Sunday May 30,2010 Off

The picture is of Grand Anse Bay taken from a high point in St. George's.

Today was an off day. It was a beautiful day and a day I felt I could get caught up with things a bit. My day started with a swim in the sea. I typically go in the morning and am home by lunch time. Today I swam the farthest yet....I swam out to the 3rd buoy! It was a pretty amazing feeling and it is pretty intense (for me) to be out that far. My fears arise when I get past where the water is clear. Being a Jaws fan...it's hard to keep sharks out of my mind!!! Also, there is a bit of anxiety as I think "what if something goes wrong and I get a cramp, or suddenly realize I can't make it back in," there is no way anyone can help in time. It's about 250 yards out with small waves. That probably doesn't sound far, but when I first arrived here, I looked out there and thought "NO WAY!!"

When I returned home, I began preparing Mutton soup. I must say it was horrible! I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I used too much salt for one thing. And mutton is a very oily meet...maybe I should have boiled it in a separate pot and then transferred it to my broth....in any event, I was not happy with it!

After lunch, I cleaned and did laundry and began working on my Volleyball Report. I finished recapping my Itinerary for the IOC report, which was a significant accomplishment and something I wanted to get done. I'm a 'checklist' person and always feel good when I get things done according to schedule. Lists also makes me feel in control and less stressed as it gives me a plan for the day.

After finishing the report, I got to relax in the evening.

Monday begins my last week in Grenada. We will have national team trainings all week and possibly some secondary school visits. I may also have some visit-ending goodbye visits so I must prepare for full days every day.

I miss Joan and Lexi, Liza and Cole and am anxious to return home. It has been an adventurous, exciting, challenging, lonely 6 weeks without them and new adventures await.

Today I must get a portion of my report done, and also make a trip to the store for some minor groceries. Today we have men's national team practice and I'm not sure what else....Nanan is holding me in suspense!!

I met a very unique individual the other day with my favorite name ever.....Mango Dog!

Repect and Love.