from Dan Young of This Providence

AT HOME: A LIST OF NORMAL THINGS

• My daily routine always begins with a cup of coffee (or two).
• My dog’s name is Charlie but we really only call him Charlie when he’s in trouble. Usually I call him Charleston or sometimes Sharlestons, if I’m feeling really cutesy.
• The Northwest (where I live) is beautiful, it’s really green. I prefer days with less rain, though.
• My younger brother’s room is right next to the bathroom and he seems to get mad if I whistle or sing in the shower anytime before noon.
• He flies helicopters.
• My other younger brother is still under the firm ruling of my parents; he takes the dogs for walks, but I’m certain he just wants to smoke a cigarette where Mum can’t see.
• I sprained my ankle by stepping out of our tour van into a damn pot-hole. It was dark and I couldn’t see it, but I still felt like an idiot.
• I haven’t seen a doctor because I hate going to the doctors. Maybe I should, it’s been 2 weeks or so, and it’s still not healed.
• I like making lists for some reason. It seems to help me organize my scattered thoughts.
• Growing up, I never thought I’d like it, but I do love a good red wine.
• I need a new ipod.
• I LOVE getting packages in the mail. Even if I’m expecting it. Even if it’s as uninteresting as some neglected clothes returning to me from a friends house we stayed at.
• I love bubble wrap.
• I love lamp.

photo by Josh Hofer of Corrupted Lens