Toughen Up

I'm really one of those people that wouldn't want to do any socializing if it were up to me. Oftentimes when invited places I get excited at first then as it approaches I dread it. Sometimes I find myself coming up with excuses I could give so I don't have to go. I either feel too tired or am in pain or had a rough day with Sarah. Really, anything sounds good if you want it to really bad in our mind. Tonight was one of those nights.

I didn't want to go to this BBQ that was planned. I didn't want to chase Sarah around or whatever it was I was dreading. But Joel is very good at saying something along the lines of this, "We don't have to go if you really don't want to - but you have to live with that decision." It's not really in those words but that's the jist of it, basically, we're going toughen up.

So we went to the BBQ. It rocked. I hung out with a friend that I don't see very often. Joel get's along really well with her husband too, so that's a bonus. We heard a wonderfully spiritual message from the missionaries and Joel got to jump on the trampoline. All the kids there seriously loved him. He was flipping around and bouncing 'em really high. It was hilarious - I got up, couldn't coordinate the bouncing, hurt my ankle, and got down. Yeah, I know, I'm a dud!

So to sum it up. I need to be a little less anti-social and whiny and learn how to have a good time. I'm gonna work on it. We've got another busy week ahead of us so I'm definitely looking forward to it. August has been full month - probably the fullest in years. It's kind of fun I have to say...Although I think I'll enjoy the rest that September will bring too. :)