what i learned today: 1) sometimes things are as easy as they seem. 2) if the washing machine starts yelling at you and shaking profusely, it's probably a good idea to stop it and check if a quarter is jamming the spinner. 3) when they ask you to turn off your cellphones in a test, it's because they know that it will ring during that hour of the day... it's best to turn it off. 4) fighting over library books is stupid. 5) fighting over anything at the top of stairs is also stupid. 6) when somebody says they are going to push you... believe them! (especially if you're at the top of stairs) 7) brandon lee really was shot while filming the crow (who knew?) and the last thing i've learned today thus far, big number 8) wet leaves are slippery and will do their best to make you fall...especially when you're freshly injured and have the use of only one hand. unfortunately, if you'd like to know any more you'll have to ask me because i don't think i can type much more at the moment.