I have been thinking a lot about getting a car againe and I have to ask HOW did they get so darn expensive. There are used cars with over 100,000 miles on them for $11,000. I want to pay, like 5000. Which wouldn't be a problem if I wanted a giant sedan, but all I want in life is a hatchback or small pick-up, because if I can't haul stuff, what is the point!

The price of used cars with good fuel economy has gone up a lot since the beginning of the year due to rising fuel prices.

One of the reasons I decided to just buy a new car.

Oh, this is an interesting site. It's fascinating how many ways there are of being my height and weight.

However, it does make me want to exercise.

Now that I'm not in England anymore I miss their stupid block paper.

Standard Paris purchases include Clairefontaine notebooks and 3-flap folders with elastic, which I never see here.

I once treated myself to the 64-crayon box - with the built-in sharpener. The nice thing about being an adult? you can buy yourself the cool things your parents wouldn't.

One year growing up I got 3 boxes for Christmas (probably because I whined so much about not getting them for back-to-school).

The lust for office supplies is sorely tested at this time of year.

Mine died a permanent death working student moveout all those years.

Standard Paris purchases include Clairefontaine notebooks and 3-flap folders with elastic, which I never see here.

With a special exemption for French stuff! Nnnergh.

Oh my god, I WANT A TRAPPER KEEPER. Every year around this time, the insatiable urge for a Trapper Keeper kicks in.

Children of the 70s and 80s, I know you feel me.

OH YES. It’s even worse when I literally am still going back to school every year. I really don’t need to spend money on the things I want for my classroom, but I WANT THEM SO MUCH. This time of year is deadly for me.

Real name rejected by Google+. I understand he's irritated, but seriously? You know shit's going to be difficult when you choose that name.

With a special exemption for French stuff! Nnnergh.

As Dorothy Parker once said (in a COMPLETELY different context), "They do those things so well in France."

As Dorothy Parker once said (in a COMPLETELY different context), "They do those things so well in France."

+1, like, snerk, heh, Yeah you right.

Only got a little over a mile in the pool because of storms. And given the weather outlook and how I need to go get MK, probably won't go back tonight. And it was looking to be another banner pace. Oh well, I'll probably do something insane like 2 miles tomorrow.

My cats, well, specifically Loki, are being assholes to one another. Which means there are clouds of fur drifting about.

I'm only 2 days into my coworker's 2 week vacation ( I'm his backup) and I'm already resentful. For one, that he gets 5 weeks a year. For another, through no fault of his own, he's managed to be on vacation whenever we have a serious ton of shit going on. This has become a bit of a running joke because it's been happening for over 2 years now. And it is either joke or have a screaming meltdown.

Timelies all!

Hmmm, I don't think I ever had a Trapper Keeper. I was aware of them, but never owned one.