I have just finished reading the last Harry Potter book. It was by far, the most magical and amazing story I have ever read. From the beginning to end, it allowed me to experience love, friendship, sacrifice, and honor in some of the truest ways possible. I feel fortunate that my generation was able to experience this spectacular story and I look forward to reading it to my children one day. Interesting, isn't it, that the love and joy of reading is reestablished by such a story.
In other news...
Patrick pulled a muscle in his back the other day lifting weights. He took yesterday off work and today walked around the track and sat in the hot tub at the school in an effort to soothe the knots and relax the muscle. Apparently I was being too "motherly" in my concern for him, which he found annoying, so I have backed off to let him deal with it as he feels works best for him. He is afterall, a grown man and can take care of himself.
Liz was in a car accident that totaled her car. She had some minor scraps and burns from the air bag, but assured me she was fine. Unfortunately, the accident was her fault. She had reached to answer her cell phone and rear ended the car in front of her. I'm sure that her insurance company will not be too happy about this, as it is her third accident (all of which have been her fault).
Got in 40 laps at the pool today, which is a new high for me. Usually I do about 25. Today though I wasn't tiring as quickly and I felt really good, so I kept going. I think that since Emma is out of town this week, I may just focus on swimming to build up my cardio. Then next week I am out of town, in CA, so I will try to get in some walking. It won't be the same since I will be at a lower elevation - and not knowing where the heck I am going in that area won't help much either. But the purpose of this trip is to get away and clear my head and exercise seems to really help with that - so a-walking I will go. It will be so good to see Julie again.
My shoes for Gemma's wedding still haven't arrived - which has me worried. I need to call them tomorrow to find out where the heck they are. Inevitably, I will call and they will arrive tomorrow afternoon.
