This is my 200th post!! And I have pretty much nothing exciting to post about. I was just feeling bad that it had been an entire week since the last time.
The weather has gotten horrifyingly warm in an insanely short amount of time.
Last Sunday we had this going on:
The forecast for today was:
High 74°F Precip 60%
So there is that.
I feel like I should have a contest or something in honor of this post. But I can't think of any good prizes.
Instead, how about I steal a page from facebook (I know, it's appalling) - but instead of 25 things, I am going to change it up and tell you 20 things.
Let's go.
1. I was bitten by a brown recluse spider when I was about 7 months pregnant. On the neck. I have a picture, but I will spare you.
2. Even in light of this, the only insect that I can say I am actually afraid of are crickets. They are all jumpy and twitchy and also very NOISY.
3. I am totally freaked out by birds. I do not want a bird to touch me. Ever.
4. I once threw up from going on the Log Ride. And I almost threw up from the Runaway Mine Train (this was like 5 years ago).
5. I DO NOT ride roller coasters.
6. I have no interest in reading Twilight. None. Zero. I read enough to know that I don't want to read it. I am not anti "fantasy" type books, this one is just not for me.
This line by itself is enough to turn me away: "When the bell rang, a nasal buzzing sound, a gangly boy with skin problems and hair black as an oil slick leaned across the aisle to talk to me."*
7. I am not a book snob. I do not sit around and read "Atlas Shrugged" or "The Grapes of Wrath". But that sentence up there makes me feel icky. (BTW, If that woman was banned from using "-ly" adverbs her book would be 15 pages long).
8. No matter what I think of her books, she is clearly smarter than me because she actually wrote words down and is now a bajillionaire.
9. As I was reading that section of Twilight, I stopped and got sidetracked for about an hour re-learning how to diagram sentences.
10. As soon as I am done doing this, I am going to practice diagramming senteces. I would very much make fun of anyone else for doing this.
11. Yes, I realize the irony in the fact that I use adverbs liberally. But I am not writing a book.
12. The first time I remember choosing to wear jeans was in the 7th grade or so.
13. I still think jeans are horribly uncomfortable.
14. Even if I am only going to be home for a few minutes I will put on pj pants or some comfy pants.
15. I went to Walgreens yesterday and my total was $20.02 before coupons- after coupons: $8.15. A few of the things were already on sale so they would have been even more than that if I had bought them elsewhere.
16. My mom has already bought me my birthday present!! I will be getting it any day now and I will share it with you then.
17. My birthday is not until August.
18. I have inherited my mother's propensity for giving in early- I can barely make it a few days without giving someone something I got for them.
19. The curtains in our living room cost more than than anything else in our house. Even more than our couch. That sounds so weird.
20. I ate a pie from Costco yesterday and it was so awesome. I can't stop thinking about it. I am usually more of a cake girl, but this was so freaking delicious. It was creamy and had strawberries and blueberries on top. Go get one if you have a Costco near you.
The weather has gotten horrifyingly warm in an insanely short amount of time.
Last Sunday we had this going on:
The forecast for today was:
High 74°F Precip 60%
So there is that.
I feel like I should have a contest or something in honor of this post. But I can't think of any good prizes.
Instead, how about I steal a page from facebook (I know, it's appalling) - but instead of 25 things, I am going to change it up and tell you 20 things.
Let's go.
1. I was bitten by a brown recluse spider when I was about 7 months pregnant. On the neck. I have a picture, but I will spare you.
2. Even in light of this, the only insect that I can say I am actually afraid of are crickets. They are all jumpy and twitchy and also very NOISY.
3. I am totally freaked out by birds. I do not want a bird to touch me. Ever.
4. I once threw up from going on the Log Ride. And I almost threw up from the Runaway Mine Train (this was like 5 years ago).
5. I DO NOT ride roller coasters.
6. I have no interest in reading Twilight. None. Zero. I read enough to know that I don't want to read it. I am not anti "fantasy" type books, this one is just not for me.
This line by itself is enough to turn me away: "When the bell rang, a nasal buzzing sound, a gangly boy with skin problems and hair black as an oil slick leaned across the aisle to talk to me."*
7. I am not a book snob. I do not sit around and read "Atlas Shrugged" or "The Grapes of Wrath". But that sentence up there makes me feel icky. (BTW, If that woman was banned from using "-ly" adverbs her book would be 15 pages long).
8. No matter what I think of her books, she is clearly smarter than me because she actually wrote words down and is now a bajillionaire.
9. As I was reading that section of Twilight, I stopped and got sidetracked for about an hour re-learning how to diagram sentences.
10. As soon as I am done doing this, I am going to practice diagramming senteces. I would very much make fun of anyone else for doing this.
11. Yes, I realize the irony in the fact that I use adverbs liberally. But I am not writing a book.
12. The first time I remember choosing to wear jeans was in the 7th grade or so.
13. I still think jeans are horribly uncomfortable.
14. Even if I am only going to be home for a few minutes I will put on pj pants or some comfy pants.
15. I went to Walgreens yesterday and my total was $20.02 before coupons- after coupons: $8.15. A few of the things were already on sale so they would have been even more than that if I had bought them elsewhere.
16. My mom has already bought me my birthday present!! I will be getting it any day now and I will share it with you then.
17. My birthday is not until August.
18. I have inherited my mother's propensity for giving in early- I can barely make it a few days without giving someone something I got for them.
19. The curtains in our living room cost more than than anything else in our house. Even more than our couch. That sounds so weird.
20. I ate a pie from Costco yesterday and it was so awesome. I can't stop thinking about it. I am usually more of a cake girl, but this was so freaking delicious. It was creamy and had strawberries and blueberries on top. Go get one if you have a Costco near you.
4 comments:
Interesting stuff...but I really don't think you read enough of Twilight to have a real opinion. Read it all and then we can talk. I was against it too but I finally gave in and realized that it really is that good. And, you can't argue with the fact that non-readers and readers of all ages are over-the top-obsessed. Seriously, how many books can make a non-reader sit and finish it in one sitting. Facts are facts!!! Your loss =)
Also, please get me some pie next time you are at Costco. If you like it more than cake it has to be amazing!
I decided to save your present til your actual birthday....
oh Jessica you never fail to make me laugh~out loud! HappyDay 200!!! wOw! I can't wait to read the next 1,000 {you betta!}
So funny that you should mention about Twilight, for I was sucked in this past week {I've read 2} and I LOVE it!!! It's not so much vampires stuff as it is a love story. It reminds me of the love of my life...so corny I know, but I was so happy reading the book. It gets better past the first few chapters,,& does it. Do try again
ps~ no good prizes?? Hast you forgotten about your adorable clothing skills? Girl, we would jump on a dress for our lil gals ..or pants for those w/ boys.
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