Halloween Update

The holiday is certainly sizing up to be THE event to match this year.

Not only is the senior class throwing their usual soiree in the Villard Room from 11 to 2, but as previously mentioned other activities will accompany it this year.

We have exclusive insight into just what those activities might be.

Apparently, several dorms are participating in a campus trick-or-treating event. Chris Roellke, Dean of the College, will once again be contributing money to the residential houses to go towards buying pizza for their inhabitants. Just confirmed is an outdoor BONFIRE on Joss Beach. There will be a film screening in the college center of some spooky movie(s), as well as a costume contest (previously mentioned).

In addition to all the effort the senior class is doing, other orgs are going to be putting on some fun activities as well that weekend:

The TAs will be hosting their own outdoor Halloween party, sans alcohol, that night with baked goods, candy, and music provided by Vassar Teknowledgy. Furthermore, Raymond will of course be hosting their legendary haunted house.

I. CANNOT. WAIT. FOR. HALLOWEEN!

The End of This Chapter

**WARNING: THIS POST IS LONGER THAN 300 WORDS.**
Ciao ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

Well, today will be short and (hopefully) sweet. I am finished with this year. I'm sad to see it go but I had my moments and now it's time for new ones, not that I'll ever forget the old. I have taken my finals, finished my essays, stored my things (I didn't realize how much stuff I had here...sad), and for the most part filled my suitcases. Friday, I am on a plane back home. I have packed up my life here and it is ready to relocate. Have a wonderful summer all of you and I'll see you next year!

P.S.- My room looks disgustingly bare and unfriendly. Oh well...

FUN(NY)SEX(Y)FACTS:

---On average, it takes two tablespoons of blood to get a man's penis erect. (Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine GO DOWN....Don't ask me where that came from, I don't know)
---The G-spot, a sensitive area located inside the vagina on the upper wall, an inch or two behind the back of the pubic bone, is named for Dr. Ernest Grafenberg. (Hahaha...wow, wouldn't I like to have something that gives so much pleasure to women /9or anyone) named after me! I think I should go invent some type of amazing vibrator or discover a body part....oooh my summer plans are piling up)
---The vagina and the eye are self-cleaning organs.
---The prophet Hosea was commanded to marry a prostitute because Israel, herself, hath committed great whoredom. (hahaha...wow. And we thought we had problems)
---The word "ejaculation" comes from the Latin word meaning "throwing out." (So when was the last time you ejaculated via intercourse or masturbation? I just had a conversation about this earlier.)
---A dragonfly's penis has a shovel on the end that scoops out a rival male's semen (I've actually seen this happen. Kinda trippy)
---The average gorilla weighing 200 pounds has a penis that is two inches long. (I love gorillas!)
---According to psychologists, the shoe and the foot are the most common sources of sexual fetishism in Western society. (Why??? I guess it could be worse....)
---Aphallatosis is a mental disorder resulting from a lack of sex life. (Well, we have a lot of people suffering from that on this campus....)

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

Amid All the Stress

...So...I was walking to the Kiosk a little while ago for a heavenly Starbucks Frappuccino when I look up and see...a freakin' RAINBOW over Main!! I'm not kidding - it's completely sunny outside but there's a rainbow projected over a streak of clouds on top of Main! It's lovely. I mean... it doesn't erase the fact that everything seems out of my control right now but... it helps? Maybe that's just me - I love rainbows. Breathe in, everybody. Step out for a bit, feel the sun and breathe...it'll be over soon (that's what I keep telling myself).

Good luck to you all!

Aletheia

UPDATE: Pic!

MAY DAY!

**WARNING: THIS POST IS LONGER THAN 300 WORDS.**
Ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

I hope that you all went to see "A Winter's Tale" this weekend. One of my best friends was in it and they were all amazing! They reminded me of how much I love Shakespeare and outdoor theatre.

Tonight there is an AirCappella/Devils concert in Rocky 200 at 8 PM and it will be fabulous!

So because it is May, there are these daily celebrations called May Days of 2008 series. All 31 days of May have been designated their own theme. This was initially intended to be a small event series for random facebook people and it's not official, but they figured they'd open it to the world. So, anybody may celebrate. You may do the whole series or choose specific days to participate in. HAVE FUN!

Here are the upcoming May Day themes: (and you can find these on facebook!)

