Labor Day

Hello Labor Day weekend. I was going to get up and go to Ryker's soccer game this morning...but I didn't. I was waiting on the mail. I ordered my Chem book online and was really hoping it would be here. I have a test Thursday, but still no hope. I headed home around noon and spent the afternoon hanging out with Bren and Kale and playing with the dog. I miss my dog, and the boys too I guess. We went to Monicals for dinner it was delicious I haven't eaten there in a long while. Spent some time cruising the mall, actually I was looking for green shorts. I have to have them for softball practice. I was hoping to find some cheap so I didn't have to buy the bookstore ones. I think Mom may have found one pair for me. Then I went to Justin's apartment to watch the U of I football game, with him, Kaho, and Kale. A couple kids from highschool and some of their friends from college came over too. It was a fun way to pass the evening even though U of I lost. The passing game was entertaining though, I love football. I just got back in and took a quick shower. Now it's off to bed so I can get up for church in the morning.

Its Football Season!!

It's 12:30 and I still need to shower, nice. Got up this morning and went to the trainer for my first year orthopedic screening. We had to go over my medical history forms and I had to do a few tests. I got red flagged because she didn't like what she saw and have to meet with Dr. Dustman from Sports Enhancement on Tuesday. Dumb arm messes me all up, but I haven't been seen for it in a long time maybe its a good thing. Also they are going to work together to establish a personal work out program for me to help stregnthen my weak arm and foot, that should be nice. I didn't end up going to Lincoln this morning I found out after 2 weeks of calling Lincoln that I could just run across town to the Normal campus and pick up my transcripts. Yeah for saving gas. My Coaches wanted to see me though so I made a promise to go visit soon, I miss them. This afternoon I also completed my health files and academic files with some simple paper work, I am almost on track. This afternoon I explored the library all 4 stories of it, it's pretty cool. I checked out some books and already read one this afternoon. I did some homework today to, I am really waiting on my Chem book to get in I ordered it online and need it. Ate dinner with the basketball team then met Denise to go watch Brents football game. I love football season. They lost 48-28 but Brent threw 2 touchdowns. We ate McDonalds then headed back here. Right now I am trying to decide if I want to get up in the morning to watch Ryker's soccer game. Decisions, decisions.

Carrie Out

Jam Packed

I woke up to a bright red right eye. I thought I had pinkeye it stayed that way most of the day. Till I found some magical drops and now it is just barely pink, hurray!! I was tired when I got up but lumbered off to Chemistry. More droning on and on about things I have never heard, but it's interesting. Came back to the room and slept until lunch I have been worn out this week. Creative writing came next we read some poetry then had 10 minutes to write a poem of our own using specific words on the board. I like that class for right now at least. Sprinted off to Philosophy and made it just in time, more and more notes. As I am typing right now I realize my hand is still sore from pages upon pages of writing. Went straight from class to basketball. It was soooo hot on the courts today. I was soaked so was everyone, but it was alright. A softball meeting came next. I was freezing in my own sweat because of the AC gross I know. More papers were signed then it was off to dinner...except I missed dinner. I ran to Kroger's and grabbed some Bagel Bites, tasty. The night has been filled with homework and I must go work some more. I don't have class tomorrow but I have millions of meetings and have to go to Lincoln to pick up transcripts.

Carrie Out

Wanderings

It's one week in and I am already feeling overwhelmed. I don't feel like I fit in here at all. I am not as smart as these kids or into the same things they are. I don't think I am good enough to play on the sports teams. I just feel out of place and awkward pretty much all the time. I hope it gets better and soon. I woke up this morning and finished off one of my reading assignments before heading to class. Class was alright we got lectured on how to go about this whole jr. high tutoring thing for Education class. Then I went and bought the rest of my books yeah for 300 dollar books...not. This afternoon was spent doing homework, more readings, and writing a paper. Gabby called me so I talked to her for awhile I miss Lincoln where everyone took care of me all the time. Growing up sucks, ha. Ate dinner with the team then headed to a team meeting. We went over our schedule and signed all our release papers. Then we met with the trainers and went through some speed testing stuff among other things. I found out I have a 19 inch vertical. Is that good?? Then we went through our weight program and did some testing in there. They were running through all these terms and weights and I have no idea what they were talking about. I get that feeling a lot like there are many things I am assumed to know yet I have no idea what's going on. I don't feel real comfortable asking the other students I don't want them to think I'm dumb so for now I will stay lost.

