Defining Lazy

I'm pretty sure that you could look up the definition of lazy and find my picture. I have felt beyond lazy  for over a week now. Sluggish, unmotivated, lethargic, slow-moving (well, that's all the time). Let me enlighten you.
Example 1
This weekend, I finally had a clear calendar. No events going on that required my attendance. Perfect weekend to work on the house, right? Wrong! Instead of sanding walls and stripping wallpaper, I thought it was a better idea to sit on my couch. All. Day. Now, I did dust my rental and clean the kitchen, but that was about it for Saturday. Besides, I had all day Sunday to do stuff. So Sunday arrives. Again, I'm thinking of everything I can do that doesn't involve working on the house. So, an impromptu trip to Norfolk sounds like a great plan. In my defense, I did need to get out of town to get my mom and niece some birthday gifts. So, at least I can cross something off my list. But instead of doing some laundry or unloading the dishwasher when I got home, I decided I wanted to hang out with Cassie. My laziness must have rubbed off on her, because we went to Pump and Pantry and rented 2 movies. I remember saying to Cass, "I love our Sundays."
Example 2
I'm not one of those people who can reuse a bath towel after I've dried off with it. It grosses me out. So, I feel like I'm constantly washing towels. Anyway, after I got home from work, I got some groceries and took my mom her birthday gift. I came home and dove into a banana bread recipe because I had 3 very brown bananas that were stinking up the place. (How can something so icky make bread that is so good?? Oh yes, now I remember. Adding sugar and butter usually does the trick.) When the bread was in the oven, I threw a load of towels in the washing machine. Cassie had just returned from Norfolk and was eager to show me her purchases. Once I switched the towels over to the dryer, I took off for her house. After a leisurely bike ride to see my blooming tiger lilies (they are gorgeous) we went back to her house and played some Mario Brothers. I love us. We just refuse to grow up! Anyway, my bedtime approached and I rode my bike back home and convinced myself I was too tired to walk down 10 stairs and change my laundry over to the dryer. I wasn't too tired, however, to track radar of the approaching storm and soak in the glory that was the sound of thunder and rain which eventually lulled me to sleepy-town. Ahhhh.
Example 3
I wake up this morning at 6:20 a.m. so I was already running behind. I jump in the shower and remember that ALL of my towels are in the basement, because I was too lazy to go down last night and bring them upstairs. Instead, I dried off with 2 hand towels. Yeah, that's what laziness gets you. It probably just added time to my morning routine.
I think laziness and procrastination go hand in hand. I did myself no favors in college either...always waiting until the last minute to do things. Then I heard a quote one day that was just perfect. "Procrastination is like masturbation. It feels good at the time, but in the end, you're just screwing yourself." Yes, a little inappropriate, but accurate. And if that offends you in any way, you probably shouldn't be reading my blog. I just don't see a cure for laziness in my future. And I think I'm okay with that for now. If I had enough ambition to search for a cure, I'd probably put it off until tomorrow.

But before I sign off here, I'd like to wish my fabulous mother Sally a very happy birthday! She is simply the best and deserves to have the best day ever!

-S

Kickin' Butts and Sinkin' Putts

It's amazing what one golf lesson from Joel can do for your golf game. Swing with half the speed you want to, head in a vice. Then when you're teeing off, just repeat to yourself over and over, "head in a vice. head in a vice." I haven't golfed in 2 or 3 years, but I actually didn't play too bad this year in the UNL Campus Rec Alumni Golf Scramble. I had the help of some of the best teammates pictured below. That's me on the left, my brother Joel, my sister Teresa, and my cousin Katie.

I didn't have high expectations for myself....mainly just went because I thought we'd have fun. Who knew that I'd walk away with a pin prize for longest putt made on the green (women only)...

and better yet, a 2nd place team finish in the mixed division?!??

We finished 6 under par. Even had an eagle on a par 5! I still don't think it was quite fair that the team who beat us had a girl playing who had played on the UNL golf team.

Anyway, the day was a huge success with many applications of sunscreen. Definitely a better showing than in years past. (My apologies to the Obermeiers and other former teammates...ha ha.) It was a beautiful day for golf. A bit hot, but there was a breeze. A good time was had by all.

That's all for today, just wanted to share our triumph. I've never seen a team more proud to wear silver. I have a feeling we'll be back next year to shoot for gold. 

-S

Summer Love

I love many things about summer. Why not dedicate a post to those things? Sounds like a good idea to me. 

I love baseball. And softball. I've  yet to catch a softball game this summer, but I've made a few baseball games. Last night, in the 90 degree heat, Cass and I went down to the field to watch the seniors play. They beat Seward 4-0. Seward, by the way, gets the award for the ugliest uniforms I have ever seen. Wow. I hope those were donated and they didn't have to pay for them. Baseball makes me think of summers when I was in high school. Me and the girls would load up in "The Brown Turd" (Becky's car) and head to wherever the boys were playing. Ord, St. Paul, Columbus, you name it. We loved watching our boys play, and I still love it today. We would blare the radio and roll the windows down, tossing every care in the world aside.

I love fun in the sun. As a child, I embodied the term "pool rat." I lived at the pool, only going home for meal times. I would literally ride my bike to the pool, with nothing but my swimsuit and towel. Shoes optional. Hours upon hours of playing Shark in the 12ft, diving off the boards (that was back in the day when the high board was actually high) and basking in summer glory. During middle and high school, my family had a SeaDoo. We'd load up the vehicle and drive to Calamus to spend an entire Saturday or Sunday at the lake. Now my fun in the sun consists of laying out with Cass at the pit or, my most recent endeavor, going to Stiers Lake in Columbus. Paradise. My friend Scott is in Med school and is doing a rotation near Columbus. He's staying at a relative's house who lives on the lake. So, Cass and I packed our bags for a relaxing day on the lake. We pull into the driveway and this house is unbelievable. The people were even more unbelievable. The nicest people you will ever meet. Such hospitable, interesting folks. I wish we could have been there all weekend. It was such a wonderful day!

I love my friends. They are the best. Willing to help me out whenever I need them. I am doing some home renovations right now, and I don't know what I would do without them. Last weekend we stripped a bunch of wallpaper. Word to the wise, if you ever need to do this, I cannot stress enough how much easier your life will be if you use a steamer. It is a godsend. One of the best creations on this earth. Also, this is not a solo project. Have someone help you. Not only are my friends willing to help me when I need it, but they're always up for a good time. Though we're not as young as we used to be (like we're old...we're not even 30 yet!) we still know how to have good fun. I love them unconditionally.

I love the Drive-In. Nestled in Neligh, NE, there is a gem. It's the Starlite Drive-In. It shows 2 movies and has some of the best concessions food ever. I would highly recommend the chili cheese fries! Be prepared for a long night though if you choose to stay for both movies. With the first one beginning at sundown (usually around 9:30pm), you will be out well past bedtime. So happy to have a Drive-In so close to home! You just don't see many of them around anymore.

I love to grill. I am a year-round griller. I love the taste of grilled food. Steak, chicken, burgers, veggies, you name it. The other thing I love about grilling is that it's commonly done with friends...and beer! Is there a better combination? Ha!

I will conclude my list there.......as I could probably ramble on for hours. Happy Summer!! :)

-S