My friends are amazing ( Read more... )

Chicago v. Ames: NO CONTEST!

Man, the past few days have been great.

I got my first tattoo on Saturday afternoon, went to see Grindhouse that evening, and later that night, we had a Bum Wine and Fireworks Soiree. Normally the two don't go together, but it was a really great time with no injuries. Sunday was great, even though it was the day before classes because Nathan ( Read more... )

Chicago is so beautiful this time of year. Even though it's a little chilly and it might rain later today, it's wonderful to be in the city. I'm glad everything worked out and everyone was able to catch planes, trains and automobiles on time. One of the highlights of the journey to Chicago was stopping at Mundie's house on Wednesday night. His ( Read more... )

Well, I'm pissed ( Read more... )

GOOD THINGS (in no particular order)

TOMORROW IS ALEXANDER MARTIN BIRDSALL'S TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY!

IT'S FUCKING LOVELY OUTSIDE!

Two things, but both very, very, very good. Also I think that Alex's good AMAZING mood and best week (and a half) is rubbing off on everyone, at least it is for me. So that's also pretty clutch ( Read more... )

I love all of you so much. If you are reading this, then it's directed toward you.

Man, I sure hope Chicago doesn't get the bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics ( Read more... )

Josh finally came to hang out with my friends saturday night, and I think it was the most fun I've had in quite some time. We watched "Aliens" (even though he and I definitely talked through it, much to the chagrin of others, but OH WELL) and then we went to a cocktail party at some other friends' apartment. All in all, it was a really good time ( Read more... )

I am unreasonably excited about hanging out with Josh on Friday. He's a really fun guy. He had me read a short story he wrote for his Creative Writing class and it was a great piece of metafiction. I think I like having a friendship with someone who genuinely appreciates my input, and who I can talk to for hours about nothing at all. In fact, ( Read more... )