Scrapbooking, my worst nightmare.

There are a few things in this world that I have always wished I could do, but have never had the talent. I wish I could sing. I've always wanted to be really girly and get creative with my makeup and hair. I wish I was a little bit taller so I could make the volleyball team, etc, etc. And I really wish I was artistic. Sometimes I am in awe of how artistic my siblings are. Amy, who is studying art at the U, has talent in almost any form of art. She can paint, draw, sculpt, build, etc. My brother Bryan, is the same. He has always been able to draw anything. Anna, has more style in her pinky finger than I have in my whole body and is an amazing photographer. I guess the "art gene" just skipped me. Still, my lack of craftiness and artistic ability has never left me wishing I could scrapbook. It is my own personal hell and I don't see the appeal.
While visiting Barnes and Noble this afternoon (insert "lack of life" pun here), there were two incredibly perky females working a "scrapbooking booth" outside of the main entrance. Once I saw them and the determination in their wide eyes as I inched closer to the door, I knew there was no escape. I think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, and I'm not proud of how sarcastic and negative I was feeling, but nevertheless, the dialogue went a little something like this:

Scrapbook Enthusiast: "Hello dear, how are you doing today? Do you mind if I show you some of the new scrapbooking tools we are showcasing today?"

Laura: "Actually, I was just going inside to study. Thanks though..."

SE: "It will only take a minute hon. You look like you are creative, and I think we have some stuff you might enjoy. Have you scrapbooked before?"

L: "Well, no I haven't. I prefer to just download my pictures on my computer and leave them there."

SE: "Well, what if your computer crashed and you lost them all?" (she was obviously prepared for this) "Its nice to keep a book that is pretty to look at and that you can share with others. Do you have a husband, wedding pictures...what about kids?" (dagger in the stomach) I shook my head no, with a hesitant smile. "Pictures of all the fun things you and your boyfriend are doing...?" (rubbing salt in the wound)

L: "Is it necessary to be in a relationship to scrapbook?"

SE: (nervous laugh) "Of course not. We have a lot of examples of scrapbooks for trips with friends, family and holidays, and....oh, we have supplies here that will help you throw your OWN scrapbooking party..." (what?????)

L: (cutting her off as I'm walking towards the door) "Really, I appreciate it, but I don't think I will be getting anything today....thanks....".

I could not have run away from anything faster. I didn't feel that bad though because I was in Mesa (the Provo of AZ) and I'm sure she had a lot of interested people to bug besides me. Maybe its just me, but I do not see what is so appealing about cutting out teeny tiny shapes and letters just to put under your pictures and stick them in a huge book that people oooh and aahhh over. It seems like an unnecessary waste of paper if you ask me (I apologize to all my scrapbooking buddies). I will be the first one to volunteer to change your tire, help paint your house...I will even ooh and ahh over your scrapbook. But, for the sake of our friendship, please do not invite me to a "Scrapbooking Party".