I know it's been a week, but what a week it has been!

Lisa and I (and Joe Turic) went to Lake Placid and Whiteface. It was great, too bad we were only able to spend the weekend there. Baording was warm, cloudy, and windy on Saturday, and sunny, cooler, and harder on Sunday. It was great nonetheless. Cute little church in a cute little town. I would love to live up there, but the winters can be darn cold!! It was everything I had expected it to be. We got a late start both days (imbibing one day, and repentence the next), but we got the most of our trips.

I got a new car this week!! I traded in my 97 Impreza for a 99 Outback. More room, more power, less miles, and more smiles. Everything should work out.

The never-ending job saga continues this week as well. After 2 weeks at my current job in Allentown (part-time), I went on a good interview with another company. This one would allow me to run the entire GPS/GIS data collection project on my own. I would do 50/50 with field/office work. I would be out collecting GPS data for local munis that want to finally document all their infrastructure in GIS. It would also entail some tech support and future training sessions. Great opportunity for personal and career growth.

Despite everything good/bad/hectic that has been going on, I have been able to handle it calmly and in stride!! :^)
All because I have my Lisa at my side!

We get to go to the Country soon!!!

-J

Well, the past weekend was interesting. We went on our Engaged Encounter Weekend for church, and it was interestingly fun. In the beginning, I was all closed-minded, and questionable about the experience. I was wrong.

Over the weekend, we answered a series of questions about ourselves, our perception of each other, and what they thought, and other questions about life, and how it will turn out. Then, we would discuss our answers. The weekend is desinged to allow you to find a deeper understanding and love within each other, while disconnecting from the wedding plans and other distractions. It sure did that!

When I walked out of there on Sunday afternoon, yeah, I was oblivious to the happennings of the world and wanted to check my email and voicemail, and to 'reconnect' so badly. Guess what, NO ONE CALLED!! If they had, it really didn't matter. I had a great weekend with Lisa, and we were able to connect (or 'reconnect') so deeply that she (and we) is all that really matters.

I seem to be rambling, but I guess that's because I cannot express with words what had happened. I was in another world when I got home Sunday night. It is a shame, though, that I have to go back into the uncaring, cruel world that we live in. It's an overall downer, but when I go home to Lisa and my family, that's when I realize what is really important.

Lake Placid this weekend!!!

-J