i work hard.

That's kind of a lie.  At least right now.  I blame others for my lack of productivity (not in a crazy way, of course).  Also, I hate Times New Roman, but I'm using it as a sort of punishment. [edit: it doesn't even show up in this format.  score!]

day 24: the person that gave you your favorite memory
Dear Mom,
You've allowed me to do most of the things I've done in the last 18 years (why not count the womb?), so I believe I have you to thank for all the good things I've experienced.  Also, you're my mother and I love  you and love spending time with you.
Love, your babygirl

bananas

Day 23: Someone who makes you laugh really hard.
Dear best friends, 
We always have the most hilarious times together.  Last night, for example, was the greatest night so far this fall.  Oh goodness.  I think I may be the one of the group that has been the most excited to move on, but it's these things I experience with you guys that make me realize how lucky I am to be right here, right now.  I think when we're old and grey we'll be hanging out and driving around just like we do now.  Is it legal to do those things when you're old?  Narf.  I love y'all so much!
ErChap
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random thoughts:
- the school tissues are really awful if you're really drippy.  I guess it's time to bring the pocket pack.
- after taking my pills for the night (geez, I sound old.  an acidophilus cap, an ibuprofen, and a decongestant), I realized I've taken three different decongestants in two days.  just exploring my options.  
- my lips hurt really bad.  this happens when I'm too lazy to carry chapstick around for a few days and I regret it every time.
- I've been seeing tons of cute love/wedding things and I think it makes me less sad now than it used to.  It's just sweet and slightly scary because I realize how close I am.
- I still crave his approval.
- college...
- I have a new freckle above my lip.  I love it.

Day 22: someone you want to give a second chance to

Dear Rivers,
When everyone was criticizing Raditude I stuck by your side.  Granted, it's not your best work, but I enjoy it.  The time for a new album has come again, and I was not impressed with your single.  I don't like Lost either, but I'm willing to overlook all of this and wait until Hurly comes out to scrutinize.  Please don't let me down.
Love always, ErChap
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My face hurts.  I got hit with a full can of Mtn. Dew.  It was hilarious, and still is as long as I don't touch my face.  


I know this is old news, but it's still fun, especially since I kind of know the guy. 
i should be studying...

Day 21: someone you judged by first impression

Dear JR, 
When I first met you, I really didn't like you.  I don't feel embarrassed about saying this now because I kind of said it to your face in that letter I wrote you right after you left on your mission.  I didn't hate you, I just didn't know you.  I've never been into the whole jock thing and the fact that I didn't really like your friends didn't help either.  Now, I've had a change of heart.  We're kinda friends and I definitely like you now.  You're a great guy and such a good example.  If I had noticed this earlier we could have been best friends by now!  I hope you're loving FL (are you even there yet?) because I do.
Love, Erin
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You know what I do hate?  When photographers make their websites so hard to maneuver.  All I want is to look at all of your pictures really fast.  


I've had a stomach bug for the past few days and I am way over it.  I don't like not being able to focus on things.  


Lots of pictures still to come...

ohmagoodness.

Two words.  State.  Fair.  

When I love something, I love it.  And I love the State Fair.  Any fair, actually.  I'm a self-proclaimed fair nerd.  To me, it's magical.  The lights, the people, the random booths, the rides, the music, and the food.

You better believe I ate a frozen yogurt, funnel cake, and kettle corn.  You better believe my side ached after the Imagine concert.  We were dancing maniacs.  You better believe I rode the Starship 4000.  The Gravitron was my favorite ride at the Seafood Festival, so I was super excited to be able to ride it again.  I'll post pictures tomorrow when I recover from my sugar high.  

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Day 20: the person that broke your heart the hardest


Dear self, 
Yeah, you know what you did.  It's ok, I'm over it.  It's all part of life and love.  You really are great, so don't worry about things too much.
Love, Erin




Yep.  Even though it's true, that's all I got.  
Thank you Ellen for today's awesome song.