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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Fifty-one Things I've Learned in 2015

1. I simply CANNOT use technology properly under the influence of alcohol. It is both puzzling and embarrassing at the same time.
2. When hanging out with heavy drinkers, always have an escape route that leads back to a comfortable bed, Japanese pillow, and a Puggle.
3. Poppycock is a snack and it is delicious.
4. There is a disheveled French man Named Jean Christophe cooking some of the best crepes I've ever had (besides in Paris) at William Barnacle Tavern near St. Mark's Place in NYC. #bretoncrepes
5. Turnips are supposed to be peeled.
6. Puggle does not like turnips.
7. I guess I have always known this, but felt it should be published this year. I thoroughly enjoy train rides. No driving required and plenty of time to read a book and look out the window.
8. Certain schools in Tenessee don't have snow days count against them because students and teachers communicate digitally to carry out lessons. #futuristic
9. It would benefit me to hang around more gay people.
10. Old people are very similar to children in their actions and words, but definitely not with their advice.
11. Vacationing alone is just like visiting the grocery store solo. -JP
12. Turning an old flower bed into a vegetable garden is fun, difficult, and back breaking.
13. I live in South Jersey...according to some North Jersey folk. "New Brunswick is south Jersey and Albany is Canada!"
14. Google Cloud printing is soooo easy to set up!
15. Tents come with LED lights and those lights have...wait for it...a dimmer!
16. Smoking causes strokes.
17. It's satisfying to eat ice cream after a hot day of hiking. And after you realized you didn't pack enough snacks or water for your hiking trip. Oops. #WaterfallLoopHikeOR
18. Power Tools enhance the pumpkin carving experience. -Fred
19. Cuddle Puddle
20. Ding Dong Ditch
21. It's a sports bra. #WhatIsThis?
22. Do not hold a glass of wine while watching Jen play Wii fit balance games.
23. Hunting season and hiking don't mix. #WearOrange
24. It's 2015, but you can still pocket dial someone with a smartphone. #Rose
25. There is a good chance my niece, Brooklyn, will drink red wine out of a Stanley mug in her 20s.
26. The first 7-9 seconds of a Dr. Mario game are the most critical. Act fast. Flip smart. Ensure victory.
27. Hello Kitty should be a style or a nickname for something that never goes out of style and remains consistent. Hello Kitty style.
28. Black garlic. Buy a lot. Put it in your salad. #HMart
29. Asking cashiers in Edison stores to change $100 in 20s to fives and singles is a great way to get people to think you are insane.
30. This one is 2nd hand...You become your best self when you are a parent. LD
31. When given the choice of people to hand off the video camera to, my dad is not your guy. However, when the garage door opener breaks, he is definitely your man.
32. Staple guns...yes! Fun to use and much easier than tape and nails.
33. The only time Ed cooks is when he makes pea soup.
34. This realization took place while acting as if it was not 4:37 in the morning on Christmas: The way I destress in the summer is by completely forgetting about time. Therefore, one way to destress, is to ignore time completely. You're welcome.
35. Gathering around a fire pit is a great setting for story telling.
36. Podcasts are one gateway into new experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and future conversational topics. I recommend TED Talk's: Quiet.
37. Everyone should eat at Pine State Biscuits at least once in their lifetime.
38. My mother has a strange need for placemats. "Everyday I need placemats. Every. Single. Day." -Mom 4-9-15

39. If the pollen in Atlanta doesn't kill you, the people will.
40. Well, Baby Jessica is one of my favorite conversational topics to randomly fall into.
41. Keep the Walkie Talkie ON.
42. If I tell you that I am out of food while hiking. It would be in your best interest to confiscate my pack and thoroughly search it yourself.
43. Portland is the weirdest place I have ever been.
44. Rich and Jasmine are invincible.
45. The family story about the weekly enemas my grandmother used to give her children is 100% true. While cleaning one of her closets this year, I found the enema kit, probe and all. 
"It's not mine." -Josephine age 94
46. It hurts to get tattooed on your spine. Fire. Fierce pain. OUCH!
47. There are tons of Moth performances in NYC. If you plan to attend, arrive early!
48. Taking the bus really isn't that difficult.
49. Geocaching is good, clean fun for the whole family! Thanks, Sara. 
50. INFJ = Me.
51. A perfect match for me has been hiding in North Jersey for 33 years. #foundher #thanksGappa&Tracy&Match