note the page numbers in the above picture (click the pic to enlarge).

Mrs. C gave me this book (which will tell me everything i need to know about my finances) and i happened to notice the error while reading it at her place. being the amazing person that she is, she had a bunch more of the same book on a shelf and gave me a copy without pages 75-106 missing.

i vaguely remember learning that Kendra (one of Becky's friends from high school in bartlesville, ok) grew up in grand island, ne, which is 45 minutes from where i grew up and also from where i live now.

when my sister and i joined Kendra and Becky for a day of skiing this spring, i learned that Kendra's sister is going to UNK, the same university my sister is currently attending. she also has some relatives still living near grand island.

a few weekends ago, i had the opportunity to hang out with Kendra and her parents in bartlesville. we learned that her relatives near grand island and my cousins go to the same small church (with around 50 members), attend the same school, and have the same last name (but aren't closely related).

when i returned home and told my sister this, her eyes got really large. "remember when i went on a blind date in high school? the one our aunt set up for me? that was with Kendra's cousin!"

wonder what i'll find out the next time i hang out with Kendra or her family...

today, for the 2nd time in less than 3 months, i cut my finger with a scissors at work.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. C!

you have welcomed me into your home as your own. the conversations we've had have meant the world to me. your wisdom and patience amaze me everytime we talk.

i wish i could express how grateful i am for everything you have done for me!

two months...

...until my sister gets married. we marked the date by stuffing 171 wedding invitations. hu-ah!

the sky is orange. :)

i promised the county's emergency manager that i wouldn't wish for storms in the county. they're definitely coming, so i'll just say that it will be an entertaining evening. there has already been large hail in the next county and a tornado spotted a few counties away.

during a break from some training today, a bunch of us went on the roof and watched the clouds for a few minutes. i've never seen them swirling like they did. it was so cool!

the current radar with the arrow pointing to kearney:

i am drained.