

It seems that some of you have figured out I was traveling. So, yes, I made it home safely after visiting my parents for Christmas and New Years. Here were some of the funnier happenings (that don't violate the stated purpose of this blog):
And direct (or approximate) quotes:
[A couple friends explained a foreign courting game that involves the girl giving a guy jewelry when a ball is dropped. He is supposed to return it that evening and talk to the parents.]
Me: These people look bored. Wouldn't it be easier to just ask the girl for some of her jewelry?
Sister: Q-U. That's 31 points!
Me: Um... that's not a word.
Sister: Yes, it is! That's what Chinese men do with their hair.
Me: No. You can spell Q-U-E-U-E or C-U-E. *Consults dictionary* See?
Sister: Oh, man! Don't tell <Brother>. We've been using that.
Sister: Mmm! This apple pie is good. And I don't like apple pie.
[Sure you don't...]
Mom: Did you leave the address?
Me: Nope.
Mom: Did you pack everything?
Me: Mhmm.
Mom: Even the blanket?
Me: You guys taught me well.
Mom: Yeah, but that borders on miraculous!
Random kid to his dad: This guy is weird. He has a book called Philip Pullman!
Me: That's the author's name.
[I'll be writing a review of the book soon...]
Another random kid: I hope this train does what they did on the Polar Express!

You are not like to see any general reformation, till you procure family reformation. Some little religion there may be, here and there; but while it is confined to single persons, and is not promoted in families, it will not prosper, nor promise much future increase.
0 million dollars have been spent by Washington.
0 people have gotten an STD.
0 babies have died worldwide in an abortion.
*laughs*
"That borders on miraculous!"
^_^
Funny
how everyone tries to adopt you and feed you more.
Indeed.
Maybe I need to start eating all the food I'm given...
Just kidding.