We scattered my father's ashes in the Atlantic at sunrise this morning. I feel inexplicably magnificent.

this article explains a phenomenon i've observed, yet never fully comprehended, in contemporary conservatism: their deft synthesis of victimization and rulership, of populism and elitism. know thy enemy.

I'm going to apply to the Peace Corps. Private meeting with the recruiter next week. That is all.  

 as though the bluetooth phenomenon hadn't already gotten under my skin...

Sunday was a tremendous day.

Several friends and I went to the Hippodrome theatre to see my roommate perform before heading to the Maude's holiday party. I picked up a few bottles of fantastic tempranillo at Emiliano's to contribute to the holiday cheer. The party was predictably debauched, everyone was splendidly dressed and in a capitol mood. We ( Read more... )

when i went to the post office today. now i only have to wait a few months before i'm rejected by ucla and duke.

all right, by now most of you with access to some sort of media outlet have seen  this. i'd be interested to know everyone's reaction, since there seems to be a dearth of discussion of the matter on my friends page.

i, for one, am utterly apalled. the UPD's conduct was beyond reprehensible. the public response from the administration has been ( Read more... )

Ok, I've studied political science. I tend to focus on the theoretical and philosophical aspects of my chosen discipline, and I often neglect paying attention to the constant, inane chatter that what passes for American political discourse tends to adorn itself with.

But what the fuck? I suspect that I will never understand this country.

i'd nearly forgotten you existed.

I've read many of these, and wish they actually were video games. Look at every page for further hilarity.