1. don't ever make fun of my sister. yes, she has downsyndrome. yes, she is also having a hilarious time in this photograph. no, she has never looked more "retarded" in her life, but that was the point! don't you get it?

2. turnaround: i may be coming to ny on saturday. be in touch. i'll call you tomorrow.

3. is it possible that i am having an allergic reaction to thai food?

3.5. is drinking a whole lot of water somehow a sign that you are having an allergic reaction?

4. less than 24 hours until the end of my undergraduate career here at tufts university.

4.5. less than 24 hours until the coolest field trip of my entire life.

5. my family is coming in a week and i am really psyched about it. sox game. shopping. museums. eating good food. getting wasted. throwing parties. sweet!