#47 Go on a Cruise

Completed March 8-15, 2008

I just got back from an amaaaazing cruise for spring break. Jessica, Sarah, and I left from Charleston, SC on Saturday, March 8. After 2 days at sea, we arrived in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. The three of us did a combination kayak and snorkel trip on Seven Mile Beach, apparently one of the nicest beaches in the Caribbean. Afterward we got lunch, drinks, and layed on the beach - it was really nice. The next day we arrived in Cozumel, Mexico. Sarah and I got a ferry to Playa del Carmen on the mainland, where we got to walk through the town to our bus, and took a 45 minute bus ride to the Mayan ruins at Tulum. They were gorgeous, but the beach they were on was incredible- best beach I've seen in my life. The water was perfect. Our third stop the next day was Key West, where Jessica's dad met us and drove us around the island and to a beach, then out for cocktails. We had one more day at sea and then it was back to Charleston. All in all, it was a really great experience, and I can't wait to go on another one.

#44 Donate Hair

Completed September, 2007

A little belated, but I did cut off almost 12" of hair to send to Locks of Love. They make wigs for children with allopecia (not cancer), free of charge. Here are my before and afters:

#55 Own a Bible

Completed March 4, 2008

I got Dave to take me Bible shopping because, well, there are about a million different Bibles and I knew he'd be able to help me pick out one that would be best for me. I ended up with The Journey, which is an NIV version that's kind of geared toward people who are just starting on the path towards becoming a Christian and exploring their faith.

We went to Bible study at Ray's house right afterward so I got to use it right away (we were talking about Luke 15 8-32 - I know that's not the right way to write it but I'm new to this). The conversation got pretty intense- I brought up two of the major points I've been wrestling with lately and Ray helped me think through them- I'm drained. It was almost disheartening to realize how much thinking and soul searching I need to do, but I suppose it's exhilarating at the same time. At least now I can start getting a grasp on the actual word of God and start answering some of my questions.