Why the Grinch Stole Christmas

By Amanda Lawrence

 

 

 

 

     Everyone knows Dr. Seuss’s story How the Grinch Stole Christmas. He dressed as Santa, with his dog Max to guide the sleigh, entered every home in Who Ville, and stole every last item in an attempt to steal Christmas. However, he was shown the true meaning of Christmas the next morning when everyone awakened and celebrated Christmas as planned. This led to the Grinch’s heart growing three sizes. One question that many have wondered is: What made the Grinch hate Christmas? I know, I know. This is explained in Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, but I am here to tell you THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED!!! So I now introduce my Christmas story: Why the Grinch Stole Christmas.

As a child, the Grinch was a perfectly normal young boy named Timmy. He loved Christmas very much and spent most of November and all of December focusing on Christmas. He made gifts for all of his friends and family, made a delicious Christmas dinner, and decorated the inside and outside of his house. However, this is where it all went wrong. As Timmy was setting up the outdoor decorations, his father pulled up in the family truck with a new decoration, a blow-up Santa Claus. Timmy quickly began setting up the new decoration and was done in ten minutes. After he admired his fine work, he went to bed because it was Christmas Eve. The next morning, Timmy ran to the window to check for snow because he had been dreaming of a white Christmas. Even though it was a white Christmas, Timmy had no excitement because he was greeted by Santa Claus. Now this may sound like any child’s dream, but this was no ordinary Santa. This Santa was not life-like at all. Instead, it was much larger than life, strangely cartoonish, and upside-down. This sight was absolutely terrifying to a nine-year-old boy and sent Timmy running to his room, unable to explain to his parents what was wrong. Timmy’s parents went to see what it was that had scared him and discovered the blow-up Santa hanging upside down from the roof. The snow had made the roof slick, causing it to tip over and hang from the roof, right over Timmy’s window.

Timmy’s parents entered his room laughing uproariously over the mistake. This, however, only upset Timmy more, at which point he vowed to never enjoy Christmas again. He spent the next twelve years devising a plan to completely ruin and put a stop to Christmas. He had created many plans, but none quite large enough to complete his goal. By the time he was eighteen, he spent his winters shut in his vacation home on Mount Crumpit, right over Who Ville. After his first Christmas of listening to the citizens of Who Ville feasting and singing, he knew that Mount Crumpit would be the place of his plan for Christmas’s demise. It was then that he changed his name to Grinch and got his dog, Max, for a companion to share his plans with. By his twenty-first Christmas, Grinch’s plan was almost complete. The only thing stopping him was a disguise so no one would realize who carried out the plan. With the help of Max, he soon found the perfect disguise. He set to work at the sewing machine and made a green, felt body suit with a mask. He then put a Santa suit on over the felt body suit (while he was no longer afraid of Santa, Grinch now loathed him, making the red-and-white suit the perfect disguise. With everyone thinking it was Santa who ruined Christmas, Grinch would not be blamed and could have his revenge on the jolly, fat man.) He headed in a homemade sleigh to Who Ville, with Max on the lead, to steal everything from those in Who Ville and ruin Christmas forever. And that is why the Grinch stole Christmas.

Of course I can’t end that way, now can I? The Grinch carried out his plan, learned the true meaning of Christmas, returned all that was stolen and his heart grew three sizes. He returned to his home on Mount Crumpit, changed into more festive clothing, and tossed out the green felt suit for good. He returned to Who Ville a changed man, introducing himself as Timmy once again. He never saw another blow-up Santa again and was finally able to live happily ever after, enjoying Christmas once again.

My Christmas Wish List

By Fernanda Santos

 

 

     Here comes Christmas again, with everyone so excited to see relatives that they haven’t seen for the whole year. But let’s be honest- we all have our eyes on the presents, so here is my 2012 Christmas list, which is completely unrealistic, but oh well. A girl can dream right?

1-The new iPhone5

It should be all in white or yellow with small diamonds surrounding it. After all, a girl can never get too much bling.

2- A Chanel bag

Everyone knows the new iPhone don’t fit into back pockets (duh!)

 

3- A boat/island

Because spending the whole summer in only one place is a waste of time. YOLO right?

 

4- A white Christmas

This is just because I’m used to spending my Christmases with every fan and air-conditioner in the house turned on at full power. It would be fun to spend Christmas by a fireplace with comfy clothes for once!

