So I was gonna try to post a few thoughts I’ve had regarding America's recent assistance to the Philippines, especially in context of a “Second Phase” of the War on Terror. Unfortunately, that’ll have to wait till tomorrow, as I’m just too exhausted. Some friends and I decided to take a nice, leisurely hike in the Cascades, to welcome in summer. What I thought would be a brisk walk to a small lake turned into a death march up 3000 feet of rugged terrain. Me not being in the best of shape (well, perhaps that’s a tad understated), I had a bit of trouble.

At one point I thought I was going to die from exhaustion, especially after my legs started cramping up halfway through the ascent. Many fine expletives were muttered under my breath. Long story short, I’m exhausted, sore, and cranky.

On the plus side, I did just get a new laptop (well it’s used, but it beats the hell out of my old laptop, which is an antique) from one of the friends. So tomorrow’s blogging will come to y'all via my small, sun-soaked porch. Huzah!