it's just Tuesday Talkin'

Wow! It was great to get so many comments on my blog. Sometimes I feel like nobody every checks this thing, so THANKS! Last night was the first time that I had formally announced that I was going on a mission (besides email), at FHE. It was funny, because actually one of the bishopric members announced it for me and it felt very strange. This might sound funny, but I think I need to think about something besides the mission. . . it is always on my mind-- to the point that I lie in bed at night and think about it for hours.

I went to the doctor yesterday and I got my blood work-- Thursday will be my last appointment, so I will be meeting with the stake prez. on Sunday. Last night I went running to pick up my bike, and then biked up in the hills under the "Y"-- it was completely dark and I was in all black. It was probably a bit dangerous, but those roads aren't traveled that much and I really liked it-- being somehow invisible made the hills seem less daunting. My legs were burning, my hands were freezing and suddenly I could see the whole city. Exercise is the only way to clear my mind these days. I feel lucky to have such beautiful weather!

My plan tonight is to bike back up there, then hike up the mountain with my sleeping bag, hot cooca and read for a while. We'll see if it actually materializes. I just want to go camping so bad!