Monday, January 17, 2011

two much, or let your light so shine

Yep, I did that on purpose. Moving on.

I managed to overcommitt myself this week. I have no idea how a would-be hermit does that, but I was up bright and early Saturday morning to make the 1.5 hour trip to the Museum of Science and Industry (check that off my Chicago list), explore the Museum, head north again for 1.5 hours courtesy of the CTA, eat a sandwich, head slightly west to Palindrome Girl's birthday (happy #1!), then south again to see Charity. Not a metaphor. Over five hours on the CTA, many hours with many good people, and I was tired. So the next morning I went to church, came home determined to crash, and baked cupcakes instead for a dessert night hosted by Matt and Mike--or was it Mike and Matt?

Side note: Mike teaches Sunday School. He was trying to get the class started, but couldn't get people to stop talking. I was sitting near the front (gasp!) and he said something to me about it being impossible. So I offered to get class started for him. I'm pretty sure he didn't think I could do it, but I've got the Teacher Voice down. I got everyone's attention, introduced them to Quiet Coyote, and turned the class over to Mike. Who called on someone to offer the opening prayer, and suggested they pray for the Coyote.

All of this would be wonderful to the nth degree if I wasn't so tired (left out the "damn" for you, Maryn) and this cold wasn't making every inch of my body ache like the old woman that I am. It's a delightful cocktail of exhaustion and insomnia--hence the post at quarter to one in the a.m.

But don't cry for me Chicago, Salt Lake, or Seattle. I'm pretty sure that after winter comes spring, and after Monday comes Tuesday. At least, I hope that's how it works. Tomorrow is another day. Or today is another day. Might as well live it.

The Coyote and I will see you then.

5 comments:

Jannifer said...

Sarah, I woke up very grumpy this morning and this post cheered me up. So thank you for that. :)

Lekili said...

Wish I would have been there to see your masterful handling of Quiet Coyote...you kill me. Needed the laugh. Thanks!

Hey forgot to ask how the hair accessory and red patent leather shoes went over at the #1 birthday party! So....

"In the way . . ." said...

I want to see the Quiet Coyote! But, before the Utah ranchers shoot him. . .

Aislin said...

So tell me about this Coyote...

Annie said...

I don't know who the quiet coyote is, but as always, you have my attention!

 

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