I Miss Volleyball

Through a weird turn of events (taxes -> bethel’s website -> search for volleyball -> NIVC (Northern Intercollegiate Volleyball Conference) popped into my head -> went back to the NIVC website -> found the old tournament brackets and results from when I was a player) I realized I really miss volleyball. I loved playing when I was in school. I love playing period and I just don’t play anymore. Sure I get to play with some friends once in awhile, but it’s not the same. I’m not nearly as good as I used to be. We used to practice 2 to 3 times a week at Bethel. You have to practice to be any good. I used to play USAV for a little while after school too, and now I don’t play anymore because I’m too busy (plus I wasn’t a huge fan of the league - I really missed playing with other Christians). Ah well, such is life I guess. You grow up, move on, do other things. But it’s still nice to reminisce about all the good times. Kind of makes you rethink your life a little bit.

Now I need to go find a midnight gym where people are playing volleyball.

The Missing Month

Ah yes, it’s about that time again. The time to fill everyone in on my comings and goings over the last month. Since Sterling there’s been a whirlwind of activity. I won’t go into all the detail, but I’ll give you a bulleted list of various things. If you want more detail you’re certainly welcome to ask for it.

* We hired a new guy at work. He’s working out great.
* After a rough Sterling quiz, the K3 team returned for more quizzing at the Indy quiz. I actually watched them this time (4 or 5 rounds out of 8) and they got 10th. It was a funny joke to think I had anything to do with them placing that high, but in all reality Sara’s a great coach and she has great kids.
* I attended Erika’s 29th birthday party. Happy Birthday Erika! This was immediately following Indy and included meeting some new people, playing Apples to Apples, and performing improv plays from a little girl’s princess devotional book. I got to play mom who was playing Jesus.
* We finally fully moved out of our old offices and cut all ties. Unfortunately a bunch of pop machine money was stolen, but then someone returned it. It’s a good story. I should post about it.
* CCD had it’s last regular district quiz at Chicago Heights (or Cheights as they like to call themselves). My girls combined with Manteno and took 11th out of 13 teams. I quizmastered since all the college students had spring break. Seriously, who said they could have a week off? I remember when I went to school I never got a spring break. I also had to walk 27 miles in the snow uphill both ways all year round.
* It snowed again. I officially added winter to my “I’m mad at you” list.
* I bought some new clothes at the Gap. I still need a big boy jacket.
* I thought there was more.

So there you have it. An entire month of my life condensed into half a page. I hope you’re happy.