In college my junior year, a group of nine of our friends lived in a giant three-story house. As all collegiate relationships go, you inevitably inherit some pretty skanky furniture. This couch in particular was not only god-awfully hideous, it was an L-shaped couch with a pull-out bed that was made of (what I can assume to be) solid lead. Several hours of twisting, turning, heaving and respectable ho-ing finally got the damned thing (nicknamed thusly, “The B*tch”) up into the living room. We made a promise then and there that come move-out day we were chopping it up with an axe and throwing it out a window.

1. Lentils - Methinks I’ve discovered the magic food. I’ve never bought lentils before, because frankly, I don’t think I realized what they were. But I made a batch of dal on Monday and have been enjoying this wonderful, fiberous and protein-packed dish every day since. No fat and a phenomenal source of nutrients. Whoo! Next week is lentil soup.
2. ThingsMyBoyfriendSays.com - I had thought about doing something equally as anonymous for office environments but I never cared enough. The simplicity and wit of the site makes it a gem.
3. Macro photoset of bugs/insects - This guy’s photos are unreal. Seeing as I can’t get an 80lb. dog to stand still long enough to get an unblurred shot makes me appreciate this all the more. How did he get them to sit so pretty? Treats?
4. A tuned-up treadmill - It sounds lame, but I’m the most excited about this FTILFF this week. Considering I spend more than 5 hours each week on it, I should have cared enough in the past. But this week, I finally took the time to tighten the belt so that it no longer slips with every step I take. My knees (and sense of balance) couldn’t be happier.
5. Boston University’s redesign - Holy hell. Not often in higher education do you see such a level of sophistication (in both code and design). I scoured around yesterday to find out if it was done in-house or by an outside firm…no luck. Truly beautiful execution. Not without flaw, but still top-notch.

Unfortunately, move-out day came and “The B*tch” made it out of the house in one piece. A busted stereo, a computer monitor, speakers and other unwanted goods weren’t so lucky.

I’m so totally doing that with our bedroom suite if The Wife™ and I ever move again.