Saturday, November 22, 2008

Anticipating Thanksgiving



On Tuesday next week, I'll finally be moving this lethargic lump of meat out of the little college town of Bloomington, first to Indy and then to Chicago. I
must say, I'm quite excited to finally be in a city once more. This city-crossing, pavement-pounding pair of legs are well ready for some action.I'm looking forward, as well, to be spending time with old friends and black Friday! No prizes for guessing where and when most of this year's Christmas shopping is going to be done.

Bloomington is starting to get really cold. It's -8 outside now, and it's barely even winter. Leaves are still on the trees and I still have to transverse the campus to get to classes at 8 in the morning. I'll be desperately needing a pair of boots really soon I think. I promise there'll be pictures of what I believe will be an unbelievable week ahead up soon.

Since desperation seems to be the recurring theme in this post, it should also be known that I gave myself a haircut tonight. Having a permanently shielded field of vision and hair constantly poking at your eyes is not the best way to lead one's life. I trimmed the front and sides and trusted Olivia with the back(since I obviously wasn't able to see anything). It looks decent I think, but I really can't say much for the back since I am again, unable to see the back of my head. I think I just might be able to hold up to new york to get a haircut.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tudung, Lipstick. Giveeemeee yoour munneee, uh-uh!

This is wayyy too hilarious to miss. I haven't laughed so hard in a while.

Well done Singapore.

"He told her to get back in line. But the tudung-clad customer, who had on a coat and gloves, placed a green paper bag on the counter and told him there was a bomb in it.

Despite the lipstick, the voice was clearly that of a man's."

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The Latest Addiction



Can I just say, trading is truly fun stuff. Monitoring markets and making moves in response to the state of the market, information and certain intuitions gives me a kick like no other, for now. Now, if only I had access to the 64,510 dollars required to buy a single lot of crude.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Swing of Things


Given that I've been here for 3 months now, I'd like to believe that life has fallen into a comfortable rhythm. The truth of the matter however, is that it has not. Certainly, one never gets used to retching one's guts out on a regular basis. Got to watch the drinking. 16 shots a night is not good for one's dignity, finances or liver.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Friday, October 17, 2008

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Goodbye Goodbye



To Crab Caesar Salad. Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Grilled Onions Avocado & Wasabi Mayonnaise, Sticky Date Pudding, Crab Pasta, Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake, Cloud Nine, Chocolate Deluxe, Seared Foie Gras on Apple Prune Brioche, Banoffi Pie, Chocolate Truffle, Nutella.

To shiny chairs and tables, green placemats, sparkling silverware.

To pellegrino after squash and reserving and buying cupcakes every friday night in hope of talking to someone.

To strolling past on saturday afternoons.

To hanging out with friends after we all took turns to leave the military and everytime someone flew back.

Goodbye.

Monday, October 6, 2008