Unplugged

No, I am not a musician doing an acoustic set, but I am going to be detached and freed (also known as off the grid). No cell phone, no work, no watch, no email, no twitter, just Bhutan, Basketball and the Boys (well men, but boys followed my "B" pattern).  I always enjoy going out of the country and being totally unavailable and slowing down my busy life that I create.  It is my only true vacation time and my job here at Vanguard is important, but things will be handled here, they don't need me for 18+ days, if they do then we have bigger issues. 

To all my people (you know who you are) I don't know what you are going to do without me coming around to your office and providing breaks at work.  You might actually get work done and your productivity will increase.  Don't work too hard though. :)

You might want to know what I am looking forward to the most on this trip.  The first and foremost is a time to create and strengthen my relationships, not only with team members but other important connections I have. Second, is seeing the beauty of the earth, a picture/camera is not going to do the landscape justice (yes, we will try with some pictures to share).  Thirdly is to spread the awesome game of basketball, I have been blessed with gifts, talents and a skill set that is unique just to me, I am hoping that what I have learned and developed will impact the country for good, while keeping with their rich heritage.  The last thing that I am looking forward to is learning from the people of Bhutan, learning how to mediate and clear my mind and being able to focus on a singular thing.  Also learning some of their culture and life skills that I can develop and use for my own life in the future.  Everywhere I go, I always try and take something away that I can use whether at work or in my personal life. 

This will probably be my last post here in the USA, unless I can't sleep tonight with all the excitement I have for our trip tomorrow.  We leave LA around noon and it takes 30+ hours to arrive in Bhutan.  Thank you for your thoughts and support.  Hugs and kisses (you also know who gets those, not necessary the same group :))
We are off to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.