wow, i just got caught up on a lot of blog reading and e-mails that have been missed over the past several days. (yes, these are very important activities, much more so than studying for my econ midterm.) reasons i have been behind (and, incidentally, things to blog about): nyc w/chambers, being back home, and a cheerleading competition. i would update now, but i really need a nap before facing (guess what!?)... a cheerleading party. trust me, explanations, recounting of events, and quite possibly complaints will follow shortly.