Slice of Life Day 28: My Place to Relax

The same time I was finishing up graduate school, my parents downsized in square footage and upsized (is that a word?) the gorgeous property quotient. They found a log home on 13 acres of land in the country with a private lake on the property.

So when I spend time at my parents’ home – this is the view I see. Absolutely amazing, right? It’s so relaxing! They have a hammock set up, a fun fire pit for roasting marshmallows, a great patio for cocktails before dinner, an armada of boats as my brother likes to say – including kayaks and a stand-up paddle board.

I’m pretty convinced that my parents bought a place like this to ensure that we’d all come home to visit every once in a while. And although they downsized in terms of living space, we somehow all fit, even with significant others, kids, and pets.

When the weather’s nice, we spend 90% of our time outdoors, which means you go to bed exhausted from all the fresh air. It’s definitely a happy place for me to rest and unwind. Where is your happy place?

The Slice of Life Challenge is something new I’m trying this month! I’ll be posting brief posts that show a glimpse of my life in story-format. A slice of my life as a librarian and blogger that I hope you enjoy!