I'll take Potpurri for $200

Remember Jeopardy? I like that show, especially during College or Teen Tournaments cause it always makes me feel smart. There are inevitably catagories that have me stumped and other subjects that I totally rock out and make everyone wonder "how the holy heck did she know that one?" kinda reminds me of the thanksgiving where my sis in law and wash bought me the 20th anniversarry edition of trivial pursuit and I soundly kicked everyone's arse. Naturally, the accusations of cheating on a game that still had plastic wrap came out. Cause who wants to lose to baby sis? What can i say? I'm filled with lots of random knowledge. I shall share some of that randomness today (hence my favorite catagory name: Potpurri, a lil bit o this a lil bit o that)

1) did you know that the aussies of compulsory suffrage? Though before we get to that, why do they call it suffrage? I mean you should enjoy your right to vote cause as we know it clearly has not always been a given for all citizens, yet the term seems to say SUFFER, should we really associate voting with pain? I guess a lot of people feel that way when the results are revealed, but I think referring to voting as suffrage gives it a bad omen. Now as for the compulsory factor. Do you think the US would be different if everyone was forced to vote and not simply given the option? It seems to me that Americans are an apathetic bunch, until something pisses them off then they get all hot and bothered and protesty. But, my feelings are if you dont vote than you need to keep your picket signs in the house cause you gots no one to blame but your own apathetic self. it's like when my mom was heart broken about the voting on Dancing with the Stars and American Idol....you can't be outraged if you don't participate in the process. that's why I keep my mouth shut about bush. Granted the GWU mail service took away my ability to vote in the last election by losing my absentee ballot, but I had a good feeling of which way my state was leaning anyway so i did not fret. The point is, I didn't vote so i really don't have the right to bitch and moan this time around.

2. Mt. Ida is an interesting place. My Office is in the design school building and it's been a bit odd to watch the clothing of the student body. The words OVER THE TOP come to mind but perhaps its just trendy, never was good at that kind of thing. But why do a majority of the artsy people dress in a goth style?

3. i think i should marry Gostowski aka the new kicker with the leg of steel for the pats. He's the man, he's in my age bracket and really I'm okay with the Polish last name, its even an upgrade in the alphabet. Dude kicked a 54 yarder last night....I repeat 54 yards. yeah its not snow and there was no inclement weather, but accuracy at that distance regardless of conditions makes me very happy to watch him this season. Hope he's able to handle the Boston media attention.

4. i'm more curious why my old boss, the rickster thinks i'm moving back to DC....both people who "knew" this information are people I haven't spoken to in over a year. one is in israel so i checked to make sure she was safe but i don't recall talking about job prospects. nor do i think i would've cause that girl developed some kind of beef with me the last semester i was there. No biggie, i asked what the deal was, she claimed nothing so the problem is hers, not mine.

5. Last but not least, Kiss 108's Matty show definitely has me giggling on the way to work. i was going to originally write about that today, but i forgot what they said, I can only remember that it made me laugh.