So, I have a second job at Old Navy. Have I mentioned that yet? It's pretty okay. I can get a discount on their current selection of Denim Jean Vests. I know--your jealousy has no bounds ( Read more... )

I'd like to carry a bunch of almost-rotten tomatoes around with me so that when i'm driving down a campus or near-campus street, I can throw a tomato at each and every student-driven car that slams on the brakes without any warning no-where near anything resembling a parking space to pick up their student-buddy ( Read more... )

the only viable option for a daily activity ends up being supporting the weight of your head by placing it upon both hands (one on the left side of the face, one on the right), which are in turn propped up by your arms resting on their elbows on the desk while listening to sad bastard music ( Read more... )

1. If I move to California, there will likely be friends (of varying degrees) whom I'll never see again. While this isn't a deterrent [because most of us will have to move at some point], it is a striking thought. That's how it works ( Read more... )

I had a long-ish post planned (and half-written) in which I related a work story for everyone's amusement. But there's no good way to tell it without relating names and nationalities and such, and as it was told to me by someone else, I guess I'll skip it ( Read more... )

I'm doing my lunchtime reading. The NYTimes was kind enough to have someone write an article about how travelers at the airports are handling our new, hastily-added luggage restrictions. (Article hereA few things came to mind while reading it ( Read more... )

It was pretty today until an hour (or so) ago. I walked home during lunch to pick up the civic and it was hot, sunny, and summery--it made me very happy. The heat is nearly unbearable, and yet I cannot wish that it were any different. If I were a creative writing student instead of an English major, I'd find some way of describing how much I ( Read more... )

Thank you Onion.

And then there is this. So apparently there is a better chance of the FDA approving Plan B for over-the-counter sale (but only for those over the age of 18--if you're under the age of 18, you'll need a perscription, if you can actually give your doctor/clinician/er doc to give you one). Good news ( Read more... )

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This week would be greatly improved if I were already at the beach ( Read more... )