buzz

So, it's a scientific fact that if you leave you house at 12 noon, you can not also simultaneously arrive at your destination at 12 noon. In the same way, if you start writing your blog at midnight, you can not have it finished by 9 pm (which has been my goal all week, believe it or not). I have tested both of those theories today, and have found that they are, indeed, true.

So, it's been another really full day. I did get up in time to have breakfast with Mr. before he went to teach his Bible school class. Then exercise and some short devotions, and a vain attempt to catch up on some e-mails. I also posted responses on my on-line class before Mr. got home around 10. We met up with our guest, who left on the noon bus. I also left at noon for a coaching appointment—arriving slightly late as you might have guessed.

Home again, more e-mailing, off to the airport to meet another guest. It always astounds me how long it takes to pick up someone there. We travel about a half an hour to get to the airport around the time their plane is scheduled to land. But in actuality, it takes them another half an hour or more to get through immigration and gather their bags. Then there's another half an hour back into the city. Tonight's pick-up took 2 hours. It was rush hour as we re-entered town, and the traffic was horrendous.

Supper with our guest. He wanted Mexican. We shared a pitcher of margaritas, since it was happy hour. I had skimped on lunch earlier (because I was late!) and so was imbibing on an empty stomach. Not a good idea. I felt a little buzz going, so I backed off until after my food came. I hope no one gets terribly offended.

Then we walked to a coffee shop and got coffee for the 3 of us, and two other friends. These are the friends with whom we meet every other week for prayer and encouragement. Funny note: it was buy one, get one free night, so they wouldn't let us just buy 5 drinks. They insisted we get a sixth one. Someone needs to explain a few more business principles to them.

To our friends' house. Had a really nice time of talking and praying. The coffee shop didn't have decaf coffee, so I got a hot chocolate, figuring it would have less caffeine than coffee. I started really drooping right around prayer time, I was soooo sleepy. But, by the time we headed home I could feel the slight buzz of caffeine. 

My poor body. I have confused it tonight!

But the caffeine rush isn't an all bad thing, because I still had some e-mails I needed to write before tomorrow. I was able to stay awake and push through. Buzz, buzz, buzz. 

The cat, however, seems to think she's been neglected today. I admit, there hasn't been as much time to play with her as usual. So, a few minutes ago I heard a strange ripping noise. I followed it to a bathroom, where I caught that naughty little kitty completely shredding a roll of toilet paper. !!!

12:30 now. I really need to sleep. I have accomplished 4 days of my 6-day exercise plan, but if I don't go to bed soon, I am afraid that I won't get up in time tomorrow. And so with that, good night!