“Many creative writers keep journals; the sociologist’s need for systematic reflection demands it.” -C. Wright Mills

Inspired by the illusion of free time, a desire to procrastinate, and Brad’s tasty Thai meal last night, I decided to try my hand as well. I followed a mediocre and not very pad thai-ey pad thai recipe, cooking shrimp for the first time in my life. What a pleasure to break out of my usual three dishes (pizza, pasta, and…uh…it’ll come to me…ordering in?). Perhaps a culinary revival?

I seem to be hitting New Year’s resolution land already. I haven’t made any, but the behavioral changes that accompany New Year’s seem to be taking place. As mentioned, I cooked a new meal today. I also went jogging for the first time in a while (still not quite sure if that felt good or bad). Or perhaps this is what happens to my life (as in I have one) after the semester ends.