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Baby, It's Cold Outside
Yesterday it was downright balmy out, to the point that I went for a pleasant jog in a light-weight track suit. This morning I thought I'd try that again, then changed my mind when I looked out the window and saw snow everywhere ( Read more... ) -
The Hummingbird of Fascination Flies Again
badger5 and I heartily enjoyed the first season of Dexter that we Netflixed, so, naturally, we set about acquiring the second. To my lasting delight, our acquisition came with Swedish subtitles1Guys, I think Swedish and I might be developing a thing here. Maybe it's just because I've been elbow-deep in Asian languages for a while, but that Latin character ( Read more... ) -
Marvels of Modern Education
This week my online management class wants me to listen to an interview. Oh, it's in .wma format! Fantastic. Well, I've already booted into Windows XP to minimize WebCT's choking issues, so surely I won't have any trouble getting it to open ( Read more... ) -
The Verb-Gatherers Are Equally Screwed
I think I'm coming down with something. If my body had a suggestion box, my head would be stuffing it with complaint forms. My skin's a little warmer than usual, which means that I am very nearly at a normal human temperature. Soon I shall be the greatest and most subtle of the Lizard Kingdom's spies. And every few seconds, I taste my own snot. It ( Read more... ) -
The Fruits of the Spirit Are Love, Joy, Peace, and BEARS
Work is very, very quiet, which is not much fun. Someone should remind me of this fact next week when I'm drowning in a flood of "Do you guys have my sociology textbook ( Read more... ) -
Making My Ghoulish Heart Sing
Today I discovered Ugly Overload, which is kind of like Cute Overload with fewer puppies and more hairy arachnids. Look under the "Parasites" section for a world of fun!
If you're looking for something that won't put you off your lunch, most of the mammals are actually pretty freakishly cute, and who don't love a crazed underwater tiger? And ( Read more... ) -
-5 Smart Points
[Scene 1. Int. Day.]
Me: Since it's practically springtime outside, I should go for a walk to break in my new shoes.
Chorus: A walk! New shoes! Unseasonable warmth!
[Scene 2. Ext. Day.]
Me: My left heel is a bit sore. Well, that's why the shoes are being broken in.
Chorus: It's sixty-five degrees out here! In January! We must have wandered ( Read more... ) -
In Which We Are Too Tired Even to Contemplate Unpacking Our Suitcase
But it has my pajamas inside. Dammit.
I think I'll go shower away the lingering aroma of the airport, then see about catching up on three weeks' worth of people posting things online. Then maybe figure out what day my classes start. -
How I'm Spending My Christmas Vacation
For starters, I haven't been spending much of it on the computer, as my family demands my time with a "ME WANT HONEYCOMB" level of intensity and enthusiasm. In fairness, they haven't seen me in several months and I'm very bad at making phone calls ( Read more... ) -
This Airport Is Wee and Adorable
It also provides free wireless access and has friendly employees. Rock on, Akron/Canton ( Read more... )