all the live long day...

I am sitting here at work. It is slow. Nobody has any advertising questions. Nobody wants my marketing advice. Nobody wants to yell at me because they did not read our terms and conditions. Nobody has questions about website design that I do not understand.

I have been working out pretty consistently over the last few months. I do push ups and sit ups around the house. I do some light weight lifting. I go for runs. I try to be active 4 times a week. I can get comped through my employer if I join a gym. I have been thinking about it. But there are set up fees. And you have to pay the last month in advance. I am thinking about it. My current schedule does not really work with going to the gym on the weekdays. I greatly miss mid day sunshine. We are changing shifts soon. I am hoping to get an earlier shift. It should really open things up.

I went running last night. Depending on traffic, I often do not get home until just before 7pm. So I run in the dark. I have always liked running because of its effects on the mind. I can use it calm myself down. I can cease to think and just experience. Or I can concentrate on something of great import in ways that I otherwise could not have. Last night I tried praying. I ran a mile and half. And prayed the whole time. It was very effective.

Imago Dei, our church, has quarterly 'school of theology classes'. The next round of classes starts at the end of the month. Classes cover a variety of topics from basic theology to women's sexuality. We are considering taking a "church and gospel" class that is required for church membership. We are also considering taking a class on marriage. For newly weds only. The idea of sitting in small groups and talking about these things is nerve racking. So we shall see. But I think it will be a great experience and opportunity.

Lauren has applied to be an assistant market manager at one of the neighborhood farmer's markets here in portland. It is a part time position that lasts for about 8 months out of the year. There is some workng from home. But most of the hours come on Sunday. So she would not be able to come to church. Imago Dei does have a resolution for this situation. They have "home communities" all over city on different nights of the week. Sounds great. But also sounds nerve racking. So we shall see on that too. At any rate, I hope she gets the position. It is a great opportunity.

I need to get a fishing license. I put it off because I was not ready to fully commit to Portland. We just never knew about jobs. But we are over that now. We are actively working towards buying a house out here. And I need to get outside. I need to get a fishing license.