Today's lunch of Pad Thai is a lie. It's just noodles that taste sort of sour. And not anything like Pad Thai.

I felt that Lady Gaga's performance at the Grammys provoked a lukewarm reaction from the audience (especially compared to the thunderous applause Elton John got when he appeared in her set).  I wonder if it's because she's still vaguely new ( Read more... )

It's been summer for 2 days, and already I'm over it.  Mid 90's and crazy humid?  This weather should at least have the decency to wait for July.

Had a bit of a scare yesterday what with the subway train crash in DC, so I called Rachel immediately to make sure that she and Nate were all right.  They are - big relief - but there are at least 6 people ( Read more... )

It's Monday.  The 5th.  The holidays are officially over, and it's back to the grind.  I totally wanted to call in sick this morning, because bed was just too warm and comfy.  But I was sick last week, and I really need to be saving up vacation time for the crazy amount of traveling I'll be doing this year, so here I am at work, being a good little ( Read more... )

I've been Diet Coke - free for over 2 weeks now.  I think most of the physical craving has been conquered, and the psychological addiction is pretty much under control.  I still sometimes want a DC out of habit (also, "firsts" are a little difficult - like this weekend - getting popcorn at the movies with water to drink).  I had a crazy lust- ( Read more... )

I can't believe it's just a week until Christmas.  This season certainly snuck up on me.  You'd think it would have seemed longer, since Thanksgiving was earlier than usual - but no.  My mind boggles at the approach of the holidays and the new year ( Read more... )

Today I'm not quite the crazy person that I was yesterday - work's considerably less busy, so my stress levels have dropped (although, not disappeared. Somewhere in the back of my mind my thoughts keep returning to all the work I'll have to do for my 2 classes in the next 6 weeks...)

...wait, is that maniacal laughter I hear?Oh well, at least it' ( Read more... )

As of today, I have officially lived in Illinois for 6 months. Sometimes I just can't believe it - what am I doing out in Illinois? How did this happen? A year ago, if someone had told me that I would be living out here, I wouldn't have believed them. Hell, I still am somewhat awed by how I got here. As in, the relationship that led me out ( Read more... )

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I'm feeling rather out of sorts today - mostly because I'm worried or alarmed for a number of people, namely shatterdaymorn and ravensgrace, who in particular are having really crappy days. I'm sorry guys, and I hope that you're ok and things improve soon ( Read more... )