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These days, it seems like the exclamation point is everywhere.  As are @ and #, but I don't use Twitter, so I won't be talking about those lovely symbols.  Of course, I am completely guilty when it comes to over use of the exclamation point.  Happy Birthday is not in my vernacular.  I can't even just add a period to it.  Who wants to have Happy Birthday (period) as a message.  No, it has to be Happy Birthday! But I'd rather say it that way than this way:  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  I certainly don't like to seem as though I am screaming at the intended recipient of my message.  That, and I just can't seem to get Owen Meany out of my head when I see all capitals.

Some days more than others, I find that I use the exclamation mark excessively.  While I have not yet found a trend, and I cannot predict the days exactly, I do know that when I have not had enough sleep, I am prone to send a message or post a comment and throw in some extra exclamation points.

Lucky you, today is one of those days.  In my attempt to give an update of my random thoughts, a post where I purge my soul, along with it will come an avalanche of punctuation.

And here we go:

• Aaron did not stay dry last night!  Another trip to the chiropractor is scheduled for Monday.  Let's keep our fingers crossed that things will turn around within a few weeks!
• I have turned old over night!  I used to have such great will power; now, not so much.  I cannot keep ice cream in the house or I WILL EAT IT!  (Wow, that is a doozy.  Caps and an exclamation point.)
• Being a best seller doesn't mean crap these days! I just read a stack of books that hit the best seller list, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone!
• Check out this site, The Mitten State! I just found it, and love it!  Despite being happy here, its hard to walk away from a first love.
• I might actually have some responsible students in my class this semester!  I had two people contact me PRIOR to the start of class!  Only time will tell the outcome...
• I found proof that Melina has Tim's genes in her!  She loves nachos!   The more cheese the better!  
• And even further evidence that I am turning old, I could not freaking remember the word nachos for a few seconds!!!! I had to look out the window, clear my head, and envision the tortillas chips and cheese on the plate.  Holy guacamole, Batman!!!

Happy Friday!