The non-academic side

This weekend was so lovely. I spent Saturday night and all day Sunday in Indianapolis with my friend Megan. She showed me an amazing time, full of great conversation and the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. On Saturday night, after working hard to make her new arroz con pollo recipe, we wandered downtown to walk the canal. We did not, however, realize that everyone else in the city had wandered down there too, only for the Labor Day fireworks display. It was a fantastic surprise. The fireworks were good, the music an odd assortment, and the people watching spectacular.

Sunday morning I read some homework in a coffeehouse before church (sitting right across from a very attractive man doing the same thing). It was a GORGEOUS day, and the walk to the coffeehouse brought a sense of peace to me that I haven't experienced in some time. The church service was really enjoyable, as well.

Afterwards we headed to Eagle Creek Reservoir, where we spent several hours kayaking at a leisurely pace. Megan even packed fresh watermelon for the trip. And in the evening we headed to the Rib America Festival, a giant celebration of BBQ accompanied by a Hootie and the Blowfish concert. Great, great, great.

The university does not cancel classes for Labor Day, so it was back to work today. Still, when my evening class finished, I caught dinner at the Pita Pit with friends and attended a three hour long salsa class. Three hours! We're learning the Rueda de Casino, which is a group dance, different from anything I've done before. I included myself in the intermediate level class tonight, but I find myself wondering if I should stick to "beginner" for now. In any case, it felt so good to be doing something so familiar, even if it's in a brand new place with brand new people.

I love it when you all comment, by the way *hint, hint*