And the days went by like paper in the wind

Picture: Kristen took a morning walk in Ukarumpa and sent us (me and my family) some pictures. This was one that brought back memories of walking to the bus stop with all that fog just hanging in the air.

Brace yourselves - no Fearless quotes this post. I'm disappointed in myself. I'm stuck on a chapter that's totally not applicable to me. But I have this obsessive compulsive drive to finish things completely. So I'm forcing myself to read said non-applicable chapter and it's been slow going. In my defense, I had two weeks of Bible Study to catch up on, I've been working on Dan's birthday present AND the Olympics are on!

Ah, the Olympics. In the words of Kenneth the Page, "...and the less fun winter Olympics." Thus far, I'd have to disagree. I'm thoroughly enjoying the winter Olymps (as I call them)! I love watching skiing - of any kind. It intrigues me. And the speed skating...oh my. I told Dan I wouldn't participate in that sport EVER because it's essentially cruising around with razor blades stuck to your feet. (Not to mention that I can't imagine what those skin-tight unitards/body suits would do to my figure.) But for real - I'll be kind of sad when it's all over. Last night I watched Shaun White win the gold medal in the snowboard halfpipe. You know somebody's good when you have no clue about the sport, but you can still watch them perform and say, "Whoa. That was insanely good." He was seriously SO high up in the air! His hair is a little out of control though.

Last week's Bible Study was really good - we have some really good conversation and it's good in general to just socialize and converse with other Christians. Even if it's not Biblical or deeply theological. It's good to just interact with the Body of Christ. There's this older man who sometimes comments on things and I leaned over to Dan and said, "For some reason I like that man. He just seems endearing." Dan said, "It's because he's old and has white hair and glasses. He reminds you of your dad." After thinking about it, I realized it was true. I love my dad.

Today Dan reserved a rental car for us for the week that we're in Seattle. (38 days!) We thought it was going to cost between $250-$300. So Dan texted me saying he got it for $180! Nice! I asked him how he managed that and he said, "Thrifty had a 'Mystery Car' option." Ha! What if it was for a white windowless van?! He said it guaranteed us a Ford Fusion or larger. So...awesome! But let me assure you, had I been with him when he took advantage of this "mystery car," I doubt it would've happened. The thought of a surprise mode of transportation for a week doesn't sit well with me.

So I hit the gym hard on Monday. (Not sure if I mentioned that in my last post. I think I did?) Anyway...pretty much felt like I was going to be sick like those people on Biggest Loser who throw when they're exercising. After taking a ridiculous three week break, it's not good to expect to be at the same level of initial fitness. Bad call, Heidi. Bad call. I'm (surprisingly quickly) working my way back up though. Here's to sore external obliques and inner thighs! (I was limping on Tuesday. Embarassing.)

The more I think about it, the more I want Dan to come with me to Waxhaw in July. It would be so fun. Only the Lord knows if he'll have a job by then, so I'll pray about it and leave it up to Him. Speaking of the July trip...I had the genius idea to take a little beach trip during that week. Not sure how Kristen will feel about that...what with a newborn and all :)

The thought just occurred to me that if I was married to someone who remotely had the same issues of control and O.C.D.ness that I have, life would be miserable. Nobody to help calm me down and nobody for me to help be organized. We would tangle ourselves into a mess of tightly-wound obsessiveness until we were a giant Rat King and couldn't untangle. I'm glad I'm married to Dan.

Tonight - pizza and the Olympics! (And American Idol, DVR'd from last night!)