Running Around

Yesterday was a day for errands and visiting. We had to take the car to nearby Cessnock for its 20k tuneup, and wandered around the town while the work was being done. We found a little cafe where we ate a tasty breakfast, and then shopped at Target. Although it sells similar things to the Target in the US, it had far less selection. At any rate, we proceeded to the Reject Shop afterward, and between the two stores, found several things we'd been looking for.

After picking up the car, we stopped by and visited a couple of people from the church who live out that way. We didn't stay long, and then it was off for more shopping; Jesse needed new running shoes, and the sports store was having a sale. They also happened to sell a glow-in-the-dark cricket ball. So we didn't get all necessities :)

I was in desperate need of a nap, so we headed back to the house. I slept, while Jesse went on another visit. When I got up and got ready for volleyball, Jesse and I returned to church. He participated in the worship practice while I printed out the bulletins for this week. We headed to the indoor sports center for our volleyball game.

I neglected to post on that; it went reasonably well last week. Another guy stepped in to help out our team, so we didn't have to play with 3, and that was a big help. This week, we met our actual teammates, a very nice couple. It was a lot of fun to play with them, and while we were losing at the end of the first half by 7, we came back and only lost the game by 2! (They're timed games of 2 15-minute halves). We don't see the score throughout the game (something that used to infuriate me at volleyball camp), but I think it's just as well at this point. Jesse and I are both getting the hang of the rules and strategy, and it was good to get a bit of exercise. All in all, a good choice.

We stopped at Mustafa's for some kebabs for dinner (mmm!) and watched a little BSG before Jesse went to bed. Thanks to my nap, I found myself up reading for awhile after. The neighborhood dogs decided it was a great night to go nuts, so the sleep was fitful at best. Today is Friday, though, and a day off for us, at least until tonight. And thus (hopefully) ends our running around.