January 2009
24 posts
Senate votes 59-0 to impeach Blagojevich →
Ha!
Whenever the cold starts to make me regret my decision of moving to Chicago, all I have to do is get on a bus and ride around a bit. Too often I forget how much I really love this city.
And Jason Mraz needs to update his freaking blog because it’s been almost a freaking month already and I’m growing very impatient. Come on, man.
I need a capo.
Update: Just scored one on ebay. Problem solved.
I also forgot to write about my dream the other night. I was finally a babysitter for the Gosselin family. And we played and I helped Kate and she was actually a little less crazy in “real life” (dream life). Oh man I was bummed upon waking.
The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard →
We watched this in my Sociology of Consumption class today. It’s 20 minutes long but totally worth it. Well… I mean if you want to feel like crap.
WatchKid Sister ft. Kanye West - “Pro Nails” (via Vimeo)
Yes.
My American Politics professor should cancel class today for the Inauguration. We’ve got celebrating to do. Peace out Georgie. I have a new president.
God bless America.
Dear Sir Obama: Presidential Advice →
These kids may be on to something. (I especially like the list of 10 things to do when you first get to the White House.)
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come...”
– Dr. Howard Thurman
The Zesty Lemons →
These are my cousins. They are very talented and pretty. Listen.
I do not like snow. Especially when it is blowing sideways at my face. Adding to the already unpleasant endeavor of waking extra early for class.
It is so damn cold here.
Taken by Trees - Sweet Child O’ Mine (Guns N...
“I put to you that the United States is without doubt the greatest show on the...”
– From Harold Pinter’s Nobel Lecture: Art, Truth & Politics. I know it’s incredibly long, but I promise you it’s a worthwhile read. I even read along while watching him give the actual speech online. We all probably spend too much time online anyway. So if you stumbled upon this...
Photos →
I miss art. And making pretty things. I wish I was better at it. I need to do more crafts and stuff and use my hands more and create. And rely on the computer less.
Poladroid →
My newest time-waster. Pretty awesome.
“If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is...”
– I seriously forgot how awesome Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey are.
Photo of the Day →
Be sure to read the “What’s this all about?” page first.
Rosie Thomas and Sufjan Stevens-Say Hello. This is...
