Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
What I learned from growing up in Africa
There were many life lessons to be had from growing up in Africa, and this post may have several parts, so here is Part I
1. There is more than one kind of zebra- there are two main varieties- Burchells- wide stripes, and Grevy's- narrow stripes. No idea if I spelled those right. And for those of you wondering- zebras are white with black stripes! : )
2. There is also more than one kind of giraffe. There are at least three that I know of- Masai, Boxed, and Reticulated.
3. Malaria is not fun. Seriously, NOT FUN!
4. Eating termites will not kill you. They are full of protein and really do not taste bad.
5. Always tell your teacher right away when there is a black mamba in your classroom. . . you do not, I repeat, DO NOT raise your hand and wait to be called on. This particular point I cannot stress enough!
6. Monkeys will grab food right out of your hand after jumping from a distance that is not imaginable to the human brain. While eating food anywhere within a mile radius of monkeys- stay in your car.
7. Never drive into the middle of a herd of elephants- they are bigger than you and they will charge your car. : )
8. Bartering for everything you buy can be a lot of fun once you get used to it.
9. Walls, security guards, and a guard dog will still not stop someone desperate to break into your house.
10. Kenyan chai is the best in the world! : )
1. There is more than one kind of zebra- there are two main varieties- Burchells- wide stripes, and Grevy's- narrow stripes. No idea if I spelled those right. And for those of you wondering- zebras are white with black stripes! : )
2. There is also more than one kind of giraffe. There are at least three that I know of- Masai, Boxed, and Reticulated.
3. Malaria is not fun. Seriously, NOT FUN!
4. Eating termites will not kill you. They are full of protein and really do not taste bad.
5. Always tell your teacher right away when there is a black mamba in your classroom. . . you do not, I repeat, DO NOT raise your hand and wait to be called on. This particular point I cannot stress enough!
6. Monkeys will grab food right out of your hand after jumping from a distance that is not imaginable to the human brain. While eating food anywhere within a mile radius of monkeys- stay in your car.
7. Never drive into the middle of a herd of elephants- they are bigger than you and they will charge your car. : )
8. Bartering for everything you buy can be a lot of fun once you get used to it.
9. Walls, security guards, and a guard dog will still not stop someone desperate to break into your house.
10. Kenyan chai is the best in the world! : )
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tagged continued
Okay, here are the two more weird things about me:
6. I enjoy eating peanut butter on my hot dogs. (Don't knock it until you try it!)
7. My list of hobbies don't really go together: demolition derbies, sky-diving, crocheting, scrapbooking, four wheeling, and reading. : )
6. I enjoy eating peanut butter on my hot dogs. (Don't knock it until you try it!)
7. My list of hobbies don't really go together: demolition derbies, sky-diving, crocheting, scrapbooking, four wheeling, and reading. : )
Sunday, November 09, 2008
tagged
I was tagged in Emily's post to come up with seven weird things about me, so here goes:
1. I actually think that I would be able to survive on nothing but hot chocolate and smores. And at some point I think I just might try it! : )
2. I eat the cake out from underneath the icing to save the icing for last. ( I know, I know, a lot of people do that, but you must still admit that it is weird!)
3. I refuse to eat anything that you have to break the legs off before you consume- sorry shrimp, you are out!
4. I like everything in my house to match completely. I bought a fish tank today with a black lid, I also bought black gravel for it, and the fish are black and white striped. I know it is excessive, but I like my pets to also match my house. (Our cat is gray and black striped.)
5. I am obsessed with trying to make my house smell good. I have candles, flameless candles, airwick fresheners, glade plug ins, and frebreze scent stories all over my house.
Okay, I know I am weirder than this. . . I can't think of any more. I will have to finish this later after I think some more.
1. I actually think that I would be able to survive on nothing but hot chocolate and smores. And at some point I think I just might try it! : )
2. I eat the cake out from underneath the icing to save the icing for last. ( I know, I know, a lot of people do that, but you must still admit that it is weird!)
3. I refuse to eat anything that you have to break the legs off before you consume- sorry shrimp, you are out!
4. I like everything in my house to match completely. I bought a fish tank today with a black lid, I also bought black gravel for it, and the fish are black and white striped. I know it is excessive, but I like my pets to also match my house. (Our cat is gray and black striped.)
5. I am obsessed with trying to make my house smell good. I have candles, flameless candles, airwick fresheners, glade plug ins, and frebreze scent stories all over my house.
Okay, I know I am weirder than this. . . I can't think of any more. I will have to finish this later after I think some more.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
You might be a redneck. . .
Today when I walked out of my house, this is what I saw. . . You might be a redneck. . .
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