The date was February 13, 2008. The place was Galesburg, Illinois. I was just beginning my last semester as a senior in high school. I didn't keep a journal and blogs weren't invented yet. So, what I was doing specifically wasn't documented -- probably a good thing.
Five things on my to do list today:
You may be suprised, despite my aversion to lists, that I actually have a to-do list. I use Outlook as my email program, and there is a list function that is very nice to help me keep organized.
- Finish planning tryouts (for soccer -- they begin Feb 25, and I hope the snow is gone)
- Call Amex (I've heard that if you call and bug them for long enough they will lower your interest rate -- it's worth a shot)
- Call the U of U about financial Aid
- Email faculty about using their rooms for the Debate Tournament
- Catch up on grading (This is always on my list, because I've never done it.)
Things I would do if I was suddenly made a billionaire:
Honestly, life right now is pretty good. I'd definitely cut back on hours at work -- go to part time. Consequently, I would enjoy the increased time afforded to me at home with Erin and India. We would probably add a new member or two to that mix. Erin could stop working, so we could be together at night. Sara Circle is great, but we would probably move into a different neighborhood. The new neighborhood might not have as many four plexes. I'm thinking houses. I would go to graduate school still and pursue all of the goals I currently have. The extra money wouldn't change my goals in life. It would simply take away the stress of affording them.
Two of my bad habits:
- Impatience
- Overlooking the little things
Five places I have lived:
- Orem, Utah
- San Joaquin Valley in California. (Fresno Mission)
- Galesburg, Illinois
- Hull, Sioux Center, and Osceola, Iowa
- Ames, Iowa (the maternity ward -- it was only really a visit)
Five jobs I have had:
- High school English teacher
- Head boys' soccer coach
- Debate coach
- Assistant girls' soccer coach
- Assistant manager at a Sinclair Gas Station
Five things people don't know about me:
- I'm not completely cold hearted -- though it may be two sizes too small
- I'm very shy
- I read incredibly slowly
- I've never been skiing or snowboarding because I'm afraid
- I'm a terrible swimmer
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Ammon, you are scared of snowboarding? We should change that.
I so want to take you skiing! Ammon haven't you heard all my embarrasing ski stories??? Oh man we need to go on a double date with you guys soon!
You were in the maternity ward in Ames? Why? What did you think of our crazy little town? And I had no idea you had so many crazy cool jobs. Fun!
Ammon, I understand why you're afraid of snowboarding. After I broke my elbow, I was afraid the whole rest of the season. But now I'm not afraid, I'm really good, and it's AWESOME! One funny thing: I once saw a skier go on both sides of a small tree at the same time (meaning it went between their legs. Luckily they were a girl and the tree wasn't firm at the top. hehe:o ) Anyway... Well, wakeboarding is almost identical to snowboarding. marshallman
You guys are so funny! I love reading your posts! India is sooo cute! She is growing up!
Ammon- You forgot to mention your one day of work at Mcdonald's, your first job. Thought that would have been on the top of your list. - Love Kate
McDonald's? Hahahahaha! I totally forgot about that. Busted Ammon!
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