Family Brawl...Fantasy Style!

So, in the spirit of new adventures, I agreed to join my brother's family fantasy football league (that's right, a fantasy league consisting of ALL family members...yep, we're a bit into sports...or a bit competitive...you decide). Now, I should preface this post by stating that I really know NOTHING about football. Sure, I know there is a quarterback and he throws the ball to someone--check that, sometimes he will HAND the ball to someone (see, I do pay attention!). I might be farther right on the bell curve compared to some other girls, but you probably need to know more than that for something like fantasy football.

Still, I agreed to participate, knowing that I had a wealth of knowledge at my disposal (aka dad...mon pere...padre...pa...el honcho...the big kahuna...you get the picture). So, Sunday night, my sister and I sat with our dad as he proceeded to expound upon his football wisdom. Let's just say, I don't think he knew what to do with us...case in point--a snippet of our football discussion:

Dad: ...then there's the Tight End...
Brenda: what's a Tight End?
Domini: the only tight end I know is a well exercised hiney.
Dad: What???
Brenda: you know, someone with a "tight end" (turns around and smacks behind)
Dad: [laughs] Not even close...

Apparently, I have to draft players to my "team" in a LIVE draft on Thursday. So, if I want to crush my family (which I do) in this proclaimed family brawl (which won't consist of physical scars, just emotional ones), I will have to learn about people I've never heard of before and decide if they can help me in my quest for world (or at least family) domination...so, maybe I better choose players based on more than how well formed their calf muscles are...maybe I'll choose players based on the fierceness of their mascot (for example, a lion would probably beat a raven according to the laws of the jungle...but would a lion beat a cowboy? As far as I know there are no cowboys in the jungle...another discussion for another day...)

A Tickle Tells a Thousand Words

So, as a present to myself for graduation, I got a pedicure yesterday at this little hole-in-the-wall place that I went to once over a year ago. Ironically, the person who gave me the pedicure this time was the same person as last time.

I don't know if you know this about me, but I am VERY ticklish. So naturally, the absolute worst part about a pedicure is when they rub pumice stones on the feet. For me, it's akin to Chinese water torture.

Here I am all happy and content until I see the pumice stone...hands clench...eyes squeeze shut...okay let's just get this over. The first brush of the pumice stone and I twitch and pull my foot away. What happens next? The person looked at me and said, "Wait, have you been here before?"

"Once," I replied, "over a year ago."

"Oh, I remember you!"

Apparently, a tickle does tell a thousand words...

My Visit with One Explosive Lady!

My sister and I took a little trip to Mount St. Helens. I've lived in Washington state all my life and I've never been out to see it. So, we took a little visit this week. Mount St. Helens has these lava caves call "Ape Caves". I was kinda hoping these caves were carved out by actual apes, but alas, it was just lava...but just imagine, apes that can do that would have their own reality show! Here are some pictures from the trip!

It wasn't really gonna fall on my head, I was just pretendin' :)

There are 2 paths in the caves...in the upper caves, you have to climb over 27 lava rock piles...note to self: bring a head lamp! The bumps on my head prove how hard it can be to climb with a hand held flashlight.

Here is one such breakdown pile!

You see, this is what happens when you blow your top!

Mount St. Helens with a full moon...that's right, how lucky were we?!

And so it begins...

I've often debated on the value of blogging. I don't have anything important to say...anything interesting or insightful...all I have are little silly thoughts in my head that I find amusing. My new job as a school psychologist has taught me the value of humor and seeking out new experiences. I often deal with trauma and chaos each day at work...maybe that's why I look for humor and adventure in every moment. And that is what this blog will be dedicated to...my new adventures and funny things that occur along the way, savvy?

And so it begins...