5/11/08: International Condiment Day (ya...don't ask me)
5/12/08: International Powerthirst Day
5/13/08: International Smack An Ass Day
5/14/08: International ...In Bed Day
5/15/08: International Gum-Chewing Day
5/16/08: International Sexual Act Day
5/17/08: International Whipped Cream Day
5/18/08: International Photograph Your Day Day
5/19/08: International Sexican Day
5/20/08: International Sexual Innuendo Day
5/21/08: International Tickle Day
5/22/08: International Gluten-Free Day
5/23/08: International Bagel Day
5/24/08: International Videogame Marathon Day
5/25/08: International Vegetarian Day
5/26/08: International Humorous T-Shirt Day
5/27/08: International Zombie Day
5/28/08: International Spontaneous Orgasm Day
5/29/08: International Are You Nervous Day
5/30/08: International Blame It On _____ Day
5/31/08: International National Foods Day

And here are your

FUN(NY)SEX(Y)FACTS:

---According to the book Hidden Bedroom Partners: Needs and Motives That Destroy Sexual Pleasure, what your partner does after sex may have lots of hidden meanings. Immediately rolling over and going to sleep may indicate anger. Going to the bathroom may reflect feelings of guilt. (And if you cry during???)
---The typical person spends about 600 hours having sex between the ages of 20 and 70. (Jezzey Chrezzy!)
---Researchers say that condoms exposed to smog and ozone are less effective. (So scientific!)
---According to certain rabbinical interpretations, Adam had sex with animals. (I do not mean to offend anyone!)
---Erect giraffe penises are four feet long. (Ouch.....)

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

Animal Horns, Vaginas, and Peace

Ciao ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

So I'm really excited to say that today is.......
International Be Sexually Inappropriate With Your Friends Day

Yay! Go get your grab on! (But make sure you let them know that it's a special occasion....)

While you may already be sexually inappropriate with your friends on a daily basis, today you actually have an excuse. Plus it's fun seeing awkward glances from people, right???

And here are your....

FUN(NY)SEX(Y)FACTS:

---"Reltney" is archaic slang for "penis" and "Hockey" is archaic slang for "semen." So....what's vagina? and eggs?
---John Harvey Kellogg (who invented Kellogg's Corn Flakes) invented corn flakes as a meatless breakfast food, designed to reduce the sexual drive and to reduce masturbation. ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? Dude, you masturbate in spite of him. Masturbating is not bad for you. It's actually probably the safest thing you could do, having sex with yourself.
---A man will ejaculate approximately 18 quarts of semen, containing half a trillion sperm, in his lifetime. DAAaaaaaAAAAYYYMMMMM! Woohoo sex ed!
---In ancient Greece and Rome dildos were carved out of everything they could get their hands on from wood, glass, leather, gold, silver and even animal horns. OUCH! I'm sorry but I wouldn't want to put an animal horn in my vagina. And I don't think anyone else would either... Comments?

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

P.S.-- Has anybody else noticed all the little kids running around and going into the dorms? Apparently it's Peace Day? Shouldn't everyday be Peace Day?

Exit, Pursued By A Bear

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Shakespeare Troupe's new play: The Winter's Tale. Now, I won't give anything away for those of you who haven't seen it, but I will tell you to expect a lot of laughing, singing, drama, a little bit of confusion...and maybe some tears. The Winter's Tale is also known to have Shakespeare's most famous stage direction: "Exit, pursued by a bear".

As you may or may not know, the plot goes more or less like this: Leontes, King of Sicilia, accuses his pregnant wife Hermione of committing adultery with Polixenes, King of Bohemia (and Leontes' childhood friend). The events develop dramatically and we end up sixteen years later in Bohemia, where Leontes' lost daughter lives and has fallen in love. I won't say more, and let you guys find out, but let me tell you that it's definitely worth it. The set, the music and the lights set the perfect mood for such an inspiring play.

Look out for the bear!
Aletheia

Meeting of the Minds

Ciao ciao ciao ciao a tutti!
We are in a Blog9 meeting......at this very moment. Trying to think of ideas for next year.
God damn sucksuckyfuckfucky!

Well, instead, let's talk about sex! That's never god damn sucksuckyfuckfucky, except for in a good suckfuck. Actually, that's not true. There is some really suckyfucky. Ok, I think I'm done now....

FUN(NY)SEX(Y)FACTS:

---The first condoms in the US were made from vulcanized rubber in the 1870s. They were expensive and annoyingly thick and meant to be reused. ok so...1) OUCH 2) EWW! 3) Well, I guess they're kind of like diaphragms...