Carrie Out

New Classes

Hurray for not getting lost today...AT ALL!! Needless to say I was an uber dork and carried my campus map around with me all day, haha. No wonder I have no friends. Started off with some Chemistry and seeing as I have never ever taken a Chem class this could be crazy. We dove right in to some good old fashioned note taking. Then I met Amy for lunch how I love me a spinach salad. Creative writing was next our classroom is actually in an old house turned English building. My class meets in this tiny room in the basement with two big wooden tables and wooden chairs that creak everytime you move...mine never stopped creaking. I actually think I may enjoy this class, the teacher seemed cool she's originally from Boston and has a sweet accent. I then sprinted (or drove my car) across campus to get to my Philosophy class which started in 10 minutes. I made it just in time good thing I didn't walk. Basketball scrimmaging followed closely my feet were and are killing me the skin where the blisters were cracked and bled, painful. I ate dinner with the team it was an amalgam of foods consumed. I ventured to the Library on the way home to print off some readings for class, I already have to read like 4 chapters of crap, I hate school and it's dumb assignments. The night has been spent reading and buying text books online. Hurray money saving!

Carrie Out

Lost and Late

I took Nyquil last night and apparently passed out until 11:30 this morning. I wasn't hungry but knew I needed to eat before class. I settled for some breakfast food I had in my room, Cheerios, raisins, yogurt, and cold medicine, ha. Then I headed to class, I apparently was pairing my room for Chemistry with my Education time slot. Needless to say I got lost but I was also late to class, what a great first impression. Ed class was way boring this little short guy stood and talked for 1 1/2 hours nonstop. I don't know what he was saying. I had to schedule "lab" hours which means I go to the local middle school and observe students 2 hours a week. I came back to my room and fell asleep again dang sickness. We started basketball scrimmaging today it went well. I was more out of shape than I thought and this cold isn't helping. I had to go to the trainer during our last match though I got blisters all over the bottom of my feet which busted and bled, lovely. I got to soak my feet in this iodine stuff which felt awesome, now they hurt a bit. Next I ventured over to the library to print off many a forms. The night was spent filling out these forms I had over 20 pages of medical history things to fill out asking questions about everything you could ever want to know. Then I filled out work study apps, whoo hooo. Well I have class at 9:30 tomorrow and I need some more restsky!

Carrie Out

Back to Church

I went home for church this morning. I was debating going when I got up, now I am glad I did. I needed to be around people who actually talk to me and make me happy. The service was decent Norv preached a good 7 hours. Troy was sitting behind me being distracting and I was sitting with Lys playing with Lucy. That is why sermons should only be like 30 minutes, ha. then I talked to Toby for a little bit, he is too entertaining for his own wellbeing. The man is just not right. I ended up going to Highschool Sunday school our college class is done now and I don't feel comfortble in the 30 something married with kids class even though I talk to all of them. This turned out good as well those kids are awesome and always make me laugh. Went to Grandma and Grandpa's for the afternoon. I detailed the inside of my car I was carting around one to many insect carcasses, but now it is sparkly clean. I even got to read the Sunday paper I love the Sunday paper. Next I went to Lys for awhile to hang out and watch water polo, I have been an Olympics junkie too bad it's over. I stopped thru youth group before I came back to school. I was sent back with the makings for s'mores (using marshmellow fluff delicious), breakfast bars, and all the plastic utensils I need. I love shopping at MCC:) I came back here for a mandatory drug meeting it was uber boring I had to leave once for a coughing attack... dang tuberculosis. I coughed through the whole thing I think people think I'm diseased. Then I had a floor meeting again boring. Laundry followed which I am still doing and I got my books all ready for class tomorrow, I don't know if I am ready for challenging.

Carrie Out

Tuberculosis

So I once again rose nice and late, gloriousity. I headed to the Caf to meet Amy for lunch. Coach Smith found me on the way and I ended up eating with her and a recruit. The recruit didn't say much but it was nice to sit down and talk to Coach for awhile. The afternoon was spent running errands around town and picking up things I forgot. This consumed most of the afternoon it's nice living in bloomington for that reason... I can just run across town. When I got back I met Amy for dinner and actually ate with her this time, I discovered the grilled cheese, a staple in my college diet. I ended up going over to Amy's room for a little while talking with her and her roomate. I think I have tuberculosis I told this to Kale and he didn't know what it was, I find it highly entertaining. Me-"Tuberculosis is a lung diease you know they put people in that iron lung thing.... one time they did it to Daffy Duck on Looney Toons" Kale- "And then shot him in the face and his beak flipped around not where I go to gain knowledge." Haha, but really I am sick already, suckfest. Then I went to a house party thing with my basketball team, it was way awkward. I find large groups of people I don't know greatly intimadating, I just kinda chilled by myself. Whatever at least I went. I peaced out earliesh cause I don't feel too swell and that's it. Oh and Happy Birthday Justin!

