Conversation & nostalgia

So I have come to the conclusion that the most delicious things on earth are ranch-flavored corn nuts. We were cordially introduced through Alix, who brought them into my life on Sunday night. Mmm, they are so good. Not exactly healthy for you, but so tasty. I feel an addiction coming on.

Last Thursday, we shot our first interview with Quinton for the Center for AIDS Research documentary. Even though I was a bit nervous at first about my ability in steering the dialogue in the direction I wanted it to go, the interview rapidly fell into a back and forth conversation, smooth and relaxed. It's so crazy how much the mic picks up though; my jade bracelet kissing the table, the wrinkle of my pants shifting as I adjusted position in my seat, the light scratching of the ballpoint pen on my notepad, the swift shutting of a door in a room across the hallway, and even the background hum of the air conditioner up above. Obviously, this is going to be a problem. Tomorrow, we'll run-through the film for a surface edit, and then run around campus to scout a room suitable enough for future interviews.

Outside of GlobeMed activities (Public Health Awareness Week + Benefit Dinner), meetings, and the CFAR doc, I've had a fair amount of free time to devote to good conversation. The cushion on my futon is sunken in, and it's times like these that I'm thankful I bought it. It reminds me of times at NCSSM when the 1E girls and I would sit up late at night on my old futon by the one lamp that threw a pink glow on our faces and our huddled shadows across the walls. Man, Leigh Ann and I used to go delirious with lack of sleep, and disregard the bags under our eyes and the unfinished homework to just resolve the thoughts that rested heavy on our minds. Of course, Watt's Lawn is missed too. This army blanket wrapped around me now used to be the only thing separating me from the grass outside of Reynolds. But I guess I can't always live in nostalgia...



Summary of the weekend (of course, dictated by food): Bali Hai, cup of Chai enjoyed at my favorite bench at Francesca's, Sugarland for some gelato, Franklin St. people watching, Milltown brunch: Grilled chicken with pear, scallions, and gruyere on sourdough bread, errands, Barnes and Noble lounging, Smart People movie accompanied by a coke&cherry Icee, midnight bowling (Greg beasted me in the 2nd round!), and some lighthearted basketball on Morrison court on Sunday afternoon.