A Classic List: Pros and Cons

Today had its good points and its bad points. Allow me to illustrate using one of the more classic list types, the pros and cons list.

I'll start with the cons, as they are easier to think of (and were numerous today):

CONS

• The worst con of the day is based on a con of another day, namely the day I accidentally hit someone's car in the BC garage. Not only do I feel stupid and not only have I now ruined my no-accident-ever streak, but the kid finally got back to me today with the estimate: $1400-$1500 worth of damage. See ya later, tax return and multiple weeks' paychecks!
• For tomorrow's Comp. Theory class, we had to submit our syllabi to our groups so we can critique each other. Mine is still in terrible shape, especially because I don't have the book I need to finish creating assignments, even though there should be copies in the Grad Lounge and the professor said he'd put one in my mailbox.
• I've eaten three cupcakes today.
• I have two papers due in the next week and a half that I've barely started.

PROS

• I got to hear Nicole Krauss give a reading today, and she signed my copy of The History of Love.
• Curly Tail Pug Rescue finally called me back (after no word for a week). I missed the call and won't be able to talk to them until tomorrow, but this is still a pro, because I'm really excited that there's been action at all.
• The cupcakes were delicious, and homemade. Another successful recipe from the Barefoot Contessa!
• House, M.D. was really good tonight (ok, I'm reaching here...)

All in all, it wasn't a terrible day, but the $1500 repair bill is pretty soul-crushing. Mainly because it was such a ridiculous, preventable accident. Whatever, it's probably fine.

Tune in next week (or sometime in the future) for the return of everyone's favorite feature, "Why Cosmo Sucks"!