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as usual, my week started off on a low note then sprang back up to a beautiful crescendo intertwined with absolute exhaustion. like always, confusion and reluctance plagued my thoughts with the first few days after the weekend. somehow, on hump day, i regained a positive outlook and some composure yet am beginning to feel the negative effects of lack of rest especially on this day. the rest of the week looks like - appointment tomorrow for another permanent mark on the position contralateral to my former mark, packing for my safety conference in las vegas next week, and most likely wearing the morning musume alo-hello shirt i purchased.

started watching one piece. pretty likable so far. jim once said that he couldn't get into it because of the style of animation. i find that it works for this particular series. most of the time, the animation does indeed match the tone and story of its accompanying series. take for example gurren lagann (although i haven't really "watched" it yet). being produced by gainax it shares the same animation style and feel as flcl (just watch the battles and you'll agree), just with an actual plot line.

tenkaippin's kotteri ramen is like sex in your mouth. note to brad and jonathan, oshima's has nothing on tenkaippin. the broth of their kotteri ramen is so thick, full of so many ingredients (about 13 different ones according to the numerous signs in the store), and tastes so heavenly you want to punch somebody. probably the best bowl of ramen i've ever had in my life. for its size, you wouldn't think it would be so filling, but it is. you won't regret ever tasting it. god bless you, scott suzui...

"Not the bees! AAAAGGHHH!!!!!" - Nic Cage, Wicker Man

currently: contemplating how i will accomplish the beer run that the construction workers want me to go on today to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the founding of our company