Hello cyber-world!

It's me, and my life is good. On Tuesday night, I had a slight adventure--not like the NYC/Philly trip last summer (Thank God!). My mom and I had decided to visit Janina at Manzanita Hall at UNR, go out to dinner with the girl, and then attend Janina's concert at the Pioneer Center. Hah! If only things really were that easy!

My mom and I headed up. We had a nice time of conversing and catching up on each other's lives. We stopped at the U.S. Bank prior to stopping at Manzanita Hall because my mother needed money. Right before we turned into the parking lot, we heard a strange noise. We weren't sure what it was, so my mom got the money and got back into the car. We heard the dinging that normally goes along with a door not being closed sufficiently. We tried every door, but it kept going. We did some praying and continued down the street, since it is probably less than a mile away. We started smelling something around the time we hit the Silver Legacy Casino/Circus Circus Casino area. The dinging had stopped. Perhaps the scent was coming from a close by resturant?

We pulled up to Janina's dorm. Some guys were playing hacky sack and being incredibly rude by not moving out of our way. We parked and the guys looked at the car with shocked looks. We got out to see the car smoking and antifreeze leaking out. ACK!!!!!!!!!! Janina popped out just as we decided to go in. My mom was calling various towing services as Janina and I hauled my mom's sewing machine into Janina's room. We had to wait until about 6:45 before the tow truck came, so Janina, her friend (and soon to be roommate), and I walked down to a local deli for dinner. Sad to say this was a far cry to The Olive Garden!

We ate dinner while waiting for the tow truck. Janina's concert began at 7:30. We tried calling my grandparents (who were in Reno for the night), but they didn't answer. My father couldn't help, because he was in Sacramento. Uncle Jack and Aunt Laurie were able to help us out a bit, by coming up and loaning us one of their cars. We got our tickets and sat down. We didn't have to wait long for the concert to start.

I love classical music and concerts! We sat three rows away (meaning we couldn't see Janina) from the stage. The Reno Philharmonic played beautifully. It was great! Ah! Italian music, played by professionals! Truly life is good. Especially since I had a fantastic view of the 3rd chair bass player!!!!!! :) Oh, he was a looker! Sheer gorgeousness!

I went home sick yesterday after 2nd period. I hate being ill, but I'm kind of glad I was sick yesterday. My laptop came! The UPS man woke me up from a nap, but it's here! Now, I'm on it and I feel very powerful! The world is at my fingertips and it is all mine!!! Mwa-ha-ha-ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's in-service wasn't as dreadful as I had expected. I expected it to be bland, and it wasn't--until after lunch. Then it was just very slow (with very few inspired moments). The world-wide simulcast of Maxim Impact actually had more information that I think I can use for teaching. One can hope, at any rate. I got to sit at the table with the funny teachers, so we cut up and had a laugh fest during the first half. Good times to be had!