April 24, 2011-Where has the time gone?

     It's Easter Sunday on the atoll, and I can't believe we are already 4 months into the New Year.  The past few days have gone by in a blur, due to my travel schedule, and the blog, once again, has suffered because of it.  I am still trying to wake up from it all.  Today, we slept in, had breakfast at the chow hall, then Easter brunch there again later, watched a movie, played some tennis, and visited with friends at the Outrigger Bar  before having cereal and going to bed.  It was a great way for me to simply decompress from all the jet lag, but still get out and readjust a bit to island life, catch up with friends I haven't seen in awhile, and get some exercise.  I wish I had a few more days to get myself together before heading back to the hectic schedule of school and work life, but tomorrow will be it until next weekend, so I will rest up as much as possible and enjoy the day, being thankful for my life here.  I truly missed it all while being gone, so that's a good sign. When you start to dread coming back to atoll life, that usually means it's time to start looking for life elsewhere, but for now, I'm content right where I am, and it is always good to get away for a while, gain that perspective, and take it back home with you to appreciate another few months on the coral rock we call home.