http://mylifeisaverage.com/

Today, I thought someone was talking to me, so I responded. They looked at me wierd, and pointed at there Bluetooth. I returned the wierd look, and pointed at my ear. I didnt have a Bluetooth in, but he thought I did, and nodded. I still feel like I won. MLIA

Today, in Science class my teacher asked us what we thought of when we heard the word "evolution". I thought of Pokemon, but I didn't say anything. MLIA.

Today, I was watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I didnt want to look into the eyes of the snake so I wouldnt die. I accidently looked. I didnt die. MLIA

FOR ELIZABETH: Today, I announced to my friends at lunch that even though I'm a jock, I love to bake as well. The whole cafeteria didn't break into song. MLIA

FOR JORDAN: Today, I had a dream that my pet crocodile died. Then I woke up and remembered I don't own a crocodile. I still felt sad. MLIA

Today, I mixed my blue shampoo and pink conditioner together to see if it would still make purple. It did. MLIA

Today I was watching Dora the Explorer. When she asked me what my favorite part was, I said "The part where you died." She said "I liked that part too." I felt proud of myself for tricking her. MLIA

When I went to go see Harry Potter, Dumbledore said "You need a shave, Harry." I felt like Dumbledore was being a hypocrite. MLIA.

Today, I read a MLIA about someone who went to Wendy's and only got 9 chicken nuggets instead of 10. I just had Wendy's for lunch and got 11 chicken nuggets instead of ten. I felt like I stole their chicken nugget. I'm sorry. MLIA.

Today, I went to an amusement park. A song I knew started playing, so started to sing and dance along. I passed another girl doing the same thing. We gave each other a look of respect. MLIA.

Today, I was working as a lifeguard by letting kids go down a slide. The only way I would let them go was if they danced. All of them danced. MLIA.

Today, I was playing a board game with my family, and I was very upset that they had left me with the red game piece, since red is my least favorite color. I won, and quietly thanked my red piece, promising it I would never discriminate again. MLIA.

Today I was listening to my ipod while playing a game on the computer. The song I was listening to was recorded live and the crowd started cheering at the same time I won the game. I felt like they were cheering for me. MLIA

Today was my birthday. Some people that I don't like very well posted "happy birthday" on my facebook wall. I like them more now. MLIA.

Today in class this boy let out a really loud sneeze. A few minutes later I let out 2 silent sneezes that no one could hear. It assured me that between me and him, id make a better ninja. MLIA

Today, while I was on my computer, people were being noisy out in the hallway, so I wanted to shut my door. It was too lazy to get up so instead I opened the window. The breeze came in through the window and shut the door. I felt very clever. MLIA

Today, I noticed how stories on MLIA have way better grammar and spelling than FML and MLIG. It made me like my average life more. MLIA.

obviously, there are more.
go look for yourself.

http://mylifeisaverage.com/

Today, I thought someone was talking to me, so I responded. They looked at me wierd, and pointed at there Bluetooth. I returned the wierd look, and pointed at my ear. I didnt have a Bluetooth in, but he thought I did, and nodded. I still feel like I won. MLIA
Today, in Science class my teacher asked us what we thought of when we heard the word "evolution". I thought of Pokemon, but I didn't say anything. MLIA.

Today, I was watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I didnt want to look into the eyes of the snake so I wouldnt die. I accidently looked. I didnt die. MLIA

sometimes

sometimes, when i feel uncomfortable, everything i say comes out wrong. usually it comes out at least 10 times more awkward than i intended. this is problematic because it makes me and whoever else is part of the conversation feel exponentially more uncomfortable.

sometimes, it's really hard for me to hide what i'm feeling. other times, i'm really good at it.

sometimes, i learn new things about myself. for example, my fears. i've known i'm deathly and irrationally afraid of oppossums. on the other hand, i'm discovering that i'm also very afraid of letting others down, leading guys on, and losing friendships. for whatever reason, i'm also weirdly afraid of rape. in small town iowa?

sometimes, i lie to others about how i'm feeling. really, i'm just trying to convince myself.

sometimes, i overthink things i want to do or so. other times, i don't think about them enough.

sometimes, i change my mind very easily. other times, i'm really stubborn.

sometimes, i'm one way. other times, i'm another. don't worry, it doesn't make sense to me either.

you know you're bored when...

you complete pointless surveys! yeah!

That fifteen people one...yeah.
1. Heidi
2. Sam Brooks
3. Matthew
4. Jordan Thomas
5. Jake
6. Sam Niles
7. Maggie
8. Nicole
9. Kim
10. Elizabeth
11. Mariah
12. Hannah
13. Jesse
14. Sam Dorrance
15. Kate Sinnot

1. How did you meet 1?
she moved in a couple houses away from me when we were five.

2. What would you do if you had never met 8?
study hall and drivers ed would have epic failed last year.
i wouldn't have an excuse for a possible roadtrip some year.

