Kentucky and Back Again

So classes start(ed) today. Spring Break is officially a part of (still recent) history, and we all have a full quarter of classes to keep us occupied for the next 10 weeks. Or 11, if you count exams. Which I don't. So Alicia and I went to the great state of Kentucky with some friends over the weekend. It's literally right across the border from us, but of course that wouldn't really constitute a trip, so we made our way all the way across the state - to the very border with Tennessee. Our friends have a log cabin way down there, so we just relaxed and enjoyed being in warm weather and the outdoors. These days, a "log cabin" doesn't really mean what it used to mean, so I should say that this cabin is in a relatively new development, complete with electricity, running water, and inside bathrooms. On the other hand, there's no cable tv out there yet, so it's still somewhat "primitive"....

Well, Kentucky is nice, but somehow the country makes me nervous, especially parts of the country I have never visited before. I would probably feel more comfortable if I knew I could run, should the need arise, but (outside) running is still for people with healthy and strong ankles. I also didn't get to go fishing, but that might have sweetened the deal for me as well. On the other hand, I left most of my work at home, so I couldn't do anything except relax. In conclusion, I guess I'm glad to be back in a city, even if it has to be this one. It's nice to be able to make quick trips to the middle of nowhere over the weekend, but it's also nice to sort of feel like you're back home after such a trip. That's what I say, anyway.

And as for the foot, I have been doing my exercises and walking on the treadmills and even jogging occasionally. I still have that last appointment with the surgeon tomorrow, so I'll have to add an update after that, complete with x-ray analyses (too bad they haven't gone digital over there, I could totally post my foot on the internet!).

Groovy.