Reflections at the Bowling Alley
I remember a few years ago when my family was really gung-ho about bowling. My mom and step dad even bought their own bowling balls, shoes, the whole bit. I would go with them a good bit to bowl and I even got somewhat good at it. I think the best game I've ever bowled is in the 150 range. Granted, that's not really "good" on most bowlers' standards but for a guy who had never picked up a bowling ball until then, I don't think it was too bad.
The last few days have reminded me that it's been years since I've bowled.
Last night and today I went with Emily to bowl. I think I've mentioned before that Emily is a pretty good bowler and she helps coach the girls bowling team at Elmhurst. Anyway, she kicked my ass badly. One game today she bowled a 200... the highest I bowled today was 50-something. Last night I didn't do too badly. I rolled two strikes and a few spares, as opposed to today where I rolled one strike and maybe two spares. I also bowled a game of over 100 last night. I know I could do better if bowled on a regular basis but I just don't have the time. Although Emily's wanting me to be in a league with her next summer; I suppose I could get better if I did that.
Speaking of Emily, things are still going very well for us. I know I've said it before but it's true: I never thought I could be so happy. But I've been proven wrong yet again: I can be this happy and I'm loving every moment of it. Tuesday will be one month for us. I can't believe it! It's already been a month and it all feels like it happened yesterday. I guess the old saying is true: "Time flys when you're having fun." As much as I'm looking forward to going home for a few days (that's happening the week of Christmas) it's going to suck being away from Em. But I know that it will only make me appreciate her more in the long run ("absence makes the heart grow fonder").
Mom's having surgery tomorrow. While the surgery may seem minor to most (she's having her teeth removed), it really isn't. They're putting her under for it and with her health that is a fairly dangerious thing. Needless to say I'm fairly worried and I'll be on pins and needles until I hear from my step dad. If you could please say a prayer for her and my family. Also, please remember my sister... as I blogged about recently, she's going through a tough time with her husband and all of that is still a big mess.
That's all for now. I'll try to post the results of my mom's surgery tomorrow night.
--Jonathan
The last few days have reminded me that it's been years since I've bowled.
Last night and today I went with Emily to bowl. I think I've mentioned before that Emily is a pretty good bowler and she helps coach the girls bowling team at Elmhurst. Anyway, she kicked my ass badly. One game today she bowled a 200... the highest I bowled today was 50-something. Last night I didn't do too badly. I rolled two strikes and a few spares, as opposed to today where I rolled one strike and maybe two spares. I also bowled a game of over 100 last night. I know I could do better if bowled on a regular basis but I just don't have the time. Although Emily's wanting me to be in a league with her next summer; I suppose I could get better if I did that.
Speaking of Emily, things are still going very well for us. I know I've said it before but it's true: I never thought I could be so happy. But I've been proven wrong yet again: I can be this happy and I'm loving every moment of it. Tuesday will be one month for us. I can't believe it! It's already been a month and it all feels like it happened yesterday. I guess the old saying is true: "Time flys when you're having fun." As much as I'm looking forward to going home for a few days (that's happening the week of Christmas) it's going to suck being away from Em. But I know that it will only make me appreciate her more in the long run ("absence makes the heart grow fonder").
Mom's having surgery tomorrow. While the surgery may seem minor to most (she's having her teeth removed), it really isn't. They're putting her under for it and with her health that is a fairly dangerious thing. Needless to say I'm fairly worried and I'll be on pins and needles until I hear from my step dad. If you could please say a prayer for her and my family. Also, please remember my sister... as I blogged about recently, she's going through a tough time with her husband and all of that is still a big mess.
That's all for now. I'll try to post the results of my mom's surgery tomorrow night.
--Jonathan
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