---In Texas it is illegal to sell a vibrator as anything other than a ‘novelty’. ??? Would they sell vibrators as something weird??? Like.... in replacement of wooden spoons for cooking??? Huh?

------Only 17% of women are likely to have an orgasm during sex. Sad but true.... They are more like to orgasm if they "do it themselves" or have a sex toy.... So attention all sex partners: Don't have a hissyfit if your girlfriend wants to bring a toy into the bedroom. It will make her happy, which should end up making you happy.

---The left testicle usually hangs lower than the right for right-handed men. The opposite is true for lefties. Does anyone wanna confirm this fact???

---According to a survey of sex shop owners, cherry is the most popular flavor of edible underwear. Really? I prefer.... just kidding. No but really, some people I know HATE cherry. It reminds them of medicine. Medicine and vagina usually doesn't lead you to assume there's a "party" going on in her pants, if you know what I mean...


Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

An Evening In Strong. Sex Included.

**WARNING: THIS POST IS LONGER THAN 300 WORDS.**
Ciao ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

So the writers' strike is over (well, for now, and hopefully they'll all be treated better) and ABC episodes are back (yay for Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty and House, which is actually FOX, but whatever)! Basically this period of brand new episodes is like a week long orgasm....(ok, so maybe that was going overboard a tidbit) But REALLY! On Thursday, we were packed into the Strong MPR with hormonal young men and women, and all you could here was screaming and gasping and happy giggles and....etc.

Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeees!
Ahhhhhh!
Nooooooo!
Wait!
Oh ok!
Yessss!
Auuuugh!
Ooooooooooo!
Teeheehee!
Mmmmmm!
No! Don't stop!
That's it????

Man, was it steamy in the Strong MPR with Doctor McDreamy and McSteamy and well... all the sexy Grey's characters. and don't forget those in Ugly Betty!

Basically the day of Thur ended with a giant orgy in Strong. Man can those girls show you a good time or what? ;-)

Well, I don't think this article had enough sexual references so here is the cherry on top of that big banana split....

FUN(NY)SEX(Y)FACTS:

---Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being. Maybe THAT'S why you feel so good afterwards....unless, it, well, is just plain bad.

---A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever. Wow, even more reasons to get cozy in the winter...

---The earliest known illustration of a man using a condom during sexual intercourse is painted on the wall of a cave in France. It is dated between 12,000 and 15,000 years old. See! Just because you're old doesn't mean you don't have any sense!

Go have a fun Founder's Day Weekend kiddies!
And forgive those who took the dorm room you (and possibly your roommate) wanted....

Pace ed amore,
Chip to the munk

;-)

FacebookFacebookFacebook

OK, so - I have to admit I DO love spending hours and hours just looking at pics, profiles and new notifications on Facebook. It's brilliant! I love Facebook, I won't deny it - it's the perfect stalker tool... but(and) I love it (let out your inner stalker? - scary). It's the one place where I find most of the information I need about all the stuff that goes on around me (events, random groups, gossip -healthy gossip I mean-, etc.)

But today I log on and learn about the new feature - FACEBOOK CHAT!! For serious?!?! I honestly don't know how to react to this. On the one hand it's awesome because I do have a thing for instant messaging...but one the other hand I'm terrified that Facebook might suck me in even more! LOL. Okay, maybe I shouldn't be that dramatic... I'm just concerned that one day it'll go too far. (Add dramatic background music).

Maybe that's just me. Who knows - for now I'll enjoy the practical side of it and I'll make sure I'm getting enough sun and fresh air out there.
Peace!

Aletheia

Ouch Charlie!

**WARNING: THIS POST IS LONGER THAN 400 WORDS.**

Ciao Ciao Ciao OOOOOOOOWWWWW!

