Ahh, there's nothing like going out to celebrate a fake holiday. And getting fuckin' wasted. Aaron and I set world speed-drinking records at my place after dinner - 4 or 5 drinks in about 20 min. You'll notice that the night is just beginning and I'm already fuzzy on the details. We then head for the Hilton, where they had Valentine's Karaoke ( Read more... )

So, yesterday I started a new class. In a public school. Fuck ( Read more... )

I got IM to work! Had to change the server and port. Good deal. Now I have a whole new way to not get any work done.

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Protesters apparently just set the Danish embassy in Damascus on fire. By fault of being in the same building, the embassies of Chile and Sweeden burned down too. Holy shit, I'm never going to get butter or cheese again.

I don't know how much news this is making in the US, so here's some quick backgroud: Way back in September or so, a Danish newspaper got a dozen or so cartoonist to submit drawings of the Prophet Muhammed, and then published them. This included a few not-so-complimentary images, such as one with the Prophet wearing a turban shaped like a bomb (or ( Read more... )

Once upon a time, two brave knights sent out on a daring quest. There was much danger involved, indeed, great peril. Their path was frought with enemies and infidels, their goal elusive as a winter fog. Yea, they knew not whether their was truly real, or simply myth. But try they did. After many months of searching, when all hope was nearly ( Read more... )

Ok, this is the funny stuff:

How to write about Arabia, from a LJ entitled "ridemycamel"Gotta love the name. Any of you who have actually read anything about Arabia, or even watch the evening news much, can appreciate it. Victoria, you'll love it ( Read more... )

Ok, so that last post was kind of bitchy. So to lighten up the mood I proudly present the post I know you've all been waiting for: My report on the bathrooms of the UAE ( Read more... )

So, yesterday at about 4:55, Rand (our secretary) walks into the office and hands me a paper. "Here's the list for your class", she says. "What class?" I say. "I don't have a class now ( Read more... )