  

5- A kiss under the mistletoe

Yes, because I’m cheesy and I’m a girl. Enough said.

6- All “A”s in school

Come on, I want to make my parents proud too!

7- A hug

But not just any hug. I want a hug from my parents and my sister because they are definitely who I’ll miss the most during the holidays!

New Year's Suggestions

By Siri McGuire

 

 

 

 

     I’ve never really partaken in the whole “New Year’s Resolutions” thing. I mean, let’s be real. How many people actually keep the New Year’s Resolutions that they make? I’m more of a self-reflection-all-year-round kind of gal, though I see how the New Year is a tangible marker of change for some people. However, most resolutions end up being more like suggestions, and are hardly ever carried out (to those of you who have stuck with New Year’s resolutions, kudos). So if I can operate on the basis that these resolutions are suggestions as opposed to mandatory tasks to carry out because I’ve signed away my first born child in blood, I suppose I can come up with a few suggested items of self-improvement for the next year:

Suggestion #1: Feel less stupid in Calculus class. The more I learn in that class, the less I feel like I know about math.

Suggestion #2: Establish whether or not reality is in fact real in Physics class. Some of the data I’ve collected in class points to the negative (discovering objects in free fall accelerating faster than acceleration due to gravity? What?!?!?!), but I still have hope that I’m living in reality and not in some Matrix-like situation. Either that or I should brush up on my lab/ calculation skills.

Suggestion #3: Figure out the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. I’ll get back to you guys on that one… umm… later.

Suggestion #4: Learn how to drive a stick shift without letting up on the clutch too quickly. 90% of all the cursing I’ve done in my life has happened while trying to do this.

Suggestion #5: Make it through senior year without developing senioritis. I’m doing pretty well so far, but come next semester, all bets are off.

Suggestion #6: Stress less about college. We all know this one is a joke, right? Come on guys, it’s me.

Suggestion #7: Successfully balance THREE textbooks on my head while walking through the halls. For those of you who’ve seen me practice this, two really pushes the limit for me right now. Just wait. By the end of next semester, I’ll be gliding around with three. I’m looking to go pro.

Suggestion #8: By this time next year, come up with a less-ridiculous list of self-improvement suggestions. But really. The majority of these are ridiculous.

 

Worst Christmas Present Ever

By Kirstyn Dvorak

     The worst Christmas present I ever received consisted of a portable CD player and a three foot long candy cane when I was seven years old. I’m sure you’re all thinking, “What do you have against candy and music?” The answer to that is nothing. I have absolutely nothing against candy and music. I also have no longing for a portable CD player or a giant peppermint rock, which is why this was the worst Christmas present I ever got. Now, I’m a reasonable person and I know I’m hard to shop for. I’m so hard to shop for that I got shampoo for my birthday one year, but that’s another story. I don’t like telling people what to buy me and I don’t like for people to spend money on me, which resulted in my parents having no clue what to get my seven year old self for Christmas. As a result of their cluelessness, they decided to get me the exact same thing as my sister, who expressed her Christmas wishes very clearly. On Christmas morning my sister and I woke up to find our presents under the tree. They weren’t wrapped because they were from “Santa”, and at first I thought to myself “Why did they get Kayla two of each present?” When I found that there was no other presents from “Santa” under the tree, I recognized the catastrophe that had taken place. Although I was disappointed, I didn’t complain because I knew that I hadn’t actually asked for anything for Christmas, so I should be glad “Santa” even brought me something. I sucked it up, gave Kayla my candy cane, and thanked “Santa” for my new CD player that I couldn’t use because I didn’t own an actual CD. I still think it’s funny that my parents didn’t get either of us a single CD to listen to.

A Christmas to Remember

By Chelsea Martin

It was a beautiful, snowy morning on December 25^th, 2001. I was six years old, and like any child on Christmas morning, I was more than ecstatic to open presents from Santa. Waiting for my brother and sister to wake up was probably the longest 20 minutes of my life. But alas, soon they both woke up and we headed downstairs to see what Santa had brought us.

As a six year old expecting a lot of toys, I wasn’t too impressed with what I was unwrapping. Socks, underwear, shirts, and jeans were what most of my presents contained. What six year old wants clothes?! After we finished opening all of our presents, my mom stood up an announced that there was still a present for each of us outside.