3. Would you date 2?
if i wanted to buy her lunch. =P

4. Have you ever seen 11 cry?
i'm not sure. if i have it was quite a while ago.

5.Would 3 and 13 be good friends for eachother?
hmm... quite possibly. they could make music or something.

6. Describe 9.
well, she's a ninja, she can read expressively about PMS, she's lots of fun.
we weren't really friends until this year.

7. Do you like 2?
of course.

8. Do you think 6 is attractive?
ha. she's in my phone as "Sam "Sexy" Niles", so yes. she's obviously sexy.

9. When was the last time you talked to 14?
last night.

10. Would you date 7?
nah.

11. Where does 15 live?
in waterloo. kind of by jake.

12. What is the best thing about 5?
i can talk to him about personal things and about the bigger picture.
we have fun.

13. What would you like to tell 13 right now?
we still have some of those strange looking muffins. o.O

14. What is the best thing about 10?
i really don't know her that well anymore.

15. Have you ever kissed 2?
no.

16. What's the best memory you have had with 14?
hmm... either our late night converstaion about today's culture or hanging out in my pasture with maggie, jake, kate, and matthew.

17. What is 10's best talent?
she's in dance.

18. Is 15 pretty?
yes

19. What was your first impression of 4?
she was a spaz, but don't tell mr. hovden i called her that. =P

20. How long have you been friends with 1?
since we were five.

21. Have you seen 5 in the last month?
yes.

22. When was the last time you saw 11?
school. =/

23. Have you ever been to 13's house?
yes

24. When is the next time you will see 9?
i'm not sure. =/ she's in camp until july. but i saw her last night.

25. Are you really close to 6?
sometimes. we try.

26. Would you hug 7?
of course.

27. Do you know a secret about 5?
probably a few.

28. Describe the relationship between 14 and 4.
uh...they dated once.

29. What's your friendship with 12 like?
she's my step-sister.

30. Have you ever danced with 7?
yes.

31. How do you know 12?
she's my step-sister. i was in play group with her older brother when she was a baby.

32. Does 2 have a bf/gf?
yes.

33. Have you ever wanted to smack 4 in the face?
i did once...sorry about that, jordan.

34. Has 11 met your mom?
yes.

35. Have you ever traveled with 10?
no where far away.

36. If 7 had $100 what would they spend it on?
lolla.

37. What's your best memory of 2?
hmm. there are lots. maybe driving around with her in cedar falls/waterloo when she first got her license. =]

39. What is the last thing you did with 15?
went on a walk in the dark with jake after maggie, sam, and matthew left.

40. When did you meet 6?
jr high, i believe.

41. How did you meet 8?
school? emily?

42. What is the funniest moment you've had with 3?
hmm. i'm not sure.

change

i can only imagine the past that lies beyond my earliest memories.
i imagine can only imagine the way you once were.

you were strong: muscles clearly defined by your hard labors.
your hands were rough, like sandpaper: the result of years of hard work.
you were wise: you've gained experience throughout your lifetime.
you were a brother, a husband, a father.

i can faintly remember how you were in the past.
you were witty.
you craved sweets.
you were humorous.
you were wise.
you were a man of God.
and sometimes, you had a temper.
you were a brother, a husband, a father, and a grandfather.


i wish i could erase the image of how you are now from my mind.
you are afraid.
you are sick.
you are frail.
you cannot see.
you cannot remember.
you cannot understand.
you are hardly a brother; you are no longer a husband; you have no memory of your children or grandchildren.
you are alone; hiding somewhere in the depths of your mind.

oh, regina.

i'm so excited for her new album.
"Far" comes out on the twenty third, the tuesday before i leave for colorado, which means i'll be able to listen to it my whole drive and the trip! haha. i've been listening to some of the songs on youtube/myspace and they're pretty great. some of the songs on the album are some pretty old songs of hers that heidi had gotten off of limewire for me a while ago, but the versions are new. it's kind of weird. i can't decide if i like the album version or the origional version better... o.O but yes. i'm super excited.
my favorite song so far is "laughing with". it's about how people joke around about God, but when something serious happens, no one is laughing and everyone is just hoping he's there. i think she hit that right on. the lyrics are on the internet already if you want to see them. i'm too lazy to deal with reformatting the lyrics after copy and pasting them into this window. =P

negative nostalgia?

man, i'm feeling nostalgic right now.
i'm not sure it's really a good thing.
i mean, it makes me kind of sad and it gets me thinking about things i feel guilty for thinking about.
the thing is, it also makes me happy.
i'm sad that things are over, but i'm happy that they happened.
even though i feel a little guilty for thinking about all of it, i find myself putting myself into positions that will cause me to get like this over and over again.

according to urban dictionary, nostalgia is "A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past. OR The condition of being homesick; homesickness. "
bittersweet sounds about right to me.

nostalgia is nice.
you know, nostalgia is more than nice.
nostalgia is wonderful.
it's good to reflect on the past every once in a while.
it's natural to miss some of the things you've left behind.

the question is, how much is too much?