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We can all rest easy now…

Gian — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:59:06 +0000

The Vatican has declared it is okay to believe in aliens.

WTF?

Gian — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:46:41 +0000

World’s Oldest Tree

Gian — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:06:17 +0000

It’s hard to believe that this tree is 9550 years old! Crazy.

But I thought the suburbs were safe…

Gian — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:16:30 +0000

Two men were attacked with a knife and tire iron at a soccer game in Kent. At a high school, no less.

This is so unnecessary

Gian — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:20:24 +0000

Bamboo-zled

Gian — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:55:48 +0000

Anthony and I are in the process of landscaping our condo’s sideyard. We REALLY want to plant bamboo, but it is pretty darn expensive. We bought 6 clumps of dwarf bamboo, but it was $8 for a tiny pot. We have about 40′ x 6′ worth of hill that needs it. So, when I saw someone giving away mature bamboo for free on craigslist, I made Anthony get in the car and we sped to Greenwood. When we pulled up the house, a car was pulling away with the bamboo on top.

If you know anyone giving away bamboo, let me know.

In preparation for gym membership

Gian — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:42:20 +0000

Composting

Gian — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:38:03 +0000

Recently, UW began placing compost bins across campus. This was very exciting for Anthony and I, because since our move we haven’t had access to a yard waste bin. So, every couple of days, we put our compost in a Tupperware container and bring it to work (often on the bus… I am so damn green ). Several coworkers have teased me and used my composting “fanaticism” as examples in class. I actually think it is pretty funny… but I wish others would compost. Ever since Anthony and I began composting about two years ago, we have reduced our garbage by at least 80% (seriously). I was a bit grossed out about putting our food waste in the yard waste bin at first. But when I realized how much we reduced our landfill contribution, I became a serious advocate!!

Go Compost!

Update

Gian — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:40:04 +0000

So, its been a while since I posted (again). Things are good. Anthony and I moved. It took four months to sell our townhouse, which were grueling. The sale of our home and purchase of our new home was definitely a lesson in Murphy’s Law. The saving grace of the entire process was our real estate agent, Matt Miner, and escrow agent, Galvin Realty Group.

Other than that, we are working and enjoying Capitol Hill. We have been more social and active in the last two weeks than the previous six months, easily! Lets hope that continues!

Spo-scandal-iscious

Gian — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:40:05 +0000

So, growing up just outside of Spokane, WA, I would have never guessed that so much gayness existed around me. Reading stories like this is sort of surreal. Not until I left for college did I find out that there were gay hang outs and even a couple gay bars in Spokane.

While I am sure I would have never interacted with these folks, I do, in a way, feel almost bad for some of the people mentioned in this article (not the Catholic church, mind you). Living in such a conservative community often forces people with non-normative orientations to hide their identity. While I think that everyone should be true to their identity, I can say from experience that it isn’t easy. I had to leave before I came out…