for the record, some consider sleep deprivation a form of torture. if only i lived in a country that assented, without reservations, to the convention against torture.

every time i walk through the chapman rotunda (for those of you not in law school with me--it's a little area right outside of the 2nd floor of the library with an opening to the first floor), i think about what would happen if i tossed my keys/phone/id down the hole. would the librarian let me in to go retrieve my belongings? would they believe me when i said i threw my id down the hole?

i need a break from this building. we've spent WAY too much time together lately and I'm feeling a little claustrophobic. I just want to see what else is out there. I love being with this building but I'm too young to settle down.

kara and i went to get coffee earlier this afternoon. on the short walk over to the coffee building, i was filled with a sense of gratitude for the owners of carrello's. since they have been on campus, i've been 3 minutes away from GREAT coffee. i appreciate that they have frequent drinker punch cards and give you a discount if you bring your own mug. the grateful bubble burst when i was confronted with terrible news. "Closed until May 15th". WHAT?????????? I see how it is, coffee stand. Acclimate me to use your services. Draw me in with promotions and fluffy whipped cream. Create clever slogans like 'mocha monday' to persuade me to come visit you and then take it all away during FINALS. cruel, cruel joke little green coffee stand.