a mediocre dreamer

i've heard people use the word "spooning" a dozen times and a dozen times i've nodded and pretended to know what they mean. taken in context it's easy to assume, but i finally decided to look it up today.

spoon
n.

1. A utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used in preparing, serving, or eating food.
2. Something similar to this utensil or its bowl, as:
   A shiny, curved, metallic fishing lure.
   A paddle or an oar with a curved blade.
3. Sports. The three wood golf club.

v. spooned, spoon·ing, spoons

1. To lift, scoop up, or carry with or as if with a spoon.
2. Sports & Games. To shove or scoop (a ball) into the air.

v. intr.

1. To fish with a spoon lure.
2. Sports & Games. To give a ball an upward scoop.
3. Informal. To engage in amorous behavior, such as kissing or caressing.

i get it.

and because i'm missing home a little right about now, i'll end with this small tribute:

GO BEARS

stolen from george's blog