"I'm so Scared.."

Today was a very interesting day! 

I've been a bit submerged into the "act like an adult" world, which means I did my own taxes. Scariest. Thought. Ever. However, with the help of good ole' TurboTax, it was pretty painless only minor bumps and bruises. The funniest part of the whole process was trying to electronically sign my tax forms using the IRS Pin. I had no idea in the world what it was, so I went through the process of trying to retrieve it by going through the security questions. I kept getting told that I wasn't entering my information in correctly and it was starting to bug me. I ended up having to call the IRS and get it from them. Guess what I found out? According to the Social Security Administration and the IRS I was not born in 1987, but instead 1988!!!! I immediately called my mom to ask if she was sure I was born in 87' where she proceeded to say "...I gave birth to you, don't know you think I know when that happened?" So, I need to call them and get it straightened up but it's basically like I got a whole year back in life! Nevertheless, I was pretty darn impressed with myself for being able to file my taxes like an 'adult'. It's QUITE the accomplishment for me! I didn't even have to call my mother once (for the actual forms). Now let's just hope that everything goes through smoothly!

This morning shortly after school started I was approached by a co-worker asking me if I wanted to try walrus. I immediately became nervous but that idea was enough to make me very curious! About an hour later when I was taking my kiddos to the bathroom she came and told me that I need to go see the Cup'ik teachers so that I could try it. My curiosity spiked again and I went to go get a piece to try. When I got to their room they were cutting it up into little pieces. I think they were both eager to see my reaction! I kept telling them "I'm so scared to try..." and was told in return "You better not be scared to try! It's good." So I braved up and took and small piece dipped it in some salt (as advised) and tried it. It.was.very.chewy!!! It had a very distinct flavor and I was glad that I went ahead and tried it. Another awesome memory to hold on to! 

Next post, BFG project pictures... : )