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JULY 30, 2002

These are the things I will miss about Madison and college, aside from my friends, which is an obvious choice.

1. The Union
   I have spent more time here than anywhere else in Madison. This listing includes the music committe, Emmie, the Terrace and all the other great things the Union offers. Cannot be replaced.
   
   

2. Living in Limbo
   Nothing beats having minimal responsibility while still living away from home and having a good time. I understand the "best 4 years of your life" comments, especially as I'm looknig for jobs now.
   
   

3. B-Side Records
   Easily my favorite record store in the midwest. It's not big, but the selection is amazing.
   
   

4. 446 Parties
   Granted, it's been a while since these have been possible, but they are some of my favorite party memories from college. Way to go guys.
   
   

5. Constantly Learning
   Even if I only did my homework sparingly, I did learn a lot here. Unless grad school is in the cards, this is was my last opportunity to focus on learning.
   
   

6. Glass Nickel Pizza
   My favorite pizza ever. It's all about the crust and amount of cheese. I will miss you dearly.
   
   

7. Madison's Landscape
   Madison is beautiful. Do I need to give more of an explanation?
   
   

8. Halloween
   I love the insanity and it provided a great medium for costumes of yore.
   
   

9. Kickball League
   I will miss these types of things in Madison. I think it's awesome that we had six teams of people playing kickball. I hope to carry on the league elsewhere.
   
   

10. Cheap Things
    One thing that's great about college is cheap movies, software, airfare, sometimes meals and various other promotions. Thankfully, I am not throwing away my student id for a little while.

What will you miss?

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Top Ten

JULY 23, 2002

1. Wet Hot American Summer
   Certainly the funniest movie from last summer. If you liked The State and/or you're human, you'll love this.
   
   

2. Alex Gopher video
   This video is for his song, "The Child" and the whole video is done with typography. It is amazing. Jenny, this is for you.
   
   

3. Fear of Pop
   This is Ben Folds' side project from the BFF days. I still love it.
   
   

4. Wagamama
   The best restaurant in the UK. A hip, Japanese-style noodle house with good cheap food = unbeatable.
   
   

5. Eternal Darkness
   The best new videogame for Gamecube. After playing for an hour or so I was sincerely frightened to enter my laundry room. Tooooooo dark.
   
   

6. Jukeboxes
   It's like going DJing with another DJs records. A challenge but the success is always sweeter, usually in the form of a brodeo getting down to J-Lo.
   
   

7. Delta Thrives
   A phenomenal graphic story drawn with CG tools that is a pleasure to look at. Like nothing I've seen before. (Warning/Enticement: There is digital nudity)
   
   

8. NYC
   New York City will be my new home in just over a month and I think it deserves a top ten nod for that reason. If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere. Note to self: copyright that phrase.
   
   

9. Asparagus Pot
   Specially designed to cook asparagus by boiling the bottoms and steaming the top, this thing rules. Also good for brocolini. Yum.
   
   

10. Wavebird Controller
    I know, two spots go to nintendo, but it is warranted. This controller makes playing from the couch so much easier. Watch out though, throwing the controller when angry is 3.5x as dangerous.

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JUNE 19, 2002

1. South Korea
   Not only do you help us Americans, but you provide highly entertaining upsets. Thanks.
   
   

2. 76°
   I think this is the perfect temperature, for summer at least. Get on that one Ma Nature.
   
   

3. Waferbaby
   A classic website that all should check out for all of its amusing, entertaining and thought provoking material.
   
   

4. Saturn Cars
   Only recently have I been able to appreciate the designs of these cars, especially the new Vue.
   
   

5. Múm
   I found out about this group last year, and they rool. Check out their new album right now. I mean it, now. Really.
   
   

6. In Passing
   A site devoted to conversational snippets overheard on the street or where ever. Interesting, to say the least.
   
   

7. Simon Cowell
   The main judge for American Idol, and also for the even better British series, Popstars. This man is cruel and it makes the show so much better.
   
   

8. Jeepers Creepers
   A true monster movie. No big gore scenes, no big battle scene. There are just monsters, scared kids and a lot of shadows. Oh, and Warren Cheswick is in it. If you know what that means, you rule.
   
   

9. Click to Add Title
   A competition in Powerpoint. The site has an appropriate and clean design and the competition is heated.
   
   

10. Breed All About It
    A newly discovered show on Animal Planet. Rommie and I like this one.

    
    

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JUNE 11, 2002

1. World Cup
   Soccer is incredibly exciting. No other sport excites me the way you do, soccer.
   
   

2. This is a Magazine
   An online (monthly) and print (quarterly) magazine that focuses on illustrations and photography, as well as art in general. A very cool issue.
   
   

3. Tivo
   Thank you graduation. I really do love this little gizmo.
   
   

4. Gilmore Girls
   The voice of this show is incredibly unique. I'm going to keep watching. If you think I should do otherwise, say so in the comments.
   
   

5. Bowling
   I will now be bowling every week. Yesterday I bowled a 143. Fun times.
   
   

6. Burntsienna
   My friend Elizabeth redesigned her site. She knows what she's doing and keeps a nice blog. Oh, and her photos are super dooper.
   
   

7. Working Out
   As I've mentioned in the blog, working out is a new part of my week. Three times in fact. It's tiring, but my body will be happier.
   
   

8. Tigerland
   This and Black Hawk Down are two of my favorite war movies released recently. My faith in Joel Schumacher is restored, since it was questioned in Bad Company.
   
   

9. Chile Rubbed Salmon
   The best meal I've had in a while. Additionally, it restored my faith in the restaurant from which it came.
   
   

10. Mandy Patinkin
    His name just rolls off your tongue. I've never heard his music, but his name is great..

    
    

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JUNE 1, 2002

1. Phaidon
   I received my second book from this amazing book publisher yesterday. They have impecible quality and content. Go them.
   
   

2. Airbag
   One of the most elegant weblogs around these days. It's also sanctioned by Grandmaster Zeldman, so you know it must be impressive.
   
   

3. Other Music
   This is my favorite record store in NYC. It is right near the NYU campus and I ended up spending a lot of time there when a took a film class a few summers ago. If you're into "other music" you should check it out.
   
   

4. The Dismemberment Plan
   I wish my friends would stress that certain records are amazing. I just bought Change and it is amazing, really.
   
   

5. Netflix
   I will never pay late charges on movies again and that is a wonderful thing.
   
   

6. Football
   This is the best sport in the world. I love playing, virtually playing and watching it. I do love the Cubs, but I love all of football. I love you pigskin.
   
   

7. NPR
   I've given up on commercial radio for now. Too many commercials, too much suck. So I am listening to Wisconsin Public Radio and enjoying NPR broadcasts and classical music.
   
   

8. Brendan Benson
   Thanks Sleeve. This is a truly great album.
   
   

9. Puppies
   Who doesn't love puppies? Exactly.
   
   

10. My Har-Mar Shirt
    This has been in my sister's closet for over a year. Funny thing is, I hadn't thought about it until a week ago. Craaaaaaazy..

    
    

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