One of these days, I will be untired enough to make a real post about what's going on in my life. In the meantime, you should know that protesting today was quite exciting, especially when my professor from my 60s class encouraged me to skip his lecture so I could keep doing it. Although it mostly just involved handing out "Stand up for Choice!" ( Read more... )

Today, I spent four hours at the Women's Center with VOX, planning our counter-presense to an anti-abortion group. I label them as anti-abortion rather than pro-life simply because they are at the super-extreme end of the spectrum... I can understand and respect many people's decision to support pro-life, even if I disagree, but these people are ( Read more... )

If anyone is looking for a really well-made movie that is both heart-wrenching and heart-warming (as my friend Amie said, it made her laugh and made her cry... literally), go see 'Bella.' It's an independent film, the first from a new Mexican directer. It's in both English and Spanish, since the romance is between a white American woman and a ( Read more... )

Quickly before I go to sleep... Holli and I coerced Ben (our TA) into creating a facebook while we were hanging out at the pub before class tonight, and it was really fun... as torturing him always is. Also, met new cool people at the pub before then, and got some foosball tutoring by a cute guy who apparently plays a lot. Will be tired tomorrow ( Read more... )

Halloween was amazing. So many wonderful looks at school today. Some blatant stares, even a few brave souls who asked me what I was, but most were people who stared while trying really hard not to be obvious about it, but were totally conspicuous and pretty much hillarious. Lots of fun reactions: I got a few jumps and startled noises (just by ( Read more... )

I am sick. Cold with super nasal/sinus congestion (aka, my least favorite kind). It's entirely my fault for not sleeping and indulging a bit too much in the party scene this past fire week... damnit. I kind of expected it, and I'm still not sure I'd change much because I had so much fun, but I'm definitely not excited about being sick. Oh well ( Read more... )

Yesterday was the anniversary of a very special day... a day that was extremely painful, both for myself and those who care about me, but a day that I've learned so much from despite all of that. As I told Ryan (Emily's boyfriend Ryan) last night, I've come a long way since then, and I am eternally grateful to him and all the other people who ( Read more... )

So Knocked Up is a great movie. And now I'm going to a friend's to watch House. I should really be more productive with myself ( Read more... )

Just because I know my mom is worried and some others might be too, I'm posting to let everyone know I'm still okay. Also, if anyone in the San Diego area (or with friends/family in the SD area) is in need of help, please call me at 281 253 4081 and I will do what I can. For those of you in SoCal - take care and be safe!

So first of all, I am totally okay right now and none of you need to worry about me. However, I am entirely surrounded by fires... north, east and south-east, and apparently some even farther south in Baja California, according to the smoke plumes on the satelite feeds. I should be studying right now for the midterm that was cancelled this ( Read more... )