I realize that by saying this, I'm letting my nerdiness shine through, but sometimes I wish I was born a Vulcan. Pointy ears and green blood aside, being governed by the laws of logic would be a relief. No more being strung out on emotions that are not reciprocated. Nor more living in the emotionally arduous world of "what if." Logic provides a ( Read more... )

They say a sweater is something you wear when your mother is cold. If that's the case, then I've turned into my mother. Let me elaborate ( Read more... )

Jodie is the best suitemate in the history of suitemates!

And have you ever seen a RED rabbit? (and I'm not talking about the Tom Clancy novel)

More things that make me happy ( Read more... )

1. stupid jokes
2. lilacs
3. sunny days
4. warm towels
5. fleece
6. dinner with friends
7. sci-fi Friday
8. Car Talk
9. board games
10. roses
11. stationary
12. Borders
13. digital cameras
14. art supplies
15. Jeopardy
16. postcards

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I've decided to go to grad school to get my Masters of Library and Information Science. Teaching is okay, but it's just not my calling. After evaluating the pros and cons of various programs at different institutions, I'm leaning towards Wayne State, but I'm still leaving my options open.

Tonight I watched a documentary about Horatio Nelson Jackson, the first person to cross the country in a car. Now I want to go on a road trip, like I did when I was nine. My parents, grandparents, brother and I packed up two cars and connected them with a CB radio. We drove caravan style from LaPorte, Indiana to Santa Cruz, California. I want ( Read more... )

Try analyzing this dream. I dare you ( Read more... )

Today on the phone with my mom:

Mom: James just got his smallpox vaccination and he's still contagious. He's going to have the small bathroom all to himself and then we're going to bleach it.

Do other families have conversations like this?

Ah, Christmas with the family.