Carrie Out

Trust in Me

Started off the day today at 12 and it was beautiful. I took a stroll to the caf and ate with Amy the food leaves a lot to be desired I settled for spinach and carrots a banana and grape juice. I'm sure I'll adjust at least I hope so. Then I ventured to the book store to buy, well...books. I bought 5 for one class cost me 150 bucks. I need 2 more one is 170 on it's own the other is like 50 this is ridiculous, like students aren't poor enough. Came back and chilled in my room for a bit before my basketball meeting. I got to meet all the team they seemed cool, we got our lockers and laundry bags and I talked to Coach for a few minutes. We had a potato bar for dinner tonight, I could really use some meat in my diet. I ate with Ryan and a few of the orientation leaders then they all decided we would take all the transfers to an ice cream place downtown via the Constitution Trail. I enjoyed the walk but passed on ice cream. We went to a hypnotist show tonight it was suprisingly entertaining and packed. Who knew you could make people do that kinda stuff? It just reminds me of the Jungle Book with Kaa the Snakes crazy eyes and his trust in me, ha! Well that consumed the day and I am still not tired but I could use a bit of water washing.

Carrie Out

Improvement

Today has been a bit better. I got a call this morning saying the girl that was gonna move in is living somewhere else...sweet relief. I went to a workstudy meeting this morning hoping to get some info it was a waste of time and sleep. I came back and passed out I have a cold and haven't been sleeping well it was much needed. I went to register at 12 and ran into lots of speed bumps. I had to go to the registrars office they were very helpful and got me into all my classes without hitch. This is funny I took a Spanish placement exam yesterday after not having foreign language since Junior year. Well I guessed my way through the whole thing had no idea what I was doing and somehow tested out of having to take foreign language class. That was very exciting for me. I am enrolled in Chemistry Lab, Philosophy of Religion, Foundations of Education, and Creative Writing (you can only take 4 classes). I met a kid this afternoon who is also an el. ed. major, his name is Ryan and he's a football player. We hung out for awhile helping each other with class selection and just talking maybe I have made my first friend ha. This afternoon I went to the mall and met Lys, Ryker, and Taylor because they were in town. We had cherry icees and just chilled for a bit. I actually had some activities tonight the transfers had a pizza gathering thingy to meet each other, it wasn't bad. Then we went to this weird play/information thing that I didn't really enjoy. One of our group leaders named Becky is pretty cool though she's a senior and used to play basketball. I also met a potential softball teamate, Amy. I went to Shirk tonight with Amy to workout for something to do. I shot and rode this sweet virtual bike thing. Then I met up with Becky and we played pickup games with a bunch of guys for another hour, it was fun. I have blisters on my feet though. I have nothing tomorrow till 5 so who knows when bed will call. But for now...

Carrie Out

Transfer Agnst

Wow I didn't realize it's been so long things will start to fall back to regular now that I am at school (although it's not any less crazy here). These first 2 days have been worse than expected. Transfer orientation is completely unorganized and very frustrating. We have little to do but the things we do have are not explained or clear and when you ask questions no one seems to know the answers. There are only 30 of us and we are pushed aside. Nothing has went well, all my paperwork is messed up and there are many things left undone. I moved in on Tuesday without a roomate I unpacked and spent my free time tucking everything away. I even got my walls all decorated then I got an email today saying someone is moving in. I do not like this at all I hate having someone in my room, especially when I don't know them. I like operating on my own schedule doing what I want to do without imposing on someone else or having them impose on me. This is not going to work out I am exploring alternate living situations. But this situation is not just me complaining all the transfers feel lost no one really knows what's going on and we've tried to get help. So far I have talked to 3 people and that was for a total of like 5 minutes, hopefully when all the athletes move in I'll make some friends but for now I will continue to bask in my confusing frustrations and hope it gets better.

