The Necklaces
I put both the necklaces I wear into one category because they would both
get the same rating anyway and I wear them both for the same reason. My first
necklace is a St. Christopher medallion. For those of you that are absolutely
dense about the Catholic saints, he’s the patron saint of guidance and protection.
Originally, it was for seafarers, but I guess I wear him because sometimes
and, I don’t know, holding the medallion in my hand just makes me feel at
peace. The other is of a completely different nature. It’s the Celtic knot
or Wiccan trinity depending on how you look at it. I am one of the few people
I know that could get away with wearing a symbol of Catholicism and a symbol
of Wicca around my neck. Especially considering I’m neither one. I think
of myself as non-denominational Christian. Anyway, I wear both of them for
sentimental reasons. One of them was a gift from my best friend April (the
Celtic knot) and the other is worn my everyone in my family. So, they both
just kinda remind me of something that makes me happy. I don’t wear a lot
of jewelry, but since I’ve gotten both of these, I’ve never left the house
with them.
Laurie’s Verdict: A
The Earrings
Not much to say about any of these. They all hang from my ear and most people
don’t even see them anyway because of my hair. I have five total between
the two ears, two on the left ear, three on the right. There’s nothing really
special about them, but I do feel weird without them.
Laurie’s Verdict: C+
My Spider Ring
I have worn many rings in my life, but this one has always been a constant.
It was given to me by my mom and means the world to me. It’s also really
cool-looking and it’s another piece of jewelry I never leave the house without.
Laurie’s Verdict: A+
My Cell Phone
It’s never on. It’s dumb-looking. I don’t even know the number for it. The
only thing it’s good for is it does make me feel safer knowing that if I’m
on the side of the road I can pull it out just to see that there is no service
in the area I’m in. (Webmaster's note: Laurie's what we call an "optimist"
here in flavour country.)
Laurie’s Verdict: D
The Car Keys
I only have two keys on my key-ring. One for my car and the other for my
house. I also only have on little key-ring decoration and that’s a flashlight
that despite being small actually does give off an amazing amount of light.
Laurie’s Verdict: A
The Wallet
Okay, sub-category time
Real leather that feels like real leather: A
Driver’s license photo of me that looks more like a mugshot and was taken
back when I had my original hair color: C-
Slightly better KSU ID: C
Library card that I haven’t used in a long time: F
Health insurance card that allows me to get my disposable contacts for cheap
whenever I run out: A+
99X freeloader card that just basically takes up valuable space in my wallet:
F
Blood donor card: A+
Standard first aid card that proves that I know how to give CPR: A+
Pics of my younger bro: B-
Wallet’s GPA: 2.944
Laurie’s Verdict: C+
The Chapstick and Lip Gloss
Yes, I use both of them and I usually use both at the same time since the
chapstick makes my lips feel moist but plain and the lip gloss does nothing
for moisture but it makes my lips look really shiny. I like both of them
and they both taste good
Laurie’s Verdict: A
The Deck of Cards
The only reason I really put them on this list is I usually have them with
me. I used to have a deck of cards that were made more for magic tricks than
playing. Then I had another deck that was given to me by my mom that were
ridiculously small and baseball-related. Finally, I now have a deck from
the Cracker Barrel of all places that are goofy-looking but reliable and
easy to shuffle. Therefore, I love them dearly.
Laurie’s Verdict: B+
The Gum or Other Assorted Breath Mints
No matter what, I almost always have some kind of breath freshner on me.
It keeps my breath cool and crisp.
Laurie’s Verdict: A+