April Showers, Bring May Flowers...or just showers

Have you ever just been so tired that you can't even focus? Because lately all I want to do is to sleep. I just can't ever seem to feel rested...Ugh! Plus, the horrible weather that we've been having lately isn't helping at all (even though I slept through the monsoon that we had this past weekend...LOL). I knew my happy high would eventually deflate...so I guess last week I spoke too soon! LOL

But anyway, the last preview is finally here and, now instead of being nervous, I'm pretty excited! I'm still not sure of what to expect, but I can remember being in the same position three short years ago, so I'm sure it won't be anything that I wasn't wondering back then. So bring it on! ;-)

I also have been pretty homesick lately. I'm not sure if it's the senioritis or the fact that it has suddenly started to rain everyday here in Tally. And talking to my mom about how beautiful the weather in New Orleans has been is really annoying (Thanks, mom!). But at least there are only about four weeks of school left, so I 'I'll be back there in no time...for 3 WHOLE MONTHS!! YAY!

Lastly, I've never been a big prankster, but to lift my spirits I decided to play a small joke on my roommate around midnight last night. I called her in a panic and told her that our apartment had caught on fire and that we were all standing outside to see what remains were left of our building. The poor thing was really upset and started to freak (tehehe!) and tried to remember every single item that she had in the apartment and what might have been lost. It was hilarious!...but a little mean. So after about 3 minutes, I told her it was a joke and that I was just bored...that was my first and last prank for the day. LOL!

But in the spirit of this festive holiday, here are some of the top pranks that people do not only on days like today but EVERYDAY:

Rig the Sprayer

Put a rubber band around the push button of the spray nozzle (the kind with a hose) so the button stays down. Point it forward. When the victim uses the sink they will get a wet surprise!

Drippy

Use a pin to make a few small holes in a plastic disposable cup.  Offer a drink to the victim and watch while the liquid dribbles out onto their shirt.

Do the Splits

Find a scrap of cloth.  Place a dollar on the floor and stay nearby.  When the victim comes by and bends down to pick up the dollar, rip the cloth loudly.  Most people will reach back to see if they ripped their pants. One of the original classic April Fool's pranks of all time!

Forgetful

Tape magnets to the bottom of an empty coffee cup, and attach it to the top of your car. Laugh at all the people who frantically try to get your attention as you drive by.

Big Winner

Some of the best April Fool's pranks take a bit of pre-planning. Buy a lottery ticket and give it to the victim on March 31. The next day go out early and buy another ticket with the exact same numbers as the WINNING numbers from the day before. Put this ticket in the place of the ticket from the day before. Wait for them to check the numbers in the paper. They probably won’t notice the different date, and will think they just became a millionaire!

Early Bird

Set the victim’s alarm clock for the middle of the night and hide it somewhere in the room where they will have to get up and scramble around to turn it off. (This works even better if you sneak in after they go to sleep and unscrew the light bulb in their lamp. Then they’ll have to search for the clock in the dark!)

Until later... =)

P.S. Shoutout to Erin H. and the rest of the 5 o'clock crew for pulling and AMAZING April Fool's Day prank in the TC office today...NOT! lol (good job guys)