Carrie Out

I'm at IWU

I am officially all moved in...3rd floor no elevator, it was an adventure. Thank goodness for Troy, he came and helped me and Mom move in. He did all the hard labor, like carrying the fridge up 3 flights of stairs. He wins the prize. For those of you wondering Troy is a guy from church, I spent a lot of time with he and his wife Beth and their daughter Taylor this summer. They are really cool and have lots of toys I can play on like a go-cart and mini 4-wheeler. They just like to help out so Troy decided he would move me in, it was greatly appreciated. I actually lost my room key in the move in process, I have no idea where it is. I felt real dumb calling the office and telling them I lost my key, I could hear them making fun of me in the background. Good start eh? We went to a couple meetings this afternoon but they were sooo boring we opted out of the rest. Mom and I went grocery shopping for a little foodsky then went to Jimmy Johns. I love the Jimmy I had a Veggie it is the best. Mom left around 8 and I have spent the rest of the night unpacking things and putting them away, I even got some posters up already, I hate blank space. Well I must be off the Olympics are calling me.

Carrie Out

Long Time Coming

I have hardly written in this at all this summer lame I know but life here has been crazy. When I last wrote I was getting ready to leave for Tennessee with our highschoolers well it was awesome. Our kids were great the weather was great the scenery was great. Myself along with my friends Lauren and Ryan went as college age sponors the week made a big impact on us. It was so strange to look at these kids that we were the same age as a few years ago and see them struggling with the same things we did but now looking back on it and realizing it wasn't that bad and their is hope. Our hearts broke for them as we watched them cry and breakdown and really just hit the bottom with struggles surrounding anything you could imagine. We found ourselves overwhelmed just wanting to love them and take away their issues and make their lives alright, it was a moving position. It helped the 3 of us to too rexamine our lives as well and throw out the stuff that was holding us back and really reconnect with each other. That has been my support for the summer almost all of my nights are spent with Ryan and Lauren and sometimes the kids when they just need something to do and honestly I love it. It's a good feeling to be with friends who love you for who you are and really expect nothing from you and it's nice to feel needed by the kids and to see that we can make a difference even at 20. Other than that I spend my time babysitting (which I am done with now), playing slow pitch (which is ridiculosly fun but almost over), playing Wii (I am getting better at guitar hero), excercising (a little run or bike ride everyday), chilling with Mom and Bren, or visiting family (which I need to do more often). Obviously life has changed here and while the road has been bumpy and there are really bad days all in all I think we are doing okay and even with everything this has still been a good summer. God has a plan and even when we don't understand it it still guides us in the right direction.

Carrie Out

You're the only 10-I-See:)

Ahh only a 3 day space, I'm gettting better:) Well for today considering I leave tomorrow morning for Tennessee. I'm going as a youth sponsor for CIY agian we are heading to Milligan college Ryan's coming so it should be lots of fun. We have to hurry back Saturday so I can go to Kristi's wedding which I am stoked about, so yeah I have a lot going down. The rest of this week flew by. Thursday I went and played slowpitch with church again. I must have had 20 balls hit to me at short, but no fear I caught them all. We are terrible but it is too funny to even care about, I am too busy laughing to notice that we are losing. And of course the ice cream after every game is just an added bonus, it's just a good way to spend a summer night. Friday night after umping yet another marathon game I went to Justin's apartment for a going away cookout for Kale and his friends. I had a lot of fun sitting around talking to the kids from highschool. Too bad I was the only one under 21 left when they decided to go to the bar, but oh well it was good while it lasted. This morning I got up and met Lys and Kel to go pick up rental cars for the trip, there was also a little trip to Starbucks thrown in there. They have delightful chocolate chip banana bread. I felt totally like a soccer mom rolling in my mini van especially with Ryker bouncing around in the back seat. The afternoon was spent packing and doing laundry. I went to Lincoln this evening to an anniversary party for the elder Finchum's, twas a lovely time. Rounded off the night with a last minute pick-ups stop to Walmart. Now I must go get rested up it is a draining week ahead!

Carrie Out

California and some Catch-up

I told you these summer blogs would be sporadic. I mean to write more I really do the internet just doesn't like to participate the service here is more than a bit spotty. So much has happened in the span of a week or two it would be impossible to catch up on everything so I will write what I can remember...bear with me. I spent some time in Lincoln with Chels, Nik, Alex, Craig, and Kyle one Friday night it was a lot of fun minus the tornadoes, not a big fan. We ate out, had game night and just hung. Went and watched the softball state tournament we got second but I enjoyed watching. Last week I can't really remember much about I was too focusing on getting ready to go to San Diego.


