Things I Would Say

1. I like REI–not just because you do.  I still go there and get excited.  I even talked bikes with one of the guys we talked to about strollers or kayaks or something. I missed having you there to tell me everything I needed to know.
2. I understand more (not entirely) about liking to drive fast sometimes.  I’m sorry for the way I spoke to you about driving.
3. I’m sorry for the petty fights and drama.
4. I changed my mind about motorcycles.  Sometimes they sound like they could be fun.  
5. I think you should watch “Into the Wild” but please don’t do the exact same thing (leave out the dying part).
6. You’d be amazed at how little I nap and how I early I get up now.  I wonder if you sleep…
7. You’d be proud.  I’m not afraid of going to church alone or getting communion.  
8. I may still get help from the “bank of dad” but I definitely have a better sense of money and I even check my account a lot.
9. I like my job. 
10. Spokane felt wrong.
11. I really don’t eat at McDonald’s or drink Mountain Dew now that you’re not around.  Though, I do still love fries…
12. I miss your family and all its craziness (aka all the christmases!) even though I was always nervous they wouldn’t like me.
13. Thank you for introducing me to such amazing people like the Lindsey’s.  We all still pray for you.
14. I like your car, but I’m not a fan of the color… sorry!
15. I’m buying a bike! I looked at Marin’s.  I miss your advice.–I bought a bike!!
16. I like ranch dressing.
17. I’ve taken up baking even more and I bet you would love oreo truffles or reese’s truffles
18. I’m getting good at knowing my way around the cities and driving!
19. I still can’t pick a favorite color…red? green? yellow? 
20. I still love ceramics and even am taking a class.  
21. I still haven’t bought new running shoes…oops!
22. I moved.  We moved the couches just fine.  What can I say, I’m ridiculously strong.  I didn’t even drop them this time!
23. I’m doing just fine. I hope you’re doing fine.
24. I finished another Ayn Rand book…I love her books and have so many thoughts that I could share about them.
25. I let Hoosier in my room
26. I still love white chocolate (I could ramble off about some more random things, but I’ll stop at 26!)