I find a backup Noodle in Vegas. Ah - those were the carefree days of spring break, now a distant memory.
by Laura
One of my favorite things to do is make a list. Pro and con lists are particularly satisfying. Here’s a handy summarization of my week thus far:
Plus Side
Easter means jellybeans! Much like candy corn, I only allow myself to consume this level of pure sugary goodness at certain times of the year. Score one for the celebration of Christ being risen once again.
Minus Side
Eating a large portion of an 18 oz bag of jellybeans in one sitting is not generally recommended nor advisable, as it turns out. Still, they were worth it! Defining the downside of jellybeans is much like naming your weakness during an interview. (Mine is working too hard.) Not really a weakness, per se. See how I did that, there? Fancy!
Plus Side
Spring. In the 70′s all next week.
Minus side
Spring. Currently rainy and cold. All the better for hunching over a laptop, and starting to notice a significant decrease in good vision.
Plus side
Beginning of conversation with Harold about my remaining assignments for the year: “I don’t think it’s that bad. There’s really only one thing that’s a lot.”
Minus side
End of conversation with Harold, after ten minutes of listing things to do: ”Crap. Sigh. Well.”
Plus side
Duke makes it to the Elite Eight.
Minus side
Watching the NCAA Tournament is normally not accepted as an excuse for failing to do your homework. Fun aside: The day after Duke won the national championship, I completely forgot about an early morning meeting with my advisor. That man hated me and forever after, struck fear in my heart. He also gave me a C in his class, while Harold got yet another A. Not that it’s possible that Harold’s just smarter than me, or anything.
Plus side
The butt-kicking I received from the combined effect of Vegas and flying back right as daylight savings was happening appears to be over.
Minus side
The end of the semester will surely deliver another butt-kicking, without the benefit of having enjoyed the land of Elvis impersonators and impromptu weddings.
General Forecast
Heavy amounts of writing expected in mid-April, with the Triangle region taking a pounding. Prognosis: Eat more jellybeans. I’ll need the strength!
Laura
Harold
