Well, it has been almost a month since I posted, so I figured I should post an update.
After taking two months off on stress leave on the advice of my therapist and doctor, I am now back at work. It was a fantastic summer of biking and hiking and walking on beaches, but, to quote U2, I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
September was a blur. Jumping back into work, I thought I could ease into the process, but was promptly assigned to attend Bioport in Halifax where I felt overwhelmed and off my game. The blessing and curse of this was that Dan joined me for the trip. While it was great to spend time with him, I think he saw sides of me that I normally only reserve for myself and Cheryl. I hope what he takes from this is that it is ok to be imperfect and that we all get overwhelmed sometimes. I spent so much of my life trying to be perfect that it is hard to just "slightly" let my guard down. It is either all up or all down.
Dan and I had a good trip overall with some great food and great discussions. I think he needed to get away and I wish I could have had more time with him instead of being tied to the conference.
Otherwise, I am settling back into work, albeit the landscape there has changed and I feel antiquated. so many new programs and technologies that I feel I spend more time planning and documenting my work that there is little time for the work itself.
Cheryl and I are heading to the Cabot trail next weekend, but due to the Ferry shutdown, it will mean a much longer travel time there and back. Still, I am trying to take every opportunity to take a break from work and get out and experience things. Particularly in nature. We have hiked and biked more this summer than ever before and it seems to provide us both with immense benefits.
Onward and Upward
