Back but Not Hard At It

As life requires, we're back from vacation. Oh how I would have given another few days (and a horse) out in the Black Hills. I am relaxed, refreshed, and energized. Of course it'll take a week to get back into the swing of things. I took lots of pictures even though Dad made fun of me. I figure I'll need those pictures this winter to remind me of the beautiful scenery.

Unfortunately we went out during the 70th Sturgis Rally. Lucky for us, the cabin was in the opposite direction and we stayed close to the cabin. The entire time we were out there, we only talked to two people. I love the non-touristy part of the Hills. This morning while doing chores and driving to work, my mind was blank. Normally I have a few thoughts rambling around but this morning the only thing I noticed was the rising sun and how peaceful I felt.

Maybe it's getting away for a few days, maybe it's no people to contend with, maybe it's the Hills themselves. In any case, I feel as though I can tackle anything (a much different perspective than from a year ago).

I know it sounds corny but my soul is quiet after the time spent in the back country of the Black Hills, no noise other than the wind in the trees and the water falling over the rocks in the creek. That silence is exactly what I needed to reset myself. I'm sure it will take a few days to get back into the grind of things so I may not have much to write for the next week or so. I'll try to pull some pictures off the camera and post. The pictures don't do justice to some of the places we were at. Breathtaking is all that comes to mind, any other word doesn't do justice.