:Nintendo Widow

I had an MBA weekend. This is because I participated in at least one MBA event starting on Friday night and continuing through Sunday morning.

Last quarter, the last thing I wanted to do was be at school or do MBA-related things in my free time. Even though a lot of them were fun, like the MBA winter party, I couldn’t bring myself to do anything additional that related to school. In case you haven’t figured it out yet, last quarter was hell. I’m through it and I learned a lot but my emotions and mental state were fried by the time I got on the plane for China. I’m much better now, but I’ve had time over the last two weeks to adjust and rest as necessary.

Anyway, this weekend was fun because I finally got to participate in some of the activities that I would have felt guilty, or uninspired, about joining last quarter.

On Friday, I went downtown and played poker at the MBA monthly poker night. We played Texas Hold’em and I suck. That’s okay though. I only lost $5 and I got to get in the hot tub and pool very soon after losing. The venue is fantastic and doing cannonballs in the pool was way more fun than trying to win the $45 pot. Of course I say that because there is no way I could have won. Still, chilling in the hot tub at the end of a long week was the best prize I could have received. Too bad I was so tired though. I think I got kind of grouchy at the end of the night when we were grabbing some pizza at midnight. I was ready for bed and no one was going to change my mind.

Yesterday morning I got in some volunteer hours for the boys and girls club. Jonathan and I proctored an SAT practice test for two teenagers. I’m sure we were totally lame to them but whatever. I loved doing this. I loved it mainly because I got 3.5 volunteer hours in and I finished my accounting homework, sifted through my email, and did some much-needed housekeeping regarding computer cleanup. I know it sounds thrilling but it was the most productive Saturday morning I’ve had in a long time.

This morning I went to the gym on campus and played volleyball for a couple of hours. I’m slightly bruised from diving for the ball but I had so much fun. I played volleyball in high school and I forgot how much I missed it. I need to work on my game, but my skills started coming back to me. My bad habits came back too so maybe we can do some hitting and digging drills before next week’s match.

I was supposed to go to a bbq on the beach today but it got rained out. It is supposed to be rainy and cold all week so I’ll have to put my shorts away for a few more days. I don’t mind though. Summer weather will be here soon enough.