Okay, not quite, but what kind of wacky weather has this been? April and May were beautiful -- sunny and breezy until a week ago when 100-degree temperatures torpedoed the Central Valley. Seven days later, it's raining and cold outside. Not chilly, not cool -- cold, especially for Fresno in May. I am most certainly not complaining because I love my PG&E bill, but it raises questions for the rest of summer. How much are we going to have to pay for enjoying ourselves now ....?
The Cochran Kids Reunion weekend was a lot of fun. I admit to being a sourpuss for various reasons on Saturday but Dad's firm yet kind words, a few tears, and several rounds of Yahtzee turned things around. Plus there were ribs and teriyaki tri-tip (available at Joe Louis), YUM.
Sunday, the whole family went to church. Going from five of us to seven makes a big difference -- we took up almost a full row. I like this "big" family gig. Someday, eight is going to feel mind-blowing. Eventually with kids, we'll have our own basketball league or something.
On a sidenote, is it terribly shallow that I rooted for the Celtics to cheer for broken Cleveland hearts?
After church, we took family pictures at the fountain. Hopefully Abbey will put some on Facebook soon, and I will be able to share. It was a hot but pretty day for ping-pong and more Yahtzee and general merry-making. Having the family all together was wonderful, and I'm looking forward to August.
Work has been generally uneventful. The store is slowing down due to schools around us dismissing for summer, which isn't great for sales but does help with my sanity level. There's just always so much to do. We're going to try to start a night of live music over the summer; if anyone would be interested in playing or knows someone who might be interested, please let me know. And then come!
Tuesday night, I went to a Bible study at the home of Crystal, a girl I met at church a few weeks ago. There were three other girls, Katie, Theresa, and Beth, along with two of Crystal's roommates, Julie and Angie. They live in a cute house, and it all made me wish I had roommates. All of the girls were so welcoming and genuine, and embraced me as one of their own without hesitation. It's been a really long time since I've been with a group of people who immediately considered me worthy to know. Too often, we judge each other and wait for friendship to be proven worth our time when, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we're already family. I feel blessed to have met these girls and to feel a growing sense of community in my life.
Tonight, Jake and I went to see The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. GO SEE IT. It's absolutely wonderful and walks a beautiful line between humor, action, adventure, drama, and allegory. The best part for me was watching the story of a relationship with God onscreen. We question Him and decide to go our own way instead of following the path we can't quite accept and are led to a deadend. We decide we can't wait on God anymore and set out on a course of action that has dire consequences for others as well as ourselves. God is always ready for our protection, if we will only make the call. He is our Lion.
Aaand, if all else fails, there's eye candy! ;-)
In other news, I killed my plant. Forgot to water it for over a week, and all the little shoots dried up. I've tried to resuscitate them, to no avail. Fake plants were designed for people like me.
Also, I watched The Office finale yesterday. It was one of the best episodes I've ever seen. Can't wait for the fourth season to come out on DVD. For that matter, loved the Grey's Anatomy season finale as well (finally!). And David Cook won American Idol. I didn't see it, but Dad keeps me abreast of the important things in life. :)
Well, that's that. I have no exciting Memorial Day plans -- work is my first, last, and middle names. Tuesday is Wedding Invitation Making Day. Friday is Store Plan of Action Visit Day with Autumn then Sex and the City Girls Night Out, definitely something to look forward to. Any ladies in and around the Fresno area, let me know if you can join Becca and me for dinner and a movie! And I suppose gentlemen as welcome as well, though I might need to clear it with the group. :)
God bless and have a good week, y'all.
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Another part I liked about "Prince Caspian" (we found babysitters on Saturday and went and saw the movie!!) was when Peter says something along the lines of "I wish Aslan would give us proof...that he would prove he's here" and Lucy says "Maybe we're supposed to prove OURSELVES first..." It's all about faith and how faith precedes the miracle! (It's only when Lucy rides into the forest alone to seek Aslan that he comes and saves the day...not a moment before)
C.S. Lewis was so amazing in his writings to teach Christian principles.
I loved the movie as well! Josh and I really enjoyed the Edmund character in this one. Although I must say that I thought the kiss at the end was rather cheesy.
I rather hated the romance storyline. And I also loved Edmund.
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