Oh, hey, Georgia!
It was really great to see you, but apparently we weren't supposed to be here after all. I'll see you some other time.
Peace,
Katherine
Dear GPS,
Some of these dirt roads look pretty sketchy, are you sure we're going the right way?
Oh, wait, here's the campgrounds.
Thanks!
Katherine
Dear cell phone,
Why do you not get service? Now we can't get in touch with the other car, which also got lost. Way to make us drive a good 10 miles down the highway to get signal to actually get in touch with our friends.
No love,
Katherine
Dear waterfall,
You are gorgeous. Unfortunately, we can't camp right next to you because there is not enough space. Also, it's a little creepy that there's a memorial stone for "Timmy" next to the stream here.
See you later!
Katherine
Dear Lucy,
I'm super glad we spent so much time in Girl Scouts. How awesome is our fire? Very. And warm, which is nice. We basically rock. :-)
Go us!
Dear weather,
Why are you so cold?!?! I am seriously wearing 3 pairs of pants, 3 shirts, 2 pairs of socks, and a hat, plus I'm inside a fleece sleeping bag inside my big puffy sleeping bag. And my toes are still freezing. Actually, I'm not sure I can feel them. I could probably sleep a lot better if it wasn't like 40 degrees out.
I do appreciate the lack of rain, though.
Frostily,
Katherine
Dear car,
Thank you for heat. I can feel my toes again!
With warmest regards,
Katherine
Dear Self,
Stop procrastinating and take a shower already. You smell. Also, your clothes smell. It's time to do some laundry.
Sincerely,
Me
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
What a day...
Dear cockroach,
I have cut off your head. Please stop moving. This whole "I'm going to keep running around like achicken cockroach with its head cut off" act is not amusing. Actually, it's pretty dang traumatizing. I'm probably going to have nightmares for weeks.
Why won't you just die?!?!
Sincerely,
Katherine
Dear Aldi,
Why do you close at 7? I need groceries! I am out of bread, and peanut butter, and I need cheese and milk. I suppose I can settle for Publix, but that means I have to spend more money. Is this because I don't tell you how much I love you enough? Well, I do. Please let me shop tomorrow!
Love,
Katherine
I have cut off your head. Please stop moving. This whole "I'm going to keep running around like a
Why won't you just die?!?!
Sincerely,
Katherine
Dear Aldi,
Why do you close at 7? I need groceries! I am out of bread, and peanut butter, and I need cheese and milk. I suppose I can settle for Publix, but that means I have to spend more money. Is this because I don't tell you how much I love you enough? Well, I do. Please let me shop tomorrow!
Love,
Katherine
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
This afternoon was productive in some ways, but not in others
Dear Clemson University,
My mixed feelings for you continue. Today's example: your PE classes are all under the category "Leisure Skills". Granted, that does also include classes on photography and wood carving and jewelry making and CPR, but... the name "Leisure Skills", while endlessly amusing, does seem to downplay the importance of remaining physically fit and active - the title "Physical Education" does a better job of indicating the necessity of such courses in equipping students to remain active for life.
On the up side, you feature some intriguing courses not found at NC State. These include a wider variety of dance classes (belly dancing, 3 levels of shag and swing dancing, contra, and multiple levels of ballroom dancing, although there is a conspicuous lack of clogging), hunting and fishing classes (many courses involving rifles, actually, including getting hunting licenses, and how to tie flies for fishing), and lots of yoga classes (also, "Meditation and Relaxation" sounds great; I would look forward to the irony of stressing about an assessment in that class). It is disappointing that you don't have specific classes for basketball, volleyball, and softball, but combine them all with football in one course. Also, no badminton classes. That is a serious oversight. Though the billiards class might make up for that...
Still not in love with orange,
Katherine
My mixed feelings for you continue. Today's example: your PE classes are all under the category "Leisure Skills". Granted, that does also include classes on photography and wood carving and jewelry making and CPR, but... the name "Leisure Skills", while endlessly amusing, does seem to downplay the importance of remaining physically fit and active - the title "Physical Education" does a better job of indicating the necessity of such courses in equipping students to remain active for life.
