After so long, I’m finally in the right head space to write some of my recent thoughts. There might not be one topic or train of thought, but bear with me. I’ve struggled to find my creative juices and I find myself in a cloud of creativity here in Palm Springs.
Which brings me to my first thoughts. We are currently on vacation in Palm Springs for the second time and I’ve found my time here rejuvenating both times. The desert heat hits me and I feel washed clean of the stresses I’ve carried leading up to the trip. I float in the pool and am immersed in my own head with nothing to distract me. The sun warms my skin and I feel as though I’m breathing deeper and reconnecting with myself. I never knew how much I would love the desert heat and would find relief in the hot desert night drives with the windows rolled down and the hot wind rolling over my hands as they hang out of the window. The first time we came here, I had to leave a stressful situation at work and needed to get out of town. This time I voluntarily wanted some time off work and it coincided with a fumigation at our apartment…so here we are.
Something I do enjoy about these desert trips is how unplanned they have been. It’s honestly so hot and we aren’t at a physical level that we could do some of the things we want so instead, these trips become a simple getaway from our normal lives. I get to swim, sunbathe, workout (yes, I honestly do when I have a nice hotel gym down the hall) and sleep in the air conditioned room. All of these things are luxuries that we rarely get to enjoy at home either for lack of time or lack of motivation. Here I find it easy to take the time to stretch and actually spend 30 minutes on a machine. I feel like the best version of myself comes out on these trips. I’m using my body to be active, enjoying the sun while not being in my office all day, and more importantly I’m resting in the way that gives me the most energy. I like waking up at a decent time, eating breakfast to start the day and then taking a nap at some point in the afternoon.
These trips out to the desert are so live-giving to me and each year I’m more thankful for the time we get to spend here. We reconnect and reawaken our souls as individuals and as a couple. Thank you Palm Springs for all you’ve given us these two years and for what you have in store for us in the future. As I write this from the hotel’s “Business Center” I find myself excited to finally be writing again and to have several more days in the desert ahead.
Until then, I’m signing off. Thanks for reading friends.
Everyday Erika 