Pet Rats

My pet rats really need a new cage.
The one they have is just too small now, plus Brittney needs me to return it so she can use it to house her newly acquired gerbils.
I have gone to three local pet stores to try and find a suitable cage. I just can't find the right one.
I suppose the next stop is to try craigslist?

So many great videos to watch

Denis Rancourt makes excellent arguments despite the shallow, defensive arguments of the reporter in this thought-provoking video.

Conspicuous Consumption, Careless Consumerism

A scene from Astra Taylor's "Examined Life" that I particulary enjoyed.

p.s. I've been watching a lot of youtube videos during downtime at work, hence the abundance of videos rather than writing that I have been posting.

"When You're Bored, You're Boring"

Astra Taylor on the Unschooled Life


Brilliant woman!

Vegan Eats in San Francisco

This winter break:
Visiting Mia in Riverside, California.
Followed by a solo trip to San Francisco.
Then possibly trekking up to the Puget Sound area of Washington State for a few days?
I like the sound of that.

Vegan: Day 6

Today is my 6th day living vegan.
It has not been nearly as difficult as I thought it would be.
Guess it is just the right time in my life mixed with a bit of discipline that is making the transition so painless.
Been eating lots of fruits and veggies and enjoying my vanilla almond milk with cinnamon sprinkled on top. Delicious.

I have realized that in less than a year I will be taking the GRE's as one step toward applying to graduate school. It seems like just yesterday I was preparing for the SAT's and applying to undergraduate colleges. Can't believe the time has come to do it all again! I'll need to purchase a GRE prep book and get studying. My plan is to start studying this September. The start of the academic term should help my get back into study mode. Here's to hoping I remember something of geometry from the 9th grade!

JSRG vs. Dutchland!

Tonight!
Asbury Park Convention Hall!
The Jersey Shore Roller Girls All-Star Travel Team vs. Dutchland Roller Girls of Lancaster, PA!
Excitement! Joy! Derby!

But until then I am at home, sweating my ass off in my non-airconditioned house. Wishing I could bake up a batch of vegan cupcakes for the bout, but knowing that it is far too hot in this house already to turn on the oven.

I am not a summer girl.
I adore the Fall, enjoy the winter, and am comfortable in the spring.
But summer sucks.