Just a thought after briefly checking OKCupid tonight:

If you say you "want a good listener" I am probably going to trot the other way. This is precisely because I am a good listener. If you say you ARE a good listener, that is much more appealing!

Just looked up my Music Appreciation class online, and there are 20 people signed up! Jesus, I'd better figure out what I am going to do with them all for 40 classes. Also, @#$^#$!@#*(!! grading. I am already depressed.

(I had had this mental image of a class of 3-5 people. Probably b/c it's been so much work to get people into the chorus.)

(Was about to put this on Facebook, but decided it belonged here ( Read more... )

I know people like jumping down Romney's throat for various statements, and sometimes I don't care b/c I wish people would concentrate on his terrible plans for policies instead. BUT...I think this is pretty bad. I mean, wow.

This article about Sarah Robles, who is the USA's best chance of a medal in weight-lifting, but can't get a major sponsor, is both fascinating and frustrating.

It led me to her blog, which is also fascinating. She really calls it like it is when she faces size prejudice but without bitterness. And reading about her training schedule, diet, health ( Read more... )

Depressing link about Obama and racism in America.

You're welcome.

Can I just say how utterly delightful and awesome and admirable and fantastic Mrs. Obama's use of color in her wardrobe is? It is AWESOME.

Every month or two I flip through mrs-o.com, and her sense of color style is just breathtaking. Even when she's not in something that grabs you, you pay more attention to her neutrals b/c any subtlety seems ( Read more... )

OK, so, the housing search? Not going well. I think I need to take the roommate route.

While it is a little late to be deciding this, so it goes! Anyone know of anyone looking for a roommate in the greater Boston area?

It is one of those times when I am not having a very good time and then I look around and a lot of OTHER people are ALSO not having a very good time of it. I mean, I got myself into all this stuff (stuff = too many obligations) but everyone else seems to be having just a plain old run of bad luck ( Read more... )

When do the apartments start popping up on Craigslist for 6/1? I want the satisfaction of looking NOW, but they are not there yet. :(