There are many, many things that are wrong in this world. In my neighborhood today, a black family woke up to the word "NIGERS" spray painted on their garage doors, which face the street. The family's 6-year old daughter was the one who found it, and asked her father what it meant. I can't imagine even beginning to explain that, to a child, to ( Read more... )

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honeys, I'm home!

unfortunately, the peterson household has a bit of a bite lately. it's hard going back authority figures. gotta love it when your parents use money against you.

okay, this weekend is parent's weekend. I'm trying to describe my parents to my friends here... and all I can really come up with is that my dad is kind of intimidating with the dryest sense of humor and my mom is cool. any suggestions?

I've been so busy. the time change is killing me and I miss you all. call me!

I'm sorry I've been a recluse since I've been in louisville. on top of being sick, I haven't much felt like going out - I've pretty much been a big loser hanging out with my parents at home and knitting. It's extremely relaxing, which is just what I needed, but I'm sure I'll get bored with it really soon, and when that happens, expect a phone ( Read more... )

happy thanksgiving. I'm thankful that I have so much to be thankful for.

I get to go see the dalai lama!!!

"Dear Stanford Student,

We are happy to notify you that you have been randomly selected to receive the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Friday, November 4, 9:30 a.m., "Meditation and Teaching with the Dalai Lama" in Maples Pavilion."

Ahhh!!!!

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Permit me to join in on the general giddiness of college. I love it. It's gorgeous here, and everyone is friendly, and I think my roommate is fabulous. Here are some pictures.


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