So, what's new?

I just recently got back from vacation, which I really needed. Sometimes I can feel myself becoming more and more irritable, bracing for a fight on whatever subject comes up, visualizing the conflict in my head. Now don't get too worried, I am on medication that keeps me from going too far off the handle. When I start realizing that this is what is happening, I know it is time to get away for a bit and remove myself from the environment that makes me this way.

Don't get me wrong, I like where I work, but there are some personalities there that don't do good things for me. We all have that, but being around it all the time can really wear on me and I tend to not interact very well with them. So, I needed a vacation.

I went off to an amusement park/water park with my family. I really like doing this, we've done the same one for 3 years in a row now. Michigan's Adventure has a few roller coasters to satisfy my desire for those and then we can hit a pretty decent water park for the rest of the day. It is a bit of a drive for us to get there, but we always have a great time and blow off some steam. I also went to Cedar Point twice this year as chaperone for my daughters school trips. That is THE place to go if you like coasters, 17 roller coasters in one place - and some of the best in the world.

Back on track - so after the water park we went on to our cabin that is owned by my wife and her brothers and sister. The first day there always stresses us out, but it gets better as we settle ourselves down. It used to be easier when I drank. There are differing opinions on how the cabin should be furnished and maintained between us and the other owners. I won't go into details right now because it will make my fingers hurt to type all of that - suffice it to say that owning property with siblings can make for some friction.

I did get a chance to splash around in the lake and came back less stressed and in a better mental space to deal with the above mentioned personalities. I always feel better mentally and more positive overall after I've spent prolonged time in and around water.

Now it is time to get ready for school to start again - YAY!