1) Nick picked out Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Bobby Night Ricky Bobby. It was long and pretty boring – Will Ferrell seems to have peaked, several years ago.
2) Nick then redeemed himself by picking Little Miss Sunshine. Quite possibly the best movie I’ve seen in years – sweet, endearing, poignant, and laugh-out-loud funny. It was so good that the audience burst into applause at the end.
3) After returning from the state fair I’ve decided Wisconsinites celebrate everything of importance with a beer in hand.
4) I’m leaving in just under 5 weeks for the UK, and I’m nervous. More than I’ve ever been about a move, or an academic program.
5) I sold my first item on half.com (an eBay affiliate) – a book on predicate logic. I can’t wait to see unnecessary items get shipped off to other people.
6) I bought a tiny camera/camcorder combo on eBay, from Hong Kong. Thank you globalism. Out with the old – in with the new!
davidannweiser: predicate logic? awesome possum!3 years ago
misstrishy: Excellent reponse to Kristy’s blog….glad you got there before I did:)3 years ago
presvlisa:
Esther I wanted to share this link with you. http://www.iocc.org/
Praying for your safe travels and studies in the UK.
3 years ago
lew829: I was just thinking this morning that it is a shame I don’t actually know you in person. It feels like just chatting is inhibited by the internet. Anywho. I hope that your nerves are feeling better about school. There is a common phenomenon in grad school that I experienced my first year in grad school. I thought “Did they really mean to pick me? No, surely not. Once they know me they will be horrified they picked me.” I hope you aren’t suffering from this bout of insecurity and you able instead to enjoy the amazing world and opportunities that are before you!3 years ago
Sak2345:
i thought you would be interested in this montage of video propaganda from the middle east…
http://www.youtube.com/v/_hBuiSP8X6E
3 years ago
runningnoodle: 5 weeks! excellent.3 years ago
greenzinnia: Ooo, I didn’t know Steve Carrell had another movie out. I must see that.3 years ago
RegularGoy:
I hear Steve Carrell is perfect in Little Miss Sunshine.
Silly Esther. Wisconsinites don’t need anything to celebrate to have an excuse to drink beer! It just so happens that, when they’re celebrating, they have beer in hand. This is also true about working, sleeping, playing pick-up baseball, talking, and (gulp) love-making.
3 years ago
AmandaMistysMom:
I’m glad you are having a good time! If your wern’t nervous you wouldn’t be NORMAL!
xoxoxox
3 years ago
faintstarlite: Thanks Brent. Job well done. =)3 years ago
bsirvio: You must mean Ricky Bobby…I doubt Will Ferrell could lampoon Bobby Knight and live to tell about it.3 years ago
misstrishy:
I really enjoyed our conversation the other day. You will never know how much that ment to me!
xoxox Sis
3 years ago
SuedeKnight: I’m still having nightmares about that ending…*shudders*…”he’s in the trunk of our car!”…scary…3 years ago
Cembalista: Predicate Logic is way super cool! Especially relative-identity predicate logic!3 years ago
strawberry14: I like to watch Toni Collette. Thanks for the recommendation.3 years ago
kathrynxa: The midwest must be agreeing with you, you look radiant! Who ever knew life would be this kind of adventure. You are brave and so many of us are cheering you on! Well Done friend.3 years ago