What's new?

1. New golf clubs! I've had the same golf clubs for a long time. Esther's been encouraging me to get some new ones for awhile, but I've resisted. I've actually been hitting my irons better than ever before these days. But, last week, I went to Redtail Golf Center and bought some new ones. They are beautiful to say the least. Unfortunately, I can't hit them worth a darn. I've been to the range 2 times and I'm still hitting my old ones better than my new ones. I guess sometimes, I should just leave good enough alone. Oh well. Too late now. I'm committed. I guess I'll be going to the range a lot this week.

2. Weekends are busy! I'm the type that likes to just chill during the weekends, but I was looking at my schedule and my weekends are booked! Last week, I went to LA. I have one weekend off, but after that, I'm going to Mexico. The weekend after that, we're taking our church youth group camping. The weekend after that Andy is coming to visit. The weekend after that Esther and I are going to Seattle for a CE course on esthetic dentistry. That same weekend, my dad and two uncles are coming to town for the Pastor's convention. I guess I won't be doing too much chillin on the weekends until September, just in time for the start of football season!

3. I guess that's it for "what's new?" I guess what's new is that nothing's really new. As Solomon said, "there is nothing new under the sun." hehe That describes my life. Routine, boring. Most people might find that depressing. I love it. Change is stressful. Routine is fun. My wife tells me that I'm boring sometimes. Ya think?! hehe Poor girl.

4. Golf is frustrating. I remember a teacher in school telling us that she never swears, except sometimes when she golfs (but that doesn't really count, she said). I went to the range with Esther last night and she's been struggling with her swing. After starting out well, she's hit a slump. Anybody who's golfed knows what that feels like. Nothing can piss you off like golf. My poor wife. I could see the frustration mounting. She immediately went and signed up for her next lesson. Anybody who's dedicated to the game knows that there is much frustration and disappointment along the journey, but it's worth it and that's part of what makes it such a beautiful game. It's all about stickin to it when times are rough, persevering and growing. It's kind of like life. What a beautiful game. Anybody can try something and quit as soon as they struggle. It takes character to stick it out and become a scratch handicapper. =) This is my ode to all struggling golfers. Keep your head up and keep on keepin on. (Esther, Kev, me)