Thursday, June 01, 2006

Random thoughts

I'm into the second week of my class on climbing volcanoes and I'm enjoying every minute of it. I wish that I could have more than 2.5 hours of class but without losing any more personal time. On saturday we are going to Rainier for some field training and I'm excited. I have almost all of the gear I need, but I'm not sure about the boots. I'm really trying to do this without spending hordes of money, but I have already spent some. On saturday we are going to do self arrest and avalanche awareness training and next saturday we will do crevasse rescue training. I just wish I had more time and hiking partners. At least I will have both with this class for the next few weeks.
I still don't like my job. This afternoon a LT told me that every time he saw me I looked sad. Since every time he sees me I'm at work, that's probably true, but I didn't know it was that obvious. But then, no one that I work with every day has ever said anything, so maybe it's only obvious to those who care to notice. It want to push for a transfer, but I don't want to go to a unit that would interfere with my climbing schedule, so I'm torn.
My dog had surgery today. Poor little guy. The vet said it went well and that they got all of the tumor out. It will be a few weeks before we find out what it was.
I have the most wonderful amazing wife anyone could ask for. Jesus said: "If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" He really meant it and demonstrated that when he gave me Ariele. She is truly a blessing from God.

2 comments:

Ariele O'Brien said...

Amazing wives come when they are loved and nurtured by amazing husbands...

Ariele O'Brien said...

Pooch is just fine, on the road to recovery, although looking like a flahslight with his cone! You should post the picture of him sticking his tongue out at us!