25 Things I Learned This Weekend

• Dungeon
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• July 6th

(or things I already knew, but it was nice to have a reminder…)

 1. Songs sung at sunset are beautiful.

2. Water balloons that are filled too full too soon pop too fast.

3. If a giant bucket of water is too heavy to lift, then it’s probably too full to throw.

4. Hamburgers taste awesome topped with a little pancetta and melted mozzarella cheese.

5. Rush is still my favorite band—ever.

6. Being willing to go where the story takes you can lead you in some unexpected directions.

7. Cleaning up the house with someone is way more fun than cleaning it alone.

8. A wet cat is not to be trifled with.

9. If someone brings a hose to a water balloon fight, you have no chance of winning.

10. I love fireworks, America, and homemade apple pie.

11. I love to play Settlers of Catan—even if it takes 3 hours to play. And I still lose.

12. I can’t wait for Mad Men to start its fourth season later this month.

13. Bouncing on a trampoline with a couple of kids keeps you young at heart.

14. When my writing group gives me conflicting advice, I have to listen to my heart to know what to do with my story.

15. Wishes made at Tammy’s birthday party always come true.

16. Sleeping in, while highly recommended, means that sometimes you miss the perfect sunrise.

17. It’s scary to let other people read your story, but sometimes you can’t wait to show it off.

18. The stars are beautiful at midnight.

19. Sometimes falling into a good story feels like falling in love.

20. It’s okay to delete huge chunks of a chapter if what you write in its place is way better.

21. Talking shop with my mom never gets old.

22. It is possible to have three BBQs in three days and still enjoy a slice of cold watermelon.

23. There is no one I’d rather spend my eternity with than my husband.

24. It’s never too early to start planning a trip to Disneyland.

25. I think every weekend should be a three-day weekend.