1:03 PM: I practically leap out of the chemistry building, overjoyed to be done with my exam. Anxious to share my joy, I call Seth. “Hello?” Immediately, I sense that something is up. Seth isn’t his usual peppy self. As it turns out, he was driving himself home, after nearly passing out while at work. [...]

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For years, alcohol never really held much appeal for me. (Indeed, it wasn’t until recently that I discovered the gustatory delight that is Gewürztraminer). I foolishly labeled all alcoholic drinks as a tremendous waste of kcalories and as a catalyst for regrettable behavior. In particular, I considered beer a disgusting concoction with an off-putting pee-like [...]

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As I’ve mentioned on several occasions, people-watching is one of my favorite pastimes. I’ve always had an interest in people and the infinite variety thereof; observing my fellow humans’ mannerisms and interactive behaviors is a form of endless entertainment for me. One particular sect of human behavior that particularly interests me is eating and food [...]

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