Four Sure

January 28, 2007

Fact: The hairs on your body are literally wrapped around sensory neurons, so that different levels of force “shake” the neuron, resulting in an electrical message being sent to the brain telling how much force is being applied to the neuron. Oh, and don’t think that waxing will render you invincible. Not only does it hurt like a bitch, there are other, hairless sensory neurons.

Opinion: So much for updating every day, I guess. I think I’m going to push back the schedule to once a week. Anyway, school this semester is already getting busy, but in a better way than last semester. Basically, last semester was a “courses Nick has to take” semester, where this semester is more of a “screw this, I’m taking what I want to take” semester, which explains the three psych classes. Of course, that means I’m going to have to load up net semester on the Hums, but say lah vee. It’s worth it to have three courses I really find interesting and two I find tolerable, and it feels good to have time to put in my contacts in the morning. I’ve also started a job as a Psych lab TA; although this usually consists of me sitting in the basement of Schermerhorn waiting for someone to walk in the door, occasionally I get to mess with the projectors and retool the website. Lastly, I’ve decided to be an RA for Carman 12 next year, which can either be awesome or fatal, depending on the kids. I’m stockpiling ammunition as we speak.

Song: “The Operation”, by Charlotte Gainsbourg, off the album “5:55″. Okay, five reasons this song is awesome: 1. Air does the music 2. Charlotte Gainsbourg has a great voice 3. The lyrics are hot and kind of creepy 4. It uses scientific metaphors, which I always think is cool in a nerdy way (see “All About Chemistry” by Semisonic, “Science Genius Girl” by Freezepop, etc. ) 5. Air does the music.

Link: This is probably the only way Marmaduke can be considered funny. Best if read in small doses.

Fourcing the Issue

January 1, 2007

  • Fact: 2006 was the hottest year on record for the United Kingdom, and one of the top three warmest years (along with 2005 and 1998) worldwide.
  • Opinion: Happy New Year! Overall, I’m glad to see 2006 go, and I hope it takes the stress and bad vibes I’ve accumulated with it. While I usually come up with some ex post facto resolutions, I actually did remember to make one this year: I resolve to find what I want to do and do it. I know, can I get any more vague?
  • Song: “Tough Kid” by Honeycut, off the album “The Day I Turned to Glass”.
  • Link: Pictionary+Internet+Crack= iSketch