New Pezland
I had a splendiferous time during the whirlwind weekend tour of U of I. It was my first time on that campus since 2001, and I must say it is much more spiffy these days. Now I know why it is SO much more expensive than all the other state universities in Illinois! Since most of you who read this were there, I think it requires little elaboration...I'll just post a few pictures and be done with it. (Actually, I'm just too lazy and sluggish after days of little sleep and eating junk food).
From afar, the peacocks looked like turkeys. I bet they are equally delicious.
Sympathizing with the statue
Michael Anthony? Or Sasquatch getting up close and personal with my car window? You be the judge.
I like restaurants that get to the point.
The end!
Random thoughts
• Did you know that I am a fan of Justin Timberlake? That's right, I said it. I am not impervious to the lure of cute boys who sing and dance. His new album is pretty swell, but I must say that I have to draw the line at the song where he assumes the character of "Bob," a guy who has a "problem with the little white rock" and "can't put down the pipe." Come on, JT. I would maybe buy you as a compulsive shopper, or a compuslive hand washer, or MAYBE as having an addiction to prescription pain killers. But crack? I think not. On a related note, is it weird that I think Dave Chappelle's crackhead character Tyrone Biggums is very endearing? I love that guy, with his itchy neck and his white lips. He might be my favorite part of that show.
• The Office (the American version) is the best show ever. Season two finally just came out on DVD, and season three starts this Thursday. I think everyone should see all the episodes on DVD and then watch the show for real. DO NOT watch it on Thursday if you've never seen it before, because there was a huge cliffhanger and if you see the result, it will spoil the entire first two seasons for you. Can you tell I have a lot invested in this? Man oh man, if things don't go the way I want on this show, I will be inconsolable. PS--NBC should pay me for promoting them. They could at least give me a free Dwight Schrute bobble head.
• A new episode of The Office is the only thing that will possibly fill the void of Project Runway, which is a rerun this Wednesday. Bastards!
• Last night I picked up food from Buffalo Wild Wings, and the kid at the counter gave me a Diet Coke for free. As if BWW needed to do anything else to cement its status as my BFF. Mmmm honey BBQ.....
• After my chicken wrap and free pop, I went to see "Accepted," which was surprisingly hilarious. I mean, it wasn't the best movie I've ever seen or anything, but it was highly enjoyable. Lewis Black is the best. He's got crazy, angry, pointy fingers.
• Annnnd I'm out of random thoughts for the moment. See ya!
