ever since reading in the latest Economist issue that -- on average -- 15% of people who take the Bar exam (without ever having gone to law school) pass, i kind of want to do it. i'm actually mediocre when it comes to standardized tests of any kind, but sometimes i like to set challenges for myself. (it's only when other people set them for me that i usually shut down and lose all motivation.)
well, we shall see. i...should probably study for the GMAT first. *sigh* fucking tests.
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spent this weekend with my family at UICA (Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts -- at their new location!) and Saugatuck (a homey lakeside town). i also met my sister's new boyfriend via Skype and he seems adorable. much better than the last asshole she dated, at any rate. he lives in San Francisco currently and wants to hang out whenever i'm available. lol, cute.
anyway, i feel a little weird showcasing my photos of other people's artwork, but they turned out reasonably decent. so....this is a bit of a tribute to the local artists!
[ Stagl's "Pulse Point" ]
![](http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4508/copyof017.jpg)
![](http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6950/copyof019.jpg)
[ Justis & Douglas's "Plush Variables" / Crnjak's "The Day It Rained Silver" ]
![](http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6739/007vp.jpg)
![](http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3504/copyof016s.jpg)
[ stills from Belote's "Retrospective" ]
![](http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8201/014ft.jpg)
![](http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1664/009se.jpg)
![](http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3569/010zym.jpg)
![](http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5883/011pa.jpg)
![](http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8157/013bx.jpg)
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also, dear Londonites: may i crash with one of you if i visit sometime around December 20th/21st?? also, what is the weather like then? is there heavy snow or rain or....? (i'm trying to figure out my crazy flight schedule and what clothes to bring~) thanks in advance, you guys! ♥
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last thing, i promise:
after_irene will be up and running soon! please consider helping out our fellow water-drenched citizens. ♥