I've got another notch in the October-is-awesome bedpost.

This evening while inbetween being domestic and my Deep Space Nine marathon I noticed that I was freezing sitting in my PJ's. It is finally cold enough to bust out my winter comforter from its dark hiding place in my large closet, where its been living since March. This is cause for ( Read more... )

I've been spending more and more time with a certain girl lately. She's one of the few women thats ever captured my interest here at State ( Read more... )

I've been playing a lot of The Sims 3. Its a big harkening back to when I was 13 and played the original for what seemed like 8 hours a day for months and months. Actually played without cheat codes. Surprisingly fun ( Read more... )

I've been unable to stop listening to one of my favorite party albums: Astro Lounge by Smash Mouth, lately. Its just a perfect pop album, every song is exactly right ( Read more... )

Al acquired a Ukulele over break, he now carries it everywhere and plucks out recognizable melodies wherever he roams. Its pretty endearing. My first three days back have been surprisingly heartfelt and enjoyable ( Read more... )

It seems my rather consistent usual updates flow more slowly when I am either entirely bored, or entirely consumed with festive holiday flavor! On my first evening home I answered Sam's call and we (Sean, Jessica, Sam, Acacia, and Caitlin) (in one sitting, mind you) beat Beatles: Rock Band. Even a a strong cup 'o tea wasn't enough to heal my ( Read more... )

For the first time in my academic career, Monday's are one of my favorites. I have but one class at 11:30, then a free afternoon, and without class on tuesday till after mid-day, I can stay up late for Movie-Mondays, a new tradition I hope to start at my place. Last night we watched Full Metal Jacket ( Read more... )

The sailing Practicum is tomorrow.

Assuming I pass it (I will), I'll have completed one of my classes 2 months before the end of the semester. Starting the first week of november, class is officially over. I'll have 3 more hours a week without scheduled education.

Is this awesome? (Y/N)

Things to consider:
-Sailing is awesome

Yesterday I arrived to class promptly at noon. Spent about 15 minutes waiting for Professor Tim to set up his laptop, spent about 5 minutes taking an electronic quiz on which I guessed all the correct answers, spent 5 minutes listening to him talk about the importance of voting, then we were released to attend the Rock The Vote rally on the 7th ( Read more... )