No matter how old it is (or you are)

Anyone that can cut on ANYONE like this deserves a standing ovation. This was the pleasure of my week last week, and now I share it with you.





I'll be back later.

Tears.

Did you know that tears shed over movies contain 25% more protein than tears shed over onions?
Well, it is true.

Crying is, actually, a very fascinating thing. When you think about it, we don't really know a lot about it. It means different things to different people (and in different cultures), but, for example, every culture in the world is known to cry in funerals. Except in Bali, where people are 'allow' themselves to cry only two full years after the funeral. Tears are not JUST water, they contain also mucin, oils and proteins, some antibacterial, immunoglobins, glucose, urea and some salts. Phew...who knew?

So, next time you cry, think about it, it might not be as straight forward as you think. And apparently they DO respond to our emotions...interesting indeed.
E.C

I Think I'm Addicted to Nilda's

No, seriously. I've been eating Nilda's brownie cookie almost every day for a while now! Fat? I don't care, it's chocolate, chocolate makes me feel good AND it tastes yummy. That's all the reasoning I need. Haha. Now I wonder how many Vassar kids are also obsessed with Nilda's? I mean, they're not the best pastries in the world but we're pretty spoiled with them for being in college.

By the way, this is a good opportunity to mention the benefits of CHOCOLATE! Yes, that heavenly thing that gives us (particularly girls) the feeling of being in love has a lot of health benefits. Of course, not if you eat sugary, processed chocolate. I mean dark chocolate, the good stuff: It has a lot of antioxidants, which are very beneficial for your body. It's also good for your heart and against all common belief it does not cause acne. Plus, the fat that you gain from chocolate is much, much healthier than the fat that you get from, say...fries. Besides, chocolate is a mood elevator that is not addictive.... unless you're me. Now, I'm not saying Nilda's chocolate brownie cookie compares to dark chocolate in health benefits but...heh...I needed to write something to make me feel good about eating it!

With choco-love,
Aletheia (I almost signed that “Nilda” for some reason…)

All the Wonders We Wanted to Know, or Already Did

I bet you didn't know (for Freshmen and Transfers/Visiting/Exchange, or maybe this is a shock!):

-You can rent headphones from the library. Go ahead, ask about it.
-There are study rooms that you can use for the whole day. Just ask the front desk. They'll give you the key, you supply everything else ;).
-The quiet area in the library is the only part where books aren't allowed. Really.
-Not all foreign languages are held in Chicago Hall O.O
-The Retreat does not live up to its name. It's only a retreat until you run out of points, then you're stuck with ACDC and, Heavens forbid, VENTURING OUT into Poughkeepsie!
-You're never supposed to party in your own dorm. YOU will end up cleaning up the mess. Go elsewhere.
-Cage free chickens still live in a cage. It's just bigger.
-Vassar is a bubble. Objections? Go out into Poughkeepsie then! Hell! The world is your oyster!

Anything else to add? Suggestions are welcome!

Luvs and hugs!
--Dyamond Phillips