a moment of silence, please

because this stupid computer decided to crash (well, technically windows still opened, but it was impossible to do anything or open any files without starting it up in safe mode), i was forced to erase the better part of three collegiate years late this afternoon. i was, fortunately, able to save my papers and journalism stories, but the rest - videos, photos and my incredibly massive collection of mp3s - is lost forever.

but besides that major loss, i have had a fabulous, wonderful, all-arond great weekend. besides successfully hooking someone else on "sex & the city," i was able to relax, laugh and discover that i am a big fan of schmirnoff twisted drinks, particularly cranberry.

more to follow when i feel more writerly.