Rest and Relaxation, something I have been dying for since the start of December really. With campaign after campaign at work it seems like all I seem to do is work to no end. I feel like at times all I seem to do is constantly work, so it is good to finally have a rest. A serious rest. I have had times where I have had 2 days off, but never lately have I felt so calm or relaxed even on the weekends (what little of those that i get).

The weekend may seem like it was pretty full on but damn was it relaxing. It was a lot of fitness stuff this weekend but to be honest, yesterday’s stuff was more for enjoyment, only really today was about my fitness. Yesterday started off with a ride along the river, sure it was 13km but damn was it good. Early morning, sun rising, quiet times along the river, not much crowd (apart from the 30+ runners from running club) and just the wind as I cruised along.

Then in the afternoon after a good catch up over coffee with some friends, I went hiking at Mt Cootha. Alisha had told me she wanted to go hiking at Mt Cootha, I took the opportunity to exact a bit of fun and be the evil person that I can be. I like being evil at times 😀 Alisha, Nathalia & Josh joined me on the trails and it was a good time. 7km in 90 mins was pretty good pace and boy did it feel good being back on the trails. I hand’t really been hiking since Canada and even that wasn’t the same. Hell I hadn’t been to Mt Cootha on the trails since I was training for Kokoda. Getting back on that trail just brought back so many memories, so many good memories.

After an awesome day yesterday, this morning I just had to get up and convince myself to get moving. But to hell with it. I got up and got moving anyway, I can take a break next week maybe, maybe. But after an uber long ride this morning (14km but didnt even intend to do that long was aiming 10-11km) I was looking forward to some airport time this morning to test out my lovely new lens (of which i will discuss more later this week). Then after some time enjoying the sun (and getting burnt in the process) I haded into the Valley for lunch with some very very good friends. It had been quite some time since I had seen Ross, Bredan & Suz together and to make the day even better, little baby Isabella was there.

It was only the 2nd time I had gotten to see the little one and she has grown so much in that time. But it was good to spend some time with my friends, relaxed, having fun and enjoying time together. Had a great time having lunch and enjoying some Sushi and ice cream and watching little isabella soak in all the new sites (she seemed somewhat obsessed with Ross) and then some time in the afternoon sun having some ice cream (got more burnt i think).

To be honest I had a fantastic weekend, sadly it won’t last and I know that its back to work tomorrow, but in reality, thats what it is all about really. I know that I am going to enjoy these moments, while I can.

Fun Times 2012