overtime

First of all, I'd like to mark a significant milestone. Yesterday was my 200th post. I am 20% to 1000. I'm excited that I've kept it up consistently (pretty much), and yet I'm shocked at how fast time is flying. 

So, I tried to be a Martha today, and didn't quite achieve it. I think she's a bit out of shape.

Up early, breakfast, and then I went along with Mr. to his Bible school class. I needed photos of him teaching for a video someone is doing back home. Took my computer with me, intending to get a lot of reading done for my on-line class, but actually did very little. 

Back home, a bit of internet work and then it was lunch. Most of the morning blown.

My resolve to be extra-productive in the afternoon gave way as soon as Mr. suggested I take an after-lunch nap. I have been fighting this dumb cold, and it is lingering. I gladly listened to him, and had a good sleep.

So, that left me precious little of the afternoon to accomplish things, especially when my friend called and suggested we go out to see a movie this evening.

Mr. and I went over to the restaurant where I have been painting, and posed a few shots for the video. To me they look pretty cheesy, but I suppose for a 3 second clip in a movie, they should be OK.

Home, worked on and finished that darn newsletter that has been haunting me for the past 2 weeks. Got a few other little details done, ate supper, folded laundry. 

Went out with my friends for an 8:30 showing of the Hunger Games. I apologize to those of you who are scandalized by my choice. I read the book last year, and was quite excited to get to see the movie. My suspicion is that those who are most offended by this story are those who have never actually read it. Again, sorry. It's just not that bad.

Did I mention that the ticket was just $3 and popcorn & a large Coke were just $2.50?? Yesssss.

Back home by 11, but my day was not finished yet. Logging in some overtime, I cleaned up and sent those photos we took today to the videographer in the US who is anxiously waiting for them. I also played some with the cat, who has been quite neglected and ignored the past few days due to my busyness. And now I'm blogging. I have just 8 minutes to get this posted before it becomes "tomorrow". Probably not going to make it.

The Coke has me buzzing a little bit, but I'll still be glad to lay my head down on the pillow tonight.

In all the hustle, I have still had some good (though short) devotional times. Quick reminders about peace, and God's presence. I so definitely need that. It's all too easy to keep just plugging away every day, and forget what we're doing it for. That being said, I hope to get back to a bit more balance here soon, and not feel like I'm so behind all the time.