Acapulco was time to think, relax, & regroup
Well I've talked about it a lot, thought I'd show you what I was up to the last two weeks of May and into June. Some things were expected, others were amazing surprises, but I'm getting ahead of myself. I'll try to keep the words to a minimum and just let you look at the relaxation. On the outset, it was a very much needed two week stay and I started the month of June with my head full of to-do items and a reinvigorated sense of purpose.
Before I get too far ahead of myself I'd like to say a few words that can be touchy. Over tha past few months I'm sure you have noticed a certain woman appearing in a lot of the images and stories that have been on this blog. Shana has been a huge part of my life in the past few months. Everything from helping to clean the house for friends and family, to helping me work through still-very-real mourning discussion late at night, Shana has never shied away from the tough moments that I have in my life and will probably continue to have in the years to come. The important thing though is that she has helped to make a lot of those tough moments easier and in quite a few instances transformed bad moments into good ones. I just wanted to let the great friends and family that have supported me to this point know that I am dating someone that not only helps and supports me, but that truly is an amazing woman in her ability to be patient and give unconditional love, especially in circumstances that are undoubtedly difficult and sometimes under a microscope. Thank you Shana for coming into my life, I know the Lord has continued to bless me through your love for me and my daughter Ellie.
As a first in the past 18 months, I went on a 2 week sabbatical, the first on vacation, the second to L.A. for work. As I said it was a great break and I'm glad I could take a few moments away from the house and the stress. Here's a few highlights.
We spell relief C-O-R-O-N-A!
View of the Bay/It used to be very industrial port and gets skimmed daily
The resort pools/The kiddy lazy river area
View of the coastline from the balcony/Evening trade winds
The look I get/When I have a little fun
The walkway to the ocean was short/The coastline went on forever
Day trip on a VERY windy road to Taxco/Beautiful little city
It's called the 'Silver City'/The 200yr old Cathedral was beautiful
1 of 7 of the alters/Lunch was 'accompanied' by local muscians
Crazy taxi driver in a VW/STRAIGHT down
Then a few rounds of golf (like 3) - it was REAL nice!
Then was a week in L.A. We took the direct early a.m. flight thinking we'd hit an early round before the rest of the group came and the show got under way. Well we made it to the Santa Monica Pier and sat in the sun and had Bloody Marys and that about set the tone for the day/week. Not a lot of golf, but definitely a great work trip that was successful and fun with the team. Then after a great meeting of the authors that Meredith publishes books for, I was afforded a chance of a lifetime - play the Riviera Golf Club in C.A. - that's right THE Riviera that is a usual stop for the PGA and host to 3 different US OPens.! Hot Damn it was a great trip. All in all a great break from the load at home. Take a look for yourself.
Santa Monica Pier/Totally great - sunny and 70 baby
The RIV golf shop/1st tee view - amazing 70' drop (Par 5)
Me at the 6th Tee/18th Fairway with clubhouse behind
