Happy Monday! I hope waking up this morning and then trudging through the rain wasn't too bracing ( Read more... )

So, last night my grandmother gets in the car and tells me that she hasn't yet told my grandfather about me going to California, and that I would be delivering the happy news at dinner. Surprise! Fortunately, I was simultaneously calmed down and bolstered before the big conversation. Turns out, I didn't have anything to worry about. My grandfather ( Read more... )

For years now, I have strongly believed that thematic names should only apply to pets and never to children. For example, back in high school I had a tutor who had four dogs named Barnum, Bailey, Chip, and Dale. Acceptable and cute. But children? Why would you force them to endure years of jokes followed by an eventual name change ( Read more... )

So I'm currently in the market for a funky silver choker. Can anyone recommend a good jewelry website with interesting pieces and prices that won't make me cry?

Things that make Racheal very happy (since Friday seems to be list day ( Read more... )

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/06/03/hell.party.ap/

Screw this job, I'm going to Wisconsin!

Another Monday morning rears its ugly head. Ugh ( Read more... )

I just checked and it looks like I somehow managed to ace both of my UPENN classes! I have no idea how I pulled it off, especially considering the level of work needed for my intro class, but somehow the professors liked what I turned in.

I think I'm still slightly in shock. Guess I never imagined I could hold my own in an ivy league setting.

Dear Brett Ratner ( Read more... )

I can't decide if this is the best idea ever, or a little frightening.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/5012334.stm

Perhaps both.

PS - Don't be scared to click the link. I promise it has nothing to do with global warming or politics :-)