This guy spent the past few days creating a sand-mandala with the Dalai Lama. So, I think I can officially say I've created a sand-mandala with a sand-mandala master.

Can I just say, I wish more people were as friendly as Tibetan monks? Those guys rock my world.

(thanks to my teacher for the photos)

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY!

Why is seeing how far you can drive with the gas light on so exhilarating?

I’ve yet to drive to Russellville without the stress of wondering if I’m going to have to call someone to bring me gas. Usually when you start a road trip, you fill up on gas before you leave, but everyone in Arkansas knows that between Fayetteville and Little Rock, Fayetteville has the most expensive gas and Russellville has the cheapest. So, every trip home is a game. How far can I go with the gas in my tank?

One day I’m going to pull into Russellville just as the gas light goes on, and that will be a perfect day.

It's a sad day when your parents can kick your butt at Guitar Hero.

Recently, I purchased a new backpack. I thought this was appropriate as my old one didn't zip. I personally kind of liked the risk of my whole life falling out as I walked, but everyone telling me my backpack was unzipped was starting to get a little old. So, after the day someone stopped their car on Maple (a busy street next to the University of Arkansas) to tell me I needed to zip my backpack, I thought it was time for a change.

Thus, I bought a too-expensive trendy backpack. The good news is it has a lot of compartments. That's also the bad news.

Without realizing it, this is what I've been carrying around with me for the past week (simply because I never checked the pouch and forgot to get it out)

1) A banana
2) A bowl in which I heated up canned corn
3) Season four of 24
4) Empty diet coke bottle
5) A book of stamps and several envelopes
6) A (heavy) book not needed for class
7) A bag of unpopped popcorn

I thought that was pretty impressive, considering I've owned the backpack for only 2 weeks.

My life undoubtedly is duller now that I’ve returned from Australia. Nevertheless, I miss blogging, and so what Justin Timberlake did with sexy, I’m doing with blogging.



Nevertheless, if you so desire to read about Australia (becuase I know that is at the top of Omar's wishes), it is still available to do so:

http://aussieallison.blogspot.com