Desert highway.


During my Starbucks days, I was plugged in for the majority of my day- morning till eve, weekdays and often, weekends.  Plugged in to my laptop, to my phone, to my employees- peers- employer ("partners" as Starbucks affectionately calls them), to my job.  And when I say "plugged in" I mean "unable-to-unplug-plugged-in"- otherwise known as "workaholic."  While part of this was the nature of the job- and the new position I was either aspiring to- or adapting to at any given time... a lot of it was simply the nature of me- my nature.

And although I am no longer plugged into any job, that tendency still exists.  


And although I have the best little family any girl could possibly dream of - sometimes it takes something beyond them to detach the chord- wherever it may be- Twitter, exercise, Facebook, shopping, Blog posting/reading. Something like...



...a trip to the desert.
                                                  
My SIL invited us to stay with them at her parent's home in Joshua Tree this past weekend.  Nothing like the desolate roads, the intense sunlight, the laid back cowboy-biker-hippie-desert-vibe to snap you into full-on relaxation mode.  It was a weekend of rock climbing, thrift store shopping, pool playing, star gazing, rib eating, and even napping.

Exactly what I needed... and a 1:00pm post to show that I'm clearly still in the "dessert-frame-of-mind."



a few vacation pics...
 
{date shakes (despite how they sound, they were delicious!) & ostrich (& emu!) eggs}
   
{the beautiful home we stayed in... with a perfect back yard for sunsets, sunrises, and a way to enjoy it inside if it gets a little too hot}
  
{2 places that we could (and will) visit again and again: Pappy & Harriets & The World's Biggest Dinosaurs}
      
Since these types of places always remind me of my grandpa (who definitely had the dessert/country vibe goin' on), I can see why "Take it easy!" was one of his many favorite phrases.
     
Well, here's to a week of 'takin' it easy'...
   

17 comments:

  1. Sounds like bliss...so glad you had some time to unwind and unplug.
    Best,
    Tina

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  2. Sounds so nice, Torrie! You have me longing for a trip to a dry, hot place now... Can I be selfish & say I'm glad your back online, though? ;)

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  3. This is so amazing Torrie, I am sadly a workaholic and usually miss the pretty little things and times life gives me to enjoy myself. I am so happy for you friend!

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  4. I'm glad you were able to step back and unwind. I also spent last week away from blogging and in incredibly high temperatures. I don't think I had nearly as much fun as you :) but there is something to be said for disconnecting. Looks like you had some gorgeous scenery too!

    Jenn

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  5. everyone deserves to take it easy once in a while! glad you did! loving the pictures.

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  6. oh it sounds like a wonderful time! I too was a workaholic when I did work and still am when it comes to things like cooking, etc. So glad you got to get away and relax. That is what the summer is all about! Great pics!

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  7. Ahhhh, looks blissful! Glad you got away.

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  8. Torrie-how fun...a trip to the desert! I have not had this type of vacation but I think I would love it...I have thought about a spa in Arizona! does that count?Glad you enjoyed yourself and welcome back to reality!

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  9. Torrie, what a fun weekend!! I love "unplugging" and digging into doing nothing...relaxing and just appreciating family time. and no time like summer to do it. have a great week!!!

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  10. I don't know why, but I LOVE that picture of the eggs!

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  11. I. Want. To. Go. There! I'm still holding out for a blogger's meet up in PS this fall....

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  12. How fun!!!! Looks like a great trip!!

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  13. Love Joshua Tree!!! And was it you that I recently talked to about how much I love date shakes???

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  14. Over the past few months, I have definitely felt the effects for being "plugged in" too much. I used to be the best lounger (everyone needs a regular good lounge), but lately I just can't get my mind and body still. Can't be good for me or anybody! I'm trying to find better balance. Sounds like your trip was just what you needed!

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  15. Thirfty ice cream is the best! It reminds me of walking for ice cream with my grandma on the weekends. Sounds like a wonderful time! I am still ify on date shakes...

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  16. An unplugged weekend? That sounds like bliss!

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  17. Your weekend sounds so unbelievably amazing. Good for you for unplugging. Love all the photos and now I really want to try a date shake. Sounds super yummy!

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