Eagerly, I jumped up and dashed outside as fast as I could in my Teletubbies night gown. As I opened the door, I noticed a brand new play-house! I was so excited to get the house of my dreams that I screeched with happiness. The house was yellow with a blue roof, a pink door, and green shutters. That whole Christmas day consisted of me having a tea party with my dolls in my lovely house, keeping my sister out as best I could. I loved my new house so much that I slept in there that night. So when I’m asked about my favorite Christmas gift, my mind wanders back to the yellow play-house with the blue roof, pink door, and green shutters that holds the joyous memories of many years.

How I Found My Christmas Present

By Janae Champlin

 

Since I was a child, I have always been inquisitive, and wanting to know anything and everything. Whether I’m looking for my mom’s candy stash or my own Christmas present, I somehow I end up finding them.

For example, one December afternoon I was walking around my house trying to find something to do. I walked into the back bedroom and started rummaging through every drawer and closet in the bedroom when I came upon a plastic object that had been covered by some washcloths. Instead of pondering what it was, I just lifted up the cloth and saw a new Leap Pad game (which for me was very exciting). Afterwards, I put everything back in its place and shut the drawer right before my mom came upstairs and asked me what I was doing. I’m sure I replied with some amazing excuse of how I lost my doll (which happened quite often).

At Christmas time, when I opened up that very present, I put on my best “I’m really excited!” face and said “It’s just what I wanted!” My parents were very happy that I was pleased. I still haven’t told them until this day that I found one of my presents… Well, they’ll certainly find out once they read this.

What I Want to Do Before We All Die

By Micah Fabarez

There are several things that would be awesome to do before December 21, 2012 when the world is allegedly ending. However, I don’t have much faith in the Mayans and their calendars. I think that they just got tired of making those things! But seriously, those calendars are pretty labor intensive, being made of stone using hand tools! 

Just in case, I have compiled the most awesome bucket list of all time to complete before December 21st:

              1. I would go on a HALO jump ( High Altitude Low Opening) from over 30,000 feet

              2. I would travel to Washington D.C. to see the sights 

           3. I would get a big loan to buy a Nissan GTR and get pulled over for going over 100 miles over the speed limit.

                       4. I would meet Michael Jordan and get his autograph

                       5. I would travel to Alaska and go on a Bear and Moose hunt with several of my friends. With just a knife each!!

                       6. I would buy a pet Siberian Tiger!!

                       7. I would like to play a round of golf with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at Pebble Beach!! It would be epic!
 

                       8.  I would make it my goal in the little time I had left over after all of the other items to punch at least one person in the face as hard as I could!

         
                     

                         Just kidding. (But seriously)

End of Days Brainstorming Session

By Cody Schmitz

We all know that the world is ending in less than a month. December 21^st, we’re all out of here. The question, however, is how is this great event going to happen?

Luckily for you, I’ve compiled the best (my) list of ways the world could end.

1. Space Meteor.

We might as well go like the dinosaurs

(I know this is how it happened because science. And reasons.)

2. Great Flood.

A demise of biblical proportions.

3. Zombie Apocalypse.

I don’t know why everyone’s been geekin’ out over zombies these past couple of years. Maybe it’s because they will be the cause of our inevitable demise. For the record, I would last a total of 30 minutes in a zombie apocalypse. My cat would last for months.

Here is a realistic account of my actions once found in the middle of a zombie invasion.

I am knocked unconscious from the fall and die of my own account 20 minutes after the fact.

No zombies are involved.

I'm sure there are more ways the world could end, but let's be honest. These are most likely.

Be ready, because I doubt I will be.

What I'm NOT Thankful For

 

The winter holidays are quickly approaching, and like any other year, people are preparing for the first event, Thanksgiving. Kids are getting ready for winter break, mothers and grandmothers are sharpening their cooking skills, and those of us with high expectations for Christmas morning are dropping hints for potential gifts such as, “I’m thankful for the new shipment of jeans that Buckle is getting tomorrow”. Then there are all of the art projects given to the elementary kids that display all of the things they are thankful for. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful for the important things in life like family and food. I am, however, sick of hearing and talking about them, so here’s a list of things I’m not thankful for.

