Overdrive

So last night I was thinking I'd write me up a blog post. Then it got too late, so I just went to bed instead. Past midnight. Again.

I'm telling myself that tonight, tonight I will go to bed early. I doubt it will happen. Too much is going on around here for sleep. Sleep? What's that? Why, I'd much rather plan out morning staff devotions in my dreams and mark Bible assignments (before the next ones come along) and write tests for my World Issues course (because unlike last semester, this course has NOTHING prepped.) And then my mind wanders to "what groceries do I need to get for food lab this week?" And then it moves on to Kentucky. I have to get the devotions all set up for the week, and photocopy. Gotta photocopy lotsa forms. And then wonder "Is the send-off good to go? I should check in with the people who are on-duty for planning it..." And then there's Japan.

Oh yes, did I mentioned I am for sure-zees headed to the other side of the northern hemisphere this summer?
Leading a Faithworks team, lotsa working alongside Japanese Christians, and hopefully sushi & tea.

And that's how my mind works. Overdrive.

And that was just the tip of the iceberg.

Of course, I do have other, far more exciting things to think on too.
That's why my weekend was a good one, folks.

Because I have friends and I know people. And they are pretty special and quite lovely.

(I also went snowboarding. And we actually had some real winter. 2 hours north of here.)

Snow & Sunshine

See? Gorgeous.

Hello there. I don't usually say hello there. It only happens when others disguise themselves as me on facebook. So they can send love messages. You know who you are.

This weekend was absolutely wonderful. I don't even know how many times I sat there and gave a little contented sigh and mentioned how happy & content I was.

Part of that was that snowboarding didn't hurt nearly so bad as last week. I can do heel side! I can conquer big hills!  I can turn toe side to heel side! I can sweep people off their feet! (Sorry, Ed.) Next time though: learn toe side & turn heel side to toe side. And how to stop before taking people out, and from behind, no less.

Another part was that after snowboarding we traded up massages. Which took care of some of the extra aches & pains.

And then, the Rink & I stayed up far too late chatting. It was a good conversation though - totally worth it. Followed up with a good sleep-in and brekkie out.

Followed up by snowmobiling. I haven't been in ages. Pictures to prove the fun & the sun! (Above is one.) (I promise I didn't mean to rhyme all that.)

My camera took these photos - I did not.

Album art?

Oh, I took this one. Not snowmobiling, but still snow.

And then there was Mandy's birthday party - making faces w/ Serry, watching chick flicks & eating junk food. Love! But those pictures will come in the next post.


Enjoyable, right? I thought so.

One step closer to reaching another goal

...and that is not a step closer to flossing regularly.

But here, take a look - and if you can't guess, then chances are you've also never seen snow.

Snow board courtesy of Etta (and her awesome friends who gave it to her as a birthday gift :)
The photo courtesy of Etta & her phone.
Photo editing courtesy me.
Bruises & other various aches & pains courtesy the hill and my lack of skills.
My slightly improved skills courtesy of my wonderful, and very patient, teachers/friends. Thanks!

But, I think I am getting the concept. Now, on to the actual execution of said concept.

Anyone wanna see me go head over teakettles? It could be pretty spectacular...I'm thinking this Friday night again, if anyone's up for it? I'm resolved to not give up on it & that means taking every opportunity to learn.

And, I am also going to be spending lots of time this week with bent knees & tippy-toes/heels trying to build up some of the muscles that failed me this time. You know, when I'm not marking end-of-term papers and such.

Here's to hoping next time goes better!!!