I am not the best “relaxer” in the world, but today, that is my goal, my better. It helped that my day began here at 6:30 this morning.

My lovely wife and I had this rooftop pool and spa all to ourselves for an hour here in Seattle. We are here for the weekend for the Norwegian Cruise Lines Awards Gala for the Giving Joy Campaign. They are treating us like royalty. We are staying at the Four Seasons Hotel, said by many to be the finest in Seattle, said by some in the world.

Washington residents, we have been to Seattle a number of times, but today we are really going to be in Seattle as we kick around downtown and enjoy our moment. We know we are blessed. Wish all teachers could enjoy such an experience. I am grateful that I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and to have such supportive friends, colleagues, and family. Gonna enjoy every minute of it.

Happy Friday, all.

Do. Reflect. Relax. Do Better.