Listening to: "Chiisana Hikari" - fra-foaYesterday was the start of Owl Weekend. That's when people who have been accepted to Rice visit for a couple of days. My prospective student was named Emily (like the other vistor I had). I must admit that she didn't fit in as well w/ the movie room crew as the other Emily, but she's a cool girl. She's very independent so I could go about w/ my other work. While she was sleeping last night, I went to the movie room and we watched The Aristocrats, a documentary about this really vulgar joke. It's a thing that all comedians know about and have their own little version. That's all I'm going to say about it b/c I don't want to offend anybody.
Speaking of that, if y'all haven't had the chance, check out my "Anime-ting the Past" articles. I've finally finished posting the sections, and I'm flattered by the responses. Some people kind of forgot the context that this was first written in: it was a term paper for my mythologies class. I could've easily written separate 10 page papers on each of the anime/manga series, but that would require time, which I don't have much of. Anyway, I'm still proud of my work. It'll be a while before I write more articles again b/c the occasion rarely arises.
Now onto today's events: dancing in the Culture Fair was so much fun! I didn't know that many people would be watching us. :D Meera's mother took some pictures. Middle Eastern dance has become my new passion b/c it celebrates the power of femininity (after being a tomboy for so long, I need to get in touch w/ my inner woman). There was lots of food to try out and much to learn. The Zen Center representatives were super nice (what else do you expect from Buddhists though?). They gave me a book on mediation and an amulet representing compassion.
Quote of the day:
"I'm not going to die. Have a little faith in me." - Mugen, Samurai Champloo
Owl Weekend and Culture Fair