The Beautiful, Wonderful, So Good, Almost Perfect Day

Because nothing is completely perfect.

Yesterday, I learned how to wakeboard, waterski, and drive a tractor. I have a friend who owns a boat, and a group of us went out on the lake yesterday. It was really cold, but the water wasn't that bad. I had a few good runs, but more wipeouts. I was impressed that I was able to get up on both the wakeboard and the skis. I can't stand up that well yet, as I tend to fall over when I stand up. I am rather good at "butt skooting" on the skis though. :-) It's quite the workout. My legs gave out after my good run on the skis. It was freezing getting out of the water, but it was so worth it! Though it was cold, it was a beautiful day, and I really enjoyed getting out of town and seeing the countryside. I also found a conservative/libertarian friend. This is the most fun I've had here in a long time.

Also, I found someone to go with me to see Ron Paul later this month. Here's hoping I don't have to work.

War of 1812

I had a wonderful weekend. Great company and no work. A perfect combination. I had a great weekend in Ohio. It was so nice to see my friend again and also meet her friends. The first night we went to a nice Italian restaurant. I felt bad because I was late, but they were very gracious about having to wait. It was right by the river and the view of the river and city skyline was pleasant, though it got a bit chilly. We played Apples to Apples afterward, and I did decent. I beat the boys at least. :-) The next day my friend and I went to Fort Meigs, which was fun and relaxing. The pictures are from the fort. There was one "interpreter," who was pretty cool. I think he was a college kid doing it on the weekend, and he seemed to enjoy his job. He was very knowledgeable about the fort. I wish we could have talked to him more, but another group joined us. I don't know much about the War of 1812, and it was interesting to learn about the fort and the time period. After the fort we got ice cream, and I had a positively delicious cake batter ice cream/shake. With sprinkles. :-) After that, we had girls' night with another of her friends. We ate at a great Indian restaurant and then watched Love's Enduring Promise, which is my favorite of the series.

I also realized this weekend that I am firmly entrenched in grownup land. I have talked with friends about grownup land before, but it's starting to sink in. I know I'm still in school, but things are just feeling different. More...staid. I'm less young. Less idealistic and excited about the future, I guess. Things are different. Not bad different, but I'm trying to figure out how it's different. I'm not in undergrad anymore. And I never will be.

This will be a full week, and I should start on some homework. Here's to being productive.

Rejoice With Me

For I have turned in an assignment long before it was due. (Baby steps. Baby steps.)

I am looking forward to the weekend with great anticipation, as I have a 3 day weekend and plan to spend time with a dear friend. I have been fairly busy this past week with a lot of meetings and such. I signed up to be a "mentor" for new people in my program, so I met with both of my "mentees." They are really nice; the mentor assignment person did a really good job. I am also doing my first observation for my instruction assistant position tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it. I'm a bit intimidated to be teaching again, but I think it will go well.

Short post, but I need to go.
TTFN

And I Helped

For all my libertarian friends out there, Ron Paul is going to be on campus in October. I think I'm going to go hear him, as I'm interested in knowing a bit more about him and his ideas/stance on things. I'm pretty sure I won't agree with him on everything, but probably on some things. I also feel a bit responsible, as I signed the petition for him to come. Last year at the bus stop, a guy asked if I'd be willing to sign the petition. I almost didn't, but I changed my mind. This campus is so liberal; bring on the exchange of ideas!

I'm going to the conservatory tonight. I went on a tour of campus with the archives group on Friday, and when we stopped at the observatory, there was a guy there who invited us to go up and check it out. So cool! It's an old reflecting telescope, and it still works very well, I'm told. So, stargazing tonight. They have community stargazing every Wednesday, so I decided to check it out after work tonight.

Happy Proletariat Day

Or in my case, Happy Unproletariat Day. My university does not believe in giving us Labor Day off. Though they supposedly will next year, but that will not help me.

I am exhausted right now, and we are waiting for pizza. And watching Gilmore Girls.

My roomie and I went to Bollywood Dancefit on Saturday. It was so much fun! I definitely want to keep going. I'm stiff and a bit sore, but not as much as I thought I'd be. I love dancing, and I'm hoping to pick up fun moves. Maybe learn the snake dance from Bride and Prejudice. :-)

I wore mascara today. I am getting girlier as I'm getting older. I'm really kind of clueless when it comes to make-up. I'm thinking of trying eye shadow, but I touch my eyes too much. I know it would smudge like crazy.

Not much to report.

Lonely Goatherd

I got the instruction assistant position I applied for. It should be good experience, though very few hours.

I am finding it very difficult to start studying again. ergh.

The neighbor boys came by. They were going for ice cream. I have some already, but when they get back, we'll have an ice cream "party." No, it's not too late. :-)

I've been reading a book about prayer and Christian meditation. It's a good jump start for me. I don't agree with everything in the book, but it has some good insights, and it's making me think about prayer and meditation more and focus on my spiritual life more, which is good. It is due back tomorrow, which is a good thing, because there are holds on it, meaning that other people want to read it, but it's bad for me, as I'm not finished with it. :-( I have, however, picked up Brother Lawrence's Practicing the Presence of God and St. Ignatius' Exercises. These are classics of the faith, and I get them for longer, as they're from the university library.

I have a lot of things I'd like to accomplish and work on this semester. Big projects and such. I really need to get my priorities together and work hard to accomplish my big goals. Otherwise, they will just speed on by.

I'm going on a historical walking tour around campus with the archives group. The college archivist and professor of many of the archives classes is going to be leading it. He is an interesting fellow. I'm looking forward to it. :-)