A couple more things to check off that list over there: I did finally cook a real dinner (#25), even if it was pretty simplistic. And I also gathered friends for a party this summer---my first time entertaining in an apartment (#35). Lastly, I just sent out a paper that I wrote to several legal journals (#3). Hopefully, one will decide to publish it!

And I think I'm gonna cross number 32 off the list. I didn't go on any blind dates over the past year, but I did go on a few regular dates. I think my boyfriend wouldn't like it if I go on any blind dates, so...

There Are No Words....

I simply can't possibly add anything to the rousing debate about Virginia's proposed anti-cockfighting bill. You just must, must, must read some of these comments. If you have enough free time, you might try counting the number of references to terrorism. This was the highlight of my workweek.

Meet George Jetson...

I was watching Mythbusters today. I love that show. Jamie's mustache reminds me of Dr. Zoidberg on Futurama. You know:
Anyhow, they were trying to build a personal jetpack, and as part of their research they visited my beloved hometown of Davis. They went to see Professor Paul Moller, who it turns out has invented a flying car. That's right: Moller has, according to the Davis Wiki, "succeeded in developing the world's first and only feasible, personally affordable, personal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle — the M400 Skycar." As you can see, it's awesome looking.


The Skycar's engine can burn "a variety of fuels," but apparently alcohol will be the top choice. It will travel 5 times faster than most cars. Downside: it's expected to retail at $500,000.

But, get excited world--flying cars mean THE FUTURE IS NOW. =) Next up, a Rosie the Robot-esque maid in every house.....Well, I guess we'll just have to see what the future brings.

I Got Tagged...

So here goes:

8 Random Facts

Players start with eight random facts about themselves.

People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.


1. I am horribly and uncontrollably afraid of bugs. Strongly afraid of heights. Somewhat nervous walking on sidewalk grates. And mildly uncomfortable in elevators and on escalators.

2. Like someone else I know, I almost didn't make it into 1st grade. I couldn't tie my shoelaces, and I couldn't read time. I was saved by the school principal who apparently thought I was ready for hours of sitting in one space working addition problems. He was wrong.

3. My most productive time of day is around 4-7 pm. Coincidentally, this is also close-of-business at most places I've worked.

4. I am an experienced hula dancer. And yes, I will perform at your party. If you pay me a whole bunch.

5. On Sunday, I fell in love with Joe Stark. He's a guitarist I saw perform. Don't tell Francis.

6. I have never told anybody this, but I can still recite a portion of the Disney read-along version of Peter Pan by heart. And sometimes, I do.

7. I appear to be no closer to achieving my lifelong dream of attending the Oscars than I was 27.5 years ago.

8. I don't know 8 bloggers. So I'm only tagging:

KWilliams
Variations on a Theme
TSinister
Peanut Butter Burrito
Traveling Typhoon

(almost entirely people who I'm strongly guessing aren't interested)

Humidity Haiku

Washington DC
Bad hair days are plentiful
Cali girls can't deal.

Lost and Found

The theme for today: things that are MIA.

MIA thing #1: Um, that'd be me. Yeah, so I haven't blogged in a million years. I don't have excuses. I don't have reasons. I just wasn't into it. Now I'm thinking that I may move this blog or do something different with it. If I get around to it. Why? Just cuz.

MIA thing #2: All the appendices for this paper I'm trying to finish for work. Someone else wrote it awhile ago, but it needed lots of revision. I'm attempting to put it all together but can't find any of the documents referenced in the paper. Aargh. Oh, btw, the work I'm referring to is my summer law clerk job at a major environmental nonprofit in DC.

MIA thing #3: My mail. Oops. Turns out I gave everyone the wrong summer address for me. Haha. Genius.

MIA thing #4: Half of the novel I'm reading. So I've really gotten into this book, The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier. And over lunch today, I got to a really exciting part where the characters were surrounded by people with pitchforks. I was enthralled. I looked at the next page, and realized that my book skipped 20 pages. I went to the bookstore where I bought it, and they agreed the book was defective. Unfortunately, they don't have any more copies. So I have to go to Barnes and Noble for a replacement. Until I get there, my characters are all stuck surrounded by an angry, pitchfork-wielding mob.

Ain't that just the way of things?

Heat Wave

It's supposed to be 67 degrees today. Unbelievable. It's like summer has hit around here. Everyone is so excited. I'm wearing a skirt. But it's probably going to snow on Saturday.

I think the sun deprivation is taking its toll. I seem to get depressed every winter, especially in Boston. Seasonal Affective Disorder sucks.

My spring break plans are particularly pathetic this year. The idea of planning something was too stressful, so I've done nothing. I'm probably just gonna hang out in my dorm room and work.

But I'm worried that I may actually go crazy if I don't get some sun soon. I might lose touch with reality and start wearing flip flops in snow or worse, start being as surly as some of the New Englanders I've met.

I have a light bulb that claims to mimic the effects of sun, but it doesn't seem to be helping much. I look at pictures of beaches, take St. John's Wort for a mood boost, and try to tell myself that this is all a fun adventure in "Winter Land." All ineffective.

Well, I guess I should just be grateful for our not-freezing weather while it lasts.