As much I totally disapprove of Angelina Jolie’s existence in general, the giant emeralds she championed last night at the “Oscars” (if you can even call it anything other than an unwarranted Slumdog party) made me swoon. Emeralds rule. The folks at the academy drool.
Entries from February 2009
February 12, 2009
ubiquitously superior
Here is a list of terms/phrases that come up in my British philosophy text, A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind, Readings with Commentary by Peter A. Morton—they’ve yet to cease grabbing my attention and affections and holding on tight. I find these lovely alternatives to lowly American English nothing short of adorable and [...]
February 8, 2009
transient attention is better than none?
Somehow, I’ve managed to escape doing the whole ‘central west end weekend night’ thing for awhile (with the exception of going to Brennan’s at every possible opportunity, of course), despite residing in the heart of it. Well that blissful streak ended last night, when my friends and I found ourselves wandering from one shitty bar [...]
February 1, 2009
you kill me more
Is anyone else hopelessly in love with 2009? I’m typically suspicious of odd-numbered years, but this one may eradicate all existing superstitions. I started the new year by essentially residing in an epic fort built in my living room for a bit longer than intended—which was as long as it takes to drink two bottles [...]
