Retraction and reactions

First, it has been brought to my attention that I apologize for things I shouldn't, including the length of my last post. In response, I will retract my apology. I needn't make apologies for things that I am going to do anyway. Yes, I realize that I just wrote needn't in a post, but there you have it.

The other night, while perusing Twitter during my study lapses, I came across people reacting to Taylor Swift at the CMAs. So, curiosity for drama versus studying dipsogens left me searching Google Images for what she looked like. The reaction: skeleton. I really hope Hollywood hasn't convinced another girl to waste away for the sake of what people think of her. Taylor, if I've learned anything about body image in the last year, it's that the worth of a woman is not measured in pounds.

Another reaction: the near-death experience of a Drake first-year student. The freshman was hospitalized with a BAC of .500. According to the wise Wikipedia, anything above a .4 brings a significant possibility of death. The kid was taking beer can shots and drinking cups of everclear. So smart. I wonder if his GPA will match his BAC this semester.

This week has been a whirlwind. I finished up my interviews for my honors thesis, which I found out I will be presenting on Dead Day before finals at 9 a.m. Those last two weeks are going to force me into a desire to do nothing for a while. That actually may work in my favor, since I will be going home to celebrate Christmas early then to Korea for 3 weeks of no particular responsibilities. My test on Thursday, I studied for a grand total of two hours, which should have been more like 6+ hours, but I feel that I still did well on the test. I know I at least nailed the biggest chunk of the test - the essays.

Last night, I went to see Rent at the Civic Center with Erin, Randi, Caitlyn and Keri. It was so good to see all the girls, but especially Keri, since I hadn't seen her in a year. I hate losing touch with good friends, so I'm glad we got back in touch. The performance itself was great, even despite the nosebleed seats. I love Rent, most likely my favorite musical. I basically know every word to every song. Even two of the original cast members were in this production, which was even better. Music nerd, I know, but that is just who I am. Haha. No apologies.

For dinner, we were going to try the new sushi bar near campus called 21. However, the main chef had been in an accident, so the waiter told us they had no salads or soups and some rolls. He also knew nothing about what was in any roll other than the ones that listed the ingredients on the menu. We decided that the go-to Chinese restaurant near campus was a much wiser and consistent choice. Well, that and the fact that they actually had food. Not planning on returning to that sushi place.

On another note, every time I turn on my shuffle, I always hear at some point either Mozart's Wedding Procession or Funeral March. What kind of omen is that? I'm not sure, and I'm not really sure I want to know.