I grew up next door to a dairy farm. I spent my childhood bailing hay, riding 4-wheelers, catching crayfish, and trying to keep up with my two brothers. I’m a tomboy. I’m not afraid to get dirty. So when Eric Smith asked me to go fishing with him, I was ready to go! However, I discovered I am a girly girl when it comes to slimy, scary fish! Eric was great, even though I think he thinks I’m crazy. Besides learning I’m a wimp, I found out just how smart Eric is. He’s quite the scholar and loves to read. When I wasn’t screaming we talked a lot about books. He now has me hooked on James Patterson …not fishing! Maybe next time we can go to a library.