I admonish myself: Better get that shit done tomorrow. And then I laugh for thinking I'll actually do it?? Stupid Zoloft commercials keep running through my head. They've convinced me a little pill will take care of those social problems I didn't use to have but that drive me crazy now. It's a damn drug with its damn side effects, and yet they keep telling me, and I'm convinced, that it's just a wonder drug. Fuck pharmaceutical companies. Going to L.A. on Wednesday to scope out some places. I am so on the fence. WTF. Do I get a studio? Do I live with this kid Ronald? My most favorite and time-honored way of solving a problem? Make a list! I <3 lists! Studio: Pros: LIVING ALONE (that's worth two pros), no roomate problems, deal with landlord one-on-one, don't have to deal with possible drug raids or keg parties from bad roomate, I can study any time, don't have to consider someone else's needs, JUST MINE FOR ONCE. Cons: Living alone can be scary at night in L.A., and I'm a girl. Ronald: Pros: First year grad student in chemistry - has the same goals and interests as myself, he is the landlord, we will draft a rental agreement that is suitable for the both of us, LAUNDRY IN CONDO, PARKING. Cons: I have an inkling that he has meddling parents who own condo. Enough said. So I don't know? Listening: Rainer Maria |