Mar 29
Sunday Somethings, 29Mar09
Other participants: Kerry
Some things that made me smile this week: Both of these things happened during this morning’s run at Shelley Lake: watching the toddlers playing in huge puddles from the recent rains, and getting licked on the ear by a cute doggie i met.
Something i struggled with this week: Not getting enough sleep. It reverbates through all aspects of life. I used that as an excuse not to do some of my scheduled workouts this week. (And right after i had published my plan, too!)
Something tasty i ate this week: Beef & Veggie Cheese Casserole - it is the first time i’ve made it. So good, and pretty healthy, too!
Something from the bridge table: Another bridge party at a friend’s house. If you are vulnerable at IMPs, this is no time for a delicate Drury auction that lets you stop in 3S. Just bid game! The hands were Jxx Axxx QTxx Ax vs KQxxx Kx Jxx KJx. The auction was P-1S-2C!-2D!-3D-3S-P. When i was asked which hand was responsible for bidding game, i suggested “You both should be bidding game here.”
Something i am doing towards my goals: I did some research this week on the economic meltdown that really helped me understand it. I’m still don’t have an economist’s understanding, but it’s enough for me.
Something i am reading: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Something happening around the house: We hosted a fantasy baseball draft last night. Good times were had by all once we changed our wireless security settings such that people with old laptops could actually connect. I took Cameron Maybin with the 2nd overall pick (72 players had already been “kept”), and i have no idea if that will be a good gamble. Time will tell.
Something i am thinking: I tried to take advantage of Triple Coupons at Harris Teeter this weekend, and was unable to find half my items. “Unable to find” = other, more aggressive shoppers got there first and cleaned out the items. I’ll continue to clip coupons on a limited level, i guess, but i don’t think i can be one of the “serious” couponers.
Something i am hoping: I hope that my slacker self’s laziness doesn’t hugely impact my 10k race coming up on Saturday. I hope i can run the whole time.
Something i am looking forward to next week: IMP Game! Friday night we will host what has become a monthly money bridge game. $.50 per IMP per person. I have my favorite partner back for this game, and he has never lost money in a money bridge game. (Lance, i think i may have just cursed you.)
Something i captured: In honor of the baseball draft, i’m posting a photo that was captured during Lance’s Spring Training trip two weeks ago. This is Jeremy Reed at bat:
