Sam's L33t Journal

I went to the movies near Boston Common today. I saw Mr. and Mrs. Smith, which was well done, although, nothing exceptional.

The Common was pretty busy because Boston Pride was today, so the park was filled with teh ghei and a general carnival-like atmosphere (music, overpriced food (yay lemonade and fried dough!), gaudy clothing). Some other Oliners were there, too, so I ended up walking around with them.

In the evening, I went into town and then went hacking with Xave, Patti, and Phaeton.

Yesterday was awesome! I took Markos to see the gigantic Van de Graaff generator at the Museum of Science (he was awed... and shocked *rimshot*) , and we also went to this military surplus store that Markos wanted to go to (he bought some shiny new boots).

We spent some time hanging out at MIT, as well, although Xave and Patti were not interested in joining us for the parties that night, even though I thought they were going to hang out with us. Markos and I went to the First East party (Andre from ISSI was there as well) and Markos stopped by Deli Haus to have a Haus Brownie.

A few other highlights:

1. Street musicians (actually that was from the day before, but I forgot to mention it. I saw a band called "The Third Life" performing in the T station, and they were quite good.)

2. The disco dance floor was working at the First East party. (On that note, that's got to be the ultimate peripheral. I want a USB disco dance floor.)

3. Anna's. Better than Chipotle, even.

4. Ancient nerd traditions.

Two other things. First, Xave, I'm sorry if you were inconvenienced by Markos coming to town, I just figured it would be a good idea for him to take a trip out of Cleveland.

Second, I bought some ice cream on the way home from the army surplus store, and was eating it on the way into the subway station, when I was (as is standard in Boston) confronted by some pan-handlers. I gave one of them some change. He said he was hungry, and it just seemed so unfair, especially since I was standing there eating ice cream. Anyways, what do you guys usually do when confronted with beggars. Give them change? Say that you're sorry? Ignore them completely?

Anyway, Markos and I decided to return to Olin early, so we took a cab, which was expensive. At any rate, we just ate breakfast, and I'm going to give Markos a tour of the place before he has to head home. Plus, I've still got some work this weekend...

Yesterday evening, I had some time for hacking. We crossed a few roofs (including some sketchy ledges, high, narrow, and icy). Then we visited the tunnels around Stata Basement, visiting Chewbacca's Lair.

This evening, Patty is showing me and Xave some episodes of Chobits. Patty never sleeps, so it seems unlikely I will sleep tonight.