In light of this pending catastrophe, at least I have not forgotten my friends.

I felt tempted to slog this week, because the inspiration was just not striking. I felt compelled to write something, though. Then I went to take Jin outside one last time before bedtime and realized I may very well slip and die tomorrow on the sheet of ice that is beginning to form just outside our apartment door. Upon which realization I began to worry about what would happen to all my worldly possessions.

To this end, then, I present my Last Will and Testament (in alphabetical order by first name*), to ensure that every piece of my property ends up in the right hands. You know, just in case.

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To Athena I leave Boggle, complete with my box of pencils and whatever is left of the notecard pads we got at Macy's. Also, my Scrabble tiles, for Take Two.

To Brady I leave my book collection to enjoy or to distribute to various friends in the ward. Also the storytelling card game.

To Brian I leave Jin, plus all his food, his toys, and the WOOF leash hook on the wall by the door. Also my entire stock of pepperoni, which you may use for Jin or for yourself as you see fit.

To my dad I leave both of my bikes to add to the home collection. Also all my ski equipment, which has the added advantage of not needing to be transported from Michigan back to California.

To Elizabeth I leave the Lost birthday card that I have treasured for the entire past year. It ought to be framed.

To Eric I leave my movie collection, the entire Series of Unfortunate Events, my place in the Charlevoix Marathon, and a time to beat.

To Jake I leave my KitchenAid mixer. Whether or not you use it, I know you will keep it spotless.

To Jason I leave my iPod shuffle, which I trust you will not send through the wash. Also the Mackinac Island fudge in the back of my freezer.

To Jessica I leave my regular iPod and all the music on my computer, which you will own free and legally. Also any broccoli in my refrigerator or freezer.

To Jonathan I leave my silicone pot holder and every kitchen towel I own. Also the unopened bottles of Diet Dr. Pepper that are sitting in my closet.

To Katherine I leave the drawing of an apple that is hanging on my corkboard to prove to your students that left-brained/right brained is a false dichotomy.

To Kelsey I leave all my journals for extensive editing. Also my plane ticket to London. Also the table of contents for Kelsey's Guide to Love. Also my piano and all my Christmas piano books.

To Melanie W. I leave the UK travel guide that I ordered from Amazon. I'd leave you the ticket as well, but I already gave that way to my sister.

To Mike I leave Season One of Heroes to add to all the TV series your "friends" are trying to foist on you to distract you from your studies. You may as well take the TV too. Just the little one, sorry.

To my mom I leave every math- or science-related book I own, and all the Jane Austin books I sadly never got around to reading. Also my reusable grocery bags.

To Nina I leave all my children's books. Also whatever piano books I didn't already give away to Kelsey.

To Rachel I leave the book I borrowed from you and never returned. Also, all of my Christmas decorations, for next year.

To Richard I leave all of my cookbooks, including my special new top secret cookie chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe. Just be sure to give credit where credit is due.

To Sean I leave my mint-chocolate Gu and all of my NPR podcasts.

To Stephanie I leave my TV, for even bigger and better (as if that were possible) Office-watching parties.

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Given that I am the only one with a password to my Blogger account, I believe this counts as a legally binding document. If not, my apologies. You can battle it out amongst yourselves.


* If I left you off, then I apologize. It is probably because I am not aware that you read my blog, or because you don't have a blog linked on my sidebar, or because it's 11:30 at night and I just ran out of ideas.