So, I hope you all are in better shape than I am because I think I just sprained my toe (I don't think it's broken...I hope) and it f*@#$%^ hurts! I am forced to limp and you all know how attractive THAT is....haha...(because, you know, I REALLY care what people think of me...---ok, I'm assuming you didn't get the sarcasm there, but it was what I was heading for..). So I'm not really sure how this happened because cuz you know, shit just happens....to me, but it all went down in ACDC. I saw someone who I don't really know very well (though I do like him as a person, for I have no reason to dislike him...he's nice). He said "Hi *insert name here*!" with a big smile and I said hi back in the same manner. Then I realized something. I absolutely LOVE it when people say "hi" to me. It's so simple (and sadly people take it for granted) but it really does make my (and I'm sure, your) day! Anyway, I got so excited that I went over to my dinner-buddy and friend, Aletheia, and told her how happy it always makes me. And being the dork I am, I was dancing around a little (in ACDC, mind you) and then put my foot down on the floor with a lot more force than anticipated and my toes just crunched. This is the point where I yell "OUUUUUUCH CHARLIE!" I limped my food over to the register, than to a table where my toes continued to throb. Once I got up again and my foot and all its ligaments stretched, I realized how badly it hurt. I limped back to RayRay. (oh ya, the stairs were a sexy fun time, let me tell ya!) Now my toes are wrapped in a cold towel which I need to re-soak. dang....

And now......drum roll please....

FUN(NY)SEX(Y)FACTS: (ya, baby, ya!)

---The first published use of the word 'condum' was in a 1706 poem. (I wonder who invented the word....)
---It has also been suggested that Condom was a doctor in the time of Charles II. It is believed that he invented the device to help the king to prevent the birth of more illegitimate children. (oh...i guess that answers my previous question...haha)
---There are approximately 100 million acts of sexual intercourse each day. (ONLY?! Come on guys and girls! Try HARDER)

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

P.S.- Hope you had a fun 4/20!
P.P.S.- why are the bees stalking the dorm windows????

Wear Sunscreen

**WARNING: THIS POST IS LONGER THAN 500 WORDS.**

Ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

I hope you all are enjoying the wonderful weather! I think it is actually hotter here than it is at my home in California, and that's saying a LOT because I basically live on a beach.... and the weather is basically like this 99% of the time.

With all this weather and the thoughts of summer nearing, as I was basking in the sun with close friends, I started thinking about my past. Life has not been easy for me, and in many ways I am thankful for that because if things were handed to me on a silver platter I would be very bored (and probably getting into trouble like Miss Hilton just to make my life...I don't know, fun?).

I started thinking about the 90s and how great music was born into that decade and the music from the 80s, 70s, 60s, 50s, etc still played on my radio. On beautiful days like this in the summer of '99, I rocked gently back and forth in my hammock, which was incredibly old and brought from Mexico when my dad crossed the border, that was hung up on one end by part of my house and on the other by my huge Mexican Lime tree. Rocking, rocking, rocking as I fell the warm sun and the cool breeze kiss my face, I listened to music, music on my radio.

I have yet to find a radio station that plays music as great as this one. It played a wide variety of music from oldies to the now. I LOVED IT. One "song" that I particularly enjoyed was Baz Luhrmann's "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" because every single time I heard it, I would cry (and still do). Call me emotional, but every song has a meaning and when it sparks some emotion, I am not afraid to hide it. Music is a gateway to the soul. This song always reminds me of some of the things that are truly important in my life, things that I admit I tend to ignore and forget about from time to time. This offers beautiful tips and leads me to intense realities. "Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for good."

Oh my god, we as young adults, teenagers, kids, babies sometimes to not understand this harsh truth that our parents and friends are only with us for a limited time. And we our not taking enough advantage of the time we have on this Earth, with these people we LOVE. We spend too much time being angry and taking it out on people, our loved ones, who sometimes don't even deserve it. I rarely yell at my parents anymore because I can't bare to think of the possibility that the last time I talk to them would be in anger. I do not say "I love you" enough to my parents. Many of us have this flaw. Now I ask of you, my readers, my friends, my loved ones, go take this advise that is offered in this song. And if you only do one of those things, let it be that you call your parents, guardians, family, and friends....and tell them you love them.

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

P.S.- I love you.

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…)

We're Bringin' SEX(y) Back

Don't make fun of me for my corny title....

Ciao ciao ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

Like I promised, here are your sex(y) facts! Yes, I’ve been lagging the past few weeks on these facts but I hope you will forgive me after today’s dose of sex(y)!

---Males, on average, think about sex every 7 seconds. That is not surprising. But what about women???
---85% of men who die of heart attacks during intercourse, are found to have been cheating on their wives. That's way too sad!
---The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were: Fred and Wilma Flintstone. I love the Flintstones!
---During World War II, condoms were used to cover rifle barrels from being damaged by salt water as the soldiers swam to shore. Hahaha… well, I guess that could explain the Baby Boom! They were using their condoms on their guns as opposed to their…swords (???).
I’m the Queen of Bad Jokes….haha.


