{"id":4554,"date":"2024-08-02T11:20:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T18:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=4554"},"modified":"2024-08-02T11:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T18:20:49","slug":"heading-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2024\/08\/02\/heading-north\/","title":{"rendered":"Heading north"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/08\/compass-1024x529.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/08\/compass-1024x529.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/08\/compass-300x155.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/08\/compass-768x397.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/08\/compass-1536x793.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/08\/compass-2048x1058.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For this summer\u2019s vacation I am traveling internationally with family and friends \u2013 but not too far from home!&nbsp; We will be visiting the Canadian Gulf Islands \u2013 just across the border from the San Juans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love to plan these trips &#8211; often setting out the plan in early January and completing all the details that go into it before April.&nbsp; Sometimes, I think planning and anticipation is half the fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent part of the time with my granddaughters and a good friend with his granddaughters.&nbsp; These six little girls are nearly the same ages and have so much fun together.&nbsp; Our time with them included a \u201cDisney Princess\u201d dress up party with a cruise around the Marina &#8211; where many boaters showed their appreciation for the young royalty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also celebrated my youngest granddaughter&#8217;s 3rd birthday complete with a Bluey theme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you are getting some vacation time this summer (or maybe planning for another one?), making some memories and getting a break from your work at the County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I take time off, I get the chance to spend some quality time with Lauren and friends and family.\u00a0And invariably, I come back to the office refreshed and renewed. Believe it or not, after some time away, I am even more eager to take on the challenges facing our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The health benefits of time away from work are many and well-documented. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/jill-l-ferguson\/health-benefits-of-taking-a-vacation_b_9384466.html\">this link<\/a> to learn more about how vacation time strengthens your heart and improves your overall wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that boosts your wellness is receiving recognition for a job well done. More than 100 colleagues were nominated for a Standing Ovation Award this year and you can check out the full list <a href=\"https:\/\/my.co.pierce.wa.us\/soa\">here<\/a>! 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