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Things we learned on fifth-grade field trip

Jason Sandford October 21, 2006

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

1. When an 11-year-old taps his nose and tells you “Bat in a cave,” that means you’ve got a booger that needs tending.

2. Fifth-grade girls heart Nintendo DS, a system like a Gameboy that has the capacity to link up and communicate with other Nintendo DSs within a short radius. The girls can instant message things like, “Tell Luis I love him, and send kisses.” It’s virtual note-passing. Nintendo Dogs, or a name similar, is also apparently very cool.

3. Speaking of fifth-grade cool, you’re not unless you have some sort of gizmo. Kids today take their pick: Nintendo, Gameboy, PSP, Ipod, or any other CD player, mp3 player or handheld game.

4. Halloweentown was on Nickelodean and it’s apparently a cool movie. “Return to Halloweentown” is the latest.

5. It’s ok to burst into tears for no apparent reason in front of your fifth-grade friends. This wasn’t the case back in the day.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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3 Comments

Edgy Mama October 22, 2006

Love number one. Hate it when people ignore pepper in my teeth, bats in my caves, and, as my girl calls it, eye goo.

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Dad October 21, 2006

Good information to have.

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Catnap October 21, 2006

I heard you cried a lot in 5th grade. It’s OK buddy. Just let it out. There you go. Here, blow. Just let it out. Those guys really aren’t your friends, are they?

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