a day for a week, day one
Oh, I'm well aware. You needn't remind me.
Chili is simmering and cornbread bakes, I shrug off a slice in my irrigation system following a fiber install knowing we're just a few weeks away from winterization anyway. The light in this house has always been one of my most loved aspects. The wood floors, the colors we chose, and certainly the space. I greatly miss our easy trail access through the quiet neighborhood, though crossing a 40mph road to get into a huge state park is still pretty incredible. Like our own private access.
I've had a bit of a week. Devops Days was Monday and Tuesday, my favorite conference which I've attended for almost 10 years now (minus those pesky Covid years of course) and finally volunteered. So glad I did - even with the early mornings and getting downtown. Just an incredible group of people, plus I got to meet new friends whom I hope to see at meetups or just along the way. I also got a small glimpse into how such an event comes to life and the challenges they face. Sponsors, spaces, weather, speakers who can't make it, logistics, it's quite a lot. So to give back in a small way felt huge.
Outside of that, my brain hasn't been the happiest. Between getting sick after our trip to Seattle (and my hubs catching that sick) and the conference, I've felt behind and a bit disconnected from work. Good progress in the two days I've been back this week, my leadership has no concerns, and my teams are doing alright, but it's hard not to fret. All I can do is give it my best every day, show up for those who show up, and just keep trying. If it all crashes and burns, I always want to say that I gave all I could.
Last thing, I'm stoked for another trip to Hawaii in the spring. We had lots of miles for flights and so thoroughly enjoyed the disconnected moments, food, feeling of island time, and everything else that it just seemed like a good idea to try and do more of what we did last time. Not a do-over, we emphasize, but a do-more. I don't know that we'll get into the habit of an annual trip or anything so extravagant, but I do like that we're both taking time to relax and enjoy life together doing something different and special. Especially at the tail end of the cold season.
1/7!