Pro: Skype Con: Abnormally Tall People

Time: 11:29pm
Location: Hoover
People Nearby: same as the last time I blogged...a sleeping Emily. She's not in a coma though.
Ugly Babies: Only really tremendously cute ones lately...
Books I'm reading and enjoying: haven't been able to read much... soon enough though!

So back when I was in a sorority (Chi Omega) we did this thing referred to as "Pro Con Pro" during rush. You know, the girls would filter through the sorority house seeking their niche on campus which was manifested through small talk, giggles, and lots of pearls. Then they'd leave for the night and we'd go through one by one and pro con pro 'em. I'm probably divulging too much information, but it's the inspiration for this blog. So, I Pro Con Proed(?) life this evening and came up with Skype, Tall People at Concerts, and the last one will come to me...

Pro: Skype. For some reason I figured Jen and I could somehow create a conference call between the twos of us and a Kristen Straw currently residing in Ethiopia...and it freakin' worked! I mean, to be honest, I thought it was a shot in the dark. I added some money ($18) to my account, called Jen, selected the conference call option and entered Kristen's cell number. We had a pretty good connection, Jen couldn't hear as well, but still, I was impressed, and we talked for about 45 minutes to an hour maybe? Oh, it was wonderful to catch up with her!!! She's doing well, but keep her in your prayers bc a lot of PC people are returning home and I think it's hard for Kris not to be discouraged by that.

Con: Tall people at concerts who aren't size aware. I recently got to see Josh Ritter in concert. He's the most thankful and gleeful performer I've ever seen, and as if that's not enough, he's great at giving you not one, but two bear hugs when you talk with him post-show. This is not part of the con, he's awesome. During the concert I counted, seriously...I did, 7 people in the venue who had to be 6'5''. This included a female (she had on heels). Anyhow, 6 out of the 7 stood on the left side of the stage and 6 out of those 6 stood in what would loosely be referred to as the 2nd row. This leaves the following 5 rows struggling to find a gap in the bobbling heads infront of them. It's sort of a domino effect. Anyhow, I'll be honest, I was a bit peeved by the whole matter, only to have my anger eased by meeting Mr. Ritter himselfa few hours later. I'm not discriminating against tall people...I used to be one, I just think it would be a kind gesture to the rest of us for them to remember their stature. My apologies though, to all of you who witnessed my verbal expressions of annoyance.

Pro: Groceries in the refrigerator, graduation, Redeemer Community Church, going to India soon, and as much as I love skype...my boyfriend returning to the same continent.

Hope you all are well. We have a new addition to the blog: Susan Tyner should be joining us shortly. For some reason she declined her blog invite in the fall of '07. After serious consideration and profile review, she has been permitted access and blogging status. Please join me in welcoming her.