"Birds Without Wings"

I bought West Wing Season 3 DVD last week, and only recently have I gotten around to watching it. Life has been a bit full this last week. I tried watching a DVD I had gotten from Netflix - Ken Burn's Baseball Inning 2 but couldn't get into that so I sent it back. And I finished watching David Gray - Live At the Point. I really good and interesting concert DVD. I just wish I had a good, working DVD audio ripper because I would love those songs as mp3s. Perhaps they'll release a CD of the concert. I love David Gray. To be honest, I don't quite know how I discovered him. Everyone seems to know him from Bablyon, but I'm not sure that is his best song. There is something just insanely entrancing about his lyrics. It doesn't hurt that he has a good singing voice, and he plays both piano and guitar. When he does those solo I'm in heaven. Friends Season 8 DVD comes out on video tmw. I plan to get that plus a few others (the others are not for me). I've got Master and Commander to watch now. If I have the time.

The parents are out-of-town now. They emailed from the Florida border. They really didn't say much about the weather, but Mom loved the Hermitage - Andrew Jackson's home. Tmw they promise pictures. I think they are planning to go to WDW in Orlando, and do a few things before the "fun" starts in earnest on Wed. The big thing for me is the Norwegian sweater they are searching for, for me. I've been wanting one for years now - since Augie when Norwegian sweaters were the thing for the royalty court. Plus they are cool. And I hear I'm a pretty good judge of sweaters. Although this week, maybe not so much w/ the sweaters. My new Old Navy shirts are crying out to be worn, but not tmw since I have to dress up with a tie and all. Although, come to think of it, the Old Navy shirt would look nice w/ a tie, but alas, my ties seem to be missing and my Dad's selection is not quite as classy. Oh well... you do what you can. I heard a report today that there may be snow in Omaha this week. Crazy. Really crazy since it was in the 70s on Sat.

Sorry I didn't post last night, but I was too busy playing my new game. I need to have my credit card taken from me. I spend too much money. I got a new audio card for my desktop computer and I bought that comp game - City of Heroes. It is addictive. Very addictive. I had planned to go to 5:30pm service last night, since I was sleeping in a bit Sun morn (work stuff). I totally missed it. I feel pretty bad about that. I haven't had communion in nearly 2 months. My schedule is so screwy I don't get to service nearly enough. And to be honest, I am not feeling all that comfortable in my "home" congregation. I've got cool friends from the Young Adults, but I no longer agree w/ the theology most people in the congregation, and the pastors, espouse. It feels weird to even think about going to another church. It would be easier if it wasn't Omaha.

I can burn my Yankee Candle candles while the parents are away!

I got a couple emails from Augie people today. Which was a nice surprise. I was thinking about Mel the other day. I even asked Jen for her new phone number. Mel sent out an email saying she and her husband - I can't remember his name - got a dog. I'm not much of a dog person. Somedays I really wish I were. I think it will hurt my chances in relationships! I really should email her. She got back from Moscow recently and we never did get to catch up, so to speak. I also heard from Amanda. She was looking for my new contact info so she could invite me to her wedding. Another friend getting married! Jeesh! Molly asked me what I wanted to do at her wedding. I had no idea that was coming. She did give me first pick so I could chose a juicy job of some sort. I don't know... I'll have to think about it. I emailed 'Manda back, but haven't emailed Mel. Maybe I should call tonite. I feel a little lost w/out schoolwork. I wonder if Cas is back from Germany. Amanda's email reminded me about Betsy, who got married in July, but I didn't get an invite. In fact, she practically cut off all communication w/ me nearly 1.5 yrs ago. About the time when it would have been nice to have some help from my friends. Oh well... water under the bridge.

I went w/ a carrier today on her routes. She is giving up 2 of them Monday. And I know they are a little tricky so I thought I would see them for myself. Good thing I did! Gabby's pretty cool. A little soft-spoken but she's spunky at times. Not sure, but I think I might have been flirting a little. I need to interact w/ more young women. Gabby - too young, and not all that interested. Why am I making a deal out of women lately? Oh right, better to harp on the lack of relationship than to harp on the lack of political leadership. Maybe I am just deluding myself.

My sister called me at 7am this morning. TWO hours earlier than I normally get up. I wish she could have done it tmw or Wed, when I will have to be up around 7:30 to be downtown for mtgs at 9:00. She drove out here, and dropped her car off to get some work done and then borrowed Mom and Dad's van for the day. When the cats are away...

Okay... I do believe I've said more than enough for tonight. I am quite happy with my new HP laptop. I'll be taking it into work one day this week so Tom can get a look at it. Of course, having a shorten week is nice. Meeting all day tmw. I'll get home in time to back a cake for YA Bible Study. That'll be so weird to have it here - 2 wks in a row. I'm thinking spaghetti for dinner. Wed I have another mtg DT and then a half-day of work. Thu and Fri I will be off, and having lunch w/ Brian and Molly on Fri. I need to remember to tape Scrubs on Tue. And of course, I have my usual Wed shows to tape. Anything else?

Thanks David Gray for making me look at life differently!