Funny things you hear..

As I have discussed in other blog posts, you can find all sorts of people in DC. Recently, the metro has gotten super crowded. I believe this is due to a couple of factors: 1 - It's summertime; there are a lot more tourists. 2 - Gas Prices! You all know what I'm talking about. Gas Prices is the excuse for anything now. In this case, gas prices is a big reason why there are a lot more riders on Metro. Nobody wants to drive their stupidly-purchased Hummer to work anymore. So, like I said, my ride has gotten significantly more crowded. Yesterday evening was especially bad. It was really hot and humid and there were a TON of people squished in there. I don't normally get clausterphobic, but when we had to stop on the tracks between Metro stops, I actually felt my heart rate pick up. All the body odor is suddenly hitting me, I'm getting that over-production of saliva in my mouth, the person next to me keeps adjusting her grip on the bar, thus producing a new wave of smell from her armpit.. AH! Get me out!

Anyway, I digress. Some time last week or the week before, there was this little family waiting for the train. This little boy, maybe 5, kept getting close to the edge, looking down the tunnel for the train to come. The parents kept telling him to get back; don't get so close to the edge! After several times of this little kid getting close to the edge and the parents calling him back, the dad decides to tell this story:

There was this kid in Atlanta who was at an amusement park and lost his hat. He wanted to get his hat, but there was a fence keeping him out from where it was. On the fence there was a sign saying not to climb, but the kid decided to climb over the fence anyway, because he wanted to get his hat back. Well, as soon as he was at the top and starting to flip his body to the other side of the fence, a rollercoaster came by and he was decapitated.

I'm thinking, wow. What a story to tell a 5 year old. Maybe the dad is trying to scare the little dude enough not to get close to the edge of the platform, as HIS head might be cut off when the train comes. So the kid is silent for a little while, then a couple of minutes later, I hear him ask, "So, are Nazis real?"

I couldn't help it at this point. I just had to start laughing. This is what makes living in this area so entertaining. There are always crazies roaming around, and there are always funny conversations to overhear.


Sometimes the things I hear are not accurate. Especially if I'm talking on the phone with a male that has a deep voice. I have a hard time hearing what he's saying. "I'm studying for the MCAT." "What? You want to wring the neck of a cat?"


A couple of weeks ago, I called my dad for his birthday. Whenever I call my parents, we talk about what's new, and then we go to the constant topics -- how's my job, how are my roommates, what's new with boys, etc. Lately, a new 'constant' topic has emerged, as I have to move at the end of August. The townhouse we are renting is now up for sale, so we are getting kicked out. "Have you been looking for a new place yet? Do you know who you'll live with? Where are you looking?" etc. I love talking to my parents. As I've gotten older, I've been more of an open book, telling them exactly what I'm thinking and how I feel. I laugh about how stupid all guys are, backing up my statement with many examples. My parents are great. They laugh with me, and never make me feel pressured to find "that certain somebody" and get settled and get married. I love that. They support my situation, and tell me all the great things about being single. (They may feel differently and really hope that I get married soon, but I'm grateful that they don't let me know that) :)

So this night, as my dad and I are wrapping up our conversation, I was suprised to hear him say, "Well, we'll pray for you to find a partner." I'm totally taken aback, and I say, "What?!? No. Don't pray for that for me. I don't need a partner." My dad seems equally as shocked and asks, "What? You don't want us to pray for you?" And I say, "I don't need you to pray for a PARTNER for me, dad. I don't need a partner." So then he laughs, and says, "No. I said we'll pray for an APARTMENT for you." "Oh. Right. An apartment." I'm laughing and so is my dad. I can hear my mom laughing in the background, too. "Well, in that case, yes. Please pray for an apartment for me. Thank you."

Be happy if you want!

So last month, I was driving home from my little 3 year old nephew's birthday party in which we all went to see the movie Speed Racer. I was in a really good mood, which is always the case after I spend time with my sister, her husband and their kids. I LOVE all my nieces and nephews!

During this visit, I was especially drawn to my nephew Seth, as it was his birthday and he was so dang cute! During the movie, he was running back and forth across the theater, and each time he got to my side, he would run up to me, grab my cheeks as tight as his little hands could squeeze, and then give me a big kiss. I was thinking about this while I was driving back home and it was making me smile and laugh a little bit out loud. Right about this moment, I looked out my right passenger window and saw a sign that said, "Single? Want to be happy?" This caused me to stop my current chuckling, my smile frozen on my face. Then my brow furrowed as I became confused. What is this sign implying? Of course below in smaller letters was a phone number to call for a dating service.

I was a bit offended. Obviously, I am single. But being single does not mean that I am NOT happy! I AM HAPPY, GARSH DARNIT! ;) Really, though. I thought it was an odd way to sell a dating service. Their way of advertising is to assume that anybody who does not have a significant someone cannot be as happy as those that do. After a while of thinking about this sign and feeling comfortable in my single-ness and happiness, I thought it was rather funny. Funny that they are so naive.

Happiness is not determined by whether or not you are in a relationship. I know many super happy people who are married. And I know of some people who's marriages were miserable. The same goes for Singles. Happiness is just not that definitive. The good thing about this sign is that it made me really think about what happiness is in my life, and I was pleased to re-discover that I really am happy single. I'm sure I could also be happy being married or in a relationship. But that is not where I'm at right now. I love my family. And if anything can bring a smile to my face or joy to my heart, it's seeing my family, especially my nieces and nephews. It really is the best thing in the world to be an aunt!

I love funny people!!

My sister, Tami forwarded me this video link and I thought it was so funny! I want to be friends with these people.

My Mosiac

I saw this on Melissa's blog and thought it was a fun idea!

Want to play? Here's how:

a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.

b. Using only the first page, pick an image.

c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd's mosaic maker.

The Questions:

1. What is your first name?

2. What is your favorite food?

3. What high school did you go to?

4. What is your favorite color?

5. Who is your celebrity crush?

6. Favorite drink?

7. Dream vacation?

8. Favorite dessert?

9. What you want to be when you grow up?

10. What do you love most in life?

11. One Word to describe you.

12. Your flickr name. (kid version: favorite animal?)

Answers/Photo Credits: Emily, Chicken, Peninsula, Purple, Johnny Depp, Dr. Pepper, Europe, Ice Cream, Happy, Friendships, Sarcastic (click on this one. It's funny!), EmiBlakey.