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Okay, it’s been way too long. I should really update more. The past few weeks have flown by really quickly for me. Between LSAT practices, job applications, interviews, reading up on copyright/patent laws and, of course, manga… I’ve just totally lost track of time.

Mail? I will check my mail. ^_^ BTW, loved the ouran host club images you put up. Although I didn’t read this post until today b/c I spent yesterday editing in Photoshop so I think I missed some of those pictures you put up.

I guess highlights would work the best so you can finish reading the message in under 30 minutes. Think of this as 30-minute updates with Linli Bee. (Like with Rachel Ray…)

*Grandpa went to the ER for a week. There were some issues with doctors coercing him to sign informed consent for a surgery he didn’t need. I’m writing an op/ed on it and submitting it to the Oregonian (local newspaper) sometime next week, I hope. Right now, I have a narrative. It’s about 6 pages long… and that’s about it.

*Screenplay. I started off writing half of “It Started With a Click”… but then kind of tapered off and never finished it. Dear goodness. I have three half written screenplays. Now I’m trying to figure out what to do with them. Ugh. It’s annoying. I want to have a completed project. I tried letting my parents read segments of it and got responses of “I don’t get it” or “Where’s this character going?” It’ll be so much easier once I can systematically finish what I started and get feedback on the whole.

*Job Interview. OMG, I want this breast cancer research job. The PI blows me away. And there’s so much work that reminds me of running a manga group, except running a research lab. I really liked her personality. She was super fun and the best part is, she sings a cappella as well! She asked me about that during my interview. It was the most relaxing interview I’ve had so far. But it was two hours and it wasn’t until 3 hours after that I realized I had a blast doing it. Things move so slowly in Oregon. It’s nice to have a breather but yeah… now I’m missing the fast lane.

*Birthday was simple. I went out with my family to Macaroni Grill (I’m in love with their salads.) Then we also went to the Cheesecake Factory (love the Kaluha cheesecake). We also went and saw “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.” It’s not worth $7.50. The characters are all underdeveloped, though I admit the soundtrack is fantastic and the costume designs are noteworthy. Movie consumption fell by 27% in October. That’s sad. I’ve noticed that On-screen → DVD time is getting much much quicker. But I think that just makes pirating DVDs much much quicker. Now people don’t have to go into theaters to pirate… they order Netflix or Blockbuster. On one hand, I see it’s the way to get more movies. On the other hand, I feel horrible for the grips guy who gets paid jack to stand there for shooting.

*Shoe shopping. It’s murder. I have big feet. I can face that. But geez!!! I went shoe shopping with my mom. She has tiny feet. I saw the cutest shoes and I’m like “Damn, I don’t fit in these.” She slips her feet in and she’s like “These are great.” Now imagine this happening about 10x successively. Yeah… I’m so jealous of smaller feet.

*TV: Sonny and I have been talking about TV shows. We’ve come to the agreement that WB has a horrible Fall line-up. Dirty Sexy Money is the best new show. Big Shots is a sex-in-the-city masquerading as a guy show, but really for the gals. Pushing Daisies could do without the over-narration and Lemoney-Sniket feel. And I am the only person I know who religiously watches Dancing With the Stars!

I think that’s all. Actually, it’s all kind of a blur. Tomorrow I’m going to Hood River to pick up fresh fruits! I miss you guys and I’m hoping to plan a trip to Cali in December. Not sure how I’ll make it work yet :D