So, after vacation is over--what's left? I got too much sun the first few days, then luckily it rained for the rest of the week. I have no regrets. Except that I couldn't take 2 weeks. That would've really been nice. One day...one day...I think I have to have my 3 year anniversary before I get that kind of luxury. If I just hold out for 9 more ( Read more... )

today is pretty great. i got the best straw hat and my friend and confidant (like golden girls) got suspenders he'd be searching for (and at 50 cents nonetheless! and a bonus bow tie!!!). i got up at 9 and we walked around this city more than i have in a long time. here's what i netted: french press, awesome hat, great kitchen storage tin, a new ( Read more... )

there's something i find inherently hilarious about this:

http://twitter.com/RealWorldDCNEWZ/status/2809497759

1) i hit a major wall with dress pants. i just can't do them anymore. like--seriously? dress pants? i'm only 24 for a few more weeks and already i can't wear dress pants anymore ( Read more... )

i tried to move to new york and failed. i tried to move to san francisco on my parents' coattails and failed. it's not that i can't be happy in our nation's capital, but... there's some nagging feeling that i should be somewhere else. who knows if this is based on any sort of reality or just my skewed perception of the word "should." but i like my ( Read more... )

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so i've always pretended i'm a nerd, but really i'm not. BUT i'm hoping to change that with this: my treatise on HOW TETRIS IS LIFE ( Read more... )

so the big work event of the summer is over--the annual convention has come and gone. i got home today and really collapsed (at least as much as you can without injuring yourself). Greg came over and took excellent care of me. i worked 3 14+ hour days and it kicked my ass. my feet are barely back to functioning. for all intents and purposes, the ( Read more... )

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So, I was just checking PostSecret, my late night saturday routine. and i was reminded of the fact that Frank Warren gave the commencement address at my college. I've copied it below, and felt pretty touched that one of my treasures in life--a jewel in my crown--is at least mentioned here, in a very touching, meaningful way. way more touching than ( Read more... )