I almost started writing a post on how I have a lady-crush on Laura Bush. It's been a long week.
There is a phrase in California called "June Gloom". It is the time of the year where it should be sunny out, but instead is overcast and cool. This is most distressing to Californians. While you're supposed to be out surfing and tanning and doing California things, the weather forces you to wear jackets and scarves and pursue indoor activities.
I think I'm having a bit of an August gloom. I totally can't stand those debbie-downer people, so we're going to try and make this an anomaly in my blog, but I just have to comment on my current state of mind. In youth ministry, the summer is go time. You're hyping up for mission trips, hanging out with kids, eating way too much sugar and pizza, and staying up much too late. Then, all of the sudden, the snarling church calendar gets ahold of you and the fall makes itself known. Your life is no longer consumed by trips and kids and fun. Instead, you enter what I like to call planning mode.
This mode for me consists of about 98% procrastination and 2% fear and loathing. I procrastinate on doing my tasks (which HAVE to be done) while I fear and loathe them, simultaneously. It is really a vicious circle. Right now. I'm deep in the throes of this August gloom of which I am speaking. There are dates to think about, vacations to get on the calendar, events to plan for, and visions to cast for the upcoming year. But, sadly, my motivation is at an all-time low.
Every day is a new adventure?
I believe it sometimes.
Until next time.
...your (sometimes) adventurer.
