End of February Update

Hi everyone. I've been insanely busy, which is why I haven't been posting lately. We're opening a Dance Concert tomorrow, so I've been trying to get that costumed. I really kinda screwed it up, too, so these last two weeks have been hectic.

I've now screwed up the GOOD ankle, so I'm walking with a cane today, but it's not nearly as bad as the other ankle, and I think I'll be able to go off the cane tomorrow. It wasn't a really bad sprain, so I'll be okay. I probably need to go to physical therapy to strengthen my ankles, but who has the time or money? Maybe this summer.

Speaking of summer, I am planning on a decently long trip to Oklahoma, probably sometime in May. I should be able to stay about two weeks. I'll want to spend some time with everyone, but I've learned the hard way that trying to see everybody, even in a two-week stretch leaves no quality time. 30 minutes isn't enough to really visit anyone. Jay, I'm probably going to stay in Tulsa area with Michael for several days, so we need to find some time where just you and I can hang out. Find us something cool for just the two of us to do. We can also plan some hanging out time with others, but I want some J-Time all to myself. I'm also planning on at least a full week in Ada, so we can try to hang out with Paul and Jared too. I'll give you more details as the time gets closer and I figure out when I'm going. HINT: It will probably include Memorial Day weekend, so you'll have to help me with an excuse to spend as little time as possible with the family until AFTER the dreaded reunion is over. Maybe we can go to Dallas or something.

I will soon be able to dig myself out of the financial hole that I'm in, and that means more time and money to travel. I might try and pick up a part time job for the summer, even though I still get paid from my teaching job. While that will limit my travel time, it will greatly increase my finances, since I can live pretty comfortably off of my regular salary. But I want to spend at least two weekends a month on trips, including NYC, Columbus, LA and OK. I'll let relevant people know before I plan trips, so I can make sure I get to see people.

I guess that's it for right now. Work is going well. Still single, which is boring, but not entirely unpleasant. Take care, everyone.