Now that I'm back in the lab, I find my mind thinking through the events of last week as I just sit and do my work at my desk. I like lists, so here's a list of things I learned over last week. Some are a little odd, and some are more serious. If some just seem absolutely ridiculous, there's probably some inside jokes.

1. I can eat Vienna Sausages for about 3 days straight for lunch and not grow tired of them. Other people can barely handle 1 day.
2. I like building things... it doesn't even have to be cars. Houses work just as well for me.
3. Carly has a nice collarbone.
4. Ted is going to be my best man for my future wedding? So he says.
5. I have a long way to go in developing patience towards others.
6. I can drive a 15 passenger van with no problem. The trouble when I get back and drive my small tiny 2-door sports car. Everything seems too small.
7. Daniel Read will tell your deepest darkest secret to everyone. HAHA.
8. When your showering in community showers at the YMCA, it's best to not carry on conversations until you're finished and fully clothed.
9. Speaking of showers, I realized that it's probably best not to yell, "Yay, it's naked time!" when walking into a community shower.
10. Don't hit your hand with a hammer. But if you do, don't do it a second time.
11. Keep an eye on your gloves at all times. I lost one:(
12. Make an extra effort to be silent before the Lord each day.
13. The generosity of others still surprises me. Like if someone decides to wake up an hour early to cook breakfast for everyone two days in a row.
14. I may be old. But I look (and act) like I'm a teenager.
15. Oklahoma has red mud.