As a former high-school cheerleader, I approve of this pep rally:

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Also, the Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest results are up. For those not native to the DC area, for the past four years, the Washington Post has this contest where you make little dioramas using the marshmallow Peeps they sell around Easter. It can be a scene from a movie, a ( Read more... )

WE WON!!!!!!Though it was pretty touch and go at the end; I was really nervous for our chances. I'm just glad we played like Baylor and not like Georgetown and Vandy. My bracket is a little worse for wear after last night; in addition to the Ohio upset-seriously, what the heck, Georgetown?-four of my other picks-UTEP, Texas, UNLV, and Marquette-are ( Read more... )

Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day! We had corned beef, cabbage, and green mashed potatoes yesterday, as per our family tradition, but since both of my parents were working, it wasn't as intense as it was in the past ( Read more... )

This article makes me sad, especially so soon after Gabourey Sidibe was nominated for Precious.

Dear Vanity Fair,

Is it really that hard to find actresses of color with upcoming projects? Because if it is, then how do I know that Zoë Saldaña has 4 movies coming out this year-one of which also has Regina Hall, Maggie Q is in Priest, Aimee Garcia ( Read more... )

Dear Washington Capitals,

HOW SO AWESOME, GUYS?!?!?!

Seriously though, you guys were FANTASTIC tonight; you all freaking THRASHED Atlanta(pun totally intended). I think that was the best birthday present you all could have possibly given Bruce. Make sure Neuvirth doesn't take the lack of a shutout to heart because he was absolutely brilliant tonight ( Read more... )

So I'm watching Up with my brothers and my mom, and I just noticed that Russell and my youngest brother are pretty much the same person. This realization makes the movie a gazillion times more hilarious ( Read more... )

I just wanted to wish you all a happy holiday season, and that you and all your loved ones have a wonderful time celebrating.


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First of all, a big hello to my new Star Trek friends! It's great to have you here, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better. I'll have a proper information post up later today, but first let me tell you about the Paul McCartney concert on Saturday.

( The following entry contains excessive ammounts of capslock, flailing, and squee and is NOT dial-up friendly. )

I GET TO SEE PAUL MCCARTNEY TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!

My dad's work sometimes gives away concert tickets to their employees as sort of  a "Thanks for being awesome, guys" deal. A couple of his coworkers figured that the Paul McCartney show would be something he'd be interested in and reserved twelve tickets for him-there's seven people in our family, and ( Read more... )

So, I went to the White House yesterday. My friend's dad works as a dean at Marymount, and as a thank you, one of the student whose dad works in the Budget department arranged the private tour for her family. She and her younger brother were allowed to bring one guest each, so they brought me and my youngest brother.

( Air Force One )