i woke up at 716 today

that was a little strange. about an hour early. did not sleep too well either, turmoil in the dreams and trouble staying in deep sleep. i was very aware that i was trying to sleep, and so it felt like i was in bed forever even though it was only ~3.5 hours. i ended up waking about an hour before my usual time, which i think is because i forced myself to bed to get sleep because i knew i was going to need it.

i wasn't tired at the usual time (beyond it actually) because i got two 15 min naps in the afternoon/evening and one long nap from 9-11 pm. haven't had a chance to nap at all the last couple days and i think it started taking a toll on me, especially with yesterday being so busy. i didn't get less busy, though - it was almost like i was overclocking my body. i was very hot at the end of the day, after being outside most of the day in a pretty stiff wind with only a thin dress shirt on. i did feel like i handled the conditions better than i have in the past, which was nice. i feel more caught up on sleep now than i did yesterday, so that's good.

the dreams, though... they are troublesome.

today 9+ different people cut my hair

i think 6 of them were total strangers. it was a great day. i also voted mike and tommy. i also met a potential business partner, played soccer, gave several massages, got my bike back from the impound, scrambled to get my taxes done and then found out the deadline doesn't mean anything, missed a homework assignment, and met some new people. i'm wearing hello kitty boxers right now.

i gotta say it was a good day... i didn't even have to use my AK.

a little lesson on alleles...

mapping the human genome: part 1

dad -

ridiculous goofiness

math

daydreamer

philosopher

smart

teacher

  learner

wanderlust

  listener

  dispenser of zen wisdom

  lover, not a fighter

  walking fortune cookie

  friendliness beyond boundaries

  faith

  brooding

  philanthropic

  thinker

  curious

  genuine

  giving

  selfless

  observer

  scientist

mom -

robbins mechanical genius

generosity

energizer bunny

organizer

fiery/passionate

  which means volatile temper

generosity

stubbornness

  leader (sometimes of the nazi variety)

  lover and a fighter

  musical

  practical

  individualistc

  resilient

  forgiving

  strong

  selfless

  "this is why i can't have any nice things"

  decisive

  supportive

you guys fit together like a puzzle. don't forget to appreciate that.

salad

me and peter made the biggest and most delicious salad everrrrrr. and then we put it in our collective mouth. it was fricken great. i love tomatoes and olives and cucumber and feta and

lettuce

bread

asian dressing

salt n pepper

chicken (chicken is key)

hummus

man, food is great... plus puppy brought some food from his mom, i've got fruits and vegetables, eggs and bread and sassage, and there are still burgers, dogs, and buns from new scholar weekend. food is everywhere.

IMs start this week.

its getting warmer outside.

life is good.