The sun goes up, then back down.

Most of my classes are done now. I'm just waiting for the approval from the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) to fly now and then I can jump back into the saddle. There are a couple minor classes left to do that are to be scheduled later. A ditching class; jump in the water and swim around for a bit. A fire safety class; where we get to put out a fire, but not all the way or they will have to relight it! Then later, within 3 months, I have to take a written test called the Air Law Exam. So, I'm doing a little studying for that. Emphasis on little!

My motivation level has been rather low lately. Could be that I haven't been feeling well or that I'm just lonely and slightly depressed. Either way, I'm doing what I can to break out of my little rut. The antibiotics are kicking in and working nicely. My health issues are almost gone. Just a few more days and I should be back to normal. My bike has been pestering me to go out these last few days. I keep saying no, so he goes and pouts in the corner. Just stares out the window for hours at a time. I feel badly for him, but it's been smoggy and haven't wanted to aggravate my sinuses.

Went into New Delhi yesterday for a fitting of my blazer. Round trip was about 3 hours of driving and we spent all of 15 minutes in the shop getting measured. I was hoping to stay in town a bit and cruise around sightseeing, but the day wasn't the greatest. So we just came back. It was nice to visit another part of town. I'm hoping we can do a little more soon. It gets rather boring around here.

I've been doing more soul searching. This is surely the perfect time for it. All this free time with nothing to do, what an opportunity. C.S. Lewis and I have become good friends lately. There are a lot of conclusions that I have come to; some are new, some are just revisited The one that sticks out the most to me lately;

…....and the works of the Lord are for His Glory alone.

There are times when I forget this and attempt to take some of that glory for myself. Always ends in disaster for me. And then I wonder why! As I sit in my little hotel room looking out the window and listening to the most excellent album, Freedom, by Mr. Smith, I am reminded of the truly important realities of life. Our lives are so short and temporary, yet we rush around and waste it. In the grand scheme of things our lives are just puffs of wind; tiny wisps of smoke. But I think God has given us lives to be important and very valuable. We should consider our lives to be gifts and treasures to be used wisely. Be great ambassadors and representatives for the only person who really matters.

I miss all of you very much and can hardly wait to see you all again.