When Kris met up with us this weekend at Lake Okoboji, he was shocked I hadn’t even taken my laptop out of my bag since I had left for this trip. Which of course explains the lack of bloggin on my part. But he soon realized the connection was brutally slow and that there was a much better time to be had sitting on the dock, gazing out at the water with a [insert favorite beverage here]. We BBQ’d up a storm and enjoyed the relaxing weekend.

My biggest accomplishment and the highlight for my trip was when two co-workers and I rented a Sea-Doo and rode all over the lake together. A Sea-Doo is like a three person Jet-Ski. It was amazing. The culprit who lured us out there let us ease into it, but then when she had the control she was wild! It was frightening, but exhilirating and eventually the two of us behind her were knocked right off the back. I loved every minute of it (despite the giggling and screaming I did in their ears). The best part was each time we switched drivers we would dip in the lake for a bit. The water was so warm I wondered why I love Seattle with its frigid cold lakes that never beckon me to jump in.

I do love the Pacific Northwest and I think it’s beautiful and I hate extreme seasons, which makes it perfect for me. But after this weekend, I completely understand this whole summer vacation mentality people have. When we first walked up to our rooms on the lakefront, it was evening and boats were still out on the water. A smell of water and gasoline wafted towards us and I looked at my co-workers and said, “Now THAT smells like summer vacation.”

Did I mention how much I am going to miss this job?

Sidenote: The beautiful mansion-like-houses on the lakefront go for 3 million dollars. Not as cheap as we all thought here in the middle of nowhere.