Doug Van Pelt

Bright Angel

Don and Paul continue their journey. This time, I guess, they are headed back up out of the Grand Canyon. Lots of pain described: calf pain, thigh pain, back pain, hunger pain. It's funny to watch/listen to two guys gripe about their aches and pains.

Enough about Don and Paul, let's talk about me!
haha

I have to plan the next issue of HM now. Wanna know who's going to be on the cover of the March/April issue? I think (no promises) it's going to be Anberlin. They have a new one coming out about then, and they are a great band. I have to figure out the other articles and album reviews, etc. I've already got more than 8 DVD reviews to choose from, more than 6 gadget/specialty dvds/computer games to review, so the "Play" section should be covered. I have to choose a "Classic Moments" for that new segment.

I'm having trouble starting my riding lawn mower. It's fairly new (bought it May 31), and I shouldn't be having this much problem with it. I've recharged the battery twice now. I brought some jumper cables with me, so I might even try to jump start the thing later on today.

I have some other life goals that I'm going to set out on, too. I want to lose some weight (about 40 pounds eventually), so I'm trying to get a handle on an exercise habit and then incorporate a diet (a lower calorie intake) and smaller portions at mealtimes habit. I also want to improve my family life. Since that involves relationships and is not a "project" like building a bird house, it's a little trickier to plan for. I'm going to start by asking myself, 'What would I appreciate or want if I were in their shoes?' Hopefully, that will steer me in the right direction.

"Lord, please guide us and help us improve our lives and the lives of those around us. Amen."

Posted by Doug Van Pelt at November 21, 2006 12:37 PM