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So our Arbuckle vacation was ... fine.  Kind of sad, actually, but we had some nice times.  Some of the things we wanted to do were closed due to COVID, and some of the things we wanted to do we skipped b/c too many people, but we did some fossil hunting, took a lot of walks in really nice scenery and saw some pretty but very small waterfalls.  Nobody wore masks (except us).  But at least no one tried to shoot us for wearing masks, so, um, win?  Let's face it, any vacation after our adventures last year would be a let down, much less going to Sulphur, Oklahoma.  But we relaxed, slept a lot, and enjoyed each other's company, so let's call it nice and move on.

Coming back to work has been brutal; its only Wednesday and I'm exhausted.  Part of that is a bunch of stupid meetings since students come back next week.  Part of it is that I have a shit ton of work to do and am feeling overwhelmed.  I got an official "no thanks" email from SEARCH and I am relieved.  Although I have to keep reminding myself this week, "You LIKE this job, damnit!"

Date: 2020-08-13 03:18 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] old_black
> "any vacation after our adventures last year would be a let down, much less going to Sulphur, Oklahoma. But we relaxed, slept a lot, and enjoyed each other's company, so let's call it nice and move on."

I would be the first to admit to not being a big traveller, but in many ways I reckon a good holiday can be had just as easily by going to a place 2 or 3 km away from home as is would be going 2 or 3 continents. As you say, relaxing in each other's company and having a change from daily routine is what much of a holiday is for, I think. Seeing the sights has merit, but you can see so much from your own internet connection at home these days that even apart from the pandemic issues sightseeing seems to be losing its gloss.

> "I got an official "no thanks" email from SEARCH and I am relieved."

It's sometimes good when decisions are made for you by someone else. Saves having to even think about it. And it this case it seems very likely that the reason for their decision was that you were too good for them!

Date: 2020-08-14 04:20 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] fineplan
Did you find any fossils?

Date: 2020-08-19 11:01 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] fineplan
Still super cool. :) I've not done much fossil hunting, myself.

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