If you follow me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I was
MIA the past week or so. Or maybe not, the way Facebook shares posts these
days.
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| Glacier National Park |
Anyway, my lack of FB updates or a blog post this past
weekend was due to the fact that I was on a road trip to Montana. It was a
quick trip, considering what we prefer when it comes to road trips, but even
just a week on the road taking in the Montana sights is enough to rejuvenate me
and help me feel centered.
You might wonder how anyone can feel rejuvenated or centered
after a quick road trip two states over. You definitely have to enjoy the whole
process of road tripping, especially on our scale when we decide how much we
want to do in whatever amount of time we have to do it. Getting to our
destination lends a certain amount of excitement as we move ahead with
anticipation – a natural high, so-to-speak – even making quick stops to view
new sights as the mood strikes us before finally arriving at our first
destination.
First destination, you ask?
Yes, first of a few in only a week. We were on the go most
of the trip and we saw quite a lot…forests and fields in Washington, historical
buildings and beautiful rivers in Idaho, and national parks, rivers, lakes and
hot springs in Montana. But we also managed to relax, as well. We relaxed in the
hot tub in the evenings after driving, exploring our surroundings and sightseeing
around Glacier National Park for two days. We made time to sit by a river
whenever we found a nice spot to have a snack and soak in the sights. We parked
and stayed put for awhile just to watch a moose far down below us in a valley
while enjoying chit chat with other park visitors who were also excited about
seeing any type of wildlife. We soaked for hours over two days in the mineral-filled
pools at the hot springs. I read a book with the birds chirping and the river
flowing next to me while the hubby enjoyed a nice long nap. We took our time
eating dinner while playing a game of dice. We visited with locals when we
could and asked questions about the best places to eat or hike. We even viewed
a few properties for sale! J
That’s how much we love Montana.
This road trip was a perfect blend of sight-seeing and
relaxation.
As we drove home last night, I began to think about what I
needed to accomplish the next few days, beyond all the unpacking and laundry
from our trip. Getting back to my current book, getting back on track with an
author summit I had signed up for, my morning pages, cleaning out my inbox, a
blog post here and on another site I began (if you like walks/hikes and dogs,
check it out here), a book promotion for the series, and so many other
book-related tasks. I had wanted to begin the book promotion before we left,
but the way it was first set up, for about ten days, meant the promotion would run
during the week I’d be gone. I knew I’d be in areas where cell service would be
non-existent and that running a promotion and posting updates would have been
difficult, if not impossible. Therefore, the series promotion had to wait, but
it will begin soon and I’ll post again here and on Facebook when it’s up and
running.
When my brain began to fill up with all the tasks and
projects I needed to get back to, even the fact that my promotion was going to
begin later than I had earlier hoped, I was pleased to realize the to-do list
didn’t cause me to feel overwhelmed.
Not only am I ready to get back to writing and my normal day-to-day
author-activities, I have new ideas and inspiration for the new book series I’m
working on. I’m pumped…excited…inspired…all of the above. You get the idea. My
thoughts are tumbling with details and I’m putting pen to paper (and fingers to
keyboard) with fresh excitement.
While I hadn’t been too certain this was the best time for a
little getaway, I now realize it was the perfect time. When road trips and
relaxation breed ideas and inspiration, there’s really no doubt.
What about you? What do you do for additional inspiration?
Whether it’s a road trip or a staycation, I hope you’re able to enjoy something
soon!
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