Is jealousy is a natural part of romantic (as opposed to familial or friend) love? Or am I just crazy?

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First, here, have an article about my middle school. More or less. In case you were wondering. (Mr. D was my music teacher! ♥ I still go see him ( Read more... )

Just one of the articles in response to Wesley Yang: A Response to Wesley Yang's "Paper Tigers" on Slate. I would also note the related Culture Gabfest episode - plus Culture Gabfest is always entertaining ( Read more... )

Most of you have probably seen this passed around all over the Internet, social networking, Facebook, etc. etc. (I'm behind on my informative posting), but: Paper Tigers: What happens to all the Asian-American overachievers when the test-taking ends? I have a number of follow-ups to this, but it's a lengthy article and I don't want to overburden ( Read more... )

The weekend was kind of lame, not gonna lie. Saturday I had work in the morning in Winston-Salem, then I drove all the way home and ended up being late to the Japanese party (also very, very tired). I stayed for the movie though I slept through parts of it; I'd already seen it senior year for my pop culture class. 笑の大学 is actually a really ( Read more... )

Recently I've come to the point where at least once a day I pause and think to myself, "Where the hell are you doing ( Read more... )

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alanna: WELL I'VE BEEN WORKING ON MY THESIS SINCE 1:30 ( Read more... )

Also right now I need to be working on a Japanese evaluation I forgot about.

Hollywood’s Latino snub: Depp shows character by refusing prime role in Villa movie

WE already knew that Johnny Depp is one of the most gifted actors of his generation and capable of delivering memorable performances ( Read more... )

Young Mexican Police Chief Seeks US Asylum after being fired from her job. Given what's happened to a number of other people in the area, including Ericka Gandara (who has been missing since Christmas), I'm incredibly relieved to hear that she is indeed in the US and seeking asylum ( Read more... )