Lauren, Ben and I decided to go to IHOP for a little snack, after much deliberation. As we're driving down Easton Ave. we notice that IHOP has burned down. There are fire trucks and ambulances all over the parking lot. Hmmm...



I have to work tomorrow and I don't wanna!



I also have a journal entry in my head that I'll probably write at the internship I don't wanna go to tomorrow. Sleepy!

Oh, Christ. I didn't realize how many statistical studies I need to read for my papers. I just finished "The Development of Capitalism in Puerto Rico and the Incorporation of Women into the Labor Force" so I can write about the role of women in the work force and how they helped to shape the economy both in Puerto Rico and New York City during the first four decades of the 19th century. Fun, eh?

She is so cute! [From the upcoming Rolling Stone cover.]



This is me, writing papers. Fast fast fast!

Two things that make me happy:



Luke, the CEO, said I'm a good writer, and everyone has complimented me about my hair. And blue will not be a problem, they say.

My borderline obsession with Britney Spears has come out at the office. Some people thought it was funny, others sad. A debate over her credibility ensued. But the supportive environment of this workplace makes me feel extremely comfortable in my revelation. Now whenever Rosa or Kim walks past my desk they sing Britney lyrics. Brian has requested I buy him a shirt at the concert. He is serious.



It was intense, though. I actually started to sweat profusely while they were berating me! Hmmm….

“Why I Love America”

By T.J. DeGroat

Age 20



I love America because the natural hierarchies are super fun! In the corporate world, entry level is lame. But the longer you’re there and the better you are, you faster you are rewarded. Today, I moved from the intern1 log in name and email address to my very own name. I actually heard the Systems Analyst mention that she could just set up a forwarding name to intern1 for me since interns usually aren’t here long enough to warrant the work (what work?) it takes to set up the additional name. But lovely Barbara said, “No! Not for our TJ! He needs his own name!!!” Yay. Because, seriously, how silly is it to call up a representative from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and ask them to send a press release to intern1@whatever.com.



The end.

An April 10, 2000 Forbes article reported that online pornographers made $1.5 billion in 1999. A March 2000 study revealed that 200,000 of the 2 million monthly Internet users spend at least 11 hours a week involved in online sexual activity.



Kind of surprising, but I think this lady is going a bit too far.