Drinks with Kristy and Corey on Friday night.  After departing around midnight, Sean and I went to Giant Eagle to satisfy my craving for peanuts and beer, as that was all I wanted.  I was able to purchase a bag of peanuts, but they couldn't sell me the beer because it was past one.  It made no sense to me, but it gave me the opportunity to drink ( Read more... )

Sometimes there is nothing quite like finally getting home after a long, mildly frustrating day ( Read more... )

Last Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of my grandfather's passing, and needless to say, I haven't felt very spirited lately.  And on Friday afternoon, my dad told me that his recent blood test indicated prostate cancer.  By the time I left work, I was an empty room.  Fortunately, I was able to leave my head for a while and enjoy the weekend ( Read more... )

I just finished the homework for my Seven Ideas that Shook the Universe class.  I even turned it in nearly two hours early.  This means I can start my reading for American Politics.  Hooray ( Read more... )

Yesterday marked Election Day.  And even though my party did not fare well this cycle, I was glad to be a small part of the process by voting.  In the days and weeks leading up to the election, I sensed that the Democrats were going to lose their majority in the House and possibly the Senate.  Twenty-four hours later and the House is no longer ( Read more... )

I should be sitting in French class right now listening to Professor Savage's tone change from jovial to frustrated as he pleads for class participation; however, I've decided that I would rather just be home tonight.  I hate that I missed both of my classes today, and I also hate that I am about to utter one of those tired tautologies, but it is ( Read more... )