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Puerto Rico is full of lizards. Cute little thippy-tounged lizards. I did not bring one home in my luggage, even though one did try to make his home in my bathroom.
Going from fall weather (ApplesLeavesPumpkinsOhMyGodPie) to Summer (LizardsBathingSuitsSarongsSunscreen) back to fall weather (DearChristItsColdHere) it really disorienting.
Having the dog fall all over himself with joy that you're home is priceless.
The meeting part of the meeting was good. Only one weak presentation. Sadly, it was from the head of my department. It's hard to cut a 3 hour branding presentation to 45 minute and wedge it in before people's tee-time. Unfortunately, it did weaken our death grip on the brand in some people's eyes. But that's where the gatekeeper (that's me, Hi,) comes in with my righteous sword and board of brand compliance.
Most coworkers respected my "me time". I know that the others will view this as me being cold and aloof. That's fine with me.
Sitting in a hot tub, under palm trees, at 9:30 at night, listening to the waves was awesome.
Old San Juan was cool in a tiny-cobblestoned-roads, lots-of-rum-in-the-drinks kind of way. I got to see both forts, which was neat.
When the activity I choose told me it was going to be a Tour, I expected a tour, not a car driver who would kick us out every so often at places of interest. I was expecting more culture, less... stupid touristy crap.
The food was kinda Ehh. Did try lots of different things, and I can't say that I fell in love with any of them. Fried plantain chips weren't bad. The desserts were pretty good. Service was slower than molasses on cold day in January. Tried to put my New England "Must.Have.It.Done.NOW!" mentality on hold, but the waiting got extreme.
Tried to sleep a lot. Been unnaturally tired lately. The bed at the hotel was onto a white puffy fabulous dream cloud. Yay, featherbeds!
Not having access to technology for almost a week was also disorientling, but not in a bad way.
Having KE come down to join me was the awesome.
Now for laundry and bed.
- K.
Going from fall weather (ApplesLeavesPumpkinsOhMyGodPie) to Summer (LizardsBathingSuitsSarongsSunscreen) back to fall weather (DearChristItsColdHere) it really disorienting.
Having the dog fall all over himself with joy that you're home is priceless.
The meeting part of the meeting was good. Only one weak presentation. Sadly, it was from the head of my department. It's hard to cut a 3 hour branding presentation to 45 minute and wedge it in before people's tee-time. Unfortunately, it did weaken our death grip on the brand in some people's eyes. But that's where the gatekeeper (that's me, Hi,) comes in with my righteous sword and board of brand compliance.
Most coworkers respected my "me time". I know that the others will view this as me being cold and aloof. That's fine with me.
Sitting in a hot tub, under palm trees, at 9:30 at night, listening to the waves was awesome.
Old San Juan was cool in a tiny-cobblestoned-roads, lots-of-rum-in-the-drinks kind of way. I got to see both forts, which was neat.
When the activity I choose told me it was going to be a Tour, I expected a tour, not a car driver who would kick us out every so often at places of interest. I was expecting more culture, less... stupid touristy crap.
The food was kinda Ehh. Did try lots of different things, and I can't say that I fell in love with any of them. Fried plantain chips weren't bad. The desserts were pretty good. Service was slower than molasses on cold day in January. Tried to put my New England "Must.Have.It.Done.NOW!" mentality on hold, but the waiting got extreme.
Tried to sleep a lot. Been unnaturally tired lately. The bed at the hotel was onto a white puffy fabulous dream cloud. Yay, featherbeds!
Not having access to technology for almost a week was also disorientling, but not in a bad way.
Having KE come down to join me was the awesome.
Now for laundry and bed.
- K.
