About 10 minutes into my soccer game last night there was a collision that resulted in a woman on the other team getting her leg SMASHED. The biggest guy on our team and this poor girl both met around a loose ball at about the same time. Actually our guy got there a couple steps ahead and accidentally stepped on top of the ball. This caused him to go flying forward sending the bulk of his body crunching into poor girl's leg. I didn't see exactly what happened, but I did hear an ominous pop/crack/crash sound. Our guy hit his head on the ground and was pretty groggy. Poor girl was screamin' for an ambulance. It took about 10 minutes for the ambulance to arrive and when they loaded her up there was some more screaming! Not pretty!
In other news, I found a "U2-With or Without You" remix to Eminem's new song. It's so catchy I can't stop listening to it. I don't know how long this will be here, but try "download this" on the right hand side of http://www.fancypantsinc.com.
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Have you ever heard that a Daddy Long Legs spider is the most poisonous spider in the world? I've heard from numerous sources that this was true, but not to worry, since their fangs are sooo small that they can't penetrate human flesh. In fact I'm pretty sure that, as a camp counselor, I passed this information on to many young campers myself. Regardless of whether this is true or not it's pretty cool to imagine that such a tiny little insect could pack such a whopping punch. It makes the daddy long legs seem a little more dignified and causes you to think twice before pulling off a couple of those skinny little legs In fact I almost didn't even pursue it any further because I hoped it was actually true, but In the end, I decided I had to know the truth.
I will let you choose for yourself whether or not you want to find out the facts about the deadly Daddy Long Legs. Let me be your guide to enlightenment..
The Truth is Out There!
Tuesday, August 13, 2002
Luke.. maybe this guy will take your old Macs that are waiting for the garbage man!
Squanto
I went up to visit Camp Squnato this past weekend and had a great time. I spent 3 summers working at this camp during my college years and this was a 5 year reunion of sorts for my middle summer. Hanging out at the lake with counselor friends reminded me of just how great those summers were. I have so many fun memories and great friendships packed into those summer months! I remember the temptation in my college years to do something "more practical" like earning money or getting some kind of internship, but I am eternally greatful that I chose camp instead. This is my public service announcement for anyone who may be in college...If it is at all possible (ie you don't ABSOLUTELY need to work to pay tuition) do something fun with your summer! Forget that boring internship...you have the rest of your life to spend sitting on your butt workin' for the man!
Currently Reading:
Wicked
Last Book:
Shadow of the Hegemon
The Magician's Nephew