The Cabin
I needed to get out of town. The month of May is a big one for me. I have gotten to the point where I'm ready to grow the G Brand and I'm pitching a few different companies. I have three proposals to send out and should get responses from two pervious. I also plan to update my resume, portfolio, and website this month. At the same time, my roommate just moved out and I need to find a new one.
So with so much on my mind, I felt the need to go clear my head. There's two places that achieve this for me, being up in the mountains or up at my folks cabin. Since the ski season is pretty much over, I packed up a few things and drove to Everett.
The cabin is on Hat Island, between Whidbey Island and the coast of Everett. It takes about an hour and a half to get there. It's a forty five minute drive to the ferry and another forty five minute boat ride.
I got off the boat where my Dad was waiting to pick me up. My parents had come up to the island on Wednesday and were busy cleaning, de-winterizing, doing yard work and getting the cabin ready for summer. They keep it in amazing shape. I walked in the door, we had a little 'happy hour' and then dinner.
Another great thing about going up to the cabin when my folks are there is my Mom's cooking. You all know the comfort of your Mom's cooking. Just feels like home.
Saturday was a grey day. I got up fairly early and went for a run. It rained and we stayed inside for the most part. Just sat by the fire and read my book. Went for a short beach walk in the rain in the afternoon. The only color to be found was our colorful windmill against the dreary skies. The sun did peak out just at dusk for a nice sunset. As I sat in the recliner reading my book, I would occasionally look up and watch the different stages of the sunset and check out the humming birds at the feeder.
Sunday we felt the sun on our face. It was partly cloudy to blue skies. I worked on one of my proposals for about an hour but the summer weather made me shut off the computer and go outside. I grabbed my camera and decided to walk around the island. It isn't that big so it only takes about two hours to walk all the way around. The tide was out, as were the birds, bald eagles, blue herons, and a whale.
I forgot about the clams... As I walked across some sand, peppered with holes, the clams squirt out water and dig deeper. As this occurs, the sand becomes softer and I ended up sinking. So half my walk was in wet sand filled running shoes.
I also forgot that I've been inside all winter and am pasty white. Today, I'm bright red and pretty burned. My shins are particularly red and burnt. It was definitely my first visit to the cabin for the summer. I made a couple rookie mistakes.
But my goal was attained. I'm feeling relaxed and ready to meet the month's challenges. I even finished reading a 600+ page book from Friday evening to Sunday night. That's called relaxing. I didn't even play golf or go sailing. I'm looking forward to going back already. Who wants to come?
