February 2012
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On commitment devices and a better? self, Part 1
I have been thinking a lot over the past week about what economists call “commitment devices” after listening to Freakonomic’s show “Save Me From Myself.” As Dubner and Levitt explain: “To understand how a commitment device works — if it does work — you have to picture two versions of yourself: the current you and the future you. Sometimes it’s the...
Feb 24th
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Feb 24th
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Patience?
One of my worst flaws is impatience. When I like someone, I can be a little over-zealous. While it’s not really the same, I’m going to try to learn some patience by refraining from using—and even opening—the new power drill I bought last week. If this works maybe next I can work on temperance.
Feb 24th
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Feb 23rd
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“I remember, my ex boyfriend, he was Catholic; and this was the best time of year...”
– Overheard, on Ash Wednesday
Feb 22nd
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Feb 19th
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Feb 18th
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Feb 17th
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Really quite cute.
This old couple were in for lunch today, and the husband was hard of hearing and I suspect had difficulty seeing as well. Both when I took their drink order and their lunch order, she ordered first and he followed with “I’ll have what she’s having.” I suspect this is the way it goes every time they go out and I think it’s adorable.
Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 15th
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Feb 14th
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A cold night in February
A short drive A new place A new friend Thin lightbulbs A booth Decisions Decisions Not too much hops Pizza purist Scallops A beer that tastes like beer The zoo The restaurant Hong Kong Thailand Boats Africa France France Venezuela Galapagos A beer that is balanced and acidic Mussels Bacon New York Risotto tots Pinot Noir Merlot Scotch Gin Bitters Cocktails Cousins...
Feb 13th
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Feb 12th
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Feb 11th
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Feb 10th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
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Feb 7th
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Feb 6th
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Feb 5th
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Feb 4th
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Feb 3rd
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itsthatfuckingcatalinawinemixer: i’ve been told that people in the army do more by 7:00am than i do in an entire day …. but if i wake at 6:59am and turn to you to trace the outline of your lips with mine, i will have done enough and killed no one in the process
Feb 3rd
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Feb 2nd
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Feb 1st
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January 2012
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Jan 31st
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I had a very strange dream last night
I was running through a school that I didn’t recognize but knew I attended. I don’t know what I was running from or where I was going. I went up a small flight of stairs and hid in a bathroom. I was upset but I don’t know why. Two of my former teachers helped me out. They walked me down the stairs and outside. I confessed to them about my depression and the rough time...
Jan 31st
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Can’t sleep :( Help?
Jan 31st
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Jan 31st
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Jan 31st
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Jan 30th
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Jan 29th
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Jan 28th
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Jan 27th
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Jan 26th
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Listensoaringsoul: This band is fucking phenomenal. I...
Jan 26th
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Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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I go into Lowe’s to get a $2 light bulb and end up lusting over the $600 table saw.
Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 23rd
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Progress made.
So I’ve made some progress on this site I’ve been working on. Logo is finished and homepage is mostly there. Check it out and message me your thoughts and criticisms. :) firstbaptistfr.org
Jan 23rd
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Jan 22nd
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Jan 22nd
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Jan 21st
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Today I overheard
This older couple was talking about their granddaughter about to be married. “She’s 20 and he’s 21. That’s young. At least if the marriage doesn’t work out, she’ll still be young enough to have children with another man.”
Jan 20th
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Jan 20th
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Jan 19th
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Jan 18th
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