Routine?

I have to admit that as much as I like to travel and do new things, deep at heart I am a creature of habit. There is something to be said for having a comfortable routine that minimizes stress and makes efficient use of time. My visits to Iowa City have their own routines. The only trouble is that I never seem to know what they are.

First thing this morning, The Wife wanted to go get some coffee down the street at Java House. I looked out the window at the snow-covered and unplowed street, the steep driveway, and the snow encrusted car and though "this is going to be fun!" Actually, this sort of thing was a lot more fun back in rear wheel drive days. Front wheel drive really takes all the challenge out of driving on ice. Around 11:00 I was able to get in an hour on one of the exercise bikes at one of the university's "fitness lofts." I always wonder "why am I the only one here dripping sweat?" I don't know what these people are doing on the treadmills and elliptical machines, but if they aren't even sweating, it must not be too much. Anyway, such was the highlight of the day. There were two trips to the mall, which I hate, dinner at HuHot, and then a visit to the coach's new house, which was quite nice.

Right now I'm having trouble holding my eyes open. I should probably get some sleep.....