Reflections

Break Ahead

The sky was definitely not as golden as the picture below, but put this is what I see when I put on my prescription sunglasses. A changed view. And hopefully, that is what I will get over the next month and a bit, as today I officially started my vacation! And, while of course I like vacations normally, I am really feeling like I need a proper one for the first time in many years.

And to celebrate, we went to the beach in the evening.

Before the rains come tomorrow.

Typical holiday weather.

But, as I was saying to Smallsteps who was complaining in the morning about the weather changing for the worse in the foreseeable future, We have to fit our actions to the conditions, because we are unable to change the conditions to fit our actions. And it is still only June, so despite the 30+ weather,

The water is still freezing.

I lost my winter coat.

Which means, I took my first "swim" in the lake this summer. Sim is stretching the meaning of the term, because I walked out to waist level, gathered my courage, and then dipped down to my neck for about a minute, before getting out again and back into the warmth of the sun.

And a stiff breeze.

The weather was changing while we were there and the winds were picking up quite a lot, as the heat lifted and let the cool air under the warm blanket. Tomorrow it will still be relatively warm at around 22, but will dip a bit colder for the next week and there will be rain - so no beaching.

We don't have much planned for the vacation time yet, and my wife still has a week to work, and Smallsteps and I will have to get up to mischief just the two of us. One of the things we are planning is to clean the house really well at the end of the week for the start of the entire family being on vacation.

Small things.

I am also thinking I should write a summer series this year, similar to what I used to do several years ago when I would walk the dog. These are shorter articles on whatever thoughts and reflections are on mind, without going into too much detail, that I am able to write from a phone if needs be. I really enjoyed these kinds of posts in the past, because they felt even more immediate, often using pictures that I have taken a moment earlier. I think it would be nice to have a series through this summer, especially since we are hoping to be out and about and away from home - even if we don't go far.

There is always something interesting to reflect on - regardless of the weather.

Taraz [ Gen1: Hive ]

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@ducecrypto(71)· 794d

We have to fit our actions to the conditions, because we are unable to change the conditions to fit our actions.

Sagely advice from dad! Well said mate.

clean the house really well

Now that is the kind of mischief my partner likes as well. If it was up to her, it would be more cleaning, less clubbing!
@theringmaster(67)· 794d
Taking that dip must have been so much fun brother. Enjoy making those summer memories with Smallsteps, it's these simple moments that truly make vacations special. Smallsteps is not going to forget this
@goldgrifin007(61)· 794d
Dear @tarazkp ! Does Smallsteps know your current health status? I believe you will live long until she is 60!

By the way, I felt that Finland's forests and lakes were not beautiful!
@rafzat(71)· 794d
I read so many things about Finland, Russia and Canada. I heard they are one of the coldest countries in the world. I wish to experience that cold someday though… Also, I hope you enjoy your vacation
@outwars(72)· 795d
I'm happy that you're taking a vacation. I don't really like freezing water, but when the air is warm I think there's a nice balance. You could have tried floating, where half you body is submerged, and the other have a bit warmer. I hope you enjoy spending more time with your daughter.
@ryivhnn(73)· 795d
Yeh weather is definitely the type of conditions that actions need to be adapted to XD

You're a lot more courageous than I would have been, I would have bailed out if the water was whatever I classified as "too cold" when I walked in. I may dip into freezing water only if it's 35+C.

I remember when my kids were small enough to have those hoodie towels XD so cute!

Is it too windy to just do the beach stuff without the swimming if it's too cold to swim?
@bozz(83)· 795d
I hope you have an awesome time on your vacation even if it does rain. I don't swim too much myself these days. Usually only if I am at one of the great lakes.
@owasco(73)· 795d
I like that idea, that your photos would be directly related to your words. I hope you have a wonderful vacation. How long will you be off? What did you decide about the change in job?
@coinjoe(73)· 795d
Sounds like you are really in need of a break. I do hope you and the family can enjoy the vacation. Sunday I start doing short walks again and hope to do the same with posting about my thoughts and reflections.
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@faniaviera(70)· 795d
It must be nice to live in an area with such enviable landscapes and at the same time in an area with such a changeable climate, but as they say the body eventually adapts to everything very nice Smallsteps God take care of you.
@galenkp(84)· 795d
I'll never forget those swims we took when up your wayback a while. Small steps has come a long way since then, grown so much, but those moments will always be some of my best memories with her. I'm lucky to have had them, and a niece like her.

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