Hello. 

I’m just here, sitting. Trying to process things. Nothing huge has happened, just been busy lately. Sometimes I just need to stop whatever I’m doing and make myself process everything, otherwise things just gets jumbled up in my head and it becomes a big mess.

Anyways, here’s what I can make of it all.  5 things that are going on with me:

1  CURRENTLY BACK HOME IN THE NORTHWEST - I’m back in the Seattle/Tacoma area and brrrrrr it’s cold here. I really like our weather. That jacket weather. You know what I’m talking about?

Sure beats that east coast humidity. But I’m back to wearing jeans for a bit. S’all good. It’s been a week of family time, hitting up favorite spots, and exploring new ones. Not to mention connecting with incredible people. That’s always the best part of traveling.

2  FAMILY VACAY IS BEST - Every summer as a child, I remember going to Long Beach (WA) with my family. There were kite festivals and beach bonfires and lighthouses. Stuff like that.

And then I got a job in high school and never went again. And then left home for about a decade. Technically, I haven’t been part of a family vacation in like 15 years! They, on the other hand, kept having Long Beach trips without me.

So this year, when they gave me dates ahead of time … I WAS THERE. And well, our family tree has grown. So many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

We had three huge vehicles parked right on the beach (and condos nearby to stay in). We had a huge bonfire, men swinging axes to cut firewood, and my teenage brothers + cousin hauling wood while driving the Suburban. We cooked steaks and paella right there on the beach too.  

Um, this is the best kind of camping ever. Because we went back to our little resorts and slept in beds afterward. And played a lot of Heads Up. So fun. I’m so glad I was able to make time for this. Family is great. I kind of love them.

3  ACTUALLY RESTING IS BEST - I’ve come to realize that for the entire month of July I’ve done minimal work. Which is like laziness (ugh gross) but I’m looking at it as rest. 

By the grace of God I managed to tie up most projects before I left for my trips and still line up a few remote projects while I’m gone. So I’m fine … but I’m not working a lot. Just taking time to step back, breathe a little, get some creative inspiration, take time with family and friends. REST IS GOOD.  

I once heard* that every 7 days you should take a Sabbath. Every seven weeks, take a weekend. And every seven months, take a month off. Who the heck can take an entire month off? 

I apparently can. So I did. And it’s been kind of nice.

Who knows what kind of craziness awaits me in August, but for now. selah.

*for my TM friends: Ron Luce said this during Character Development a long, long time ago. 

4  THAT PNW BRIDGE - Finally got to conquer this bridge! 

5  I REALLY WANT TO WATCH “MANNEQUIN” BECAUSE OF THIS MOVIE TRAILER - I mean, seriously. This is the best song ever. And Kristin Wiig + Bill Hader?!  Best.