Tuesday, August 26th 2008

Weight:283
BG: 113

Watched most of the convention last night. I particularly appreciated the Kennedy tribute. Many people see Kennedy in a negative light when, the truth is, he is responsible for Medicare, almost all of the minimum wage increases over the past 30 years, pel grants and a host of other things that many Americans take for granted.

I thought that Michelle's speech seemed a little forced at times. I really have a problem with the extent that the campaign feels they need ...

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Sunday, August 24th 2008

Weight:284
BG:117

Today's Celebrity Birthday: A multiple! Rupert "Ron Weasley" Grint, Dave "I'm Rick James B*tch!" Chappelle and Steve "I need a Job! Please! I havent worked since the '80s" Gutenberg

Saturday, August 23rd 2008

Weight:285
BG: 105
What I'm Reading: Poisonwood Diaries
Today's Celebrity Birthday: Barbara "I Dream of Jeannie" Eden!

Friday, August 22nd 2008

Weight: 285.5 (!)
BG: 117

What I am reading: Just started the Poisonwood Bible
What I am thinking about: Veep Veep Veep.
Today's Celebrity Birthday: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Mr. Eko from Lost).

Thursday, August 21st 2008

Weight:288.5
BG: 105

What I am reading: Finishing Journey to the Centre of the Earth and starting the Poisonwood Bible
Todays Celebrity Birthday: The late Joe Strummer of The Clash

Whats on my mind: As a politics junkie I look forward to the conventions over the next couple weeks. Go Obama!