T Minus 13 Days

T minus 13 Days, Wednesday, August 1, 2012: "Be a Kid"


First, whoa! Only two weeks to go! Second, I must be getting old because I was hanging out with a friend this evening and had to ask several times what day it is...only to confirm AGAIN that it's still Wednesday. I will blame it on being at work until about 1:30 this morning. Yes...it's totally that...has nothing to do with my age...

On to the challenge. I knew I was going to hang out with a friend this evening and I knew I had some sidewalk chalk. Clearly, this mixture promises to be fun! When I got to her house, we decided to play a rousing game of hopscotch. I remember this game being SO MUCH fun as a kid! Over and over we'd play. Apparently, I didn't play enough times to remember the rules or point of the game. Thank God for smartphones! So, after Googling how to play hopscotch, we went out to her driveway and drew a big hopscotch board (or whatever you call it...)

We thought this was bigger than when we were kids but decided it was ok because we're a little bigger, too. And, yes, that's a beer...I may be doing a kid's activity but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy an adult beverage at the same time.

With our fabulous hopscotch "board" ready to go, we couldn't find a rock to toss. That's how you know where to jump to...or turn around...or something. We still don't understand what Google told us about the point of the rock. But, whatever, we couldn't find a rock. Apparently, my friend and her husband take care of their yard pretty well. The nerve! So, I improvised and pulled the tab off of my beer can. Yes, that's right, we played hopscotch with a beer can tab. We're classy that way.

Look at me tear up that hopscotch board!

Here's what we both learned tonight: some things are better left to fond memories of your childhood. We each did it once, tried to figure out what the point was and couldn't. Tried to figure out how you win and still have no idea. I think it's just a game you played with no winners...you just played. But, honestly, I don't know how the heck I played this so often as a kid! I went a second time, still didn't get it, and then we went back inside. Am I missing the point of hopscotch?? Does anyone know what the purpose is of this game?? I mean, I didn't think my brain was so poorly developed as a child that jumping in boxes that are right next to each other would be so enjoyable. So, I'm pretty sure I'm missing the point.... Skipping was way more fun!

But, at least I got the challenge done for the day. And, I dragged a friend down memory lane with me...even if we both still don't get it!