Sometimes I think maybe he will dump me after all and those times fucking suck.
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I think one of the coolest things about being a grown up, is having a little bit of extra money such that I can cook myself decent dinners every night. Which really isn't much more expensive than eating processed crapola. But I like making cooking an integral part of my day - I used to think I didn't have the time for such things, but...
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dunx:
Cute new picture! *sigh* I miss you.
I'd cook you eggs benedict if you were here right now...
I'd cook you eggs benedict if you were here right now...
pinkisux:
dude, i just saw a bald eagle again. first time since i saw one with you guys. 
I need someone to pamper me. Even if only by mail. Living alone can get kind of gloomy sometimes. Especially when your brain chemicals get wonky - it makes everything feel like you're trudging through waist deep snow or something. You just need someone to give you a little leg up sometimes, you know?
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menotyou:
Yeah, selective national historical memory is a fascinating thing. I never learned about the 1918 Pandemic in school, I read about it on my own by chance in an autobiography, and then did a bit of research on it to learn more. I imagine that it's not more widely discussed because there's not much to learn from it: the Bubonic Plague taught people about hygiene in cities, heh heh, whereas the influenza pandemic just killed a whole fuckload of people. I mean, knowing more about it doesn't teach you to be more careful, it just scares the crap out of you.
I wonder too, if it doesn't have something to do with the fact that we'd probably rather learn about filthy Europeans getting a comeuppance then lots of innocent Americans dying.
Actually, there is new information. In fact, that is what sparked my post.
The first I heard about this was a documentary on PBS several years ago. I was fascinated that such an important time in history could be unknown to me.
You are probably correct in that people don't want to hear about Americans dying, but any event that changes the world so drastically should be passed down. We have incorrectly developed a sense of invulnerability to plagues and famine. That is a foolish and naive way to think.
Hmm...I wonder if I could turn this into a roundtable?
dunx:
I dunno, I kinda forgot to update about New Year's and now it's just a bit too late to do it.
But it was a blast. KtKate and Al both came to Dallas, which was in the 70's the whole time we were there. The family was off the hook as usual, which was great. And Brad of course was in top shape as always.
Al got a kiss from my Jordan one night, which made her just happy as a clam. Something about brothers, I dunno... Anyway, the girls were both ready to move to Texas by the end of the first day, to say nothing of the end of the trip. Also, there was whiskey. And my mom's southern accent, which apparently only I can not hear.
But it was a blast. KtKate and Al both came to Dallas, which was in the 70's the whole time we were there. The family was off the hook as usual, which was great. And Brad of course was in top shape as always.
Al got a kiss from my Jordan one night, which made her just happy as a clam. Something about brothers, I dunno... Anyway, the girls were both ready to move to Texas by the end of the first day, to say nothing of the end of the trip. Also, there was whiskey. And my mom's southern accent, which apparently only I can not hear.
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remusisdying:
journal club is a lab thing. basically, people find and present papers that are germane to current projects in the lab. they try to discuss them in context of how they might help us find new approaches to study what we are doing as well as keep us up to date about whats being published.
dunx:
That was and awesome quote.
Yeah, so sometime after seeing some poor undergrad have a full on schizophrenic episode in the library (you know things are bad when you're watching someone have a heated argument about whether or not it's acceptable to talk to imaginary people... with an imaginary person) I decided not to take Old Church Slavonic after all.
My presentation in the class I'm auditing went beautifully, thanks...
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My presentation in the class I'm auditing went beautifully, thanks...
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scylla:
Well, since it weighed heavily in my mind, thank you for letting me know about your presentation. Heh.
Snow sounds rather nice and romantic right now. Too bad I'd freeze me toes off.
Snow sounds rather nice and romantic right now. Too bad I'd freeze me toes off.
remusisdying:
what, no pie?
Some manic depressives go nuts and blow shitloads of dough on massive shopping sprees. Me, I go bonkers and tie up all of my money in low-risk investments, thereby making myself effectively broke until some deposited checks clear. Which can apparently take up to two weeks.
Today was the breaking point, I think. I signed up for another class, so I'm now taking three upper...
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Today was the breaking point, I think. I signed up for another class, so I'm now taking three upper...
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xmomx:
Oh, that's brilliant, giving a leture in an auidit class. I think my mother once did something like this and made me sit through her run-thu. It's okay, vacations are hard on all of us nerds. 
Yeah, I'm a little sub sailor/cook. Basically, one or two guys (no girls on board, that cuts down on my hopeless crushes somewhat) put out a meal for 100 peope every 6 hours, 24/7. We make everything, alot from scratch. My fave is baking before breakfast; Muffins, Coffee Cake, Turnovers. Just makes me feel all so, I don't know, maternal?
Yeah, I'm a little sub sailor/cook. Basically, one or two guys (no girls on board, that cuts down on my hopeless crushes somewhat) put out a meal for 100 peope every 6 hours, 24/7. We make everything, alot from scratch. My fave is baking before breakfast; Muffins, Coffee Cake, Turnovers. Just makes me feel all so, I don't know, maternal?
remusisdying:
nice work, dork-o. i kind of feel the way about working in the lab. i mean, i really have plenty to do without it, but its just more enjoybale to go full into that kind of thing. we're in school for a reason, right? and seriously, come here at some point and see the lab...its underground and awesome...
What a day. It's somelameo's birthday (for real this time), so after listening to the Puzzle on NPR, and some other birthday treats, we went out to a fabulous breakfast. Then we came home and digested a bit, then I took him to the airport. That kinda sucked. But his visit was pretty kickass on the whole. We spent inordinate amounts of time in...
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Today actually IS somelameo's birthday.
Hooray, internet is back!
My favorite present, I think, is my new cold brew coffee maker. It's really somewhat disgraceful that it claims to be a coffee maker, really it's just a giant receptacle for mixing cold water and coffee grounds that includes a reusable filter and airtights glass canister. But what's awesome about it is that it makes coffee concentrate, so in the morning...
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My favorite present, I think, is my new cold brew coffee maker. It's really somewhat disgraceful that it claims to be a coffee maker, really it's just a giant receptacle for mixing cold water and coffee grounds that includes a reusable filter and airtights glass canister. But what's awesome about it is that it makes coffee concentrate, so in the morning...
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dunx:
What a great guy. The scene at the airport makes me think of Fight Club club though.
Wanna meet us all in Texas for the weekend?
Wanna meet us all in Texas for the weekend?
mo:
thanx for your comment!! hahah.. vibrators.... hahah
xx
xx
Love is still amazing, but more importantly, Comcast fucking blows, and I have no internet at home. So don't worry, I still care about you guys, I just don't have time to trek to campus to get online right now. Feel free to call Comcast to complain - the problem lies in the fact that they randomly disconnected my entire building's cable, and now they...
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unstable217:
hows that
unstable217:
cool
Just wanted to say good luck, sorry I didn't get a chance to know you better, &c. If you ever need a guide to the northside or decide to go to a Chicago gathering or whathaveyou, let me know.
Cute profile picture, by the way.