HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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I grew up in a college town, and one Halloween our doorbell rang and we opened the door expecting to see trickortreater—but what was in front of our open door—was another door! Like, a full-on wooden door, that had a sign that said “Please knock.” So we did, and the door swung open to reveal a bunch of college dudes dressed as really old grandmothers, curlers in their hair, etc, who proceeded to coo over our “costumes” and tell us we were “such cute trick or treaters!” One even pinched my cheek. Then THEY gave US candy, closed their door, picked it up and walked to the next house. MLIA

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Christopher Walken

So I was thinking of being Christopher Walken for Halloween! What do you all think? He always plays scary characters, which means I think he's pretty scary! HAHAHA- J/K I thought this cut out was classic, and if I ever need a quick Halloween costume, I know where to turn!

RaNdOm

There's this tree on campus that I walk past that smells like throw up... It grosses me out every time I have to walk by it. I can't really choose a different route... it's like I either suck it up or walk half way around campus to avoid it. I guess I will just keep holding me breath.

I love it when the mirrors in the gym make you look good! I feel confident when I am lifting weights and look in the mirror and see this awesome looking person... I'm like, "YEAH! This working out is paying off." Then I moved to another mirror and it's a whole different story!

OUCH... I do hate when I nick my shin on weight room equipment! NOT FUN!

Why do dogs/Cats always have to lay on blankets or new material that is out??? Tigger (Lindsy's cat) would do it, Tommy (Stein/Nicollete's cat) would do it, and now I see Chewy do it. They are claiming it, I guess!

It's breast cancer awareness month---SO get your mammograms or do a self-breast exam! I know it's scary, but early detection is KEY! As I was walking yesterday, I was think about why people don't get check ups or don't do something as easy as giving yourself a self-breast exam... It's the fear factor. What if you do find something? It's easier to deal with if you don't know about it = out of sight, out of mind! BUT... I can't say it enough, EARLY DETECTION PEOPLE! You can do more about it if you know it's there! I am just keeping it real!

Glee Single Ladies

Thought this part was HILARIOUS! I learned this dance over the summer..so I felt a little connection to this part! Sadly enough, I think they dance it better than I do (in football pads even!). Anyhoo... enjoy!!

"I Will Never Know Why"

By Susan Klebold (Click here to read the story)

I have always been affected by the Columbine school shooting story. I have always been intrigued about what had happened. I remember being sick that day and staying home from school. I listened to the news all day long about this tragic experience. I just couldn't fathom that this actually happened. It was just shocking. Unfortunately, like the rest of the nation, I blamed it on the parents of the kids that caused this horrific tragedy. Didn't they know their kid was losing it? WRONG... After I did some growing up, I realized it's not always the the parents' fault. After reading this article by Susan Klebold (Mother of Dylan- one of the shooters), I can only grieve with her. No one expects to raise a "monster" (as she puts it). I can only imagine what she is going through and keep her (and her family) in my prayers. Don't get me wrong.... I know there are situations where kids act out because of how they are raised. However, you can't always blame the parents. Every person has a responsibility to make their own decisions. Her son made his decision...

I Completely Understand... I even finished college!

We aren't supposed to color!

Yesterday I subbed for a third grade class. They were wild and rambunctious kids. Some of them would get done early with an assignment and ask me what they could do. I mentioned that they could color... Boy, they just love that idea. HOWEVER, they were quite scared to do it. One student came up to me and was like, "If someone walks in we, will get into trouble if they see us coloring." My heart just broke. Apparently, now days kids aren't supposed to color in schools. WHAT THE X? What happened to developing their artistic ability? What a bunch of crap! Students are just supposed to learn what is going to be on a standardized test... There is more to life than standardized test, people!!!! I think I am a pretty smart person, but I am terrible at testing. Most of the kids couldn't focus long enough to really sit through the assignments. This is my theory: because they don't get the opportunity to express themselves through other activities, such as art, they are going stir crazy! You should have seen their faces when I said they could color... they lit up and were so happy!!!!!