my body isn't quite ready to shut down.

I am exhausted.

I was out last night until 12:30, which is later than I've been out in a few weeks. Didn't go to bed until maybe an hour later.

I got up at 10:00 today. Last night I figured out a schedule for cleaning my room.

I couldn't even stick to the first hour, which wasn't even cleaning.

I ate some pasta.

I ate some Sour Patch Kids and some Swedish Fish.

I drank some Arizona Sweet Tea and some coffee.

(I did make some progress on the cleaning.)

My body was whacked out tonight. I desperately needed protein, but I didn't have anything to eat before worship team practice. Nor did I take water with me. All I had was coffee. Needless to say, I was looking forward to going out after Next Level.

Of course, I got soda to drink. But the wings definitely did.

Watching the Lakers win did nothing to help. Boo. Not a fan of Kobe. Don't get me wrong, he's a talented ball player. I just don't want to watch him strut and swagger all over the place.

Unfortunately, the caffeine in my system is keeping me awake. I'm yawning up a storm, and I'm hoping that lying down will help.

On another note, God is really great.

Today's reasons for saying that:

1. Successful surgery for Nate Pelz!! The tumor is gone, and he'll be out of the hospital in a few days. Such an incredible answer to prayer. Read about Nate's Big Fight.

2. Progress on an actual friendship with someone I haven't quite figured out.

3. Good talk with Evan last night, plus Mythbusters Top 25 Countdown and a fixed necklace at Paul's house.

4. Renewed passion.

5. The high probability of a chat this weekend about China.

Okay. It's time to try to sleep.

P.S. My brother is married. I've got a post in the works about that.