Jack Frost

So how he managed to snap this photo while hanging out a car window at speeds of 55 mph? I have no idea but I know it's probably my new favorite photo (and no he wasn’t driving). It was fun driving around this weekend in a frosted world. It almost felt like we were in another world. There is something kind of therapeutic about driving around with no end in mind. Should probably do that more often. More pictures from our frost hunting at Matt's photo site (http://fpphoto.blogspot.com/2010/01/hoar-frost-yah-that.html).

Other than that...it proved to be a movie weekend: Fellowship of the Rings, a silly old police movie about a murder on a train, Avatar, and a random western. It think we almost hit every movie genre.

Long Week

After being away from my desk for almost 3 weeks...my cubical sure feels a bit constricting! Not only that, I'm working 40 hours a week again! It's going to be a long week.

Oh, well...welcome to the adult world I guess.

We had a good week off after Urbana thankfully. Matt got out quite a bit and got some fun photos around town (http://fpphoto.blogspot.com/2010/01/picnic-pointbut-no-picnicking.html). And I discovered a new restaurant in town (Lazy Jane's) which has amazing scones...(thanks Betsy for great company to go along with those yummy scones)! Maybe another one of those scones will be my reward if I can make it through this week!

Urbana 09

You might be asking how it went. If you're curious you can check it out for yourself online at http://www.urbana09.org/program.webcast.cfm. I think they almost have all the sessions (excluding worship now posted). I actually only made it to a few sessions myself so I'll be catching up listening to the talks online for this next week.

In general, I'm coming away with a new appreciation and admiration for God's desire to dwell among His people. I also am coming away with a deep thankfulness for the talented, faithful, and fearless co-workers I get to partner with in InterVarsity (both students and non-students)

I spent most my time in the exhibit hall (thanks Christine for the above photo) talking with InterVarsity alum's and I have to admit that I think I'm officially talked out for the rest of the weeks and will revert to sign language and grunting. Matt spent most his time behind a computer running the videos and backdrops during the main sessions and I think he's thankful his pointer finger still works.

Coolest story from the convention so far is that two mornings ago, there was a call to students to follow Christ for the first time. Not only did many students respond but several of the convention center staff scheduled to work responded too. Amen to that. I love how contagious Jesus is.

It's good to be home and we're looking forward to a few days of sleep!