The Rising Sun

I was on my way to work yesterday morning and witnessed the most amazing sun rise I have seen in quite some time.  The sun was just coming over the horizon and it glistened brightly with a mix of crimson red and fiery orange.  It spanned the sky line for miles on end and captured the full scope of the landscape.  It was an amazing way to start the day and I am thankful that I was up early enough see such a magnificent display.

I was the lead hand the last few days at work.  Smitty is a way in Chicago for a music festival, so I was in charge which turned out pretty well.  I was quite nervous but,  I feel it went smoothly.  I probably pushed myself a bit too hard physically as I wanted to leave a good impression.  I believe I experienced some heat exhaustion yesterday as I really did not feeling well towards the end of the day.  I made the decision to come back to the shop a few hours early as my body could not handle the humidity anymore.  Paul and I did get a fair amount done considering he does not have much experience with pruning and myself not feeling 100 per cent.  I was a bit worried that I would get in shit for coming back to the shop early but,  I am not going to fret about it.  I worry too much as it is and I need to have faith in my ability to make good decisions.  I can only push my body so far.

Track and Field is on the go at the Olympics now which means the 100 meter final is fast approaching.  I anticipate that the world record will fall and it will be a close finish.  I am pulling for Usain Bolt but,  his team mate may have a say in the final result.  The play offs for beach volleyball are underway and I am interested to see if Misty May and Kerri Walsh can pull of the three peat.  They have looked solid in their pool play matches but,  will be tested in the next few matches.

There is lots of good things to look forward to in August.  Jodi's birthday is coming up in a week.  My family will all be together a few days later in the month.  My nephew turns five next Saturday and we are heading down for an afternoon birthday celebration.  NFL pre-season is right around the corner.  I try to make a mental not of positive things to look forward to.  If I am struggling,  I can look at what good things lay a head in the weeks to come.  It is important for my mental health and is a strategy that has proved effective.

Ollie just came downstairs so I better end my writing for now before he starts barking.  I hope you have an amazing long weekend.

Take care,  Shawn.

Laughter is a key to happiness.