 

     1. Hot dogs

     2. Cats

     3. Automatic seatbelt locks

     4. Cherry Pop Tarts

     5. Desperate Housewives

     6. Geometry

     7. Flu shots

     8. Those disgusting trees they have at the golf course that smell awful

     9. Patterned socks

     10. Wii bowling

     11. Real bowling

     12. Laffy-Taffy

     13. Bad breath

     14. Tornados

     15. Shag carpet

     16. Peanut butter

     17. Peanuts

     18. Volleyball

     19. Apple sauce

     20. Wooden pencils

     21. Geese (They chase and bite.)

     22. Cassette tapes

     23. Pears

     24. Phone books

     25. The Food Network

     26. Steak

     27. Pop-Ups

     28. Raspberry anything

     29. Comb-overs

     30. Sweater vests

     31. Sherbet

     32. Aristocats- the movie

     33. Fake looking gold jewelry

     34. Grape flavored anything

     35. Straight across bangs

     36. Orange Gum (It tastes disgusting.)

     37. Wood paneling (never justifiable)

     38. Skunks

     39. Fungus (obviously)

     40. Gilmore Girls (Under no circumstances will I watch this show.)

     41. Wool blankets (The warmth isn’t worth the itchiness.)

     42. Spiders

     43. The Hulk (definitely the least appealing Avengers character)

     44. Pizza

     45. Crab apples

     46. China dolls

     47. Insects

     48. Americano home décor

     49. Police T.V. shows

     50. Dr. Pepper

     51. The intersection at 13^th and Washington

     52. Those square Kia cars

     53. Two prong outlets (Everything important is three prong.)

     54. Fur clothing

     55. Wide- ruled paper

     56. Cartoon themed fruit snacks- specifically Dora and Thomas the Train

     57. Coffee- the plain black kind

     58. Expo Markers that dry out quickly

If you actually read that entire list, you may be thinking “What a randomly hateful individual,” but believe me, I have my reasons. Well, for most of them.

High School Helpers

  

     As Thanksgiving approaches people begin asking, “What are you thankful for?” Some common answers include friends, family, and health. While I am very thankful for these things, I chose to take a less serious approach for this blog. I am truly thankful for the many things that help the common high school student endure four years.

      I am really thankful for book bags and lockers to hold everything. Imagine trying to carry everything around with you everywhere. I would rather not carry around sports bags or jackets. It would quickly become annoying, and I know I would forget things everywhere.

     Although technology really frustrates me at times, I am thankful for laptops. I am able to keep track of my papers, and it is much more organized than my book bag or folders could ever be.

      Perhaps the thing I am most thankful for is the extra-curricular and co-curricular activities offered by schools. Can you imagine how boring life would be if you came straight home after school, did homework, ate supper then went to bed? I would be bored out of my mind by the first night. I am very glad for the many sports, clubs and activities offered because I don’t know how I would ever make it without them. I am also very thankful for all of the coaches and sponsors who put so much time in these things to keep them running smoothly.

     I have noticed that the higher the grade, the less sleep you get. This makes me very thankful for energy drinks. (I promise that I have never had more than two in a single day!) I know, I know, they aren’t the healthiest things in the world but sometimes a little help isn’t so bad, right?

     As cliché as it may sound, I am very thankful for teachers. I highly respect them because they have to deal with so much but generally seem to really love their jobs. I am also thankful for teachers because without them, we wouldn’t really be able to learn much at school. I am truly thankful for the many teachers that I have had who have taught me so much.

     While some of these things may not be in my top ten list of things I’m grateful for, there is no way I would be able to make it without them. (Ok maybe I could survive without some of them, but frankly, I’d rather not even try it.)

Blog. Thankfulness. Etc.

By Cody Schmitz

 

Okay. Blog. Thankfulness.

This might be a problem. I’ll be honest with you, reader. This blog is hard to write. Sure, “I’m thankful for…” sounds simple enough. But have you ever gotten down to it and actually considered what you’re thankful for? If you’re like me, the answer ended up being absolutely everything – and seemingly nothing.

If someone were to come up to me on the street and make me say 10 things I was thankful for, I would first fear for their sanity, then spew a list like this:

-          God

-          Family

-          Friends

-          Food

-          Shelter

-          Peace of Mind

-          My Good Looks

-          Health

-          Talents

-          Chinese Food

(Notice that both Food and Chinese Food appear on the list. This is not a mistake.)