On the up side, you feature some intriguing courses not found at NC State. These include a wider variety of dance classes (belly dancing, 3 levels of shag and swing dancing, contra, and multiple levels of ballroom dancing, although there is a conspicuous lack of clogging), hunting and fishing classes (many courses involving rifles, actually, including getting hunting licenses, and how to tie flies for fishing), and lots of yoga classes (also, "Meditation and Relaxation" sounds great; I would look forward to the irony of stressing about an assessment in that class). It is disappointing that you don't have specific classes for basketball, volleyball, and softball, but combine them all with football in one course. Also, no badminton classes. That is a serious oversight. Though the billiards class might make up for that...
Still not in love with orange,
Katherine
Monday, October 18, 2010
Awesome!
Dear Newspaper Hat,
Where have you been all my life?! How did it take me this long to find you?! I don't think I ever want to stop making newspaper hats now...
Your awesomeness just makes my day infinitely better. Now I can be a pirate. Or just an awesome person with an awesome hat. :-)
Yours in mutual awesomeness,
Katherine
Where have you been all my life?! How did it take me this long to find you?! I don't think I ever want to stop making newspaper hats now...
Your awesomeness just makes my day infinitely better. Now I can be a pirate. Or just an awesome person with an awesome hat. :-)
Yours in mutual awesomeness,
Katherine
Pearls are not appropriate exercise attire
Dear girl at Zumba today,
I'm sure it's vital that you look your best during this high-intensity workout. You are probably one of those girls who never seems to sweat and looks perfect after working out (which is unfair and ridiculous, by the way). However, wearing pearls is crossing the line. Now you look like you're trying way too hard. (Also, aren't you worried they'll get messed up or broken??) Please cease this inexplicable behavior.
Sincerely,
Katherine
I'm sure it's vital that you look your best during this high-intensity workout. You are probably one of those girls who never seems to sweat and looks perfect after working out (which is unfair and ridiculous, by the way). However, wearing pearls is crossing the line. Now you look like you're trying way too hard. (Also, aren't you worried they'll get messed up or broken??) Please cease this inexplicable behavior.
Sincerely,
Katherine
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Pretty much any pie is delicious...
Dear Apple Pie,
How are you so amazing? You have slain me with your utter deliciousness. Especially since you are irresistible with whipped cream. I am now going to be in a food coma for the rest of the evening and therefore unable to get anything productive done. I hope that makes you happy.
Stop looking so smug and tempting with your sweet, spiced, apple-y goodness spilling all out of that flaky crust.
I'll see you at breakfast!
Love (OHSOMUCH!!),
Katherine (and food baby)
How are you so amazing? You have slain me with your utter deliciousness. Especially since you are irresistible with whipped cream. I am now going to be in a food coma for the rest of the evening and therefore unable to get anything productive done. I hope that makes you happy.
Stop looking so smug and tempting with your sweet, spiced, apple-y goodness spilling all out of that flaky crust.
I'll see you at breakfast!
Love (OHSOMUCH!!),
Katherine (and food baby)
Monday, October 4, 2010
Yay for sweater weather!
Dear Fall,
Thank you so much for your timely arrival! I am more than ready to wear sweaters and revel in the awesomeness that is autumn. I love the colorful, crunchy leaves you bring, and the crisp smell in the air, and the chance to enjoy hot fall-type foods (like apple pie!), and the excuse to pile blankets on my bed and make it cozy.
Hurray!! I'm so glad you made it! :-)
Love,
Katherine
Thank you so much for your timely arrival! I am more than ready to wear sweaters and revel in the awesomeness that is autumn. I love the colorful, crunchy leaves you bring, and the crisp smell in the air, and the chance to enjoy hot fall-type foods (like apple pie!), and the excuse to pile blankets on my bed and make it cozy.
Hurray!! I'm so glad you made it! :-)
Love,
Katherine
Friday, October 1, 2010
This should not be difficult
Dear Printer,
Why have you decided not to properly print maps on directions any more? You didn't used to have this problem. Is the new computer too fast for you? Are you just getting old and slow? I'm getting pretty tired of trying to print maps and having them come out with a random blue line where the route is and nothing else. Get it together, please!
With dissatisfaction,
Katherine
PS - Just so you know, you're doing a great job otherwise! :-)
Why have you decided not to properly print maps on directions any more? You didn't used to have this problem. Is the new computer too fast for you? Are you just getting old and slow? I'm getting pretty tired of trying to print maps and having them come out with a random blue line where the route is and nothing else. Get it together, please!
With dissatisfaction,
Katherine
PS - Just so you know, you're doing a great job otherwise! :-)
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