Giving the Creeps

December 24, 2008

They weren’t Christmas gifts, they were end of year gifts, but the spirit is the same. In fact, I’d intentionally not bought anything for any of my teachers for Christmas because I didn’t want to look like I was sucking up. I figured the end of the year would be safe. They were my teachers

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Back Pain and Sexism

December 23, 2008

While I was wrapping gifts yesterday, I felt something in my back move. Nothing agonizing, just a sharp pain that very clearly said: “You REALLY don’t want to do that.” My body talks to me.  I’ve not had any major sports related injuries (fencing is surprisingly safe as long as you’re not an idiot) but

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