y'know those days that go by that you know were full of some really cool things, but they are already getting fuzzy? that's where i am right now. i'm really working to remember my weekend and the last few days. i figured i have to write something because i'm getting some major grief for not keeping my blog updated.

so, friday, i was blessed to experience the stations of the cross. i'm sure someone else could explain it much better than i can, but the history behind the stations is that mary, the mother of Jesus, would retrace the steps of Jesus along the via dolorosa. she would stop at different points where something happened along his journey to reflect and pray. christians soon began to follow her as she retraced Jesus' steps. eventually it was illegal to stop or assume a position of prayer along the via dolorosa. later, christians removed from jerusalem and unable to walk along the via dolorosa adopted the stations of the cross to help them reflect on the cross, regardless of their location. this is a pretty flimsy history and explanation, but if you're interested, you should check it out.

saturday, i joined a gym and today i'm in a lot of pain. i've only been to three different classes, but i think every muscle in my body is sore. they have lots of kickboxing classes, which i'm very excited about. i've also attended an abs class (think constant torture for 30 minutes straight) with one of my cool students, kasey and i've also been to a step class. i know i'll be glad i'm doing this eventually, but right now, it really hurts!

easter was great. every easter seems to be different for me. this year i never got past the fact of how mysterious all of it is- God's plan, the cross, Jesus coming, the old testament... i mean, think about it. what a risky plan. it makes absolutely no earthly sense. God's love for people is so mysterious and unfathomable and this year, as i sat in the pew on sunday, i just couldn't get past that thought. it was very refreshing.