New Year, New Blog

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I haven't been myself lately. How can I be me again? I think I know. I think that it's through worship. But why is letting go so difficult?

Following the Crowd (aka Sly and Kelly)

1. Song that always makes you sad?
   Most anything by Bright Eyes. 
2. Last thing you bought?
   3 tickets to Twilight

3. Last person you argued with?
   I have no idea! Does Chelsea count when talking = arguing?
4. Do you put Butter before putting the peanut butter on?
   Not in my right mind.
5. One of your stuffed animals' names as a kid?
   Corduroy the bear.
6. Did you ever own at one time a Barenaked Ladies Cd?
   No.
7. Favorite day of the week?
   Thursday, at least for this last semester.
8. Favorite Sundae topping?
   Jimmies.
9. Did you take Piano lessons?
   No.
10. Most frequent song played?
   "Your Love is Strong" by Jon Foreman
11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?

   30 Rock
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey?
   Hockey.
13. Date someone older or younger?
   Older.
14. One place you could travel right now?
   I don't want to go anywhere right now.
15. Do you use umbrellas?
   Sure.
16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem?
   No. It is neither my home nor native land.
17. Favorite Cheese?
   Feta.
18. The Smith's or the Cure?
   I listen to neither. I'm sorry, Sly.
19. Do you prefer Blondes or Brunettes?
   I'm not biased... except a little.
20. Best job you ever had?
   My current job is my favorite.

21. Did you go to your high school prom?
   Yes.
22. Perfect time to wake up?
   Sunrise.
23. Perfect time to go to bed?
   "When I feel like it."
24. Do you use your queen right away in chess?
   Not usually.
25. Ever been in a car accident?
   No. Wow-- thank you Lord!

26. Closer to mom or dad...or neither?
   Mom.
27. What age is this exciting life over for you?
   When I die.
28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager?
   The '90s was pretty good as a kid...
29. Favorite shoes you have EVER owned?
   I can't remember all of them. I like my boots currently. 
30. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school?
   Lots of my clothes are from high school.
31. Were you in track and field?
   No. But I have been in a field before.
32. Were you ever in a school talent show?
   No. No talent to speak of.
33. Have you ever written in a library book?
   Absolutely.
34. Allergic to?
   Bactrim DS, pecans, honeysuckle... this is a stupid list. 
35. Favorite fruit?
   Who can choose? 
36. Have you watched Sex and the City?
   Never-- a track record I'm proud of.
37. Baseball hat or toque?
   A toboggan.
38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap?
   Shampoo.
39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste?
   Wet.
40. Pen or pencil?
   Pen.
41. Have you ever gambled at a casino?
   No.
42. Have you thrown up on a plane?
   Yes. 24-hour flu on a 24-hour series of flights from Auckland to Dallas.
43. Have you thrown up in a car?
   Yes-- specifically Sladana's car.
44. Have you thrown up at work?
   No.
45. Do you scream on roller coasters?
   Yes.
46. Who was your first prom date?
   Judah Fickett, before either of us were big on dancing-- haha!
47. Who was your first roommate?
   Rebekah Johnson.
48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time?
   Never been drunk.
49. What was your first job?
   Receptionist.
50. What was your first car?
   Still waiting.
51. When did you go to your first funeral?
   Five years old? My grandpa died.
52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown?
   6.
53. Who was your first grade teacher?
   Mrs. Davis.
54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride?
   Florida.
55. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with?
   I don't think I've ever done that... except maybe sneaking away without Chelsea knowing... probably with Kelly or Sly. 
56. Who was your first Best Friend and are you still friends with them?
   Cara somebody-- certainly not.
57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parent's house?
   Harrisburg.
58. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
   It depends on the cause of the bad day.
59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen?
   Adriane and Tim.
60. What is the first thing you do in the morning?
   "Open my eyes." seems like the only real answer here. Except this morning, when the first thing I did was think about being a coffee table. Weird.
61. What was the first concert you attended?
   I have no idea. I went to concerts as a young child... not cool concerts, mind you.
62. First tattoo or piercing?
   9 years old, my ears.
63. First celebrity crush?
    I honestly think it may have been Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Not much changes.

Readers, This is Not For You

I'm in Lancaster today. Contemplating a run in some super cold rain. Yes. I'll do it when I've finished my coffee and the paper.

I'll be in Waynesboro tomorrow morning. I'm so glad. I'll get to see so many important people. Okay, thoughts. Settle down. Seriously. You're like so many windows I've opened up, but none of you will minimize! Make room!

cooking visiting-- phone calls!-- family gathering, how many, anyway?--that stupid book, should I even try? new books, oh yeah--scheduling, does Bill know I need to get off that day? can I still go?--singing. I'm glad I can do that when I feel discouraged and--Canada, when will she arrive there from Thailand? Christmas card addresses--poor Sladana! she's been feeling sick for so long!--I wish you all hadn't moved! Big things change so quickly--Where is the Lifestyle section, seriously--the recipe only calls for normal stuff, but we'll need to buy Craisins--I hope that police officer doesn't investigate their legality--the weirdest dream: at least the airplane didn't crash--why does my meringue fail every time?--

Today I had to call 911 for the first time

My neighbor was robbed. That makes me mad.