I’m just back from a 10-day trip back East and don’t go back to work until next Monday. What a luxury, having so much time off!
While back East, I was privileged to spend time with ~70 members of my mother’s family in our first-ever clan reunion. Approximately 100 years ago my great-grandfather came to the USA; a typical story of immigration – bit by bit he brought his 10 children over, and established a new life for the family here. A few generations later, the cousins have scattered across the USA. My uncle took it into his head to reunite us all for a weekend and the result was a fantastic event.
Here’s a sample of the photos taken:
Quite a few of the cousins have ended up out here in the Bay Area – it’s a nice feeling to know I actually do have family nearby.
I also spent three days up at a spa in the Catskills with my sister and a long weekend with Scott in Connecticut, celebrating the Independence Day weekend with sailing, food, friends, family, and fireworks.
As much as I love my job, it’s been really nice to slow it down for a bit, stop obsessively reading my work email, and relax.