Archive for December, 2006

I went to DPS to renew my license today. Well, I went yesterday, but they were closed – just my luck. The day after Christmas isn’t a federal holiday as far as I know. But, of course, the one government office I needed to visit was closed.
So, I went today. It’s [...]


Today’s my 28th birthday!!! Woohoo!
This is what the Houston Chronicle’s horoscope said for my upcoming year:
You have much to offer but no one will know it unless you reach out and allow others to get to know you. This year reveal the true you. Much goes on in your mind that might [...]


Aditi’s coming to Houston for the holidays to spend it with my family.  Ok, she’s already met my parents before.  And my dad’s no retired CIA agent.  But it’s still a big deal. She’s already nervous. I’m not. …yet. We’re flying out tonight. Wish us luck!



A letter from Rep. Virgil Goode’s (R – VA) office has been made public and caused an uproar. It was sent to John Cruickshank of the Sierra Club in central Virginia in response to his asking about environmental issues.
Thank you for your recent communication. When I raise my hand to take the oath [...]



Sunita Williams made desis proud when she was selected to be an ISS (International Space Station) crew member. She will be on the space station for six months. From what I’ve heard, every minute of every day is planned out. But I’m pretty sure they didn’t plan for this:
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There are very few things that I miss about DC, but the abovementioned rule is definitely one of them. As I was getting off of BART today and heading down the escalator, it became very clear why it is necessary. Some people were getting frustrated that they could not get down as fast [...]


Those of you that know me know that I give lots of backrubs, massages, etc. I give lots of them, but usually don’t ask for them back. Well, now I need to cash in all of those massages that people owe me! After attending Jujitsu and Aikido classes at Suigetsukan for the [...]


I ordered a digital camera last week, and I just got it in the mail!  After checking out lots of different ones, I finally decided to get the Canon SD700 IS.  It’s one of their Digital ELPH cameras, which means it’s TINY!  You can expect to see a lot more pictures on here now! [...]