I'm feeling pretty good right now. I just got back from a walk with an amazing girl and now I'm watching Monday Night Football. Those are two of my favorite things in the world to do. :)

This weekened was solid as well. I got back from the conference at Ball State around 6:00 Saturday night, just in time to see my beloved Notre Dame Fightin' Irish get beat by Penn State. This was the low point of the weekend. You see, I'm a huge Notre Dame fan (it's gotten to the point where I can't decide if I'm just a dork or have an unhealthy obsession) and so when they lose, I hurt. But enough of that. There was a high point to the game however, as one of my close friends, Dan, was visiting this weekend, stopped in and watched it with me. Sure, he let me know how bad my boys in blue and gold were doing (he's an Ohio State fan), but it was good to see him regardless. We talked a lot and caught each other up on our lives the rest of the night. It was awesome because I hadn't seen him since graduation at the beginning of May.

Sunday was a lot of fun as well. Mary and I went to church at St. John's in Pandora, a small town just a couple minutes away. I have really grown to love this church over time, and it's nice to be back after being gone for the summer. And then after church, Mary and I spent the afternoon having one of those great conversations that I'll never forget. I'm a lucky man.

And then, Sunday night, it just got crazy. Well, not crazy so much as just random. Last weekend my best friend, Eric (who I'll probably refer to as Slurp from now on) and I decided that Sunday nights from now on will be known as event nights. What this means will change every week, but this week the challenge for anyone brave enough to accept it was to drink as much water in 15 minutes as you could, or first to a gallon (whichever came first). I ended up winning quite soundly. I had most of the gallon done at the 15 minute mark, but I gave in to peer pressure and finished the whole thing in under 20 just for kicks and giggles. Below is a play-by-play of the action...

Pre-start: The three other contestants are looking obviously scared out of their minds that they have to face me in this challenge. Who can blame them?

13 seconds in: I have a commanding lead, probably consuming about 1/2 a gallon (give or take) by now.

22 seconds: I take a break and allow the others to think they have a chance.

1 minute, 56 seconds: I begin planning out my victory speech.

3 minutes, 42 seconds: The other contestants, still ashamed at how they are performing compared to yours truly, start to feel a little sick.

5 minutes: Satch is disqualified because she just can't keep the water down (I'll let your imagination do the work on that one and spare you the details).

7 minutes, 3 seconds: Ok really, I'm the man at this.

7 minutes, 7 seconds: Yep, still the man.

11 minutes, 33 seconds: LeeAnne and Carol are not looking too good, and everyone begins to wander how long they'll keep it all down.

12 minutes, 8 seconds: Did I mention how good I am at the gallon challenge?

15 minutes: I am officially crowned the winner.

18 minutes(ish): I give in to peer pressure and just finish the whole thing.

So there you have it, my crazy Sunday night. I don't know what else to say about that.

Well folks, it off to bed for me. Money and Banking at 8:00 in the morning tomorrow is gonna be here in around 6 hours. Dang.

Until next time,

Scott