Isn't it funny the things that you experience when hanging out with people that are older than you? Today I traveled to the coast to spend some time with my grandmother and her friends and all I can say is that life is much less stressful when you have the ability to laugh at yourself.
Tonight we decided that it would be a good idea to make a trip to Fred Meyer; and well, if I thought I was awkward... my grandma completely blows me out of the water. She decided that she wanted to get one of those carts that you drive around with the shopping basket. Yes, i believe that she was the lucky winner of the TURBO charged version. This woman, bless her heart, is the one that has enough problems parking in her garage, let alone navigating the aisles of a grocery store!
Well after almost running me over as we entered the electronics department, yes I did say electronics, we found the poor worker who was willing to help us find what we needed. He went to walk over to this aisle and had to run past grandma as she was fumbling around with the controls to make the cart work. He handed us the modem and was able to escape unscathed! Grandma then decided that the was going to take a drive around the aisle since backing was not he strong suit. She zipped up this aisle whipping around the corner and knocking right into a stack of printers in the process. Don't worry Grandma I was there to catch them!
After flying past the printers she zoomed up to the register crashing into the counter... and well cutting off the customer in front of her, who was already checking out, from the card reader that he needed. So while this poor gentleman is leaning over the basket to run the card, Jan and I are telling Grandma that she needed to back-up. So she does....hitting the man in the process. That doesn't work so she moves back to the counter trapping the poor man in closer than before. After finalizing his purchase the man then has to tip-toe out past the cart and Grandma practically running for his life, never once looking to see who this crazy driver really is!
Now you might think that this story ends here but that isn't true. After buying the modem, she then finds this huge stuffed blue bunny that she has to buy, the only thing is she can't really remember where it was. So as we are all hanging out Grandma is zooming the aisles, back and forth, as we just watch. After finding the bunny she is ready... to check out ... again. This time she pulls in behind a woman and her son. The child had some sort of sense, because as I looked ahead all I saw was this little boy pushing past his mother as fast as he could to flee from the crazy driver.
So in the end what did I learn?
-Always be comfortable laughing at yourself and the situations that you are put in front of you.
-I know where women get their bad driving reputations.
-Awkward situations run in my family!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
What a Weekend
I had the most unbelievable weekend in a long time. I was able to ditch the books and focus on having a good time and getting to know people. So without dragging this introduction on any longer let me tell you about what happened.
First, Friday I gave up my normal routine of taking care of horses and decided to attend a freshman party that was hosted by CRU, or Campus Crusade for Christ. This was so much fun, as I was able to meet other people that believed the same things that I did, while playing games, and most of all learning to country swing dance! This was an art form that I am deeply regretting not seeing before. After that we all went back and watched a movie!
Saturday I hung out till around 8 when I had to go put on a Hall program in an all guys hall on campus. My idea for said program, since I am SO incredibly mature... "Release Your Inner Child". We finger painted with, yes, pudding! Ate fish sticks, and played a cut throat game of Chubby Bunny! Very, very good night.
Sunday topped all others however. I had to, for a class, spend an entire day at the Challenge Course/ High Ropes Course. This was an extreme highlight because not only did I get to meet a lot of new friends. But I was able to stare one of me fears in the face and scream, "BACK OFF!" =). I had SO much fun.... however I think it is important to mention that EVERY muscle in my body is now hurting! lol
So, why is all of this important? It is important because without people around you, to share life, make memories, and be your support you have nothing. The most important thing that we have is each other, and it is important to be there for others. To encourage, motivate, and mentor. I believe that we all need people that we can trust to be real, and honest with us. To give us the truth, even when we don't want to hear it. Remember, we weren't meant to live alone. So I challenge you to meet someone new, make a new friend, and make a difference in someones life.
First, Friday I gave up my normal routine of taking care of horses and decided to attend a freshman party that was hosted by CRU, or Campus Crusade for Christ. This was so much fun, as I was able to meet other people that believed the same things that I did, while playing games, and most of all learning to country swing dance! This was an art form that I am deeply regretting not seeing before. After that we all went back and watched a movie!
Saturday I hung out till around 8 when I had to go put on a Hall program in an all guys hall on campus. My idea for said program, since I am SO incredibly mature... "Release Your Inner Child". We finger painted with, yes, pudding! Ate fish sticks, and played a cut throat game of Chubby Bunny! Very, very good night.
Sunday topped all others however. I had to, for a class, spend an entire day at the Challenge Course/ High Ropes Course. This was an extreme highlight because not only did I get to meet a lot of new friends. But I was able to stare one of me fears in the face and scream, "BACK OFF!" =). I had SO much fun.... however I think it is important to mention that EVERY muscle in my body is now hurting! lol
So, why is all of this important? It is important because without people around you, to share life, make memories, and be your support you have nothing. The most important thing that we have is each other, and it is important to be there for others. To encourage, motivate, and mentor. I believe that we all need people that we can trust to be real, and honest with us. To give us the truth, even when we don't want to hear it. Remember, we weren't meant to live alone. So I challenge you to meet someone new, make a new friend, and make a difference in someones life.
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