sometimes, i cringe at things like this.
and other times, it makes me happy for a slight moment.

I have a tumblr now.
Well, actually I've had one since October.
But I just recently began using it more often.

It's quite great honestly.



It's supposed to snow tomorrow, but I don't really believe it. It's barely cold enough currently for snow, but I suppose we will see. Plus, I don't have class til 11am anyway. Well, I'll still hope for snow I guess.

Polaroid Calendar

horseradish: bitter truths you can't avoid - lemony snicket

There are some who say that you should forgive everyone, even the people who have disappointed you immeasurably. There are others who say you should not forgive anyone, and should stomp off in a huff no matter how many times they apologize. Of these two philosophies, the second one is of course much more fun, but it can also grow exhausting to stomp off in a huff every time someone has disappointed you, as everyone disappoints everyone eventually, and one can’t stomp off in a huff every minute of the day.

If you try to avoid every instance of peer pressure you will end up without peers whatsoever, and the trick is to succumb to enough pressure that you do not drive your peers away, but not so much that you end up in a situation in which you are dead or otherwise uncomfortable. This is a difficult trick, and most people never master it, and end up dead or uncomfortable at least once during their lives.

Shyness is a curious thing, because like quicksand, it can strike people at any time, and also like quicksand, it usually makes its victims look down.

Of all the ridiculous expressions people use - and people use a great many ridiculous expressions - one of the most ridiculous is “No news is good news.” “No news is good news” simply means that if you don’t hear from someone, everything is probably fine, and you can see at once why this expression makes such little sense, because everything being fine is only one of many, many reasons why someone may not contact you. Perhaps they are tied up. Maybe they are surrounded by fierce weasels, or perhaps they are wedged tightly between two refrigerators and cannot get themselves out. The expression might well be changed to “No news is bad news,” except that people may not be able to contact you because they have just been crowned king or are competing in a gymnastics tournament. The point is that there is no way to know why someone has not contacted you, until they contact you and explain themselves. For this reason, the sensible expression would be ” No news is no news, ” except that it is so obvious it is hardly an expression at all.

Stealing of course, is a crime, and a very impolite thing to do. But like most impolite things, it is excusable under certain circumstances. Stealing is not excusable if, for instance, you are in a museum and you decide that a certain painting would look better in your house, and you simply grab the painting and take it there. But if you were very, very hungry, and you had no way of obtaining money, it might be excusable to grab the painting, take it to your house, and eat it.

Source: 13 of the Coolest Art Installations in the History of Burning Man

His House + AA

Got these swell tights at American Apparel today after picking up my bike from Cycle Center. Originally I wanted the fluorescent yellow and coral two-toned tights, but I think this color selection known as 'dusty aqua and moonbeam' (pictured below) gives me more to work with. And the tights (pictured left) are 'paprika' which I have had my eyes on for some time.


Also, at His House, a local thrift shop where clothing is $1, I picked up some brown oxfords and a pair of navy blue moccasin inspired flats. I'll post pictures later.

Yes, I am excited.

A few guys riding with Lance Armstrong on their fixed bikes.
They're so fast. It's insane.

I first had Mighty Leaf tea at Cool Beans, a coffee shop near campus, back in October I believe. Not only is it organic, but it is also placed in this biodegradable silken pouch. It's aroma is so fresh and delightful. I personally recommend the Organic Spring Jasmine Tea. It's supposedly a twist on a Chinese classic by adding Arabian jasmine leaves to green tea. In any case, it's one of the greatest flavors of tea I have yet to come across (with the addition of honey, of course). It's sold at World Market and more than likely Whole Foods to in case you'd like to pick up a box.


I think, since I have not really thought about a resolution, that I may try to incorporate more hot tea into my life. Maybe in place of coffee since it has less caffeine and more flavor. Of course I cannot eliminate coffee from my diet, but perhaps just focus on finding nice flavorful tea. We'll see.