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  • Transgenic animals, patented genes, illegal ethics-

    Oh my!omgomgomgomgomgI knew my addiction to Michael Crichton wasn't in vain.Though the reasons behind my infatuation have shifted over the years, his books never fail to impress. It's science, politics, and of course, a …

  • I want rum. I want my own apartment that fills with sun.I want a vacation from thinking.I want to lie naked on a beach and watch the waves crash on the shore.I want to wander the streets.I want to sit in the backyard wit…

  • Thought splatters

    We put so much energy into trivial things. All of this brain power is just sitting idle as we waste away on the internet or sit around giggling and gossiping. But even worse than realizing how silly I am- is feeling sill…

  • Worked lots today. I'm tired, and reading is the only cure. Sweep me away from this humid hellhole. Make me forget that I can't feel my feet and that I have acquired a strong farmer/short-shorts tan....Who's afraid of Vi…

  • I couldn't think of anything to write today. Other than a few curse words, I mean. So I decided to instead save this xanga entry for something prductive. It will be a reading log, so I can feel good about myself and rise…

  • Been reading a book a day. Very exciting. Illustrated Man, you make me sad. I was extremely excited to start reading this book. Short story euphoria carrying over from Salinger, Bradbury, etc. It couldn't fail.And yet.It…

  • I may be an orange peel.These short stories were amazing. So amazing, that I am willing to waste my precious time making a xanga post about them. mhm.My two favorite stories: one chock full of quotes, and one completely …

  • Decided I needed some fiction- and what better blast of magical realism than Franz Kafka? It's short and anything but sweet. What if, eh? I wasn't as impressed by the story as I expected, but I guess it has to be put int…

  • You don't realize how often you metaphorically die in speech until you are at a funeral. "Dude, these shoes are killing me....oh....*cough* I mean......nevermind....." I really like reading Paradise Lost. Two tangent t…

  • New Year's post will have to wait until I get pics. w00t. that was quite a night. boring post. Just read the bold, or italics. whatever. Conflict of Memories Rereading Candide is making me pick up so many things I th…