Valentine's Day

Ok, this was the best Valentine's Day weekend..... so far, in my short 27 years of existence.  I went surfing, in the ocean in the middle of February! Exciting part is that I can actually catch a wave, stand up, and yes even surf... kinda.... you know (not bad for only a couple of hours).  Thanks to a free surfing lesson from an old, christian, surfer dude, who was very  nice but didn't really like mormonism (we had to hash a few things out). The second exciting thing is my wet suit.  Those things are sooo cool.  I can jump into that cold as death water and I barely feel a thing. I feel like I'm invincible when I wear it, I almost think it could stop bullets.  In fact I'm tempted to wear a cape next time I'm wearing a wet suit, I think it would be appropriate.  Invincibility and a silly looking spandex suit......  It's the stuff of comic books for sure.

Me (in the car, my room mate Sarah, and her dad.  I think we are so funny because we have surf boards on our rook and it is snowing outside.
Me in my super hero suit.
           The ocean is so beautiful!
        yup, very beautiful.

Well, this is going to be kinda a double post, because I can't help but be reflective about Valentine's Day.  I was kinda surprised because there was no depression, fits, bitterness or even wistful longing this year.  I owe that to several factors.  1. I have been throwing myself into my classroom with full force and I finally feel like it is actually paying off.  As lame and spinsterly as it sounds, these kids are a huge part of my purpose in life right now and they just make me happy, I really like those silly, dorky kids.  And I love giving my time to try to make their lives just a little bit better.  2. ALOT of prayer. I've really focused on being completely at peace with singleness.  I don't know how to do that, but God does, and He is working His magic. 3. Doing a lot of things I couldn't do If I had the responsibilities of a family... in other words, living it up and enjoying the lack of responsibility! Is it shallow of me?..... maybe, but a woman's got to do what a woman's got to do.  4. Little Benny.... if I never have kids of my own, it's ok, I'll  just borrow Nina's.  While she does the hard work, I just get to kick back and spoil him!  5. Everyday I write down the best thing that I did that day.  Just a sentence of two in my planner,  and it really helps me stay grateful (my mom's idea, she is soo smart) 6. My family and friends.  Thank you guys, I really love you all. So, happy late Valentine's Day to you all!