all things come to an end, and we really take note when good things come to an end. tomorrow will return day-to-day work to my schedule once again. i am ready to return to the grind. the last 2 weeks have been an amazing experience. i have met wonderful people and had adventures that i never expected. i have the resolve to start attempting to find balance in my life, to find a way to enjoy both work and not-work, both things that i love. we shall see how it goes.