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I've got some time, and the computer lab's not very busy so I'll take some time right now to go through some of the stuff that happened yesterday. The trip down wasn't particularly eventful. I spent most of my time reading the Two Towers (which I'm nearly halfway done BTW) and driving. I didn't even drive very long either, maybe an hour and a half at most. I would've driven more, had I not started falling asleep at the wheel. I had woken up early yesterday to make it to the meeting time on time, the weather was hot and humid, the air conditioner was only half effectively at keeping the heat out of the vehicle, and I didn't take any naps before taking my shift at the wheel (I was reading the entire time). We also had a moderately large lunch at Arby's just before I started driving, so all of those events, combined with the uneventful driving conditions, conspired to make me drowsy. We had actually approached a rest area, but I thought I was able to make it all the way to Columbus so decided not to stop. It was not long after there before I started to feel sleepy. My eyelids got heavier and heavier. I started not to notice anything around me, and the world started to feel warm and cozy. Then I jarred myself back to conciousness. This went on for a gruelling hour. I actually nodded off a couple of times before coming back, not remembering what happened in the previous couple of seconds. I'm surprised that nobody else noticed my blackouts (although they may have attributed it with my poor driving). Fortunately, I was able to make it to the next rest stop, where we switched drivers and I took a much needed nap.
We did make it to Columbus in one piece. There seem to be quite a number of conferences being held at this time of year, including a Tennis thing (*ogles*) and this Chemistry and Physics REU. What REU stands for, nobody knows, but you could probably make a number of wild guesses. While waiting in the lobby, there was this amazingly cute girl who came in to register (probably for tennis) wearing a halter top. I saw her twice actually, once with (I guess it was) her mom. What surprised me was that looking at her face, I thought she looked.. well.. old. Bizarre.
We had dinner at some indian restaurant and then went shopping for some breakfast food and some playing cards. I was getting ready to purchase some cereal when KAT looked at a box of pop-tarts and said that they were a better deal. I've never had pop-tarts before, but when I compared the price of one box of cereal (more than four bucks) with a heavier box of pop-tarts (just over two bucks) the choice seemed obvious. Of course, I didn't know if I'd like eating pop-tarts, especially for every morning for the next four days. Somehow he convinced me and I got myself a box of the chocolate stuff. While at the convenience store, this girl walked in who, without a doubt, looked like Squishy. I know, I know, I say this about every blond chick I see (so it seems) but I swear to you, they have the same face! Also, this observation was made in a well lit convenience store and she was only a couple feet away from me for long enough to stare (which is impolite yes, but I couldn't help it).
Anyway, the resemblence was quite uncanny. The only difference was that her hair was cropped short (note to Squishy: You'd look fine with short hair). I might've asked, but she was with her boyfriend and I didn't want to look like I was some goofy tourist that was trying to hit on her. Oh well, I'll just chalk that up as another bizarre coincidence.
Uhh, the room is starting to get filled up so I best be off. I tried out those pop-tarts this morning, and I thought that there were a little disgusting. Here's to me for suffering the next week *raises glass*. I also got myself some post cards to send off, so I best get them written up so that there's a chance they'd actually arrive before I make it back. I think it's time for me to go now.
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 14:33:52 (UTC)
So you're in Ohio again. Terrible timing! I'm actually coming up to Waterloo tomorrow to do some interviews - I was going to bring your suit!! Is there somewhere convenient where I can leave it? I'll be in Needles Hall all day.
girl
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 17:01:16 (UTC)
I'm everywhere!
(Insert insideous laughter here,...)
Squishy
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 19:37:03 (UTC)
I did a search on "squishy" on ThePit:
Of 44 matches...
...11% are entries about missed "dates" with her
...30% are about receiving/not receiving email from her
...7% are about links she's given qyv
...16% of the entries are about girls who look like her
...30% other entries (random mentionings, memories)
...7% are about actual squishy news, or involve meeting/talking to her
I keep forgetting who "squishy" is, but after this survey I'll never forget again. Ever.
Hwanalulu
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 21:14:12 (UTC)
Who is squishy?
Tell me Tell me Tell me Tell me Now
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NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW!
K<e-mail>
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 21:14:48 (UTC)
Who is squishy?
Tell me Tell me Tell me Tell me Now
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NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW!
K<e-mail>
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 21:16:53 (UTC)
p'haps I should be more patient and not press the "Send it in!" button so many times
tee hee
ahhh the simpsons....camp krusty....
K
Monday, June 12, 2000 at 21:53:23 (UTC)
I'll tell ya when I get my bite bump back!
Hwantastic!
Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 00:33:19 (UTC)
I'm wondering why she's called Squishy...
As far as I can remember from class and hanging out at lunch, she looked pretty firm to me.
Ah mem'ries...
Reg