System Reboot

[darkemeralds]

On the advice of my good friend Gayle, who cares about me and sometimes knows better than I do when I'm stressed out, I took a day off work today. The bastards, you see, were really starting to grind me down.

So I decided to drive down to the beach. Walking by the ocean always has a reconstructive effect on my spirits.

My phone went dead, so any idea of chatting the long drive away was out. My lost-wallet credit and debit card haven't been replaced yet (grrr) so I just had to hope nothing went wrong with me, my six dollars in cash and my signal-free phone.



I stopped at a convenience store on Highway 26 to check my phone again (still no go--everything worked except the cellular signal) and buy some Cheetos--a rare and always-regrettable indulgence, but a terrific stress reliever.

Then I went to Cannon Beach.

It had been stormy.

(One of dozens of whole trees washed up on the beach. This one was very red--western red cedar, maybe?)

It was windy.

(seriously? I need to start wearing some color)

I had the place pretty much to myself.

(that never happens at Cannon Beach!)

And it was, as always, beautiful.

(*points at magical big black monolith*)
(*is actually pretty impressed with this photo*)

Just as I approached Haystack Rock, like magic, my phone came back on, as if my little mini-vacation had rebooted my day and things were starting up again.

I spotted a rental house on my way back to my car that made me want to stay.


(Maybe one of these days...)



Then I came home and availed myself of the Bathtub of Resuscitation, and all in all, I'm almost beginning to have the feeling of starting to be de-stressed!

Comments

[thecaelum.livejournal.com]

*big de-stressing hugs* These are gorgeous pictures.

[finitejester37.livejournal.com]

sounds like a great decision and a great day!

[llaras.livejournal.com]

Very pretty and I'm very jealous. I've been wanting to go to the beach for months. I keep waiting for someoneto be available to go with me. Maybe I should just do what you did?

I also want some Tillamook white licorice ice cream.

*drool*

[kispexi2.livejournal.com]

Pretty places.

Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself. Now if only someone would take care of the bastards, eh?

[silk-knickers.livejournal.com]

Beautiful pictures! Also, three day weekend! Yay!

[maitheas.livejournal.com]

*flail!* I've been there! And walked on that beach! And now I can't find my pictures from that trip anywhere, and lo, I am sad about that.

Looks like a lovely day. Huzzah for you, knowing when to take a time out and recharge your batteries. ♥

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

That's the perfect way to de-stress.
Lovely pictures. That tree on the beach looks like an alien landscape.