Califorina
We flew out on Wednesday morning, I know Mom didn't get us to the airport at 3:30 for a 6:00 am flight she was more than a little jacked about going. The flights weren't to bad and I am not a fan of air travel. The only rough spot was the legnth and the fact that I was pinned between Justin and Brent. The first day there was spent resting up and settling in. At night we played mini golf at the course outside our hotel. Here I decided to pose on the lovely bridge mid putt-putt. The next morning we got up ate breakfast in the hotel and headed to the Marine base. The base itself looks more like a resort than military station. It was yellow and had palm trees growing everywhere the weather was nice and warm. Every one was getting excited for the moto run when we could first see Kale. It was really neat the coolest part was when the Marines turned and faced the crowd all at the same time. They stare straight ahead and can't look around which worked out well for us we were standing right where kale was staring. Check him out in his short shorts:) After the run they went and showered and changed into different uniforms. They marched around a bit then we finally got to go talk to him. We spent the day on the the base with him, just checking it out. We went to a war museum which I found intriguing and hung out all afternoon. That night we went back to the hotel and he stayed on base. We were woke up at 5:00 in the morning to water leaking through our ceiling. I didn't want to get out of bed it was too early. The man above us had fallen asleep with the bathtub on and was flooding his room and consequently ours. We had to pack up and move out. We headed back to the base shortly thereafter for gradution. We watched a film about Marines and listened to some Officers talk before we headed outside. For this time they wore there dress blues very fancy. The ceremony was very nice and very hot. What a lovely family photo haha. That day after lunch and a little lounging we headed to Coronado beach. It was beautiful and we all had a lot of fun, I even dug up some shells (which I forgot in the pocket of my board shorts, ohh do they smell.
We spent the night in our new free suite and after an early breakfast at Dennys (Kale's request) it was time to get back on the planes. The flights once again weren't bad just long and we returned to Bloomington late Saturday night where the family was waiting to greet Kale. All in all it was a great trip.

Sunday Brent got baptized the boys almost didn't make it but that is a story for another time. We ate dinner at Monicals after B's game twas tasty. I spent the rest of the night hanging out with Matt and Ryan which was awesome. Monday I babysat I was supposed to ump but was rained out. Yesterday I babysat and umped. I missed our slowpitch game and Kelsey's birthday dinner because of it boo. I went to Chris' house afterwards for a little fire pit hang out, which was a lot of fun. Today I watched Ryker we came out here and played Wii with Kale and in the hot tub, very entertaining. I umped again tonight I didn't want to Coach Thomas was out at Oly and called for me to come see him. I haven't talked to him since I left school and miss him lots, so that sucked. I did talk to him on the phone for a while though so I guess it's okay. I talked to Jer tonight too I wish people I liked didn't live so far away or at least that gas wasn't ridiculosly priced. But hey what can you do?

Carrie Out

I passed!

I am in the Finchum basement as we speak, I had to ump tonight and figured I might as well stay to save gas and sleep. The week has been busy. I have spent everyday babysitting and umpiring. I was supposed to go to Lincoln on Tuesday and play slow pitch and visit people but couldn't because it was rained out. At Wednesday night's game I was umping I got to see Mr. Grunder, his son was playing, so that was a pleasant suprise. I have spent many a nights this week lounging in the hot tub ahh relaxing. Darci had knee surgery again I went over to see her today and she is doing alright just drugged up, I remember that feeling. I umped little girls tonight it was a lot of fun, I love doing the little kids games they are more involved not so boring. Talked to Jerred tonight for a while I miss having him across the street for a laugh whenever I needed one. I passed my basic skills test by a lot so that was reliving to find out and it saved me a ton of money by not having to take it again. I was randomly in the Pantagraph today for going to IWU to play basketball, a picture and all. Kinda weird considering I had no idea but whatever. The weekend is to be spent in Lincoln with Chels and Nik so I am looking forward to that and for now I must go watch "Dan in Real Life".

Carrie Out

Movie Crazy

Wow a whole week. What has gone on? I babysat all week pretty exciting. We did have fun Friday in the rain though. We put on rubber boots and walked around town jumping in puddles, I teach kids good things. Tuesday night started Church league slow pitch, it was a lot of fun and I even hit the ball. I babysat Ryker and the 3 Goodman kids on Wednesday that was an adventure but everyone survived. Thursday I went to get my orthotics replaced I broke them yet again. Friday I waited for my basic skills test results to arrive they never did. For some reason I registered by mail, Jerred called he got his and he passed so that was good news. The weekend has been spent watching movies and doing yard work. I have watched 27 Dresses, Juno, We Own the Night, No Country For Old Men, and National Treasure Book of Secrets. All very interesting in their own ways next on my list is August Rush and a movie about a high school girls basketball team the title slips my mind. The yard work is what I like to refer to as Hillbilly Landscaping. We fancied up the hot tub patio using the crap we found around the yard. It does look a lot nicer I must confess. This morning was spent at church, hanging with Ryan and talking to Kel. I just got back from Indiana Jones, I loved it, but I am a big dork and big Indy fan. There were a few oddities but all in all it was done in classic Spielburg/Lucas style and I enjoyed it old Harrison Ford and all.