After reviewing my list, some questions pop up – If these are the most instinctual things I’m thankful for, then why am I never thankful for them? Because honestly, I don’t remember the last time I thanked God for my health. (I do, however, thank him for Chinese Food daily.) This alludes to my situation – I’m a really selfish, unthankful person! I mean, look at all the things I’m pretty sure I’ve never thanked anyone for:

-          Central heating/cooling

-          Pillowcases

-          Tap water

-          80’s high school movies

-          Gangnam Style

-          Light Jackets

-          Good Teachers

-          Airplanes

-          Facebook

-          Vegetables

-          The Spanish Language

-          Landline phones

-          Sleet

-          Coral Reefs

-          Escalators

I could go on. But the point is, if I’m really thankful for all of these things, why am I never thankful for ‘em? The whole point of Thanksgiving is thankfulness. (Duh.) But I think we really do forget what it means to be thankful.

Another thing, I believe thankfulness by definition is all about the little things. Yes, you should be grateful for your family or shelter, but don’t forget to be thankful for Chapstick, or the trail mix with M&M’s in it. That stuff rocks.

Oh, and one last thing. Let’s face it – we live cushy, awesome American lives. We have iPhones and Jimmy John’s and office chairs with “lumbar support” and Germ-X. Don’t be ashamed; be thankful for these things! And while you’re at it, give to a charity, because plenty of people live without as many things as we have to be thankful for.

So basically: Blog – Thankfulness - Charity. I guess this wasn’t too hard to write after all.

What I Should Have Been Thankful For

 

By Fernanda Santos

 

Three months already went by. I can hardly believe that I just got here; sometimes it feels like I just always belonged. But then again sometimes you start missing some things you never thought you would. It just made me realize how unappreciative one can be.

I miss coming home and seeing my maid, giving her a hug and bothering her to figure it out what lunch is. (Oh how I miss Brazilian food!) I miss cuddling with my sister, long walks at the beach with my dad , group activities with my school friends, peddling at the lagoon. I even miss my mom getting beyond mad at me because I slept the whole afternoon instead of cleaning my room.

We never pay attention at the small details that make us happy and maybe we should because trust me, your favorite pie did not appear magically in the fridge and your bed certainly didn’t make it itself, so this Thanksgiving be sure to remember the small things and stop complaining about the nonsense ones.

Thankful for Being Thankful

By Chelsea Martin

At this time of year, I feel especially appreciative for all that I have. My family, friends, and every other positive person in my life hold a special place in my hear t and always will. I would not be as thankful, however if it wasn’t for my parents. I feel beholden to them just because they raised me not to take people or things for granted.

I’m fortunate enough to have had the chance to be raised with a roof over my head, warm food on my plate, and a genuine, loving family to wake up to everyday. Speaking of food, it is RARELY wasted at the Martin household. We either have to eat all the food on our plate or put it in the fridge for later. Thanksgiving is my favorite time for having food because we have left-overs for about two weeks after!

I’m also very thankful to have a brother and a sister in my life. As much as we fight, I don’t know what I’d do with myself if I didn’t have someone to pester every day. I grieve for kids my age who are unable to live with their siblings, or just don’t have brothers or sisters. My brother, sister, and I are all well-disciplined, and are expected to show respect for others and ourselves. The biggest thing that I’m thankful for is my parents raising me to be thankful for all that I have.

All in all, I’m thankful  that I have much for which to be thankful.

Thankfulness for the Modern Age

Thankfulness for the Modern Age

(AKA: Why it’s good we live now and not way back when.)

By Siri McGuire

Sure, our age isn’t perfect. Trust me, I can find reasons to complain. Squabbling politicians, a campaign that never seems to end (will November 6^th EVER GET HERE?!?), and the general trend towards consumerism barely scratches the surface when it comes to my grievances toward society. However, I’m not so blind that I cannot see that our age might have some redeeming qualities. Here are a few things off the top of my head:

·     Transportation. Nowadays, if you have the money (or you just happened to own/steal your own jet plane), you could be in Mongolia within a few days. Remember back in the day, when you had to get on a ship and take your chances with scurvy, shipwreck, and seasickness to get anywhere? Even cross country travel is easier. Remember covered wagons? If you are a Kansan, you should. It was just yesterday we used those.

·     Information Availability. You’ve probably heard of Kepler, Newton, and other famous scientists who spent their whole lives trying to figure out the way the universe works. Now, you can look up all of that information and more on the internet within seconds. From the grave, Newton and Kepler are probably thinking “What a rip.”

·     Childbirth. I don’t think I need to explain this one.

·     Modern Medicine. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad I wasn’t a part of the generation that had to deal with polio. Or smallpox.

