Contrary to popular belief, I don’t spend a lot of time outside in a state of undress. I’m almost over the top with regards to sun safety – whenever I’m in danger of UV rays, I exercise extreme caution. While I don’t usually wear sunscreen, I cover myself up carefully – can’t be catching any rays, now. My lack of pastiness is already costing me nerd points; the last thing I need is any kind of TAN.

It’s been so long since I’ve felt the effects of the sun that yesterday I got a little cocky – actually, I refused to believe the sun actually existed. In the name of SCIENCE, I decided to run an experiment: I went outside into the sun in a revealing top without any sunscreen, just to see what would happen.

Verdict: the sun exists, I DO burn, and by the time I got nervous and applied sunscreen, it was too late – I am crispy and sore and red in strange places. Oops. It was for science, though, so it’s okay.

I had the BEST Sunday. We had a pre-birthday picnic at Kitsilano Beach, and many awesome came with delicious foods and presents and good cheer. We were at the park for almost 7 hours – the day was absolutely glorious. We went through 30 wieners! That is a lot of wieners! We actually ran out of wiener buns, so I suggested that Chris use a Twinkie instead – and he DID. He is a madman, albeit a hilarious one. Thank you so much to everyone who came out – I feel loved! Perhaps this “turning old” thing won’t be so bad after all!

As you can see below, I have posted some things on Craigslist. So far I’ve received an offer of two size 40 men’s wool suits in exchange for the EEE PC, or a long board and some DJ equipment. I had to update the ad to say “no trades, please” – I don’t need more things; I’m trying to get RID of things. Besides which, even if I WAS accepting trades, I do not have any need for THOSE things. I am not a large cold man, I just sold some of my own DJ equipment, and a long board would put me in traction. Money good. Plaster casts not good.

Lastly, yes – Oscar is for sale. Stay tuned to find out why ..

john and stacie gave me moles to whack. so awesome!