Struggling to Find Newsworthy Topics, But Watch For Something New Here

Not much has been going on. We haven't played softball in several weeks (holiday and rainouts), so there are no new injuries to report on. I am leaving in the morning for Texas. (Jenny--I will give you a call this weekend.) Just got done packing. Why is it so hard to pack for a short trip? For a long trip, I know that I'll wash clothes every few days or so and take clothes for every type of weather. On a short trip, will you be able to wash your clothes? Are you going to get really dirty? How many days can you wear that shirt before it is just rank and wrong? So I think I'm packing almost as much for a one week trip as I do for a 2-3 week trip. I guess my bag isn't that full, but fuller than I think it should be for a one week trip. Oh well--won't hurt anything. I've been working a lot over the last few weeks at the camera store and will transition into the Graduate Assistantship position at Portland State just shortly after I get back. The current G.A., Dave, is headed back to California with his wife. It's been fun working with him for the last year or so and I hope we'll stay in touch. Yesterday was Brianna's (my sister-in-law) 17th birthday. We all went out to dinner--including my dad who just flew in from Italy. Didn't know he was coming and I'm not sure how long he is home for, but that's a story for another time. One of Bri's friends that she has known since Kindergarten surprised her as well by coming into town from Kentucky, so she was at dinner with us all too. Today at work, the coolest/ weirdest thing happened. I sold an SLR camera (no that's not the thing) and had shown a flash with it. I left the flash out and went back to put it up after the customers left. When I reached for the flash, a spark of static electricity went from my finger to the side of the flash--then the flash went off. It caught me off guard and blinded me a bit. Who knew that a bit of static electricity could trigger a camera flash. I mean, it makes since logistically, but what are the chances? Congratulations to my good friend Amanda who is graduating from Portland State on Saturday. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, but Daniel will be there and probably my mom and dad too. I'll make it up to her somehow. Finally, I'm trying something new since I won't be able to blog while I am in Texas. Keep your eyes (and ears) posted.