[senses] so tell me my oh-so-very-limited-viewership. which of your senses are the most powerful? i think it probably varies from person to person, but i realized yesterday that my sense of ~smell~ overpowers all others. like, something could look bad, it could feel odd, but if it smells good... mm mmm mmmmmm. come to mah-mee. odd that.

[manic mode] you'd think being a senior and all, that i would have gotten the hang of this studying-for-midterms thing =) um. no. i think it is perhaps a skill that detiorates with time, rather than ameliorates. it's sooo easy to get better at.. taking lazy mornings and strolling to the rsf.. reading blogs for an hour...chatting with your loved ones till it's lunch-time *oops!*. but studying -- well, it's a tough one to crack, that studying. (can you not tell i'm going mad?)

[me] so how have i been? the better question to ask is, how have we been? -- but since no one can respond, we'll work on half of that response. me? i have been dandy. i am truly embracing my days and wishing i could share it with more people.. but i think everyone thinks i'm an old fogie now, so it's rather uncool to hang with an old fogie =( ish okie, i understand. luckily, i have other old fogies to hang out with =D hehe... i was thinking the other day.. have you noticed how the evolution of friendships become less and less natural as you get older? like when you're a kid -- "can i have the swing after you?" -- and bam! you become life-long friends, teaching each other tricks and swinging together like the gleeful youth of the world should. when you're in high school -- "*sob* sob* that bastard forgot to call me again! -- and bam! instant bondage, and you'll have something to connect over for years to come. in your freshman year of college -- "hey dude.. know where i can get some weeeed?" -- and bam! you and your new bud are 4-yr long druggies together =D in your senior year of college -- "so how's recruiting going?" -- and bam! the person you asked instantly hates you b/c they're still recruiting and you happen to.. just be studying. hahaha ok i know that's a tad overly cynical, but i guess what i'm trying to say is that.. i miss you guys. all my dear friends who are either across the pacific and atlantic oceans, down the street on channing, a way's way in emeryville, or have simply graduated from di. let me know how you've been doing?

[repentance] what should i give up/do extra for Lent this year?

[a matter of clean teeth] okay so one last thing -- help me out here. i think that my oral-b Blue's Clues toothbrush is just about worn out, and by the end of the week, i'd like to retire dear 'ol Blue. i have two incredibly attractive, yet somewhat puzzling choices.
(1) a Stages 2 Oral-B Winnie-the-Pooh-is-scratching-his-chin toothbrush. Meant for ages 2-4, designed for child learning to brush. May have full set of baby teeth. (oh, this is sooo me, isn't it?)
(2) a Stages 3 Oral-B Buzz Lightyear-is-flying-into-the-atmosphere toothbrush. Meant for ages 5-7, designed for child who is brushing with less help (hardie har har, no wise-cracks now). Some baby teeth may have fallen out and some permanent teeth may be in.

so now you're probably wondering how old i am. hey my dentist told me i have a small jaw and need to use smaller toothbrushes to clean those hard-to-reach back molars ok? so help me pick one already =D my clean teeth depend on it.