1. today i helped a lady from honduras who knew very little english. i found out what she needed (food), gave her directions to the church (much more than a straight line), told her what time she should come (and why), met her when she arrived and had a nice long conversation with her (learned all about her job, her family far away, her struggles in america and her endeavors to learn english at a local community college), helped her get some groceries from our food pantry for her family living with her, gave her a hug and sent her smiling on her way with enough food for another couple of weeks. (ok – that was a really long sentence.) i was surprised at how much i remembered of my 5 years of spanish. i was surprised at how much i had forgotten of my 5 years of spanish. i really need to finish learning this language. political and immigration issues aside…. i really have a heart for the latin community.
2. pb, abs and i had the first creative meeting of the year for our next two series. man, i really love those meetings.
3. practiced my didge. circular breathing is really hard to get.
4. watched biggest loser and american idol at the same time. reality tv at it’s best.
5. saw apple’s newest stroke of genius. man that thing is sleek. i don’t want one (i still want the other) – but it’s cool none the less. looking forward to updating my iphone tomorrow.
6. listened to pastor ron lay out a huge dream before the whole church for the rock. one significant part pertained to my particular area of ministry. i almost shouted amen all the way from the booth. oh, wait – i think i really did. we all did. my team was so excited. i love my team. it’s a good dream.
7. played a killer game of uno with my boys. honestly… i think we take that game a little too seriously.
8. had a 20 hour date with my honey thanks to eric and mel who let cam stay over and hang out with joe. mmm, hmmmmm.
9. had a work related conversation that stretched me instantly… and will stretch me for a good while to come, i’m sure. it has something to do with #6 and this.
10. started a new book called visioneering by andy stanley. (i know – i have about 4 others i am in the middle of… just let me do it my way. a.d.d. works if you just go with it sometimes). no, really – it’s our new staff study. looking forward to it.

bonus cool fact:
one totally unknown fact about me (my honey doesn’t even realize this): i have always organized the clothes in my closet in “roy g. biv” order. in fact, i do it with other things like uno cards and colored pencils. it’s a silent sickness. now you all know.

well, there you go. and, it’s only tuesday!!!!!