:: Pedantic Platitudes ::

:: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 ::

Whoa. What just happened in California today? Well, we can't say we didn't see it coming, but it's still quite a shock.

Today, I got up early for my cognitive psychology class. After my Chinese class, I was finished for the day, so I took a nap because I was tired. Later in the afternoon, I participated in a psychology study that involved completing math problems. Some of those problems I hadn't done since I was in middle school. It was a weird experience.

This evening was the Sophomore Dinner, a chance for the sophomores in Leverett House to get together once again (the last time was when we all went to Jillian's in Boston to play pool). There was a reception right before the dinner in the house masters' residence, and very special appetizers were served: warm and flaky hors d'oeuvres and tasty cocktail shrimp along with a wonderful selection of drinks, including Orangina and other spritzers. We gathered on the plant-filled terrace for some socializing and then headed to the dinner. Even though it was still dining hall food, they arranged it and served it a manner akin to that of a fancy restaurant.

After dinner, it was work. I then headed over to the IOP (Institute of Politics) to watch results for the California gubernatorial recall election. I watched a lot of the news on the television (I haven't seen much TV news lately – most of my news comes in writing), and saw the various speeches given by the candidates this evening. Then, it was a late night finishing up homework and studying for a Chinese quiz tomorrow.

:: SL 10:31 AM [+] ::
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