July 28, 2008 at 2:41 pm
· Filed under Bites of Kitsap, Bites of Washington, Silverdale WA Real Estate, Sparks from Sparky
I don’t know about you, but have you noticed that life in general has become increasingly stressful lately?
Now granted, my chosen profession in real estate isn’t helping matters any. The cyclical nature of our business is currently in the toilet bowl end of the cycle, so things are somewhat daunting, to say the least.
But there are other issues and concerns as well. The whole political upheaval and uncertainties associated with the pending presidential election; the rising cost of gas and its affect on our economy; the challenges with raising teenage boys, etc..
So the question is, how do you deal with the stress and hectic pace of life? Where do you find your oasis of solace and refreshment?
Well, for me, I spell relief C-R-A-B ….more specifically, by going out crabbing on my boat. There’s just something about being out on the waters of Hood Canal that instantly calms and refreshes my spirit and mind. It must be something innate or primordial within me. Or maybe it’s my Scandanavian roots. Who knows!
Whatever it is, it’s definitely something that works for me. I can be totally stressed out, nerves on edge, and feeling grumpy, but get me out on or near the water, and all the weight just falls away, almost immediately.
So what’s YOUR stress-buster? How do YOU spell relief?
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Pina Colada…
I vote for Pina Coladas.
p-i-n-a-c-o-l-a-d-a
Goes really good with Crab!
Trying to short-sell the banks isn’t any picnic, with Skeletor (Paulson) using the taxpayer’s wallet to burn the shorts and enrich all his banking buddies. That bailout bill costs a typical family of five a whopping $21,300 in direct costs (that’s not a typo). You can also add another $85/mo for interest for that family of five. Wall Street execs will receive millions from it. The average homeowner will have his home price forced down by this action, as lending is about to become truly, truly dysfunctional. Great country.
So, what takes the edge off the OSBBDA?
Backpacking in the Olympics (it’s better when it rains).
Swim from Bainbridge to the Kitsap mainland and back.
Working in my woodshop (currently making a desk for daughter).
Chopping wood for this coming winter.
As far as backpacking goes, I highly recommend the “Royal Basin” hike. If you can find the trailhead, the hike is one that you will never forget.
The Olympics are great. The Colonel Bob hike has a stellar view and worth it.
I hike and take pictures. Getting lost in what you are doing is the most important thing in order to de-stress.
Maybe you had gills in a previous life…
I enjoy following your blog! The Bend Oregon real estate market continues to be slow. It looks like a good time to buy in your area.
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