Vacation 9/7/09-9/14/09

My end of summer vacation week was spent differently this time, than it has over the past few years. In the past, my vacation normally existed without plans as I'm one that loves to go into each new day going with my feelings of the moment. Those times away from my work were normally spent quietly, and usually alone through most of it. This was by choice, as I find much comfort in alone and quietness, which is something that I don't have much of during my regular schedule.

There were also those few times when I would take off with my sister for a few days, to the mountains and once, a few others joined us for our little trip. Last spring, These times are treasured times and we still talk about them.

Whether alone, with my sister, or with others, I always have gone back to the same place up into the White Mountains of N.H. and stayed at the same Hotel. Last spring, I even went there alone, and altered it slightly by staying in the suite. I have also enjoyed and though it was to the same place, every time I went, it would be still, different.

And so, I write about this vacation. I think its the most different of them all because each day of it, I planned something. So unlike me! But, in doing so its made this vacation different than the ones before it. And though I've enjoyed them all and who I was with; this vacation seemed to include everyone at one point or another.

So, here I place my vacation journal for the Autumn 2009:

On Friday, 9/4, my last day of work before my vacation and the day went by smoothly. I made sure that all my work was up to date, my office clean, and that I prepared ahead whatever I was able to so that when I return after vacation, "catch up" won't be to to bad. My goal is achieved, and I'm able to walk out the door without unfinished work lingering over my head. Off I go. That night, I went to bed fairly early, because I want to wake fresh and ready to take on, whatever I feel like!

Saturday, I slept in some in the morning til near 10am. I took my time that morning with coffee. It was a beautiful sunny day and then I got busy with some house work, which I enjoy doing on Saturdays when no one is home. It was a quiet, peaceful day. Later in the day, I watched Noah into the night. I took him to the park with Heidi, Charlie, Ashley and Kelsey. It was a wonderful time.

Sunday, we got together at my house for a cookout. It was Labor Day weekend, the offical end to the summer. I made potato salad and lots of other goodies, and everyone brought something. It was nice getting together and another perfect weather day.

On Monday, we went to the Fair. I had not been to a Fair for years. I'm not sure exactly what got into me to want to go now but I went. It was the last day of the fair. It wasn't crowded and it wasn't too hot.

Tuesday, I traveled to Vermont, to see the Quechee Gorge. It was a beautiful ride on a beautiful early fall day. Stopped for a hearty breakfast on the way and it filled our stomachs until the next day! The Gorge was beautiful.

On Wednesday, I headed north with Don into the White Mts. A place it seems I've gone each spring and fall for the last last few years. We shopped some, took rides through the mountains, watched movies, and walked lots. The weather was beautiful and it was really a nice couple of days away once again.