All White People Love Mos Def?

I was offended when someone mentioned to me that my love of Mos Def was a topic on Stuff White People Like. After reading the rest of the posts and realizing who writes the list (and who reads it)... I'm less offended. Not quite amused. There's actually several things I do or that I like that made the list. NPR- not one of them*. Also-Mac products. Not a fan. Although the paper-thin notebook is fascinating.

But seriously. How can you not love Mos Def? Seriously.



* Maybe after March 27? Does everyone start listening to talk radio after 30?

I think it would take all 5 years

Maggie's post made me think.

What would I do if I only had 5 years to live?

I would travel as much as possible.
I would strengthen my relationships with family and friends.
I would forgive myself and others for being human.
I would let go of any anger/grudges/regrets.
I would read more.
I would write more.
I would give more.

My friends, What would you do?

Oh, hi.

Do I have tons of stuff to write about? Yes. And No.

I went to the wedding of a coworker and friend last weekend- it was beautiful and wonderful. It forced me to be social, pretty, and polite. Trying to find a dress that fit me well and wasn't too summer-y was a challenge, but I ended up with something like this (but just below the knees). It was a size smaller than what I normally wear and just proves that you should never get stuck on a size.

I got a 94 on an exam tonight. I'm wishing it were a 100! But I guess thats what you get when you don't pick the book up until three days before.

Paulo is coming to stay with me next week for 10 days. I'm so excited to have him come here and be able to host him. All the Jamie-Paulo time scares me a little though. We seem to have a better friendship when we're not around each other 24-7. Hm. We'll see! I'm still excited. I already am envisioning all the trips to Ihop and the Diner. Anyone want to go running with me and combat those extra calories I predict are in my near future?

Knowing that he needs a place to sleep and that I want to make him feel at home, I've decided to start project Get Rid of Stuff tomorrow. I don't have to work at all tomorrow and I would like to be productive, please and thank you.

There's lots of other stuff on my mind, like guys I can't touch and the disappointment that comes with having to miss one of my best friend's baby shower. I'm also becoming more and more anxious about my move (not the actual move, but the whole leaving everyone behind thing). But, I'm tired and a little hungry and I guess all this can wait for another post.

Bad Jamie.

I had a pretty good afternoon with Teddy on Wednesday. I may have inadvertently tried to wash off the sacramental given to him by his church that afternoon (i.e. the "ash" in Ash Wednesday).

And this after eating my body weight in lox, latkes, and sweet pies/cakes on Fat Tuesday with my favorite Catholic girl.

HEEEEHEEEE

Oh God, this is so funny. Thanks Savia. Smooch smooch.