I really used it all very well. I stung together a work trip to Portland and the first day of

Hiking up East Eagle River with Susan, Jax, and friends. Photo by Eric.

my vacation to make the time away from the office even longer. Then, I had a pleasant surprise at the end of the trip when I was reminded of the fact that there was a three day weekend only a day after I returned to the office.

Yep, I returned to OMRI late on Friday morning and left that evening knowing that I would not have to return to the place for another four days, the following Tuesday morning.

I should have a separate post just to describe this wonderful trip. But now, here are some photos that Eric took while on the trip.