In like a lamb
March 1, and it's an absolutely beautiful day (right now. Could change at any minute). We've got daffodils blooming, the crocus are coming up, the Lenten roses are up, the hellabores are going nuts . . .
I think I might have to clear off a couple of the flower beds this weekend (at least the Lenten roses so that they can bloom). Also, our Christmas cactus is blooming now that we finally moved it into the sun.
Have been kind of wishy-washy with my Lenten observance this year. I wasn't raised in a church that practiced the practice, but since becoming an adult, I see the value of making this a season of reflection and contemplation. (It seems that quite often, people from my particular fellowship, not raised with observing a Lenten sacrifice, nonetheless choose to make it a practice as adults, not as an obligation, but as a contemplation.) So, I didn't start on Ash Wednesday, but I'm doing my best not to eat after 9:00 (not as easy as it might sound. It makes you stop and think). I'm also on day 3 of using MyFitnessPal. I'm not perfect with it, but it gives me a general idea of how I'm doing.
I also continue to treadmill 2 miles a day most days. I'm currently watching S1 of CSI for my entertainment during that time frame (one ep is 2 miles). What an entertaining show and cast dynamic they had back then. Warrick! Nicky! Grissom used to smile! Ballistics Bobby! This was before Doc Robins and SuperDave joined the cast, though.
I'm directing the Good Friday drama again this year. Much more low-key than last year, it's called Good Friday Grace, and I'll be putting it together fairly quickly, as we've just got over a month until then. George and I are doing two of the roles (which is two less role I have to cast), and I'm hoping to get firm commitments for the rest of the roles by week's end.
That's about it for now.
Also, Happy Birthday to a guy named Jensen Ackles, who turns 34 today. Cheers, dude!