I don't know what it is about a week in the woods at Sebago, but it's always rejuvenating and I come back feeling ready to begin another year. This year's trip was different - no mad family mob like usual- just a few of us this time, but the week was surprisingly enjoyable anyway. The weather was great - a few really cool nights (campfire and quilts in the tent a definite must!) and some great sunny days at the beach! We didn't do a lot, except for the day trip to Portland to look at lighthouses, and that was just fine with me! Time to read (3 books!) and surprisingly I didn't miss the computer and internet at all! Okay, maybe having the Blackberry for email access made that easier, but I really did stick to my plan not to actually respond to mail - just staying on top of it so there are no surprises!
Anyway, living outside in the woods in a tent for a week is good for the soul! I couldn't help but notice the simple things - how clean the air is, amazing night skies with a kazillion stars, the way the tree tops sway when the wind blows - and in doing so realized that these simple things are around all the time but I let life get too complicated to notice or enjoy them. Maybe the best thing I can bring back from this trip is to remember this throughout the year and take time out to reflect on the simple things I enjoy.
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