1200 calories in 10 minutes

Yes, I did the Krispy Kreme Challenge this morning!

I'm glad to be able to say I did it, but to be honest, it was pretty painful! But, just like a hurricane or flood, it brought people together, so there was plenty of encouragement to go around. My dad ran with me, and we each ate six donuts. Repeat: SIX DONUTS. I mean, I know there are people that ate the whole dozen, but I have no idea how they did that! Six were plenty for me. I don't want to go anywhere near Krispy Kreme for a while.

So, now I've done the Polar Plunge and the Krispy Kreme Challenge. I'm sure there are plenty of other traditional activities I can participate in before I graduate, but I'm not sure either of them will be as painful as either of those -- or as memorable.

Also, I would like to note that doing laundry in Bragaw is like, a three hour process. It usually takes me two, but today, it's moving slowly. Ever since I saw that episode of Gilmore Girls where Rory thinks she meets her soul mate in the laundry room at Yale, I've been on the lookout. Seriously, when I go to the laundry room, I keep my eyes peeled. Because really, what could be more romantic than aluminum appliances, lint, and the smell of fabric softener?!

A tribute.

This post is in remembrance of Heath Ledger. I was so shocked and sad to find out he died today.

So here's to the man that wooed us all when he sung from the bleachers in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Here's to the best ever peasant-jouster.

Here's to the only man worthy of Jake Gyllenhaal.

We'll miss you.

Why you'd want to live here

If you have some time your hands -- like me -- I recommend taking the quiz at www.findyourspot.com. It asks a bunch of questions and determines U.S. cities that you are well-suited to live in. I've done it a few times, but when I did it today, I was really excited because most of the cities they listed are cities I really DO want to live in!! And I didn't even specify which regions of the country I would like to live in. It's fate.

Here's the list:

1. Palmer, Alaska (YES!)
2. Lewiston, Maine (It's fate. Really.)
3. Augusta, Maine
4. Ithaca, New York
5. Plymouth, New Hampshire
6. Duluth, Minnesota (I don't think I want to live there)
7. Bangor, Maine
8. Dillon, Montana
9. Anchorage, Alaska
10. Provo-Orem, Utah (Ehhh...)
11. Helena, Montana
12. Springville, Utah
13. Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
14. Plattsburgh, New York
15. Hancock-Houghton, Michigan
16. St. Cloud, Michigan (I like the name of this one)
17. Portland, Maine (YAY)
18. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (Random)
19. Jamestown, New York
20. Nashua, New Hampshire
21. Manchester, New Hampshire
22. Missoula, Montana
23. Tacoma, Washington (My friend Pauline lives there!!)
24. Sheridan, Wyoming

I think I must have skipped one.. but I don't feel like finding which one it was.