I am clawing my way out of the abyss to let you know that:
1. I have finished writing my exams! An entire day early! Which means that tomorrow is for sleeping in and editing and printing and then having a drink.
2. Wednesday I am jet-setting it off to North Carolina for Feminist Theory and Music, where I will be talking about Beth Ditto.
3. I invented a drink for Sam tonight. I said “I am going to have a martini. What are you going to have?” He said, “I need a bibliography.” I said “how about I invent you a drink called a bibliography?” It goes like this (and kudos to VV, my bartending consultant):
A splash of Grandma (ie: Grand Marnier)
A splash of Grandpa (ie: Old Grandad Bourbon)
A splash of brandy
Earl Grey Tea
Steep, serve piping hot.
Verdict: “It was very strong. It tasted like Grand Marnier.” I would call that an endorsement.
You effing rule!
Hey! When can I come visit Cali again?
COME VISIT ME AT THE END OF JUNE! Or in July. Or in September. Seriously. I will mostly be living a life of liesure during those times (except for teaching in July, but that’s not, like, work or anything, really). I know where to go dancing now! We don’t even have to go to goth night! (Unless it is what our hearts desire. And now I know of a better (ie: not all ages) goth night!)
Also, today I got frozen yogurt and it reminded me that you need to start working on Research and Mangoes before somebody (possible examples: Mike Lazaridis, RIM founder; S. Mahn, known idea-stealer and secret nemesis) steals our idea.
BELIEVE ME, I am working on Research in Mangoes, and all of its new divisions, like:
Research in Lotion (Skin Care for Babies)
That’s all. I could only think of one more division.
HA! I can’t believe you included our nemesis’ name. It’s like when you’re in California, NOTHING CAN TOUCH YOU! I think maybe I should come visit you some time this summer. I can’t come in June because I don’t have enough money but maybe in July?
I only included her first initial – clearly NOBODY KNOWS who we are talking about.
I think, yes, maybe you should absolutely visit me in July. It will actually be beach season, as opposed to when you visited me in January and it was monsoon season! We can go get coffee at the new Venice Intelligentsia location! And then go swimming! And then go throw eggs at Arne’s house because it is in close walking distance. WHAT A FUN DAY!