Bond of Freedom

Today we had a special Mardi Gras themed lunch in the caf, and it was really good. The reason we're having a Mardi Gras themed lunch at this time of year is unknown. I mean, it's definitely a Mercredi.

Slush! Luckily air pollution will keep us from having a Snow Day. :(

Egg Bagel

It's going to be real cold!

Also, linguistics is interesting. And maybe I'll see Pan's Labyrinth tomorrow.

And now I can set my cellphone to tell me to stop forgetting the laundry.

Mr. X

Back in rez and back to school. :(

School, man, wtf?

I finally beat the last level in Sweatin' mode in Elite Beat Agents. Just had to get past that one annoying part of the song. I never want to hear Jumpin' Jack Flash again ~_~ But there's still Hard Rock mode so chances are I'll have to hear it again. :(

Woooooo physics lab tomorrow >_>

Northern Lights

Had sushi at Maison du Japon, which I found was actually pretty good. The restaurant was larger than I expected, and the meal includes drinks. Then saw Children of Men, which was a pretty intense movie.

I got a book called Human and it is rather complete about everything human. Goes from origins of modern humans, to the human body, human mind, life cycles, cultures, economy and power, society, religion and language, all the different peoples on Earth, and addressing future issues.

They even have a section of Communication. Now I know to never expose the soles of my feet to anyone in Thailand.

Historical Insults
Certain insults have ancient origins. One is the Greek 'moutza', in which an open hand is thrust in someone's face. This gesture dates from Byzantine times, when people used to push excrement into criminals' faces. Another is the British V-sign, thought to come from the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. French soldiers would cut off the first two fingers of the English bowmen; archers who still had their fingers would wave them in defiance.

Grape Shot

Had the New Year's thing at Saké. Lots of sushi before the countdown. Got sprayed by champagne :( There was also some fun four-way wireless DS-ing, followed by a lot of card playing.

Weather was dim and foggy, perfect for minimizing auto accidents on New Year's Day.

First thing eaten in 2007: Turtles chocolate
First thing drunk in 2007: Random wine thing that tasted better than champagne
First thing played with in 2007: Cellphone camera
First thing resumed in 2007 after celebrations: Playing card games