So, we’re sitting here listening to the show – “The Sing Off”. This is music without instruments. I love it.
My own background is in vocals. Anything that showcases the voice . . . I love to see how it’s done. A Yale group just did that thing . . . sassy and traditional, loud and soft, dynamics that were unbelievable.
So, for two hours I’m actually watching a show that I wouldn’t mind being on! It makes me want to sing!
3,465 books, 85 hours and just plain fun.
That’s what it took to get Tim Crump’s books catalogued. This was phase one. There is still the need for family to choose books they may like, and then to sell the remainder. Every once in a while I was asked when I would be done, and even why I was doing this.
Done – when it’s done. Reason – a final request of a friend.
Funny how completion of even a stage in a project provides a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. Funny also, that this would be a pleasurable activity for me. Four hours would go by without a thought. For others it would have been interminable.
YEAH!
I generally put my days into three sections: morning, afternoon and evening. I then plot out (but not always fulfil) the work time, portions of the day that are off work, and days off. Seven to ten portions are not to be work related, with at least three consecutive blocks considered a day off.
Today I had a morning block that was a meeting with local evangelical pastors. The afternoon was my own time as I catalogued books for a friend’s estate. And this evening was our youth meeting. The rest of the day I ate, slept, showered, chatted with my wife, and wrote this blog.
Now that I’m at the end of the day, I can say this has been a full day. I’ve enjoyed it, eaten well (morning started with a full breakfast meal!), and now anticipate sleeping well. Tomorrow I start early and finish my sermon (I’ve finished two drafts, one or two brainstorming times and tomorrow I’ll pull it all together). By later in the day, I’ll go back to catalogue some books. And my hope for the evening is a “free” time.
Should be good!
My eyes are fine – so says my cataract surgeon. Our Christmas shopping is getting close to done. And Saskatoon continues to grow with traffic snarls wherever you turn.
That’s the reality of today. Got back around 8:00 pm and am winding down.