the writing type

Upcoming highlights:

Wednesday: Going to a lecture by Dina Temple-Raston at St. Thomas. I hear the NPR folks every day when I walk to and from work, so it’s neat that one of them is going to be in town. (Sidenote: Do radio people ever turn out looking way different than you imagine? Every radio woman is brunette in my head.) I’ll be petitioning for a visit from NPR sweetheart and my news-crush Ari Shaprio soon.

Friday: Party at Pam’s! She wants an early night (understandable — I guess), but I fully intend to enjoy myself. Badger Chris to come!

Saturday: Highlight of the week! I’m going to Avenue Q with Chris! Additional exclamation point! I’ve heard the soundtrack and read about the play for about two years and I’m in LOVE with it, so it was awesome when Chris surprised me with tickets for Christmas. And we’re making a full-on date with drinks and everything.

Bonus! What I’m reading: Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman. Now I know I’m a bit behind on this one, but it’s been on my list ever since Chris got it for me for my birthday (noticing a pattern?). I’m three-quarters through it and enjoying it a lot. It moves at a nice clip and balances well-argued theses and philosophy with pop cult references and humor. Even though Klosterman tries too hard with his writing style (he hasn’t met a semi-colon or footnote he didn’t like), it’s an enjoyable read. I recommend it for any movie and music buffs.