http://interstellarglue.com it holds things together Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:10:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en J.D. Salinger Jan. 1, 1919- Jan. 27, 2010 The feelings I have for The Catcher in the Rye are so cliche that I almost don't want to share them - too bad I'm too big of a sap to keep them in. I know that countless people have insisted that the Catcher in ... http://interstellarglue.com/2010/01/28/good-bye-mr-salinger/ The other day when I was feeling down about how much I suck (the details of said feelings of suckage will stay off the Interwebs), Jenn imparted these words of wisdom: "Milton would say that you shouldn't be depressed when comparing yourself to God; it should be exhilarating knowing that you ... http://interstellarglue.com/2010/01/14/the-seed-of-divinity-is-within-me/ Bleh. I have to go back to work today. I made some delicious oatmeal to start the day out right.  My Mom made the most delicious yams for Christmas, and she sent me home with some leftovers. Since the glaze she makes for them consists of brown sugar, butter, and a ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/28/back-to-work-oatmeal/ Santa brought Kyle Inglourious Basterds, Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction for Christmas. We just watched Inglourious Basterds, which was just as good as I remembered. Top 5 Lines by Aldo: 1.) "And once we’re in enemy territory, as a bushwackin’, guerrilla army, we’re gonna be doin’ one thing, and one thing only—Killin’ Nazis...  But ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/27/things-people-do-when-theyre-not-in-school-part-6-have-a-quentin-tarantino-marathon/ Wowza. Today was lots of fun.  First stop: Starbucks. I started out the day with some oatmeal and an eggnog latte ('tis the season!).  When we got to Sierra, we got our rentals and paid for my snowboarding lesson. This is Kyle and me trying to look hardcore. I wouldn't mess with us! We ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/24/things-people-do-when-theyre-not-in-school-part-5-go-snowboarding/ Kyle and I are leaving to go snowboarding in a few minutes! Wish me luck!!! http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/24/mountain-chick/ I made a delicious pea soup for dinner yesterday night. (Sorry for the bad pic taken on my phone!) I found the recipe in a cookbook (so I won't publish it on the blog), but I'm sure it was the same as any old recipe you could find anywhere. What made ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/23/things-people-do-when-theyre-not-in-school-part-4-make-wholesome-dinner/ I just got back from a glorious run! When I have school/work, the only time I can run is early in the morning or late at night - and since it has been so cold lately, I haven't been able to run outside for about a month. Instead, I've been ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/23/things-people-do-when-theyre-not-in-school-part-3-go-for-a-run-in-the-middle-of-the-day/ Going to Asia SF was the main event of our trip to San Francisco. The night was nothing short of fabulous. We had good food, drinks, company, and of course, drag queens! (Pardon Kyle's closed eyes and my devil eyes.) (Pardon Kyle's weird face and my devil eyes... again.)   There is a very ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/23/things-people-do-when-theyre-not-in-school-part-2-party-with-beautiful-women/ Now that I'm out of school, I'm making every effort to enjoy my new-found freedom.  Over the weekend, Kyle and I met up with Jenn and Shaun in San Francisco. It was a glorious weekend. One of my favorite things I did was relax on our balcony on the 27th floor ... http://interstellarglue.com/2009/12/22/things-people-do-when-theyre-not-in-school-part-1-relax-in-the-clouds/