My friend Emily is a researcher, and she is always discovering interesting information about everything. Today she IM'd me and another friend suggesting that we ditch Seattle for Austin, TX. There are some definite perks. Housing is a lot cheaper. We could go to SXSW every year. It's warm. People who have lived there always say nice things about it. My only objection is that it may feel odd politically to live in Texas. She responded that she had thought about that too, but figures they can use all the liberals they can get. In her words, "Let's blue state the mother!"

Today, I was cornered by a friend who works in another department. She, along with a bunch of her coworkers, wants me to meet this "nice single guy" in her office. She spent a good 10 minutes describing him and his interests (I believe the word Hooters was mentioned) to convince me. In all seriousness, he does sound like a nice guy, so I think I will probably agree to what she has in mind, if he is interested. Yet, the timing is a bit suspicious. I'm wondering if she read my post from yesterday and is now alarmed by my prospects. She probably figures it's either him or the robot. Ha!