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July 14, 2012
Remember, the cardinal rule of politeness is to make the other person comfortable. In some situations, this calls for dressing up and shaking hands. In others, it consists of yelling and backslapping. Among Klingons, you say whatever's on your mind and be prepared to back up your words in battle if necessary. And so on.
Summer in Cape Town, South Africa (Part 1)
July 11, 2012
I absolutely love this city. Everywhere you go here, there is a mountain in the backdrop. It is an unbelievably scenic place.
The Big Parade
June 23, 2012
The Big Parade happened a month and a half ago. I finally got around to writing it up. Includes many pictures!
The Nomad Narratives, June edition
June 21, 2012
I was originally going to name this beauty 'The Couch Surfer Chronicles,' but I've yet to sleep on a couch.
Honors: The View from the Far Side
June 16, 2012
There are a lot of stories that I could tell about the process of writing my thesis, but I'll just share one piece of advice: if you doze off during a late night in the library, when the building closes you will get locked in.
Meet Oliver. He Needs Your Help.
June 10, 2012
There's an irrepressibly affectionate kitten in Oberlin who needs some help. Oliver's paw will have to be amputated. Please donate to CATSS, the local organization that helps stray cats like him!
Somewhere over Oklahoma, where it's 9 pm EST and still hella bright outside
June 7, 2012
I actually have no idea where I am, this plane doesn't have those little TVs with the electronic map. What other states are in the central US? Kansas?
Last one
June 1, 2012
We're gonna can the emotions in this one and just tell some Oberlin stories. Thanks for reading.
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