·     Communication. Wonder what you would have done 500 years ago if you and your sweetheart lived thousands of miles away, or one of you took a long trip? No email, no phone, no Skype, no texting, just a letter once every couple of months. For some reason, I don’t think today’s teenage population would handle that very well.

·     Global Connectedness. On a serious note, we are incredibly lucky to live in an age where we have the chance to connect with people halfway across the globe. Cultures mingle, ideas spread, and minds open.

A Season to be Thankful

By Micah Fabarez

 

 

Every year when Thanksgiving swings around, everyone is excited for turkey and fun with relatives. Thanksgiving often overshadows a lesser observed, but (in my opinion) a more important holiday. This holiday is Veterans’ Day. It is a day that ranks third behind Christmas and Easter. The fact that we have members of our society who put their lives on the line and serve this country willingly is something that is taken for granted by many Americans.

I recently went on the Honor Flight program, which is a very cool trip that takes World War II veterans to Washington D.C. so they can visit the war memorials. I really enjoyed this experience even though I wasn’t sure I would. The veteran that I was assigned to was possibly the funniest old man I have ever met in my life! He told me many stories about how he was a part of the crew on his vessel that rescued downed pilots from the ocean. Along with my veteran, I got to meet several others who were also on the trip. For instance, I met a real life Rambo. He was a veteran who survived World War II, the Korean War, AND Vietnam without getting injured! The fact that some people don’t even care that there are men and women fighting and dying for this country and its values like those men that I met is contemptible. 

This season is the time to reflect on these heroes’ sacrifices, those who shaped this country into what it is today. Honestly, when I meet someone new for the first time, it takes me time to see if they are a person who will earn my respect, but when I meet veterans, I give them respect automatically because they have fought for this country and the rights and freedoms that make it great. Several people from our high school have gone into the military and they are to be respected for their brave decision to put their life on the line for what they believe in.

What are you REALLY thankful for?

By: Janae Champlin

Ever since we were little, during the Thanksgiving season, people asked us what we were thankful for. The usual answers were family, friends, food, and the big guy upstairs. Yes, all of those are important but let’s face it…there are other things you are really thankful for.

I can list a few:

1.) Toilet Paper- okay, let’s face it; it’s a necessity.

2.) Indoor Plumbing- I don’t know about you, but I’m not all for Port-A-Potties. 

3.) Google- How would our homework questions be answered?!?!?!

4.) Carpet- My feet would be so cold without it.

5.) Mr. Johnson- For all of you that know him, we would all be sounding like Ke$ha if he wasn’t here.

6.) Golf Carts- I know from experience they are amazing to have during a seven hour tournament. 

7.) Computers- Mrs. Watson told me about typewriters, and I NEVER want to use one.

8.) McDonald’s- only they can put Mc on every food and make it sound cool.

9.) Pain Relievers- whether it’s Tylenol, Midol, Ibuprofen, etc. We are very thankful for it.

10.) Chairs- for when you’re lazy and want to sit down.

11.) Wireless Electronics- who wants to carry around those annoying cords?

12.) Bill Snyder- K-State football would not be the same.

13.) Bug Spray- Who ever invented that stuff, I love you.

14.) Sunscreen- Take if from a lifeguard, SPF 70 is awesome!

15.) Hand Warmers- all football players should invest in these instead of sticking their hands down their pants to keep them warm during a game.

16.) Cell Phones- even though I don’t have one, it probably works better than two cups and a string

17.) Fly Swatters- I’m not very good at catching those pests with my hands.

18.) Television- It’s for NFL, Jersey Shore, Pretty Little Liars, and any other show you watch every week.

19.) Tissues- WAY better than the sleeve of your shirt!

20.) Trashcans- The world would be such a smelly place…

21.) Heaters- when it’s cold outside I like to walk into a warm house.

22.) Eco System- I love rainy days and water so I’m very thankful for it.

23.) Facebook- The best way to keep in touch with your friends.

24.) Twitter- Where you can say about anything anytime.

25.) Sports Bras- Ladies, lets be real; we couldn’t live comfortably without them.

26.) Toothbrushes- Ewww! That’s just disturbing to think about.

27.) Windows- The world would be a dark room without windows.

28.) Spell Check- I couldn’t tell you how many words I’ve misspelled on this blog.

29.) Shoes- you would have so many blisters.

30.) Carmex- that stuff works miracles!