Things I've learned

I was in my bubble bath, thinking about things I've learned within the past year or more, and I thought... hmmm, I should tell the world about this. Good idea, no? And of course it must be in numbered list form, because that is the blogger way.

1. Everything is better with Frosty, Heidi and Frank. Absolutely the funniest people I've ever heard on the radio. They make my work day go so much faster and I listen to their archives every night before bed. No one can be in a bad mood with these guys talking in the background. My favorite hour so far involves Frosty admitting to stealing Frank's 80's love ballad back in the days, and then copywrighting it in his name and entering a Kentucky Fried Chicken contest. HA!

2. The American Gladiators is awesome no matter how many times it gets repeated. There is seriously nothing better than the treadmill at the end. I am a big fan of people falling on their faces.

3. Sleeping in the hospital isn't as bad as it seems. I have been terrified for 25 years to ever spend the night in the hospital. But I had the "privilege" to do it recently and it was not bad at all! The worst part was having to be unplugged just to go to the restroom... as soon as you are told you have to ask permission to pee, you automatically have to pee, so that was an issue.

4. People will take any opportunity to bash anyone who is too dead to talk back. I am saddened by all deaths, no matter the person, and I was amazed again as people began to insult Heath Ledger before he was even cold. I am far from a Hollywood or celebrity lover, it's not my thing, but come on people- get some class! He's dead.. isn't that enough of a smack down?

5. Getting your car stolen and totaled is worse than it seems. Ugh.

6. The Nintendo Wii is the freakin' best thing ever. I rock at hitting home runs and the tennis as well. A friend of mine coined the name "Wii-tard" and I wear that name proudly! I cannot wait to have tournaments with my crazy friends. (Sarah and Brad- it's on when we get together next!)

7. On that same thought, it's amazing how a video game nowadays can throw out your back. HA!

8. Finding a job after you move to a large city isn't as easy as it sounds. Geebus. I thought I'd be a millionaire by now! Unrealistic? Nooooo.

9. Your best friend having a baby really smacks you into reality. "Hello, you're an adult now. Welcome- you're gonna be here a while so you may as well make yourself comfortable." No more calling her last minute and going out to a bar, thats for sure!

10. Having a "partner" in all this really makes it all a lot more fun.

11. SNOW! I want SNOW! (okay I didn't learn that this year but I just want it so much...)

12. Feeding dogs raw meat is very beneficial and I will probably feed all of my future dogs meat. I never thought I'd say it but it's true. Murphy thrives on meat.

13. Since this is number 13- I used to believe in fate. "Everything happens for a reason". But 2007 was SO unlucky and so bad that I can't believe it anymore. I'm starting to believe: "There's no point to any of this. It's all just a... a random lottery of meaningless tragedy and a series of near escapes. So I take pleasure in the details. You know... a quarter-pounder with cheese, those are good, the sky about ten minutes before it starts to rain, the moment where your laughter become a cackle... and I, I sit back and I smoke my Camel Straights and I ride my own melt. "- Troy, "Reality Bites"

14. There's nothing better than friends and family... and love... and laughter.. and hugs. and Puppy kisses...