You Don't Know Ditto

Once again, Wondermark sums up my life. This time, it's how I feel when applying for jobs.

http://wondermark.com/943/

In Case Your Friday Is Not Fantastic Enough

This is my new favorite Onion article of all time. I laughed at every word. Please enjoy.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/man-puts-glass-of-water-on-bedside-table-in-case-h,33751/?ref=auto

Also, tonight is the premiere of Legend of Korra Book 2! And you can watch all of Book 1 on nick.com! Get excited!

We're celebrating with mochi ice cream.

Oh, and I'm wearing my hair like this all day.

It might just be the most comfortable hairstyle ever. Seriously, kids . . .

Day 3 of My Unemployment

Jacob and I played the Quiet Game.

Round 1: Katie.
Round 2: Jacob.
Round 3: A draw.

Nice Little Kitty

No cats here; just a dog and a Shawn, circa 2005.

Last night I had nightmares about large black panthers and leopards that I wanted to cuddle, but instead I accidentally let them out, to roam around the streets to, as I told someone in my dream, "eat small children about yea high." Coming from this restless state of fears, this lovely little Wondermark comic made me happy again.

It's Cold, Because I Know That

Salt Lake and Provo have been experiencing cold temperatures the likes of which we haven't seen in years. I'm qualified to say that, unlike most everyone in Provo, because I've lived here for 24 years. Usually I get really annoyed with all comments on how each year's winter seems to be stacking up to the previous winters, but this time, when I hear people complain that it's unusually cold, I agree.

As unscientific as this sounds, it hit me just how cold it's been when I walked out of work into seventeen degree weather and felt warm by comparison. So weird.

In good news, it means 'tis the season to share what I believe is the greatest video available on all of YouTube. All of it. Really. Please share this post and video with your friends who don't know about the Canadian Border Patrol.

Garfield and Chili

Just found this Garfield comic pasted in my journal from 2008. By the second frame, I burst out laughing. Then I tried to read it to my parents, but I couldn't control my laughter. Feel free to like and share the joy.

Here's the link.

A Quote Preserved

About this time last year, I was hanging out with this young, fashionable, and lovely lady named Bekah:

Not sure what's happening here.

About this time this year, some people thought the world would have ended. I never bought into that scene, but I've been collecting some good jokes about it in my head.

Bekah's wins first prize, for its overall awesomeness and editor appeal:

"Apoc-ellipsis, the dot dot dots of the universe."

Runners up? "Get busy or die Mayan." And the advertising gimmick of the local personal injury lawyers: "Were the Mayans right? Get your will today! No payments until after Dec. 21!" The logic of this claim baffles me.

Also, you can see one of Bekah's photographs of F. Scott Fitzgerald's house in my Stowaway article here.

A Tribute to Jane Austen

Yesterday, Jane Austen—dearly beloved by many—had a birthday (shout hooray!). I wish I could fully describe all of my feelings about Jane Austen in words, but I'd rather tickle your senses with videos, pictures, and at least one story over the next month or so.

First, a video: Jane Austen Fight Club. My birthday gift to you and Jane. If we didn't have Jane Austen, we'd never have this video, and that would be a true loss to society.

A quote preserved

As a follow-up to my last post on editing, I give you the following profound words from Super. Please fill in your own theme music.

"Every day I'm proof-er-reading!"