I've been...

...so excited that fall is here/coming.

I've made pumpkin waffles twice already. 

And I don't plan on stopping there. 

...hoping that my doc fixed up my spine for good.

A simple outpatient procedure over fall break 

may have changed my whole life for the better. 

...addicted to Rush Hour.

These plastic trucks and cars are starting to upset me

more than actual rush hour does. 

...reading this book.

So good. Don't let the creepy cover art deter you. 

...consuming Higley Hot Dogs.

Our family's form of currency.

...staring at this cute face. Not mine, the baby's. 

Unfortunately, the mustache pacifier is MIA. 

Now you're all caught up on what I've been doing.

Hopefully I'll have some good dreams to share soon.

As of late, they've been less than compelling.

Out of Material

I've got nothing. 

No dreams. 

 No funny stories. 

 I feel like I've been doing a lot,

but I don't know really what to say about it.

  So, I'll just tell you what I've been doing

and then you and come up with some
 funny/interesting/boring thoughts in your head about it.

Last weekend, I went to see The Lamb of God.

I got free tickets at the last moment.  I've heard that Rob Gardner was talented, but I really had no idea how wonderful it was really going to be.  Click here to see a preview of one of the songs.  I can't be certain, but it really looks like the composer has no shoes on, which I find to be very amusing.

One of the people that I went with has OCD.  Which reminds me that I've also been telling everyone about this t-shirt, which I also find to be very amusing:

 

I also went ice skating.

I refrained from busting out these skills 

as I did not want to intimidate the other young single adults.

Mostly, I've been spending WAY too much time at work.

Luckily, there are little things that make 

lesson planning and grading papers more bearable.

Like when a student leaves a note like this at the bottom of his assignment:

 Here's the other side:

Tonight, I will be hanging out with Betsy Ross and John Hancock at the Constitution Fair.

Apparently, most people are excited to see David Archuleta there. I, personally, am most excited about the

parachuters!

You Guys

I had to go to the Toyota dealership last weekend to get a recalled part replaced. When I dropped my car off, the Toyota man asked me to come inside to get some information from me. I didn't really see the purpose of our long conversation and was ready to get out of there, especially since the whole time he kept referring to me as you guys. "Let me know if you guys have any questions." "We'll see you guys later this afternoon." Who are you talking to?! Is there someone sitting next to me? I certainly can't see anyone. If it's a man, would you mind telling me what he looks like? I totally should have replied, "We have enjoyed talking with you. "

It's Time for Another Good Idea, Bad Idea

Good Idea: Staying hydrated.

Bad Idea: Holding a cup full of ice water, whilst leaning over to pick something up.

Good Idea: Showering regularly.

Bad Idea: Showering while all of your towels are drying in the dryer.

Good Idea: Removing a dead scorpion from the church building.

Bad Idea: Not watching where you're walking while taking care of said scorpion and exposing your bare toes to an alive scorpion. (My friend saved me with her screaming)

Good Idea: Quickly going to the bathroom at work so that coworkers don't have to wait in line for too long.

Bad Idea: Going to the bathroom so quickly at work that your coworkers can see your fly down.

And now for a stroll down memory lane. Here's a clip from the Animaniacs, who first introduced me to good idea, bad idea: