Today would be the last day of my fourth week on the job. I'm brand new to the office and still in training but I can genuinely say that I like where I work and what I do there. My coworkers are awesome, I get what I think are great wages AND an amazing benefits package. I agreed to the wages and benefits I was getting when I accepted my position ( Read more... )

I called over to Harrison's restaurant during my lunch break only to find out that my high school ceramics teacher was there having lunch. I talked to him on the phone a bit, told him a little about my div III and got his email address so I can send him pictures. We're going to try to meet up sometime so he can see my work ( Read more... )

Life is very exciting right now. I finally have a full time, permanent job (with internet--hence the return to LJ), Zac, Alyssa and I are living quite happily in our adorable little house, and I found a boy who's actually smart, nice AND attractive. All in less than 3 months post grad. I know, it's crazy, right?
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Cymothoa exigua is a parasite that attaches itself at the base of the Spotted Rose Snapper fish's tongue with claws, and drinks from the artery which supplies its blood. As the parasite grows, less and less blood is able to reach the tongue, and eventually the organ atrophies from lack of blood. C. exigua then attaches to the remaining tongue stub ( Read more... )

I took a huge academic shit in my slingshot last night. Started a list of possibilities for div III, things to remember, problems to deal with, that kind of thing ( Read more... )

This is a pretty cool site. Scroll down a bit to find a list of links to amazing bug pics on the far left.
Also, be sure to check out the Bug Love link for some bad ass work safe "pornography."

AND...
From a different site:

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6 shots of whiskey + several hours of Katamari Damacy= best Tuesday night ever


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The Nomura jellyfish can grow up to 5 meters in diameter and can weigh up to 440 pounds.

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