I massacred the afternoon to the sound of rain drumming against parked cars.

Rather than give a synopsis of my week, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.


Bingo:


Dobie pups:


The monkey pup:

Puppy piles:


Skeletor:

Devil cats (actually very sweet, for cats):


I went to a comic shop for the first time in years while I was in Madison. I ended up spending almost $60 on graphic novels. Now that I've read them, I can feel the old addiction returning, but I don't think it's worth it.

I also saw this manhole cover in Madison, on the way to the Old Fashioned from Laura W.'s place.


Chicago is beautiful when you're burnt out from studying. Of course, the most distinguishing thing about our skyline is the Sears Tower, which is why it shows up all the fucking time in my pictures.



This seen on the ride home. Worth pulling over for.



On the road with me:

I dropped my bike at the shop for a tune-up, and it may need a new chain and cassette as well since it's skipping in the back. I need to clean up my hidey-hole.

I took two or three naps today. I lost count. Can't seem to focus. I really want to eat sushi tonight. I'm debating getting take-out and taking it out somewhere else. I dunno.

Anyway, walking home in the drizzle this afternoon, I felt very positive. About what, I'm not sure. I'm feeling a lot of stress about my ABO exam, but Dana already told me I'll ace it. I'm sure I'll do fine, as long as I can keep up my studying. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, as I slipped into a negative place for a long time and didn't even realize it until a few things brought it to my attention in the last few months.

Too tired...

...to write much at the moment. Went to Madison. Came back. Studied all day.

I've got plenty to complain about, and have had plenty of Big Thoughts. And some good pictures. All of which must wait until my life gives me a chance to relax.

Despite being a corporate marketing tool, this is an example of why I suddenly think William Shatner is awesome. The other two reasons are his Has Been record and the Scofflaws song about him. Star Trek can suck a turd.

"Did you just zap Daddy?"
"No, no, no, n- I did zap your daddy."