The Chronicles of Silliness

I am on the cusp of entering a new era of my time spent here on earth. I am soon going to be able to check the 25+ box on the survey of life. So with that mentioned, I would like to share some quite memorable moments with you dear friends of instances that will forever live in the shoebox labeled "Something Close to Normal" of my life. (see previous blog). 

Thus, commence the highlighted yearbook pages of SRM:

1992: Mrs. Annas' Class: K-5: Age 6

Big blonde, unbrushed hair. Aboy by the name of Ali and I were the last ones left sitting at a table. The inability to write down the description of a plastic spider was my demise. I wanted to cry, but didn't know how to develop tears at that moment. I was overwhelmed knowing that every one else was already playing in centers and Ali and I sat staring at this spider. A plastic Halloween decoration. To spare details of the heartbreaking humiliation that I fell subject to, the story ends with a note home to Mom that said I was a "bump on a log in class." Yes, that is correct. A BUMP ON A LOG. Clearly it did not affect me. I was only 6. How would I ever remember that?

1995: The Release of the Movie Clueless: Age 9

Upon the introduction of this movie into my sister's life and mine, we felt the need to have shirts with graphics to support the best motion picture of the year. Her shirt was blue and said, "As If." Mine was green and said "Whatever." Clearly, I was already a prodigy by this point. My goals were aimed high. Also the year of the mini-back packs. 

1996-1998: A Special Era: Age 10-12

Umbro shorts. Sambas. First name Tom. Last name Boy. 

2000: 8th Grade Talent Show Auditions: Age 14

On this day I auditioned for two different roles in hopes to make it to perform in the annual talent show. I went 0 for 2 that day. The first audition was with 2 other girls and we had made up a dance to Britney Spears, "Stronger." The second I flew solo. I had hand written all of the lyrics to Leanne Rimes, "Light in Your Eyes," on a torn sheet of notebook paper. I was literally laughed at by the judges. And the judges were teachers. At least I got to help host the show to boost my spirits, but the singing and dancing were not my strong points. Which is why I can now resort to a second best, karaoke.

2002: Jenn and Michael Begin: Age 15

To brief you on the wonderful story that begin some of the greatest friendships I have, it all began with a curly-haired girl named Jenn and a fun-loving guy name Mike. She was in the band. He was in choir. His guy friends and her girl friends conjoined together to become known as what I did not find out until college from a friend that referred to us as the "God Squad."But in the early stages of their relationship it begin with Jenn accumulating multiple school play programs (as she went to every one) and Mike purchasing copious amounts of stuffed animals as gifts. Oh high school. 

2003: High School Cross Country: Age 16

I learned that the hand off wand is not a "paton."In case you did not know either, it is a "baton."

2005: FRIENDS Ends: Age 18

It was a rough day. The end of an era. Enough said.

2005-2009: College: Age 18-22

I became a Frog. Made some good friends. Made some mistakes, ie: took a swim class for a semester and Astronomy. I helped raise Bullet Strudwick, one of the best dogs in the world. And I learned that cutting off all of your hair (especially if you are naturally curly) will only leave you happy for one day. Then you wear it curly and you cry. Cha-cha-cha Chia!

Post Grad: Give me another 25 years: Then we will talk.

-SRM