The Beginning: In the Form of 7 Quick Takes

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I've jumped on the bandwagon. Reading blogs has been a not-so-secret hobby of mine for quite awhile now, and I've even created a few them in attempts to give this whole writing thing a go. One would think that with a degree in Creative Writing, it wouldn't be that hard, right? Well, I may have a degree saying I've studied my brains out, pouring over literature like a fiend and scribbling story ideas in between notes in my Anthropology class--and I do have quite a fantastical imagination, but... I'm also a master at procrastination. Like, Jedi Master. It's serious. All that being said, though, I've decided not to let that get in my way. I will no longer use that as an excuse! One of my sister's, whom I'm most certain you'll hear a lot about in posts to come (along with the other members of my family) said something to me last weekend that completely rattled my cage; however, that topic will be saved for its own post.  For now, I'll steal this brilliant idea of a post from Conversion Diary, (an incredibly awesome and talented Catholic blogger) and write about seven random things pertaining to me...or something of the sort.

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I'm SO incredibly geeky. You'll have to bear with me on this one, as geekiness just seeps through every part of me. I like to say that I'm passionate about a lot of things, you know? I'm enthusiastic about life and the wonders of the imagination! Okay, okay... that's the nice way of putting it. In all honesty, I am "one of those" Harry Potter fans, I've already pre-ordered the new Legend of Zelda game that comes out in November, and I may or may not be going to a sock hop tomorrow with my best friends. Geek much? Well heck yes.

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I'm an aunt and that makes me cool. At least, that's the only kind of cool that I want to be! I have six nephews (literally had to count how many by going through their names from oldest to youngest) and two nieces and I absolutely adore each and everyone of them. Times a billion. They're growing up now (okay, they're not ancient or anything, they're just mostly not baby's), meaning instead of playing puzzles with them on a babysitting evening, I'm going to football/baseball/insert-random-ball-playing-sport-here games all the time. Entirely bittersweet, my friends, entirely. *proud aunt sniffle*

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I'm a catechist! This will be my second year teaching Confirmation at the parish in my small town, and let me tell you, I've got some pretty awesome eighth graders on my hands this year. My time spent as a catechist has been both challenging and immensely rewarding. It has helped me to realize that one never truly stops growing in their faith. Such an incredibly exciting concept, being amazed daily by the beauty of God's majesty, and having the opportunity to share that realization with others--especially youth!

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I am currently on a *insert growling stomach noise here* diet. Random side note, and definitely not relevant to anything important. Perhaps I will make this a theme for take number five. Also, while we're on the subject of randomness, something just fell off of my desk, causing me to jump a mile out of my chair. I do not appreciate you, sporadic-falling-object. Not at all.

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I applied for a position at a Library today. I'll save the "woe is me, the job market stinks and my student loans are super scary" sob story, because, to say the least, it's no secret. Despite all of that, I'm really pumped about this opportunity! I work at two places in my small, rinky-dink Ohioan town (that I love), and while I'm very thankful to have them, I'm ready to start making advances in my field of study. Prayers requested. :)

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I'm posting this on Saturday. Technically. I started this post about two hours ago (11:30 pm), but got distracted by this song and found myself rifling through cd's of days of yore. N'Sync, anyone? Cleopatra? Mandy Moore's first album? No? Hmm. Anyways, yes... I got sidetracked. I've pushed through, though! I've successfully made it through my first "7 Takes". Tadaa! :D

Here we go, Blog Galaxy. Hope you're ready for me!

For more Quick Takes, visit Conversion Diary!