The open road

I do not know if it is only me, if it is all men or if everyone feels that way, but I get stuck into a routine very quickly. It bores me, tremendously and then I have to get out. For instance: I am not naturally a morning person. So, as time carries on with me in a bit of routine, I wake up later and later. Then, by going away for a weekend or by being involved on a different project, I get revived and change the routine for a while.

My wife always tries her best to assist and then we do a lot of interesting things. This weekend is one of those weekend again. It is her high school get together after 10 years. Not very long, I know, and with facebook around we actually know most about a lot of people... After all, we were in school together and both our parents still stay in town. We go there a lot.

Not quite the routine changing weekend as normally, but it is a change. Tomorrow, after work, we tackle the long road home. Bliss!

It does not matter what happens this weekend, both of us will be happy on Monday. Happy to be back at our own house, but also happy to have seen loved ones. BUT, most of all, we will get revived, refreshed. The routine will be broken.

Since I thought about this I realised that I also need to refresh my life, my routines and relationships. With God, my wife, our families and also a quality of life. I have made some changes, but more are waiting. Constant, purposeful improvements.

Think long and hard about adjustments this long weekend

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