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| Modest Proposal...
I took this picture from my office window - I don't notice all the trees from ground level:
Last week, I filed my taxes with taxact.com (I recommend it - it's free). Have you ever wondered how the government spends your money? It's on page 86 of your Form 1040:
Social Security & Medicare - 36% Defense - 23%
Social Programs - 19%
Development - 12%
Interest - 8%
Law Enforcement - 2%
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| Humble Pie...
Recently, I got my first jury summons: it reminded me of class - you try to stay awake and hope they don't call on you. After hours of waiting, a lawyer explained our case: a traffic cop was suing a driver who hit her. I was surprised how many people had (or claimed to have) relatives involved in serious car accidents. Some jurors made outrageous statements to disqualify themselves. Since I was #17 out of 18, the lawyer did not get to me - I went home and received a $6.00 check for my day of work...
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| Golden Boy...
Well, another year has passed - it seems like they go by faster and faster. As a kid, I remember thinking that a week was a long time. I've made a few semi-serious resolutions for 2007 - they're loosely connected: 1. Spend more money. 2. Eat fewer high-sodium foods. 3. Stop caring about sports, except for really important games, like once a year. 
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| Silver Charm... Last month, I went to Astroworld's auction, and I bought a few souvenirs. The summer before college, I had a job there - standing outside and selling drinks. There was an ongoing fight: Astroworld would count time "off the clock" and some cashiers would retaliate. After that summer, I swore that I would never go back. However, I was still sad when the park closed. It's a little weird how people there work so hard without complaining, and it's a little weird how people in college trust each other so much.
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| Memory Lane... 
Recently, I got my wisdom teeth removed - it wasn't too bad. It takes a few days of eating soup and jello to remind you how good "real food" tastes. In the same way, I miss having a "winter break" after not having one this year...
Happy New Year!
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