sleep deprivation, more weddings, and fun

i've been averaging ~6 hrs of sleep a night. i don't watch tv and i haven't even been involved in any books, so what have i been doing? i'm not sure. really. but i'm tired. and i was SO thankful for Columbus Day last week. i got to read my Time magazine in bed, rollerblade @ the beach, & meet up w/ friends.

the only thing i was bummed about was that i didn't get to go swimming. an escalator injury to my toe earlier in the day caused massive bleeding, and i was advised against dunking it in chlorine. darn. while stewing in my disappointment, i decided to start posting an "Injury of the Week" section, but i sliced my finger on Thursday while cutting an avocado and there was more massive bleeding. i think this requires an upgrade to "Injury of the Day." or maybe just "Clumsy Act of the Day" so i can include tripping twice on the way up to communion this past sunday.

there is *one* activity in my life in which i've yet to be injured - dancing. it's incredible that i haven't broken a leg or anything.

i'm SO happy when i'm dancing. in fact, at HC's wedding, there was a moment in which i almost wanted a boyfriend. but it wasn't during the ceremony, bouquet toss, or even dinner when i realized i was assigned to table #4 only to make an even pair for a 1.5-yr-old baby girl. it was while dancing a waltz. it took a sec, but it hit me that instead of a bf, i just really want to dance more. a dancing partner's all i need. =) i think i'm gonna take some classes - anyone want to join me?

here's the cute couple:

congrats!!

what a fun evening! another stanford reunion. here's my big brother & his wonderful wife (their baby's due soon!!)

this was the view from the reception venue:

PV's so nice!

actually, just the next wked, i was back at the SAME location for another wedding.
the other cute couple:

this was the smallest wedding i've ever attended - 17 people. very cozy, esp. since there were only 4 of us who didn't speak russian.

me w/ ms. palindrome. and yes, i'm wearing the same dress as the week before. you'll have to excuse me for recycling, but it was the 7th wedding in 4 months!

for fun, i've been taking a Cancer Prevention Food class. me and healthy food - what?? fun?? (remember, i didn't eat any vegetables until college!) but i've been learning so much. ask me about turmeric and beans and dairy substitutes. or rather, even if you don't ask, i might spout out all the new info anyway. like a good student. and moreover, i've been trying to implement as much as possible into real life and my daily routine. i've actually been eating vegetables almost every day now! wow!

of course, wkeds are never quite routine...so the healthy schedule goes out the window. i had all-you-can-eat korean bbq twice in the last 2 weeks, and i went to Mastro's for the first time...

an *amazing* 12 oz steak & to-die-for lobster-mashed potatoes!

i also had scrumptious desserts @ a baby shower held at the Getty Villa:

one new mommy, one mommy-to-be, and me
(did you know i wanted a baby since i was 5? but the older i get, the more i realize how un-ready i am! is this maturity?)

recently i've been thinking a lot about my weaknesses...probably b/c there are so many! one very small (and not very personal) example is public speaking. as center-of-attention as i can be, i'm terrible in front of large grps - even when there's NO need to be nervous, my legs get all jelly-ish and i fear falling off the stage! but b/c of that, i've asked to be covered in prayer before i've shared about my summer trips to my church. and b/c i'm leaning on Him, He does the miraculous - He blinds people from seeing my jitters, deafens them from hearing the quavering in my voice. it's surprising & weird...but, of course, when i witness His work in something so small, it makes me believe in His work in bigger things. little by little, i know i can depend on Him w/ my deeper weaknesses. i trust Him more. i think this is what it means to glory in my weakness...b/c i know where it'll lead to - His strength.

speaking of being weak, yet another night w/ less than 6 hrs of sleep... need to finish packing for Astrocamp! ta ta...