Latest randomness

It's been quite some time since a dose of randomness, so here we go...

• I've been a little skittish about chanting liturgy. It still isn't one of my strengths, but I did it of my own free will a few weeks ago at Trinity, even when I had an easy out, so I guess that's some kind of progress.

• Check out this classy set-up from a restroom at Sears at the Mall of America. I made a quick stop when my visitors from home were here, and boy am I glad I got to see this.

• I posted this on Facebook a couple weeks ago: "Yet another joy of small-town life: Today my postmaster called me to say, 'Just after you were here, a package came for you. Thought you might want to know in case you want it today.' Quite a contrast from my St. Paul mail carrier who used to literally throw packages down the stairs to my door." My postmaster is so great!

• Based on a piece of wisdom I found on the interwebs, I recently shifted my jewelry storage. Now I use some of my teacups so I get to enjoy their prettiness while being able to see my earrings better. And it freed up space in my jewelry box, which was getting over-crowded. Beauty and functionality together...it makes me happy every time I walk by.

• Mileage totals are gradually rising: 2,098 miles in April, 1,121 of them for church-related activity. After eight months of internship, I've put 13,261 miles on my car. Always on the go...and that doesn't even account for all the miles logged as a passenger!