Hello from Oberlin, Ohio, quaint town of approx. 8,000. Yes, that's right. 8,000. I pretty much met everyone who lives here already. In five minutes. I'm a social networker, that's what I am.
I have had an eventful couple of days. Two days ago, the Northwestern kiddies came to visit. We lifted up a car. We watched Illinois kick some NU butt. The Espresso on Windsor and Duncan didn't know what Yerba Mahte was and tried to steam the cold yerba which resulted in chunky green substance. Unacceptable. Curtis Orchard contained goats that tried to eat me and free samples which I consumed the entirety of (as in, pretzels with dip and I ate all the pretzels and all the dip). That night, I prostituted my body for drinks, kissed my friend's girlfriend to keep away the sexual predators, and talked in French with a sexay French man. Overall, a successful day, yes?
Yesterday, my dad and I talked about our feelings whilst driving to Chicago, I flew on a plane next to two of the most adorable kids ever. They were 7 year old twins. Ethan and Emma. Visiting their grandmother for Thanksgiving. Their Papa died in October. Their birthday is also in October. October 5th. They liked to punch each other and tell me about their favorite music video that they play on their iPod: "Shut up and ...." something. Emma kept singing "Shut up annnnnnnnnnnnnnd-- shut up annnnnnnnnnnd!" I never found out how the rest of the song went.
Upon arrival at Oberlin, I purchased face wash (which I couldn't bring on the plane with me because it was more than 3 oz.) and Cheez-its. I've hung out, met some people, and attended a Trans Awareness open mic/vigil. It was really great and I think I found my new favorite poem there. It's about vaginas and not shaving legs. I'm a fan. Then we got drunk. 3rd night in a row. I'm such a lush.
Today, I went for another meal at Max's co-op. It's the coolest thing ever. Basically, it's like a home-cooked dining hall. Students pay the flat rate for the semester and can go there at any time of day or night to eat food. For meals, people in the co-op are assigned to either cook or clean. I helped clean after today, because the meals are free for guests-- they just ask that you help clean for one of the times you eat. Different people do each meal, and there's such great variety, it's incredible. Max's co-op is vegetarian/vegan. Yesterday, we had squash lasagna and squash soup. Today, we had potato soup (vegan) in vegan bread bowls and vegan scones. Incredible. Last night, at 2 am, Max and I biked there and made omelets with scallions and cheddar cheese. And de-veganized some left over vegan pizza by melting mozzarella on top. Yum.
Anyways, today is Max's crazy class day, so I'm mostly chillin'. I think I'm gonna go to his choir practice at 4:30. Aaaaand then dinner, and then drink again? I don't think my body can handle all of this alchy. Maybe I'll rethink tonight's activities... Maybe I'll go on a date with Hrosvitha. I hear she writes some good plays.
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my oh my, my girl. you sure have been having some fun, and i am glad.
i've mainly just been half-assing, or really quarter-assing my research for my paper.
as always, i've decided to write a huge, huge paper. why can't i ever pick a simple, succinct topic?
so anyway, i'm glad you're having fun.
i've barely seen my family (outside of my mom and dad) but have decided that my sister, though she loves me, wouldn't really notice if i dropped dead.
what a good line.
"i know she loves me, but she wouldn't notice if i dropped dead."
maybe i'll write it in a play someday.
i should have just made this a post.
looooove both of you, yes i do.
amy
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