Stardate: -317752.1

After a busy weekend, working all day on Saturday, going to church and doing my side jobs on Sunday, a day off is a welcome thing. It's always amazing to me how much of a difference it makes to take a Sabbath as God directs us to do very specifically in Scripture. By that I don't mean just a day off work, but also a day when I actually rest, spend time with God, and generally avoid any and all stressful situations and activities.

My friend Wes visited this weekend so he could see the baby Josiah. It was good to see him. I wonder if he also might come back to the Northwest in the next year or two, as it seems that the people that he wants to be around are here. He says that Phoenix is "cooling off" and starting to get down to 70 degrees at nighttime.

I have a busy week. I'm only scheduled for two shifts at the moment, but I'll pick up at least two more one way or another. I have several meetings, not all of which I'll be going to, and my sister Vjera's 25th birthday is on Thursday. I believe my cousin Vanieca is coming down on Friday.

If you're in the Eugene area, enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. I'm happy to be seeing leaves on the ground, it's really the first time in six years for me.