new job gives the illusion of a lot more free time. i've never had such a normal schedule before, and i rather like it. i'm also on my way to becoming a notary public- yet another notch in the old "obscure certifications" belt.

in this spare time, i've read steve martin's "the pleasure of my company," peter taylor's "a summons to memphis," and am currently in the middle of mil millington's "things my girlfriend and i have argued about." very nick hornby-ish. i've also watched "confessions of a dangerous mind," along with the less intriguing films "duplex" and "maid in manhattan." ah, that j-lo had found herself in quite a pickle.

i also hung out this week with my good friend shane. sometimes certain people can leave you feeling more creative than you have in months. shane is one of these people. a design major, he should really be out there giving inspirational talks.

i've also been trying to cook, and i don't think the results have been half bad. in fact, i'm damn near impressing myself. the key is not to measure anything, at all. eyeball all the ingredients, and you'll be fine.

finally, i've discovered the pet shop boys' version of my favorite elvis song, "always on my mind." it's not quite as heartwrenchingly beautiful, but it's.... fun.

i'm working on working on my story. once i finish starting it, it will be awesome.