83. Managaha

Friday was a perfect day, especially at Managaha, which is as beautiful as ever.

My office had its annual "burn-out" day on Managaha.

This is the time we talk about what we've done right and what we need to do to improve our services to the community.

And we relax and have fun together as a means of avoiding "burn-out," that common ailment that gets the best of advocates and providers in the social-welfare field.

I found out that others in the legal field use Managaha for their austerity Fridays, too. Some of the clerical staff from the Attorney General's office and the CNMI Bar came to picnic.

The Public Defenders office showed up, too.

Where were you on austerity Friday? Preparing for the March Against Cancer? Enjoying beautiful Saipan? Doing what?

AN UPDATE: You can see Angelo's video from Managaha shot a month later (May 30, 2007) here . It's worth the watch.