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18 Things I'd Rather Do Than Sit For A Group Photo

I've had enough.

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18 Things I'd Rather Do Than Sit For A Group Photo
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Do you see that kid in the cover photo? The one in the back right corner? Yeah, the one hiding behind the little boy in the yellow jacket with the huge grin on his face. The one who you can only see the top of his head. In group photos, that's me (when I can get away with it). I hate group photos. In fact, here are some things I'd rather do:


1. Take 18 credit hours, work full time, and be a part of three outside activities.

What is "free time"?

2. Let a group of nine-year-olds tie me to a chair.

"Children" plus "adult tied to a chair" always equals "chaos". No exceptions.

3. Deep-clean my bedroom and car.

I despise cleaning. And while it's necessary, that doesn't mean I enjoy it. I clean only when forced.

4. Clean out my closet and get rid of anything I haven't worn in the past six months.

What girl actually enjoys purging her closet?

5. Go to sleep with my contacts in.

Because... ouch.

6. Rinse my contacts with 3% hydrogen peroxide contact solution.

My sister accidentally did this once. She gave them a new name: "devil's tears". Anyone who has ever done this understands.

7. Throw perfectly good chocolate in the trash.

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a chocolate addict. I'm one of those people who will happily eat triple chocolate cake with triple chocolate ice cream, chocolate whipped cream, and chocolate syrup on top.

8. Backpack across Europe with all my worldly possessions.

I admit it.... I have a lot of books. I can'y imagine totting them across Europe with me.

9. Ride a bike across America... or worse, run.

I'm not athletic. At all.

10. Go for a jog outside during the winter.

Once again, not athletic. And also, my lungs tend to die a little when the temperature starts to drop and I decide to run in it.

11. Watch "Eragon".

Worst film adaptation I've ever seen, hands-down.

12. Find the best book series in the world... then not be allowed to read the last book.

Huge book nerd, here. But I'd rather go through this than a photo shoot.

13. Go swimming in Lake Michigan in the middle of winter.

Hello.... Cold!

14. Have to wear high-heeled boots every day for the rest of my life.

I used to wear heels at least once a week, for Sunday service. Now I take them out once every few months and then pldege, "Never again".

15. Go to college for the rest of my life... but never get a diploma.

Can you imagine anything worse?

16. Wash white clothes by hand with bleach.

Wouldn't that be super painful?

17. Give an average five-year-old access to an expensive grand piano that I had to pay for.

I love pianos. The idea of a child being allowed to do what ever s/he likes to one makes my heart die a little.

18. Have my picture taken ALONE.

There is no worse nightmare.

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