Hippie Deodorant from Co-op Turns Juice Into Stinky Kid

Yesterday was my birthday. It was a fun day. Elissa took me out for coffee at 8 a.m. and I accidentally left my purse behind at the coffee shop & thought it was a goner for sure, but when I went back about 20 minutes later, it was still there. Phwew. Also, the crazy Starbucks lady that I hate was working, but we went in anyway (though the next one is just a half block away. It was cold out.). Elissa was treating me to the coffee but the crazy Sbux lady forgot to charge for it. We didn't say anything because she has messed up about a hundred of our drinks in the past and besides, it was my birthday. Sue me. Hung out with my buddy David in the afternoon, and he treated me to another cup of coffee. Then sat through classes, and met Shad for dinner when class was done at 7 p.m. I didn't know if I was even going to have the night off because I've been working on that stupid paper, so I was super surprised when we arrived at the restaurant and a bunch of my friends were sitting at a table waiting for me! Fun! It was super great to see my homies and special as I know they braved the weather to show up on what could have only been very short notice. Thanks, Peeps! Was a great dinner, excellent drinks, and fun times.

Julie, I don't remember if we answered your question last night about why we go to McCormick & Schmick's when it's snowing. (This is the favorite happy hour place of G, M & me due to $2 food until 6 p.m., we can sneak it in between classes). Anyhoo, when it's snowing, they have $1 irish coffee. Yum. But be careful, sometimes they try to say it's not really snowing, it's just snow blowing off the top of the surrounding buildings. Bunk.

We watched Mr. & Mrs. Smith last night after dinner. I thought it was a fun movie, although it shocked my sensibilities a bit what with all the work I've been doing with victims of domestic abuse.

Oh, I'm trying a new deodorant, that Tom's of Maine crap. It is total crap. I think I'm turning into the stinky kid.