A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lately I feel like I live in a state of perpetual tiredness. Adulthood is good in some ways, but in some ways it sucks because I often feel like I just can't keep up with all my responsibilities. That mixed with usually getting up early equals tired. I can't imagine what I'll feel like when I have kids.

This morning I got up at a lovely 6:15. I made it to church a little early and did a few odd jobs here and there. I was just Stage Manager today, so mainly I filled in for people in different areas every now and then when they needed to go do something. I also closed the black curtain on the side of the stage. I had to do this about 5 times between each service because band people end up walking through and opening it again. I close it, they open it, I close, they open, I close, they open...it's a vicious cycle. It's really hard to tell when they are done walking through which is why it takes multiple times.

The services went well, although I did sleep some in the first service. Sometimes when I am in the back room and don't have any responsibilities it is really hard for me to stay awake. I think it's ok because I heard the next two sermons (or most of them). At one point I went upstairs to help them fix a problem with showing a video file on the screen in room 202. All I did was drag the window over to the projector, I'm not sure if that was the problem or if the problem had fixed itself, I was really confused about what they were saying needed fixing. After I moved it over they were happy though, so I guess I did alright.

We ate with Kristi's immediate family after church and then I came home and immediately left again with Kristi's car. She has a bubble in the sidewall of one of her newer tires, so I took it back to Sam's Club. They said the warranty was good and went about ordering the new tire. Unfortunately I guess Crossroads dropped my card off of their list because when they scanned it, my membership was expired. Apparently in the fine print it says that you have to keep your membership for a tire warranty to be effective, so I was out of luck. I almost left (I walked out to the car), but then decided that renewing my membership was cheaper than buying a new tire, so I walked back in and got a "Collegiate" membership (I am a student again after all). This was cool because I got a free 15$ gift card, so all in all I guess it wasn't too bad.

After I got the tire thing sorted out I came home to finish the mailbox. Kristi pointed out to me that there was a huge dent on the back corner. Lately I feel like my life is a series of unfortunate happenings (that would make a good book series). I sighed and took the mailbox back to Home Depot to exchange it. Once I got back I put everything together, and it looks fantastic. I will take a picture tomorrow...didn't really have time today. I tried to start my new weedeater after that...still no luck. I am extremely frustrated, and I contacted the lady to see if she will give me my money back. I realize it was a classified, but still, I haven't even really used it. She had some others for sale, so I also offered to just trade her for a working one.

While I was finishing up work, Joe texted me to tell me he wasn't going to go to the show tonight. I was pretty bummed and figured I would skip it too, but called my friend Ryan just to check to see who he was going with. He said he was going alone and that I would know people there, so I decided to go and I was really glad I did. The bands were very good and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also talked to my friend Robbie who I hadn't seen in a while, as well as met the sound guy and offered some volunteer help. I absolutely love running sound, so I figure as long as Kristi lets me I'll run sound for some stuff sometimes if the do need help. I took the guys number and will call him later this week.

After that I came home and now I am going to bed. Originally I was thinking I had nothing to do but study tomorrow, and then I realized I have to go to school. I am really bad about forgetting that I have class. I think it's because I didn't have any school for a year. Oh well, I only have one because one of my teachers is out of town. I'm not positive that I'll go to the one...we'll see.