"that really hurt"

Day 6 - Whatever tickles your fancy I dunno if I will *EVER* get tired of this one.

I'm just going to say it.

NEWSFLASH

No one outside of Utah cares about pioneer day.

Seriously.

It's 100 degrees.

No one wants to dress up in pioneer clothes and square dance.

Go to the pool.

(that's all)

not Nelson Mandela...

Day 5 - Your favorite quote This quote is from the book "A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson. It is often misattributed to Nelson Mandela, who quoted it. Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some; it is in everyone. And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

validation

Sometimes I agonize so much about how I come off to others it's ridiculous. I was e-mailing back and forth with a girlfriend about some of my (thousands of) insecurities of course in the context of dating. I was lamenting that I have nothing to say that doesn't relate in some way to five year olds (having one at home and working with them all day at school). Here was a part of her reply. Sometimes it's nice for someone else to affirm what you try so hard to be and see in yourself. "It's no consolation from me, but you are very smart and you come off very smart and confident, almost intimidatingly so.... I think him seeing your interests outside of kids is a plus, but also your love for kids and ability to teach kids who most people can't even figure out how to communicate is a huge part of who you are. You went to enough school to be making double what you must be making (I'm pulling this out of the blue) if you'd chosen another field. That is a really big deal. The balance of having a strong sense of self and desire to better yourself, and also dedication to sacrifice and better the world around you in some way is a very rare and spectacular thing. You're giving and empathetic but not a doormat. Anyone who is dating you needs to get that and be completely blown away by how amazing that is. " Have a nice weekend. Take time to assure others... =)

"If I'm not a good ball player, I'll tell you something, I'm going to be a CPA"

Day 4 - Favorite Book Easy.

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh When I was in fourth grade we could randomly choose books from the classroom library. I found that one and read it over and over and over. While I was looking to see if I could find the particular cover I remember borrowing (it was orange) I came across this image. Holy crap! Someone got a Harriet the Spy illustration tattoo! So cool!

What is your favorite book?

this is the best elevator music i've ever heard...

Day 3 - Favorite TV show Of all time would be these guys:

Runners up:

What TV shows are your favorites?

OH NO

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The dentist has forbidden me from drinking Diet Coke for the next two weeks.

I have serious doubts that I will be able to survive.

As if that wasn't bad enough, he also banned gum chewing.

It's going to be a rough two weeks...