Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 9:04 PM
Subject: The Great Adventure

Dearest yall,

I'm sending everyone an update on my current situation. If you don't already know, I have partaken upon an adventurous adventure. I am in the great state of Pennsylvania working at this really neat Pizzeria Travel Plaza. Yesterday, I went on an incredible journey with 3 of the four cousins am I living with. We traveled into the deep, dank forest and walked to the city part. It was a phenomenal journey with many uncovered secrets. I especially enjoyed chasing down the group of bandits that attempted to rob us.

Today was my first day at the wonderful pizza establishment. They imparted unto me much wisdom on how to take out trash and sweep floors. I also had the pleasure of washing dishes. It was a fun and much needed experience and I know feel as if I can die in peace.

I seem to have learned my way around this town with ease. It is a small town with a big road. The big "Route 15" cuts strait through the township of Camp Hill. Not much else is going for the city except the bowling alley, skating rink, Movie Theater, two malls, tremendously immaculate library, Weis Grocery Store, and Wal-Mart. What would a town be without its Wal-Mart?? Anywho, on the way to work today, I took a wrong turn on the toll road. I realized I did something wrong when I hit Pittsburg. I was able to flip my car that was given to me to drive for the next six weeks (97 midnight blue Ford Taurus ;-)) up over the big concrete medium and hop on the back of a semi. I hit reverse and hopped onto the road going back the other way. I hit the gas and went. That, my friend, is REAL city driving.

Also today, I discovered my hidden talent of teaching. Either that or my one and a half year old cousin Alex is a genius. He is one of the neatest little kids I've ever met. Today, I taught him to raise his fist in the air and exclaim, "I'm going to take over the world!!" Next we are working on thumbs up "Hey Dude!" and then I'll teach him how to fall over without hurting himself. I think running into a wall may be a bit too advanced for him.

Well guys, it's that time again. All good things must come to an end. I thank you for your paying attention to my boring life. I know how you guys must struggle through these mundane emails, but I appreciate your attentiveness.