P.S.- as a member of CHOICE, I must tell you about the workshop TONIGHT (Thursday) at 7 PM in the Faculty Parlor!

“Pelvic Proficiency: Pelvic Power”
Sheri Winston returns to Vassar to teach how to strengthen pelvic muscles, focusing specifically on the pelvic floor, to enhance sexual pleasure. She will then lead participants in several pelvic exercises that integrate breath, visualization, and energy movement. This is a clothes-on, hands-off workshop.
Come for as long as and go whenever you are able to during this 3 hour-long workshop. Bring a friend! Cookies and Tea provided!

These are wonderful workshops! We’ve already had a “How to Have a Gender-Free Orgasm” (AMAZING) and a “Clothes-On Bondage 101” Workshop! You should come come come to this, our last workshop for this year (that I know of)!
See you there!

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

My College is Gayer Than Yours!

Ciao ciao ciao a tutti!

I hope you saw the wonderful display outside the bookstore!!! The lovely members of ACT OUT were there with lots of pieces of chalk and lots of smiles! Why? They were asking people to sign their names on the sidewalk in support of marriage equality.

Did you know that in New York State, there are 1,324 rights and responsibilities that come with marriage? (Jeepers, that’s a lot!) That is the number of rights and duties that same-sex couples are denied by being barred from marrying in NY.

The Pride Agenda and NYC Bar Association released a report that for the first time details every right and responsibility that comes with marriage in NY, putting into stark perspective the significance of the inequality that same-sex couples and their families must endure everyday.

When combined with the estimated 1,138 federal rights granted through marriage, gay couples (and their children) are without a total of 2,462 rights and protections that are established to provide security and stability for families.

The report addresses the significant shortcomings of separate-and-unequal institutions such as civil unions and shows how attempts to create a parallel institution that isn’t full marriage equality are failing.

“Marriage equality is the only way to overcome the 1000+ ways in which hundreds of thousands of NYers are treated as second class citizens.” -Anonymous

ACT OUT chalked a condensed list of these rights outside the CC. They said you could sign a petition, form letters, or even film a video statement in support of marriage equality. I hope you were able to stop by and support in any way!

Pace ed amore,
Chipmunk

P.S.- I've come to the conclusion that Fritos smell like mouse peepee, especially at the moment when you open the bag. This is probably why Fritos are so yellow and salty. I don't ever eat chips and for some reason I picked up this bag of Fritos (which I never ever liked in the first place)..... EWW!

lookoutforsomeSEX(y)factstocumtomorrow!
Ya, you know you want it!

L is For the Way You Look at Me

Post… post… I’m thinking, thinking… I can’t think of anything right now. I’m still really truly tired from my very, very eventful weekend. And at the same time I have a million things on my mind. Want to hear a couple? Well…I’m trying to figure out how to make this week 210 hours long (6 extra hours each day wouldn’t hurt, right guys?), I’m also trying to comprehend why I can’t seem to understand some people that are inescapably part of my life. People I love, of course, but that are set on playing with my feelings, even if those feelings are not the same anymore. Know what I mean? My past catches up to me once in a while, and even though I love reminiscing, I don’t want to go back to the same things. I believe I’ve grown. Apart from that…my present, hah… that’s a fun one. Okay, tell me if I’m going crazy but has anybody experienced this?: When you’re interested in someone and you inevitably look their way…and you realize that they’re looking at you too, and it happens repeatedly… and you feel that you’re not the only one making eye contact… It’s nothing… but it’s so important at the same time. Have you guys ever felt that? It’s interesting… adds a little magic to this game we’re all playing. Or maybe I’m just imagining things, but I don’t think so (hint, hint).

Keep surviving!
Aletheia

On Procrastination

So…. I’m back from Spring Break (and I know that you’ve heard this a million times already), had a wonderful time, now I have to catch up with all the work I neglected for two weeks…Exasperation! I cannot believe that 3 days in I’m already freaked out about upcoming papers, events, people visiting, working on other stuff, etc. Even so…I still find it incredibly easy to go into another hallway and lose 2 good hours doing nothing! There we go: procrastination. Of course I feel terrible when it’s 2 AM and I have yet to read 50 pages of a book, but I can’t help prioritizing quality time with other people. I simply find it very important. Like Ellen DeGeneres says in her stand-up about procrastination: “all we’ve got is here and now… and that’s why procrastination feels so right!” And, honestly, fifty years from now what will I remember? What will be the pleasant and satisfactory memory? Most likely the one about the random but entertaining time I spent with other people. Yes, yes, we do have responsibilities and getting 5 hours of sleep sucks (I need 8!!)…But I still believe that the memories we build with others, the unexpected experiences that we come by…those are truly valuable things. Just as long as we don’t stay up till 3:30 AM…it’s not too bad.

