This past week I headed out to eastern Finland for a little camping out.  Let me tell you: there’s nothing like pure nature to clean out your stress tanks and bring some internal harmony into your life.  Well, nothing except maybe being spiritually born again, but that is another story altogether.

All things considered, nature offers the best detox to one’s emotional register that there is to be had.  No traffic, no electronic buzz, no advertisements or flashing lights – the heart of the wild is where it’s at.

In a very rare look at my personal life, I offer ye all a glimpse of what my time off looks like:

Relaxing with Vince Neil’s autobiography, which is a somewhat mediocre read

I can’t survive without lots of food … here’s breakfast – army style

The mighty sand sphinx watches and ensures peace and quiet

Lunch is served … did I mention I love to eat?

You can’t beat the view out in the heart of the wild

Awaiting my next meal … what else?!

More protein over the coals to keep the motor humming

At the end of the day, this is one happy camper!