It has been a long few months, no REAL health concerns but feeling unhappy about work and letting it fall into the laps of my family. I feel so much happier just being home and not having to worry about all the varied situations at work. I know I need to find a new scenario at work or a new work scenario. I am thinking of a job share, at least temporarily. It would mean a big change, working half as much, but also earning half as much. However a sound and happy mind would definitely be worth it.
Going camping in a few days for 3 days, up at Craigleigh Provincial Park, one of our favourite spots. It has a shale beach and can be a lot of fun if there are waves. The water is very clean with no sand and one can see very well underwater.
Collage from our Craigleith trip in 2006, Beach and Scenic Caves
I image we will still "rock bungee" - a game that the boys made up on our first trip there six years ago. The levels of shale go out for 20 meters or so, then abruptly drop down a foot or two. They do this several times and eventually we reach a point where we can stand up but the next level down drops us way over our heads and the water is so cold at the bottom but still very clear. So we carry out large rocks to the deepest we can still stand then dive down, letting the big rock pull us down to the cold water, then try to push off the bottom to get back to the top before our air runs out. So much fun!
Now that I've written it down, it sounds a little scary too, but that is part of the fun. No one is allowed to rock bungee without a buddy, and we parents are always close by. I guess now that I am the shortest the whole parent thing is less important but the buddy thing is still a good idea. Sometimes you can get turned around down deep and the waves can push you out further, so a helping hand close by is nice and reassuring.