Carrie Out

For Narnia!!

The last four days have actually been busy just like I like them. Thursday was spent with Grandma then talking to Marsha and holding Ella. I love her hair it is too cute. Thursday night was graduation shopping night buying up the gifts for the graduates. Friday I babysat Paige, we had fun, the dogs ran away twice, not fun. Fear not I ran across town and caught them. Jer called so I talked to him for a bit, big dork. Friday night we went to Pekin to buy some stuff for Cali, soo excited. Saturday afternoon I went to Kelsi Logsdon's party for a stop in and a little socialization then met OD to head to Auburn to see the twins. Alex, Ashley, Chelsea, and Paul were there too it was a lot of fun. It's hard to believe but I miss all my friends a lot already. I rolled in about 1:30 last night went to bed and woke up nice and early for graduation service at church. It was lovely I like my church people. Toby was there so that made for a great morning I missed him and his dumb jokes. Came home and did some yardwork then headed to graduation...boring, boring, boring, but I behaved. We stopped by Kelsey Thornton's party first then it was off to Darci's. I wrapped all her presents in Christmas paper they were awesome, haha. I ran into Jess and Kels there and ended up going back to Jess's house for awhile. Kels and I got bored so we went to town and saw "Prince Caspian" it was spectaculary spectacular. I love me some Narnia. Now it is late and I should attempt to rest.

Carrie Out

Bored

Yesterday ahh I slept till oh 11:30ish good times. Got up played some guitar hero, did some laundry. Then I worked some more on operation clean out my room and unpack my stuff I am still far from done. Then I mowed the line, indy car style, 100 mph in circles cause that's how I roll. I went with Mom and Brent to help Justin move some stuff. It stormed and hailed and I hate storms. We ate dinner at Noodles I had some magnificent Mac & Cheese. Came home and chilled out talked to Jerred and creeped on facebook. I was supposed to start babysitting this morning but Paige got sick. A lovely 5:30 phone call informed of that. Again I woke up to play some guitar hero and laundry. I moved some stuff in too, only a few things left in my car then onto the stuff in the garage. I fixed myself dinner tonight, grilled chicken breast and potatoes O'Brien delicious. I have been beyond bored all night. I wanted to ride my bike the tires were flat and I couldn't figure out the aircompressor. I stole Brent's and went for a little ride, it was too windy to go too far. I wanted to play basketball when I came home all the balls were flat, I settled for texting conversations with kids from school. The rest of the night was up in the air me being hyper and bored. Well I am off to visit Grandma, Marsha, and Ella tomorrow so I must peace.

Carrie Out

Tag!

Amy tagged me. That is the first form of internet contact I have ever encountered. I shall play along and seeing as I know no one else with a blog, I think I shall remain "it" forever.

1. I love chicken...but refuse to eat it off the bone. It's just so, icky and slimy. I don't like seeing the tendons of the things I ingest.

2. When I was little I used to fill my pockets with cat food from the garage and carry it around all day and eat it. It was suprisingly tasty as I remember.

3. I am scared of going outside our house in the dark, I always carry some kind of weapon, a bat, umbrella, golf club, whatever is near and sprint out the door.

4. I hate when things touch the insides of my elbows. I am cringing just thinking of it.

5. I can play my windpipe. It's rather amusing, the things you discover when bored.

6. Everytime I get in a car, I think I am going to wreck. My mind plays out some tragic story and I worry about it whether I am driving or just riding.

7. One of my earlobes is attached and one isn't. I guess I was just special from the beginning:)

8. I simply abhor the feeling of chalk on my hands. Any kind it doesn't matter. When I draw with sidwalk chalk I wear a sock on my hand, because it's just gross.

9. I eat applesauce as fast as I can, I really have no idea why but it is amusing. At lunch it provides for easy entertainment and is quite the noteable feat.

10. I used to want to be a aerospace engineer or astronaut. I was fascinated by rockets and read all sorts of books on them at school. I drew designs for spaceships and kept them in my room. Then I discovered...I hate to fly.