June 27, 2004--Day 08
Went to the 8:30 a.m. service at Scott's church, Meadow Park Church of God. I've been there before, though I can't remember the occasion. I'm not crazy about the worship service--they put the lyrics to all the hymns and choruses on PowerPoint, but they don't include the music. Plus, there was a men's quartet that sang a song that was a little bit too country for me. I went to the young adult Sunday School class--I've never been to a young adult Sunday School class before. It was pretty good. We discussed the first three verses of Psalm 23 and 'rest,' an appropriate topic for my sabbatical's second Sunday.
Scott was kind enough to drive me to Port Columbus (CMH) before he returned to church for a coed softball game. We ate lunch at the airport and then said our good-byes. My flight to Cincy (CVG) was short and uneventful. My flight to New York (JFK) was a little longer, but the plane was much bigger and less full. The seats in front of me, behind me, and to the right of me were empty. Once I arrived at JFK, it took an hour and a half to get my luggage, take the AirTrain to 'Station C' and to get on the shuttle to the hotel. The hotel isn't much, and there's not much around it food-wise...should have eaten at the airport. Need to be downstairs in the lobby by 5:50 a.m.
While I'm on my trip, I'll be keeping track of the number of steps I take. In the Footsteps of St. Paul, so far: 1739 steps
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Sabbatical Day 7
June 26, 2004--Day 07
A good day by comparison to the previous one. Tried to sleep in... the sun shines brightly in my bedroom window. Rearranging my room a bit, unpacking, etc. Scott and I met Mom and Dad for lunch at Olive Garden on the east side of Columbus. Did some errands... paying my cell phone bill, buying locks for my backpack, putting my Nashville Parthenon photos on cd. Scott had to work at 5 p.m. After he left, I packed, then unpacked, because I seemed to have too much stuff. Set more of my computer up. Stayed up until 11 or so.
A good day by comparison to the previous one. Tried to sleep in... the sun shines brightly in my bedroom window. Rearranging my room a bit, unpacking, etc. Scott and I met Mom and Dad for lunch at Olive Garden on the east side of Columbus. Did some errands... paying my cell phone bill, buying locks for my backpack, putting my Nashville Parthenon photos on cd. Scott had to work at 5 p.m. After he left, I packed, then unpacked, because I seemed to have too much stuff. Set more of my computer up. Stayed up until 11 or so.
Friday, June 25, 2004
Sabbatical Day 6
June 25, 2004--Day 06
Today was not what I would term a "good" or "enjoyable" day. I've had a headache all afternoon and evening, but my Advil is already packed. Spent all day packing and cleaning, at my apartment and at church. And now that I'm "home" at Scott's apartment, I do feel very relieved.
Today was not what I would term a "good" or "enjoyable" day. I've had a headache all afternoon and evening, but my Advil is already packed. Spent all day packing and cleaning, at my apartment and at church. And now that I'm "home" at Scott's apartment, I do feel very relieved.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Sabbatical Day 5
June 24, 2004--Day 05
Today was my journey to Nashville. Went to the Great Escape first. Bought three new comics and two issues of Star Trek: The Magazine. Found Centennial Park after driving around a bit (and a stop at Wendy's to get some lunch.) Went to the Parthenon gift shop first, then went back outside to eat some of my lunch. The Main Gallery featured a show titled "Greek Mythology Now," which featured naturalistic mythological paintings by John Woodrow Kelley. Seeing the gilded Athena was quite impressive. Unlike previous visits to the Parthenon, I had time to sketch and take lots of photos. I also was able to walk around the park a bit and do some work under a tree at a picnic table.
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Sabbatical Day 4
June 23, 2004--Day 04
Spent the first half of the day with Scott. We saw the "Curious George" exhibit at the main library. Then we visited Lee Publications (where they make those 'Yes and Know' invisible ink books), followed by lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and shopping on Frankfort Avenue. Switched vehicles with Scott when he left, so he has my car and I have Mom & Dad's minivan. Drove down to Tennessee this evening.
Spent the first half of the day with Scott. We saw the "Curious George" exhibit at the main library. Then we visited Lee Publications (where they make those 'Yes and Know' invisible ink books), followed by lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and shopping on Frankfort Avenue. Switched vehicles with Scott when he left, so he has my car and I have Mom & Dad's minivan. Drove down to Tennessee this evening.
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Sabbatical Day 3
June 22, 2004--Day 03
Another day of "tying up loose ends." My brother Scott is on his way down with a minivan, so I can move some of my stuff to his apartment. We're going to the Louisville Melting Pot tonight for cheese fondue. For information about a Melting Pot restaurant near you, visit www.meltingpot.com.
Another day of "tying up loose ends." My brother Scott is on his way down with a minivan, so I can move some of my stuff to his apartment. We're going to the Louisville Melting Pot tonight for cheese fondue. For information about a Melting Pot restaurant near you, visit www.meltingpot.com.
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Sabbatical Day 0
June 19, 2004, 11:40 p.m.
I spent today, my last official day of work, continuing the clean up from VBS. The teens went canoeing today. I got to see them off in the morning and then say good-bye to them when they returned from their trip. Made my final trips to Staples, Michaels and Kroger for last minute supplies for Summer Sunday School. I plan to sleep in tomorrow, which is something I don't get to do very often on Sunday morning. Then I will do laundry and begin cleaning up my apartment to get ready to leave. Later in the week I'll wrap up things here at the office, pack up my computer, etc.
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