daft_student

This speech is amazing.

The Prime Minister seems to have grown a backbone when I wasn't watching. I've never had my day made by a speech from Martin before. Wow.

I've said it before, (not here,) but:

I love constitutional law.

The way to my heart is through the Pusateri's cheese section. With a little detour through a Vintages section. Wow.

Rather than wine, a martini.

Not just any martini, but the single most perfect martini I have ever had.

Stainless steel martini glass, left in the freezer for hours, almost too cold to touch.
Just a few scant drops of vermouth.
Gin that lives in the freezer, so cold that it actually froze the twist of lemon rind solid the second it was put in...
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Jesus. I actually am become more absentminded as this semester moves along.

I've just spent the last 48 hours wondering/worrying about where the hell I put my
1: Gloves
2: Keys
3: Cigarette case

The answer? In my messenger bag. Of course.

Someone in my programme warned me, "pretty soon, if it's not to do with your work, you won't notice it." She's right.

I...
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Gin. Ice. Bow in the direction of France. Stir.

That is all. How difficult is this, anyways?

Jesus! It's like seven cigarettes at once! I dont think I can stand up.

<ODD>

Since when are Docs no longer made in England?

An innocent drive to my local shoe store. I've beaten the hell out of my old docs after only two years of wear. (Oh, the life of the car-less student.) They are well beyond any possibly of repair.

A simple purchase. No dallying around, just a straight up replacement. Size 11, black, 8 hole Doc...
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It's that time of year again!

No, not THAT time of year. The Terrible Opening Line Award time of year!

This appeals to my literature nerd heart. *sigh*

http://www2.sjsu.edu/depts/english/2004.htm

Curiouser and curiouser. I should have never let my first little foray into this lapse. Live and learn.

I didn't realize how much I missed this Toronto, even visiting out in the 'burbs. Good sushi, and the ability to fade out into a crowd. That's really all I ask for.

What to do, what to do. I suppose I'll just have to make use of this space.