So What's New?

Honestly, nothing really. I'm just begging for this semester to be over. Of note:

1. Roger Federer lost the opening round game at the Rogers' Cup. I totally lost my shit when I read this. Also, Marat Safin lost the second round match. This means the ass-candy/man-meat percentage of the tournament has fallen dramatically. This is a dark day indeed.

2. Saw The Dark Knight based solely on Marc's recommendations. Here are my thoughts:
a) I wished 'Gotham' didn't look SO much like Chicago. I could point out my school, specific bridges etc which totally didn't let me suspend belief.
b) Batman talked like he was wearing a retainer. I started laughing at one point.
c) How stupid are the people of Gotham? First, they continue to live in a city that is infested with insane villains. Second, they're so easily duped that Batman is really evil. They deserve everything that's coming to them.
d) The Joker was the best character, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. I wish the movie was based solely on the Joker and that certain scenes were longer (ie: him hanging out of the police car).
e) It goes without saying, but Aaron Eckhart is a beautiful, beautiful man.

3. I just discovered Jeff Buckley. If you aren't familiar with his work, please download his album Grace and begin with his cover of Hallelujah.

So What's New?

I don't really know how to respond to that question. I appreciate that people are interested in the goings-on of my life, but honestly...as a grad student, what could possibly be interesting AND new in my life? Anything worth talking about is on this blog. If you ask what is new in addition to this blog, you're going to be disappointed.

My grandma called me on Saturday night and asked 'what's new?'. I struggled to come up with something. "Uh...I got a new vacuum - no more crumbs!" She wasn't satisfied with that response. "Yes, but what's new and exciting?" she pressed. I told her about a presentation for school and a new recipe I was trying. A pause. "Dear, it's Saturday night, why aren't you out with your friends?" I looked down at my pajamas (aka 'jammie-jams') and said I didn't feel like getting changed.

Folks, if you really want to know what's new with me, than read on. If you don't want to be bored to tears, I encourage you to stop now.

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1. I got $20 worth of coupons for a grocery home delivery service. One less reason to go outside.
2. I can't stop watching 'Deadliest Catch' and 'When We Left Earth' on Discovery Channel.
3. I now have calf muscles. New goal: thigh muscles by summer's end.
4. My nephew recently told my mom that he misses me and wants me to come home*
5. My gym is getting an elliptical and stationary bike!
6. My new shoes made my feet bleed.

See? I'm scraping the barrel.

* OK, that's a pretty important one.