Aletheia

Questions to Get Your Mind Churning!

Ciao ciao ciao ciao ciao ciao a tutti! Come stai? Hello everyone! How are you? So unfortunately I have not a story for you but I thought I would pose some questions to get you thinking about STUFF! and yes, at the end, we'll have some sexy time.

1. Why is it called Alcoholics Anonymous when the first thing you do is stand up and say, 'My name is Bob, and I am an alcoholic'?

2. Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, 'I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out'?

3. Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?

4. If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?

5. If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from?

6. Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

7. Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

8. You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of it?

9. Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of a drive-up ATM?

10. Is the main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live?

FUN(NY) FACTS:
---An adulterous Greek male was sometimes punished by the removal of his pubic hair and the insertion of a large radish into his rectum. OUCH!!!!!!
---Sex burns 360 calories per hour. Well, OK, really it depends on your weight, but still...
---Women who read romance novels have sex twice as often as those who don't. Start readin', ladies. And come to TwatChat. We have a romance novel library/collection now!
---The average amount of time spent kissing for a person in a lifetime is 20,160 minutes. SWEET!

I hope you allllll have a wonderful spring break! I know I will! Be safe! Have fun!
Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today! (Ya, James Dean was a fox!)

Pace e molto amore,
Chipmunk

The Little Existentialist Post That Could...(?)

I'm back! I know, I know... I didn't post anything last week... but I hope that the other RayRay correspondent's amazing post, as well as my comments on other posts kinda made up for it.

This little phenomenon I call midterms week is ever so amusing: everybody acts strange, the goth style takes over (dark circles under the eyes) and chocolate and coffee are required for survival. Ahhh....college. But now...onto the important stuff...

Some time ago I read a comment by one of our readers saying that it would be interesting for us to write about the negative aspects of our experience here at Vassar... Controversy? Of course I'll jump right in! So here we go.

First of all let me state that I do believe that Vassar is the right place for me to be in. I am more than sure that I made the right choice. That, however, does not mean that I'm a 100% satisfied with how things are going. Personally, I need more. I still feel kinda lost somehow. Here's the deal: I know exactly what I want to do with my life (and I'm following that path) and I know the type of person I want to become. Also, I take Carpe Diem really seriously and try to make the most out of everything. Result so far? I'm not satisfied. Don't misinterpret me: I love the people I've met at Vassar and I know that I will meet more and more interesting human beings. But...I feel like I'm not fully myself, there are some aspects that are somehow dormant in me. Back home I felt completely in control. Even when there were conflicts or when I was confused, deep down everything felt right. I was fully the person I wanted to be with my friends. I experienced wonderful things with them and they taught me things I never would have imagined. Here, although I am very grateful for all I have lived, I feel like something is missing...what people keep telling me is that, believe it or not, I'm still adapting, and I think it's true... we never cease to adapt...specially at this age. I also think back and remember all the time it took me to reach that point with my friends back home...a whole lot. I think that if I feel the urge to do the things I'm "missing", I should just do them and be satisfied. MUCH easier said than done. I'm human...of course I'm afraid.

Still...something inside of me keeps telling me to hang in there. My hope is way too strong for my own good (LOL). Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed my little existentialist contribution this week.

Lots of love and chocolate,
Aletheia.

How to Propose to Your Man in Leap Year

If you don't understand what this is all about, see Chipmunk's first leap year post.

More Leap Year Randomness!!

Some Famous People Born on February 29:

Born 1976 - Ja Rule, rapper
Born 1972 - Anthonio Sabato Jr., model & actor
Born 1916 - Dinah Shore, singer
Born 1904 - Jimmy Dorsey, bandleader.
Born 1792 - Gioacchino Rossini, Italian opera composer

A Leap Year Ditty to Remember It By
Thirty days hath September,
April, June and November;
All the rest have thirty-one
Save February, she alone
Hath eight days and a score
Til leap year gives her one day more.