I can't even think of who on my flist is in/from France - _profiterole_, you are the only one I can think of right now ... but if you or anyone you know is in Paris right now, I hope you are okay and I'm thinking of you.

This has been such awful news tonight.

I finally got over myself and got a tumblr account. I am also merle_p on tumblr. Still figuring things out over there, so bear with me. Hope everyone is doing well!

Wait ... it's Aural Intensity?

Not Oral?

This makes me inexplicably sad.

[Other things that make me sad:
1. Still not having seen The Eagle2. Sitting in an Anthropology class with 20 people and realizing that the Austrian girl next to me is the only one who also thinks that there's something wrong with the gun law in this country ( Read more... )

My apologies: I wish this was a fanfic post, but unfortunately, it's not. Grad school is, not totally unexpectedly, but still somehow surprisingly, time-consuming - especially since aside from learning for my classes, I'm still working on building a social network, and figuring out everyday life in the US ( Read more... )

Movie #1: Toy Story 3: I actually think I liked this part better than the first two movies. ( I know that some of you guys are very fond of Toy Story )

So I arrived in I. yesterday, in one piece. There were no problems with my baggage, the flights, my visa or customs; the house turned out to be in much better condition than I'd expected; and considering that it was the first night at a new place and also freaking hot, I slept quite well. So, you know, I thought I was absolutely fine with being in ( Read more... )

Three ripped off finger nails, bruised shins, a bitten tongue, dry hands, and not enough sleep: that's apparently what it costs to take apart an entire life apartment and fit it into three suitcases ( Read more... )

1. Soccer: For all the soccer fans on my f-list who are sad that the world cup is over: Cheer up! Because soccer has finally come out of the closet:

( Soccer Officially Announces It Is Gay )

In four weeks I'm going to leave the country. This weekend someone came to buy my chairs and the electric kettle, and next week a friend is coming to pick up the couch. It's starting to feel official ( Read more... )

Castle: I'm going through the Castle episodes at a speed that's surprising even to myself. That show is like popcorn, I swear! You start eating and just can't stop anymore.

( I need someone to discuss Kate's fixation on her mother's death with me, though. (Possibly spoilerish) )