So, by chance, I just happened to notice that today (it's 1:15 am EST) marks 2.5 years since I started this blog. I can't believe how time has flown, and all that other nostalgic stuff one says on such occasions....
I've been blogging now for around 3 and a half years. And yet I keep bugging you all with the mundane details of my existence.
Speaking of which, I'm currently creating a short video for my Cyberlaw class. For this course, I've already "programmed" the world's worst computer game, created an identity in Second Life, contributed to a class wiki, and recorded my very own podcast (okay, technically, only part of a class podcast, but whatever).
I really enjoy figuring out how to create these kinds of things, but I do wish I had a little more technical assistance. I've had fun teaching myself Garage Band and imovie, but I get nervous about the fact that I'm actually gonna be graded on this stuff. The class isn't really about law or about how to create such things; it's about making an argument of some kind on the internet.
Just finished watching my borrowed copy of Lost: Season 2. Quite good. Now I'm only half a season behind. Same thing with Gilmore Girls. Hey, after my little video becomes an instant YouTube classic, maybe those Lost producers will come calling... =)
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Friday, November 24, 2006
Gone Be The Birds
I've decided that December will be the month that I tackle frightening #30 on my list: getting rid of 2 things for every 1 that I buy for a month.
There are some exceptions. I will still be buying birthday and Christmas presents (though I'm hoping to make purchases that are socially just). I'm also not counting travel, food, or medicine.
I will also have the option of coming up with creative ways to re-use unnecessary items instead of getting rid of them (ie. using my old shirts to create wall art so I didn't buy art).
I am hoping to start making choices that simplify my life and allow me to live more in line with my principles. I need to start grocery shopping instead of eating out so much. I really should start cooking and eating fewer processed foods.
I really want to take seriously Gandhi's exhortation that we ought to be the change we want to see in the world.
There are some exceptions. I will still be buying birthday and Christmas presents (though I'm hoping to make purchases that are socially just). I'm also not counting travel, food, or medicine.
I will also have the option of coming up with creative ways to re-use unnecessary items instead of getting rid of them (ie. using my old shirts to create wall art so I didn't buy art).
I am hoping to start making choices that simplify my life and allow me to live more in line with my principles. I need to start grocery shopping instead of eating out so much. I really should start cooking and eating fewer processed foods.
I really want to take seriously Gandhi's exhortation that we ought to be the change we want to see in the world.
Happy Black Friday
Ah, the day after Thanksgiving. First we gorge ourselves on delicious food, then we go start the real consumption. I considered hitting the mall (I love me some H&M), but I'm resisting temptation. Instead, I'm sitting at home with plans to finish up one of the several papers I have to do.
The semester is wrapping up for me. Since I have no finals (just papers....lots and lots of papers), I'll be done quite early. Because of this, I'm going to be away from Boston for seven whole weeks straight this winter.
Well, technically, 3 of those weeks will be spent in Austin, TX, earning academic credit. We have a 3-week winter term during January. I'm going to do clinical work--real legal work--at a place that does death penalty appeals. I'll keep working with them from here in the spring.
Anyhow, I'm happy to skip as much of the New England winter as possible. I don't know if there will be much of it to miss, though, since so far, global warming seems to be sending a message. With any luck, we'll be sunbathing in February.
The semester is wrapping up for me. Since I have no finals (just papers....lots and lots of papers), I'll be done quite early. Because of this, I'm going to be away from Boston for seven whole weeks straight this winter.
Well, technically, 3 of those weeks will be spent in Austin, TX, earning academic credit. We have a 3-week winter term during January. I'm going to do clinical work--real legal work--at a place that does death penalty appeals. I'll keep working with them from here in the spring.
Anyhow, I'm happy to skip as much of the New England winter as possible. I don't know if there will be much of it to miss, though, since so far, global warming seems to be sending a message. With any luck, we'll be sunbathing in February.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Insomnia Has Its Benefits
I've completed #14. My jewelry is officially organized. Wow, that's sad. And infuriating. I may write to the makers of Tylenol PM and demand to know why I'm still awake.
Oh, and I just realized that I also completed #27--engage in some form of political activity besides voting or emailing a representative--when I volunteered on the campaign down in Maryland. Congrats to Governor-elect Martin O'Malley, and all the new Democrats in the House and Senate, by the way. Finally, a happy election day; I'd almost forgotten what that feels like.
Oh, and I just realized that I also completed #27--engage in some form of political activity besides voting or emailing a representative--when I volunteered on the campaign down in Maryland. Congrats to Governor-elect Martin O'Malley, and all the new Democrats in the House and Senate, by the way. Finally, a happy election day; I'd almost forgotten what that feels like.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Six Words Made The World Cry
Should be writing the paper, so... http://wired.com/wired/archive/14.11/sixwords.html
She wrote her own: others commented.
Wanted: man without loving girlfriend, ha.
Cheney to Bush: "Next stop, Syria."
"Do you remember the Constitution?"
"What?"
Attached to him like a barnacle.
The surest time machine: a grudge.
Kami sees heaven: Clinton, Obama 2008.
The future's here: Google owns it.
She never meant to stay over.
Blog created, blog ignored, blog resurrected.
Forwarding address to profs, shorten essays?
"Did you like it?"
"And how."
Boy meets girl, ruins her life. (The palpable bitterness; evidence of living.)
Never see me sweat, skip gym.
"Idiot says 'what?'"
"What?"
"Hi George."
The opened letter: welcome to Harvard.
1L year: came, saw, got Bs.
Cold, hard winter. Ecstacy! Spring Break.
Skipped firm interviews. Broke for life.
Halloween candy, free wine. Hello, Hemenway. (Hemenway gym, remembered after an eon.)
Kate lists website, ruins my life. =)
New addiction, go with the others.
Enough. It's 2:30; the sun's setting.
Six words written; several hours gone.
She wrote her own: others commented.
Wanted: man without loving girlfriend, ha.
Cheney to Bush: "Next stop, Syria."
"Do you remember the Constitution?"
"What?"
Attached to him like a barnacle.
The surest time machine: a grudge.
Kami sees heaven: Clinton, Obama 2008.
The future's here: Google owns it.
She never meant to stay over.
Blog created, blog ignored, blog resurrected.
Forwarding address to profs, shorten essays?
"Did you like it?"
"And how."
Boy meets girl, ruins her life. (The palpable bitterness; evidence of living.)
Never see me sweat, skip gym.
"Idiot says 'what?'"
"What?"
"Hi George."
The opened letter: welcome to Harvard.
1L year: came, saw, got Bs.
Cold, hard winter. Ecstacy! Spring Break.
Skipped firm interviews. Broke for life.
Halloween candy, free wine. Hello, Hemenway. (Hemenway gym, remembered after an eon.)
Kate lists website, ruins my life. =)
New addiction, go with the others.
Enough. It's 2:30; the sun's setting.
Six words written; several hours gone.
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