Keeping it alive

An interesting week. Had a conversation over lunch Wednesday with L that helped solidify what's been on my mind these past few weeks -- professional restlessness, and inertia/change. Went out for a few drinks with S Friday night, which was a bit reinvigorating. In the past two months or so I haven't been taking much time to get to know people better -- I just didn't have the energy for various reasons. But it was nice to get back in the swing of engaging people. Also, it's nice to get into intellectual and/or cultural (as well as personal) discussions, especially if you can coax it out of someone who's often quiet.

Run, Jump, Pedal, Repeat...
Thursday evening I went and checked out a group of semi-serious Ultimate players who were having a skills/drills practice and pickup. Missed the drills, but got to play some pickup. Let's just say it's been years. (End result: got my ass kicked in, but that's another story =).) Lots of running, but I had plenty of fun.

Friday evening I played volleyball, and I could tell that I didn't stretch properly the night before =). Then Saturday Matt came down, and I dragged myself out of bed to go biking from mid-afternoon to evening. Today was a 33.46 mile day, but a lot better than last week's trek because we didn't have so many stops. I felt a little beat starting off today, but at the end I felt great!

Afterwards, it occured to me "woah, three days of continuous physical activity - cool". Then I realized it may well end up being five! Tomorrow, there's a good chance I'll go back for more Ultimate pickup, and even the skills/drills. Then Monday, volleyball. I haven't done this type of thing since high school -- now we'll see if my body decides to punish me.

Sleepover!
J is coming down tomorrow and spending the night. She's on her way to southern Illinois, so I get to play with her -- but this is the last such trip planned, so she may not be by again for a while. So sad. But at least there will be tomorrow! Anyway, I'd better get some sleep... [06:43]