More Ups and Downs
It's been a couple of days since I've written, but have been spending most of my time (still) trying to get my computer back in shape. Actually, there are many more ups than downs in my life.UP - Talked with Todd yesterday about getting involved with the youth. This is something I've really been felt led to do for a while, but have just been too "busy" (not an excuse) to do anything about it. I'm really excited about all the possiblities to work with these wonderful boys and girls (young men and women). I discussed with him about chaperoning the Mission Lab trip to New Orleans and that looks like a real possibility. He also mentioned the possibility of using one of my passions (video editing) to help put the drama on the internet (Calyn, we need to talk about that).
DOWN - Went to the dentist this morning for a bridge (those things start to happen when you get old). It really wasn't that bad, but the anesthetic hasn't warn off yet.
UP - Free lunch today at Smokey Bones. For the past few years I've participated in the Mystery Guest program (www.mysteryguestinc.com). I signed up for it on their website and about every three months Lucy and I get to eat at Smokey Bones and get reimbursed. All we have to do is go on the scheduled day and time (either lunch or dinner), pretend that we've never been there before (of course, many of the waiters and waitresses recognize us) and then rate the entire experience by filling out an online report (must be done same day as visit or you don't get reimbursed). The only drawback (and it's minor) is that Smokey Bones is the only restraurant in Tallahassee that Mystery Guest evaluates. I encourage anyone who is interested to go to their website and apply to be a mystery guest. They are always sending me e-mails with open dates and times for visits, but you cannot do it if you've done an observation within the past 90 days. So, I usually schedule on about every 91 days. :) The other thing is that the lunch and dinner requires that there are two guests (you take someone with you). So, if anyone signs up and needs someone to take to lunch, I'm available. The one small downside is that there is a limit to the reimbursement $17 for lunch visits (actually up to $12 for the food and $5 for doing the survey) and $27 for dinner visits ($22 + $5). I've found the prices reasonable enough that Lucy and I never spend more than those amounts ($17 or $27).
UP - It's Wednesday and that means WOW.
UP - Golf scheduled for Friday.
Well, I guess I better get back to loading programs back on my computer and get ready for some BBQ.
posted by Jim @ 9:55 AM
4 Comments:
Ooooh, free food. That's always exciting. Speaking of excitement, how cool is it you want to work with the youth?! We all love you, Mr. Jim and we would love to have you there. Oh, and yes, being that I am technilogically impaired, I/Jenna and Brandon would greatly appreciate some technical help if you would like to do that. We've got some ideas, it's just going to take some effort to carry them out. Anyway, any help you can offer would be awesome! You're definitely talented at that. I hope you had a great day! Talk to ya later!
calyn,
On my way to church this evening, did I see you jogging on Capital Circle NW? I didn't get a great look because after reading about yours and Todd's dreams, I figured I should really be paying attention while driving.
I think people tend to give me too much credit for my video skills (technology can make us all look good), but I do really enjoy it and it sounds like fun because I would get to watch your great drama skits. I'm available--let's talk.
Yeah that was me. If I had died running in my dreams, I probably wouldn't have picked Fred George that day. But since I was in a car for that, I figured it was okay. Fred George is a scary road to run on. And I always end up having to run up that hill in the grass and then I twist my ankle or something. They should make a sidewalk. I would like that. I'm not going to be at church on Sunday, but if you're coming to youth I can talk to you then. I'm out of school next wednesday, but I only have one exam a day, so really any time next week I could catch up with you. Talk to ya later.
Mr. Jim--you're stinking awesome!!! It would be so cool if you worked with the youth (they're stinking awesome too...) and then I would get to see you more too. as my roommate, Corrie Lynne Miller (now Smith) would say "You rock my socks off" :o)
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