I got the tassle, and the honor cord, and I went through commencement. I even have the class ring. But unless I get this project done, I'll never get the only part that matters: the diploma. Sonofabitch. I'm close, though, I think. At the very least, I'm closer than I've ever been before, which is good news.

In other news, I'm now 0-16. This time, it was, "I'm sorry, I'm at my parents' house in Houston. We're having a family get-together for Memorial Day. But, if I weren't, I would definitely go." I'm thinking that doesn't count completely. Maybe .5-15.5? It's an improvement, I think.

Saw Shrek 2 tonight. I give it two thumbs up. They made fun of everything: from Puss in Boots doing Indiana Jones to hybrid ass-dragons to the Stay-Puffed Marshmallow Man. I mean, how can you lose? It was lighthearted (mostly), over-the-top, immensely fun, witty, and uproariously funny. Now, granted, nothing can quite beet Lord Farquad, but we had Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett, Julie Andrews, and John Cleese. Not to mention Cameron Diaz and Mike Meyers, of course. I give it four out of five stars for humor, four and a half for originality, six for excellent animation, and five for witty banter, intelligent satire, and well-executed parody. A must-see. For anyone who's seen it, here's my question: What's your favorite part? For me, it's definitely the Mission Impossible scene. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, you're slacking off, and you need to get out of the house.

In case I haven't already mentioned it, party on July 3rd. w00t!