sometimes I wish I could wear a hijab...

On the first day of Ramadan in 1998, Mikati dressed in an abaya and went to the mall. “I felt more exposed than if I was naked,” she said. But whatever defensiveness she felt soon gave way to a distinctly Islamic female identity. “I avoid fashion entirely—how much more liberated and feminist can I be?”
- Rana Mikati
from "Who are the Ameican Muslims", by Adam Minter, published in the October 2005 edition of The Rake

Also, the 2nd OP to Full Moon wo Sagashite, "Rock'n Roll Princess", is terrible. I dunno... Maybe it'll grow on me.

そうじしました！

My room is so clean, it's insane! I still want to do some more dusting, and some stuff has yet to find a home, but I'm really happy. I mean, I honestly feel that I can have guests over and not only not be ashamed, but be somewhat proud. It only took about 10 hours, too! (That's really good for me - I wasn't being sarcastic.)
Also, Nicole? Quatre's left hand chipped a bit. :( I still need a Heero and Duo, y'know?
And to Margaret: I found your Christmas present. Lemme know when I can come over and give it to you, as a Thanksgiving present I suppose.

Whee, so happy!

Anyways, now to take a shower, and then check the Metro Transit website and call mom to tell her when I'll arrive.