THURSDAY

Dearest Ian,

Today was odd, but in a good way! I started off the day by trying out my new longboard. It was rad, brah. The only thing is that the streets in my neighborhood are weirdly, unnecessarily bumpy (ahem, conspiracy against children) so you can't get much speed, and also if you fall off you freaking die. So there was that. But other than the potentially fatal asphalt, it was a fun time.

Then I did Latin and Chemistry work. It was stupid and for tools.

I wrote a new song. I can't usually sit down and just write a full song, but this time it worked out, which was great. It's actually a poem that I expanded into a song because I liked it and was bored enough. It's about my weird infatuation with yellow Christmas lights, and it ended up in 3/4 timing which means it's kind of waltzy... which is weird. Yesterday I wrote a really rocking, kind of Strokes-y song, the whole week before that I'd been writing jazzy songs, and today I wrote a slow, folksy, waltzish song. I think it's because I was listening to the Tennessee Waltz yesterday. Or maybe I've got musical ADD. Probably both. Either way, I can't get the vocals on the new song just how I want them right now because I am plagued by these cursed allergies. Allergies are also stupid and for tools.

Presently, I am alone in my house as my entire family has disappeared. Maybe I should be worried, but I'm not going to question it. If they don't come back by Sunday, I'll try their cell phones.

Words With Friends Ridiculous Word of the Day: "vug"
-Definition: A pug (yes, the dog)-shaped vacuum. Similar to a normal vacuum, but for tools. "Earlier I spilled some of my stupid organic fake Cheetos on the equally stupid organic hemp rug I bought at one of the stupid organic hipster stores that I shop at, so I had to dig my vug out from under my collection of ironic t shirts."

Also, I just got to the part in Weeds where Agrestic burns down, and now they are in Ren Mar with the cranky grandpa and the comatose, Yiddish-speaking grandma whose death Andy and the boys are currently plotting.

I wanna hear more about this play you're in! It sounds interesting.

That's all for tonight, kids. Cheers!

Love Mia

TUESDAY

My Dearest Ian,

I have spent all day watching the first three seasons of Weeds. Enough said.

For the record, I also did a fair bit of Latin homework.

Love Mia

MONDAY

Dear Ian,

Okay, yeah, technically it is Tuesday now but whatever. Let's begin:

Today started off quite nicely. I rolled out of bed (metaphorically of of course, rolling out of my bed would be quite painful) bright and early at approximately 11pm. I strolled into the kitchen to find two Maria's tacos sitting on the counter for me. They were freaking amazing. While I was devouring said tacos, I also unlocked a new level of Fragger. This may sound trivial to you sir, but let me assure you, it is no laughing matter. You see, I have been stuck on this one, god damned level of Fragger for approximately four months. I'd all but given up on this which had previously been my favorite game ever when I discovered the "skip" button. Problem solved. And then I beat like three levels.

My second project of the day was to put up Christmas lights in my room. I'm not a fan of the harsh light that my fan emits, but natural light only lasts for so long and unfortunately, candles just weren't cutting it. I, artistic savant that I am, came up with the (some might say) ingenious plan of using Christmas lights when it's not Christmas. I know, it sounds cray cray, but I've not gone round the bend quite yet. They actually work well! They have a very nice, soft yellowish hue which I find to be rather enjoyable. I've included a picture of my handiwork for your viewing pleasure:

I think that there needs to be a more efficient way to transfer CDs into iTunes. I had at least twenty CDs that I needed to transfer today and they must have taken at least fifteen minutes each, which wouldn't be awful except that I had so many! I simply haven't the patience for that sort of thing! Also, I think I broke the dingdanger in my computer that controls CDs because every time I put one in, the computer makes a sound as if it's about to take off. It's rather alarming if you're not expecting it.

The allergies in Texas are terrible right now. I'm not sure what it is in the air but I haven't been able to talk or breathe for a week! I'm lodging a formal complaint with the President of Science about this. He and I have been conversing regularly since I sent him that letter requesting always cold pillows (which I still don't have, by the way).

Words With Friends Ridiculous Word of the Day: "Immy"

-Definition: Spaceboot. Similar to a land boot, only worn in space. "Your left immy is untied, you fool!"

Alright homespice, that's all I've got for tonight. Hoping all's well at Hotchicks. On the morrow then!

Love Mia

P.S. I should mention that there was some schoolwork done at some point...

FRIDAY

Dearest Ian,

This morning, I was awoken by my father entering my room holding Rolly. He informed me that this tiny nugget had hopped into his bed and crawled onto his face, waking him up. Seeing as Rolly is currently crawling across my keyboard, I think I believe it. I thought that his story was hysterical, but dad unfortunately did not feel the same way.

How could you not love this?

I read an article today that said that the people with the most accurate political knowledge are frequent viewers of not Fox, not CNN, but Comedy Central. Yes, they get their news from Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. It just so happens, I get my news from them (but mostly from Chelsea Lately). Anyways, I'm not sure of the accuracy of those figures, but assuming that they are correct, it would seem to imply, being as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report are both left-leaning programs, that democrats are more politically knowledgeable (GASP)! But IT CANNOT BE! I for one am shocked.

Then, I drank a smoothie. It was delicious, except that it tasted like someone had added a dash of hipster.

But what about school, you ask? Oh, Ian, your naivety is endearing. I HAVE CONQUERED SCHOOL. And by that I mean that I did like two assignments in Chemistry and I'm currently mulling over the prospect of a chapter of history. It's a very involved process, thinking about working. It takes up a good portion of my day.

Later, I plan on refilling my coffee mug, taking my evening stroll, and then rearranging my collection of hippo's teeth. How do I do it all? Well Ian, it takes a little sass, and a lot of class.

Oh, I'm also going to a folk music show at an overpriced coffee shop. You can't win them all.

I was playing Words With Friends yesterday with my friend and, a bit desperate, I started playing random letters, hoping that they would be words. And wouldn't you know it, apparently "ratooned" is a word.

Words With Friends Ridiculous Word of the Day: "Ratooned"

-Definition: To stab something with a fork. Similar to harpooned, only with a piece of dinnerware. "Fear not, gentle folk, for I shall ratoon the loose hipster!"

Well, I should be getting back to my studies (ha...). Hope everything at school is good, and tell Eva I say hi because I liked her. Also, is it just me or is that 30 Rock live show theme song disgustingly catchy?

Love Mia