Getting ready

It's nearly here, my trip to Vancouver to see my boys!
I have been excited about this trip for several weeks. I dislike traveling, hate flying but unless there is some other way, it's my only option. Furthermore, this is a trip without my Phil; we rarely go anywhere without each other but someone has to stay home and mind the 'family'.
All that aside, I'm still excited. My list of friends phone numbers is along with my itinerary, my imaginary list of intentions grows as my departure date gets nearer and before I know it.... I'll be heading home!
It's been an odd time here. We have reduced the cafe days to 4/week. Having been well supported by locals I felt it was churlish to close after 'the season', we did Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday and have closed for a 2 week break - hence my opportunity to get away. It feels like the end of term. I've had a big clean in the kitchen, the fridges are gleaming, the ovens have been cleaned and the cupboards tidied, all ready for the reopening.
My days are without focus when I'm not doing the cafe. I like to be busy with a purpose, so now I'm finding myself frittering away and suddenly it's evening!
The cafe is the nearest thing in my life to replace my swimming. The everyday focus, the need to practice and constantly be improving, the discipline, challenges I give myself and the adrenalin rush, it's all there. Who knew there could be found something that would provide all that twice in my lifetime? How lucky can a person be?
Well, I should have some focus in BC for my week there. The break will be a rest and my excitement will have to be endured! I'll try to contain myself.