there was lightning, so we had to quit early today, and now we're supposed to get there tomorrow at 6:45AYEM.

there's a lot to remember -- that's true -- and it is kind of tiring to remember it all & then actually do it all while simultaneously thinking about it. going around & around in circles is monotonous. but, the bottom line is that it is fun. first, it's w00t-level excitement. then, it kind of settles into a tedious if-i-learn-this-it-can-be-fun-later level. you know that in-between time when you are starting to catch on, but you see a tedium of practice stretching ahead of you? then, one or two things click, and you kind of get it. you begin to see that maybe it will require practice, but it will definitely be fun. so they tell you to arrive at 6:45ayem, and you say okay, because you know it will be worth it.