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My name is Christine Elizabeth Templeton. Fun fact, 'Christine' means follower of Christ. I taught a CCD class so I find that pretty interesting. I really like my first name because I think it makes it easy to understand how people see me. People who don't care enough to learn my name typically call me 'Christin' or 'Christina'. People I play sports with have always called me 'Chris' I guess due to the "masculine" nature of sports, so from that I have always assumed that is how they see me. I remember first hearing the name 'Chris' on the soccer field and I nearly gagged. I absolutely despised it because there was a boy in my class named Chris and I really did not like him. I'm pretty sure he didn't share his crayons or something petty like that. My closest friends call me 'Tiny' and my family calls me 'Jel'. Both nicknames stem from how small I was up until about two years ago. I was always very short and quite thin. Over those two years I grew about five inches and made those nicknames slightly more ironic. My middle name is 'Elizabeth'. The name also happens to be my sister's middle name. This name was given to us because it is our aunt's name and also because my parents are lazy (although they claim not to be). Don't worry, they spent time on my older sister, Leslie's, middle name, 'Catherine'... Just kidding then they named my dog after her. My last name obviously has been passed down for generations. It is my father's name and a decision I have made is to use it after marriage in order to keep the name alive, having two sisters... tradition makes this difficult. So really I do like my name. And there isn't much to it. But I do think my name defines me in ways that another name could not. Partially because I have had it for such a long period of time and partially because I actually feel a deep connection with it. It helps me better understand not only myself but how other people view me.

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Puppy Bear, Ikea, Light Beige, Light Wear for sale! This is a relatively new plush toy. It was received my first day of college from my parents. I was devastated to leave home and go to school a thousand miles away from my family. My parents went to Ikea and bought me a puppy named Tiger. She can't bark or do any tricks but she is wonderful at cuddling. Tiger is soft and great for sleeping and remembering where you came from. Along with Tiger comes love and compassion-- as well as the thought that people care about you. If you are looking for a companion that will not talk back or eat all of your food, Tiger is the one for you! She resembles a golden retriever puppy and will fetch (if you drag her to go pick something up that you just threw and use your imagination) all day long! This is super valuable to me due to the significance of the reason I was given it. Even when I am super homesick, this reminds me that the distance between my family and me is not important. To me, it has been a piece of mind, a friend, and a reminder of who I have by my side. My parents work a lot and cannot talk to me every day but Tiger is a reminder that they are there and love me. My favorite animals are dogs, and this is especially important to me. Fortunately for you- she's now for sale! Price: $100 (does not come with sentimental value- must be acquired separately) Free Shipping if ordered before October 31, 2016.

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The iPhone 6 is the coolest phone I have ever owned.

I was the girl up until mid-high school with an antenna sticking out of the top of her phone (whose name was a sequence of numbers and letters) and a keyboard that required three clicks to send one letter of a text. I had no Wi-Fi access, no camera and most importantly NO UNLIMITED TEXTING.

What even is 100 texts a month really.

My phone was deemed the ‘Jesus Phone’. It was as old as the man himself and had stickers of crosses stuck on the back from fifth grade CCD classes.

Of course, this was a difficult time of my life, lacking the ability to document every second of my life on social media was just unacceptable- but that was a thing of the past.

Now, with my iPhone 6, I have the ability to experience every aspect of my life through a tiny box that breaks the second it slips through my clumsy fingers! Incredible!

Concerts? No way! I have YouTube now! Family dinners? Uh-uh… I’ve got Candy Crush to play. Reading? My phone can read it to me!

Having this beautiful piece of technology at my fingertips has made my life so much easier- posing as a distraction to me when I’m trying to study.

In reality though it is the coolest thing I own. It is on-trend and also allows me to keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest news. It is smarter than me and contains the majority of social interactions I have… yup.

I’m pretty sure I have taken a selfie during everything I have done the past few years- which I eventually lost due to the “reliability” of technology today.

I’m not a very trendy person- but I had no problem hopping on the technology bandwagon that eventually became a necessity to everyday life.

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Banana suits are the COOLEST.

Fashion. Fashion is constantly changing and evolving. But what if fashion was right in front of us- every morning- in our oatmeal, coated in peanut butter or in our smoothies? Fashion is about innovation and thinking outside of the box- or the peel.

Not only are these bad boys a great conversation starter, but they also provide a wonderful foundation for the most essential method of communication-- puns.

Ever in an awkward situation? Not so awkward in a banana suit! You can easily remove yourself with a quick and non-offensive “Gotta split!”. This word “split” paired with this bold fashion choice can ease tension in any situation. Bad break up? No big deal. “We have had a good run. But I think it’s time for us to split apart…”—EASY.

In this appeeling attire, you instantly become 10x funnier! You do not even have to say a word. In fact, you are especially funny if you don’t explain yourself! Anything you do while wearing this will become completely acceptable. What is normally embarrassing instantly becomes hilarious and snapchat worthy.

Banana suits are great for public disturbance, covering up in school for dress-code violations, and everyday wear! They are breathable and easy to move around in! (See picture of me being a banana split).

Wearing a banana suit, you will always look yummy. Newest fashion trend? Not today! The banana suit is a go to for anyone who wants to renew their drab wardrobe and become a fashion nova. Gorillas, monkeys, and small children everywhere will love you! It is a versatile look that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. A tie can be added for formal events such as weddings and funerals, while sweats can be slipped on underneath for a night in watching King Kong or Planet of the Apes while eating banana chips.

This was the first thing I slipped into my luggage while packing for college. My mom warned me I wouldn’t make friends by wearing it. But I believe it’s pretty cool. Also I have tons of friends (all of which are other fruits).

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