Today

Now that I know that there are like 2 whole people reading my blog, I feel like I have to post to keep them entertained. However, i make no promises for daily posting. I have neither the time nor energy nor material for daily entries. I finally finished Cicero after letting it drag on and on for weeks. I had trouble getting into the book and kept almost giving up but forced myself to plow through it. It was interesting to learn more about that period in time, but I decided I'd get back to my Constitution-period focus and start in on John Adams. If you are into the ancient times (Hi sister!) you'd probably like it.

Phone decision: think i'm gonna go with the Pearl. it's a bit smaller and there's less money at stake if i drop it, which i can foresee myself doing with the iphone.

Indecision 2008

I decided today that I am having my own personal Indecision 2008. Except mine revolves around silly decisions, like what coat I should buy rather than what will determine the fate of the US in the upcoming election. I personally am torn and feel no real attraction to any candidate thus far.

Current dilemma: which cell phone to get.

In other fronts, interview at Yale tomorrow. It's the last one--thank god!

If you can't take it...

don't dish it out. Did you know this story started with lunch ladies who would give the cafeteria food to the students but would bring their own lunches?

At least my officemate A, convinced J, T, and me on Thursday that this is the story behind the expression.

Oh, idioms.

Saturday

I am finally starting to check off more things that are on my list to spend money on: Ipod charger, another fleece jacket, and a new suitcase, being somewhat more productive today than i was yesterday post-late Thursday night activities.

I've been told that I need to give my sister's blog another point: +1 for substance and +1 for depth. I think that means she wins blog-wise but that's ok because i'm prettier.

Grad school: no updates

Weather: gross

Plans for tonight: 2 birthday parties! Yes, I am actually going out on a Saturday!

Slowest Day Ever

Despite being quite productive and crossing off some lame tasks like sending a billion emails and taking care of other random subcontractor stuff, this day dragged ON AND ON. My current obsession is buying things, because when you are about to spend $150K for grad school, it really makes sense to buy a whole new wardrobe. I'm specifically on the hunt for winter outerwear given that anywhere I go, it will likely be very cold. I got a new warm fleece today after trying on every single jacket in the store. but at least it was on super sale (this one: http://www.hudsontrail.com/viewClearanceItem/40/290/10424/) . Any recommendations for a wind-proof fleece? Also looking for a puffy jacket.

Grad school updates: none today.

word of the day: abominate

defn: to detest intensely. this is how i feel about a certain acquaintance of mine but, as my mother always says, you never know when you might need someone's vote so I have to control myself.

So work seems to block Blogger which means that my posts could be limited to when our stolen internet actually works at home competing with my online TV viewing. I spent Monday with my friend M and we did a walking tour of the Mall--saw my friend Abe (Lincoln) and a little bit of shopping as a way to fill the time before Step Up 2. Step Up 2 is not as good as Step Up, but the lead actor (v cute!) does make a cameo and the soundtrack is great. I have some pictures but downloaded them on the wrong computer.

So far my blog has been a success, receiving two comments! From all two of my readers--my sister and Jess! Mine is prettier than my sister's but she has more depth and substance than I will probably have. Inner beauty versus outer beauty I guess. Score of comparisons: depth and substance: +1 for her; most M dashes (likely): +1 for me; better spelling: +1 for me; better grammar: +1 for her.

Check out her blog here: Scripta.

No grad school updates today except, man, working is getting difficult!

First Entry

Jess and Dan made me start this blog and I don't want to disappoint them. So this is my first entry. Stay tuned for some real entries and bear with me while I figure out my designs!

We made these cupcakes: Alfajore Cupcakes or Peruvian Caramel Filled Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream and Coconut. They were a bit sweet for me. Next time I'd use the raspberry buttercream frosting on some very dark bitter chocolate cupcakes.


School update: got into Michigan School of Natural Resources. Grad school is on!

(Side note to anyone else applying to grad school--my acceptance came in a regular envelope. Of course for college that means rejection but apparently not so for grad school.)