My weeks seem to be getting busier and busier. Last Tuesday night I cooked chicken and rice and gravy for Kayla and Larry. It was good, but mine is never as good as mom's. On Wednesday we got a lot of work done at work, and very nearly finished everything we could finish. We'll have some things to tie up over the next two weeks, but it's nice to be completely caught up. I went over to Wayne and Tina's to play cards and watch the results of Idol Wednesday night. I didn't win anything, but I had a fine time with good people.
Thursday night I went to watch Hannah play ball. I got spoiled last summer watching the girls play in the world series against the creme de la creme, because when they play a regular league game against weaker competition, it is pretty dadgum boring. They won, though. Afterward, I went to Rob and Crys's for the season finale of The Office. Very funny, that show.
Friday morning I got up at five in the morning and went walking with Robert. That is very early. That evening, I had dinner at Bob and Carolyn's. The drunk chicken and rice were really good, but the new squash, picked out of the garden that morning, was the highlight of the meal.
On Saturday I went to Shreveport to celebrate the Mass of Ordination of Matthew Tyler Long. Father Matthew, who we called Tyler in law school, converted while he was in Baton Rouge, and three years later he was in the seminary studying for the priesthood. The Mass was beautiful and emotional and a grand celebration of Father Matthew's new role for our diocese. I also got to see two other former law school classmates, Brandon and Donnie. When I got home Saturday afternoon, I headed to Mary and Randy's for a crawfish boil. When I arrived, there were several people I didn't know. A few beers and some shared crawfish later, I had some new friends. I also got to alternately pick on and discuss religion with a less-than-fully-sober person. It was a nice afternoon and evening.
After Mass Sunday, I packed my bags and headed to Breaux Bridge for Emily's graduation party. I was a little late, but there was still some food left when I got there. I am very proud of Emily for following through on her education after some time away. That's certainly not the easy route, but she managed to be successful. Emily has some pretty incredible things going on in her life [i.e., Nick] and I am happy for her and hopeful that this next year, which promises lots of changes and experiences for her, will be a great triumph. I spent the night down south, so after everyone left we continued to discuss the things people discuss these days, primarily the policies of the Obama administration and their lack of intelligence, until Travis and I ran out of beer. He and I continued the talk over beers at a local tavern, but soon the discussion turned to horse racing and cockfighting. Much more interesting topics, in my opinion.
Monday morning I did a little shopping in Lafayette and Alexandria before returning to Many. Most importantly, I secured a birthday gift for JP, who turns two next weekend. Tuesday I went to Kayla's for Idol, and last night we watched the final results show. The guy I voted since the top thirteen won, so I was pleased, and the show was very entertaining.
This morning marked the third day in a row I have gotten up at 5 am to walk. I'm not sure how long I will continue this, but Tippe sure likes it.
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