I guess it's safe to say that we're starting to settle back into the routine at Richmond Hill High School.  Classes are running as normal and things are starting to settle down a little bit.  My classes seem ok so far, AP Language definitely seeming like it's going to be the most difficult.  Weather has certainly been interesting for the past few days.  The cold temperatures mixed with the rain have caused several school systems in the area to close schools or start the school day a few hours later than normal.  Liberty County, Long County, Wayne County, Effingham, Savannah--almost all the systems in the area have altered their schedules in some way because of the weather, all of course except for Bryan County, if only our Board of Education wasn't so stubborn.  I could certainly use a day off, or at least a few extra hours of sleep.

I also started a new job last week.  On Tuesday, I started working at the concession stand at the Rec. Department gym in Richmond Hill.   Certainly not the most exciting job in the world, but I like the people I work with and the hours are really flexible.  Pay is the usual...minimum wage...but that will be the same just about anywhere.  Why not, right?  I have the time, and I certainly don't mind the extra money.

On Friday, we leave for Sugar Mountain, North Carolina for our Youth Ski Trip.  I am so excited about this trip!  The weather leading up to it couldn't be more perfect either.  Sugar Mountain is getting plenty of snow this week, so the skiing should be wonderful.  Please pray for us as we travel and ski in North Carolina, also that the weather would be good to us throughout the trip.  I'll try to update after the trip, hopefully include a few pictures.  :)

As I type this post, I'm sitting on the couch, watching Auburn and Oregon in the BCS National Championship Bowl.  Auburn is up 16-11 with 39 seconds left in the first half.  As much as it hurts me to say this, I'm going for the Tigers.  The SEC, after a few weeks of total embarrassment (such as Georgia losing to a Conference USA team), really need a National Championship.  Hopefully Auburn will hold out.  Also, The Atlanta Falcons are playing Green Bay in the 2nd round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday.  I sure would like to see Atlanta in the Super Bowl!  :)

I hope you're staying warm and enjoying you week!  Thanks for reading!

From the Hilltop,
Hunter Odom
hunter2444@coastalnow.net
(912) 663-0430