i have been writing my chemistry professor rude emails and she finally emailed me back and "dear madam"-ed me. the nerve.  

i have also decided to jump start my diet again. i have been a little slack on my food intake since jen was in town ... i used to eat a can of pears for lunch and a chicken club salad from jack in a box ... i looked it up and the salad alone is 300 calories. croutons are 50 calories and the light ranch dressing is 190 ... but i have two packets because one is too measly. blarg. i did not think it was so high in calories ... i mean for a salad ... not a delicious brisket meal ... mmm ... brisket.

any way, i've decided to now eat the side salad for dinner which is 60 calories and will only require one packet ... and of course don't forget the croutons! if i am still hungry i will eat my head.