I am a hero

The situation was dire. Many had gathered at Lindsey's abode last Saturday in anticipation of watching the Red Wings crush the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The TV was turned on and the audience was waiting with bated breath for the game to begin when suddenly (horrors!) the cable went out! The evil cable company had chosen this exact time for their equipment to fail because it would do the most damage to the psyche of Michigan hockey fans. Alas, it seemed as if the villain would triumph and Lindsey would go crazy with rage and nervousness!!!

However, I would not allow this injustice to persist. I immediately leapt into action, sped home, and returned with the one item that could overcome this dastardly plot: rabbit ears! My disinclination toward television technology had saved the day, and all were able to enjoy the hockey game because of my quick and brave actions. I like to think I contributed directly to the Wings' glorious victory. I truly am a hero!

Challenge Me!

This past weekend, I amazed party goers at KBS by successfully completing both the cinnamon challenge and the flour challenge on the same night!!! What are these difficult, strenuous, and manly challenges, you ask? They involve eating a select amount of an item (cinnamon or flour) dry, without the aid of any externally produced liquid swallowing agent. What especially impressed the witnesses of my triumph was my eagerness to attempt these challenges without the aid of the large amount of liquid courage normally associated with such amazing endeavors.

First, I downed a teaspoon of cinnamon with ease. Not having learned my lesson, I next consumed a tablespoon of dry flour!!! If only someone had videotaped the event and posted it on Youtube....

Sadly, I learned after completing both of my feats that the cinnamon challenge was administered incorrectly. It was supposed to be a tablespoon of cinnamon as well, thus I only completed 1/3 of the cinnamon challenge. In order to prove that I can accomplish the entire challenge, I will eat a tablespoon of cinnamon the next time I am in Lansing if my blog readers will encourage me to do so. Please, provide me with cinnamon and lots of peer pressure and I will be happy to perform the historic feat for you all!!!

Halfway to comprehensive completion

If I were the kind of person to keep a blog, I would use this opportunity to let everyone know that I've successfully (I hope) completed my written comprehensive exams. My orals are coming up in a week or so. Wish me luck!

Also remember to come to my post-comps party on Saturday Nov 4. A good time will be had by all! More details to follow.