back to reality

Do you like the new profile picture? It'll probably only be temporary, whilst I'm still clutching onto memories of a fabulous holiday in California.

So many highs, and i've got so many photos, maybe 500? There was no serious downside to our trip either, not even the natives. We stayed most of the time in San Diego which is a prettier city than Los Angeles and it has a strong naval culture and influence.

We did the LA trip to Disneyland for 4 days halfway through the trip. I just love the place. You arrive there and you naturally leave all of life's baggage at the door. I would like to say it was just for the kids, but that would be an outright lie. It pulls you into this wonderful make believe world, where everything is clean and everybody is polite and friendly. You are welcome not to agree but this is my 3rd visit to a Disney residence and I am convinced they have the best theme parks in the world. They are complete and flawless at what they do.

There was so much more to the trip than Disneyland though. Staying with wonderful friends who showed us great hospitality. Meeting new friends and having great times with them. There was also the few days we spent at Yosemite National Park. Where we drove and climbed mountains, discovered new (to us ) wildlife and hugged a giant Sequoia tree. As far as new animals were concerned we saw deer, lizards, a golden eagle and chipmunks to name a few. We even started tracking fresh tracks made by a black bear, until I realised this wouldn't be clever if we actually caught up with it.

The problem with all of these great experiences is getting back to 'normality' again. The jet-lag hasn't helped, but its more than that. I realise my dislike for my job has become a mountain like obstacle. It took 20 minutes of being back on-line, then suddenly I was hit by a huge wave of negativity from those around me, a negativity that I've had to get use too in the past. Problem is I just don't want to get use to it again. I guess this is just holiday blues, and nothing more....or is it? I love my life and family, I love my new home and location.....its just my work. It makes me almost tearful getting involved with this uninteresting and hostile environment again. It begs the question, what can I do about it? To be honest I haven't got an answer, but I think I'm going to need one real soon.

Oh well..............back to reality