The new york city marathon was this past weekend, and it was really an amazing time ( Read more... )

I feel like I'm kind of a wreck right now. It's always a sad realization to discover that my body is fragile, but maybe it's also a good dose of humility too ( Read more... )

I think that I read one of the strangest articles that I've seen this whole year ( Read more... )

Did you know that the cost to produce a penny is 1.4 cents?

Living in the northeast is kind of weird for excercise b/c you've got your seasonal sports rather than being able to do everything year round. Theoretically, I could stay in shape in the winter by 1. swimming, 2. playing squash, and 3. cross country skiing. In practice, 1. I don't want to walk to the gym, wait 5 minutes to warm up, and then put on ( Read more... )

I can't believe that I'm writing about the weather, but it occurred to me that the transition is complete--I am now a northerner. It's 75 outside today, and I think that it's REALLY hot. Two years ago, I would have cursed myself for not wearing a long sleeved shirt, but now I want to go swimming in a freezing cold stream. This transition is a bit ( Read more... )

1. I thought that I would start out with something that my parents would say-- can you believe that it's already june ( Read more... )

Twice this week I have been considered an international student ( Read more... )

Below is an exciting account of the camping trip that I went on this weekend with Becky. This one was one to remember, so I thought that I would share the fun ( Read more... )

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