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World's BEST part-time job
Did I ever tell people I was one of the database editors for THIS fabulous godsend of a job?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_Thesaurus_of_English
I preface in this way so I can bring you Thesaurus Word of the Day:
ignivomous (aj). (entered English ( Read more... ) -
as if the rap wasn't bad enough....
yeah. I haven't posted in a while due to flurries of deadlines and advisors telling me 'this is a MESS, Lisa.' (and that, folks, is another story ( Read more... ) -
upcoming deadlines #2: participation marks
I sent an email the other day, in which I described myself as unable to 'trek out of my grumpy wee circle of comfort' and the adjectives 'irascible' and 'old' and 'cratchety'. That about sums me up lately ( Read more... ) -
even more seasonal affective disorder
I have been burrowing into my Glasgow flat, trying to keep warm and not deviating at all from the status quo. Each day follows a regular sort of beginning, middle and end ( Read more... ) -
PANIC STATIONS
Dear Lisa ( Read more... ) -
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is it wrong to .... erhm, purloin a random stranger's icon?
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takey-backy
So, among other things occupying my harried mind, I've been thinking about the lack of space available in my suitcases for bringing back of (cheaper) items of clothing, electronics, and whatnot to Scotland. There is a list about 6 items long - Ipod, Nintendo DS Lite, etc. (Doc Martens, a new coat, laptop speakers, and maybe some cowboy boots are ( Read more... ) -
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Today's cute baby animal picture brought to you by the brand-spanky-new baby beluga whale born Monday at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
You know, there's a special kind of happiness when Real Life(tm) trumps anime cuteness. This cheered me right up!
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Stateside
Okay, so I'm back in California. Some observations:
It is hot.
Driving is fun.
Mexican Food is very good.
Brilliance, thy name is Arrested DevelopmentFour pairs of sunglasses are not enough ( Read more... ) -
Leonar-D'oh!
There is something extra-special-fluffy-goodness about unexpectedly finding last night's Daily Show on Scottish television.
I was overcome - Jon Stewart not only ripped apart the Da Vinci Code (brilliant!) but also totally crushed a conservative! (!!extra brilliant!) : his guest, Ramesh Ponnuru, author of Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, ( Read more... )