The blog title came about mostly due to a little bit of alcohol and a very late night of insomnia and organic chemistry. Additionally, I feel that squirrels are an under-appreciated animal. An under-appreciated animal that I can relate to, that is. I, too, prepare far more than necessary and seldom have to use all of my resources. Also, I admit I am a bit twitchy when I try to sit still. I admire people who can just quietly sit when waiting or thinking. I make faces and fidget, but I can't help it.
One of my most important decisions in life was made because of squirrels -- I used the campus squirrels as one of my deciding factors for choosing a college. There. I said it. You know just how crazy I am. But it all worked out in the end. I had a great time for most of college (except for Fall 2005), and I met my husband at said college.
I plan on using this blog as a way of keeping track of things for myself. Among the challenges I face are gluten-free food requirements, pack-rat tendencies, apparent inability to take photos off of my camera, and many other things that should reveal themselves in time (I'm sure).
The tag line (the current one, which says "I can do it!") comes from a stubbornness that borders on personality flaw. I have a tendency to insist on that fact when I reach a problem and someone tries to help me. I'm not sure where it comes from, but I am independent and certain that I can do anything I truly decide to work for. That being said, there are definitely things I choose not to do. Like change the oil in my car. I know how, I've done it, and I choose not to, thank you very much. Perhaps I'll feel differently in another 3000 miles...
