So what else is new?

I wish I could say I had any sort of similar revelation to yours in Union Square today, but I cannot. Such is the life of the college student, perpetually self-absorbed, constantly caught up in the egocentric world of paper deadlines, fat-burning workouts and cookie cakes.

That was indeed the high point of my day: the cookie cake. It's suitemate Jenny's birthday today, and Melissa and I decided to make her a cake. Regular cakes are too much work (and require the purchase of eggs, oil and other foodstuffs which no one in a dorm actually has) and cookie cakes mean we can eat the stray bits of dough which don't make it into the pan. Mmm mmm good. After some difficult icing (who needs directions to operate a tube of icing? What?) decorations, we sang a silly happy birthday, popped open the white zin (she did turn 21, after all) and celebrated. It was gratifying to see her so happy. If only everyone were so easily pleased...

Anyways, the rest of my day was dull as dishwater. Nothing new. I feel like I fall into a rut at school, but I like it so much that I don't notice it! I mean, I get sick of the work and the endless stream of responsibility, but I wouldn't trade the freedom and the fun (however infrequent it may be in the middle of the week). I am a creature of habit, but I hate it. Why can't I be one of those people who embraces change and spontaneity and all that exciting shit that makes for good reading? It almost makes me question my desire to live abroad and do the Peace Corps...Almost.

It's too late to think too deeply. I need some of that leftover icing to help me finish this film paper. It turns my lips red, and I feel diabolical.

Love and stuff,
xxx Annie