I am sitting in the hub, the university's student union more or less, and I just read Raelene's blog.

She was commenting on the clothing here and why it bothered her: because it is gendered. This is so true. Girls trip around in heels and skirts all the time and there are very few hoodies and no sweats. The fashion is very material; perhaps that has to do with the weather, as I have noticed more flowery and bohemian clothing in stores, but I haven't seen anyone wearing any yet.

I had to go shopping in the city centre today because I needed a cardigan (found, after I combed the the racks in just about every store, looking at every dumb cut and atrocious color), still need a purse/bag, and a swimsuit for my spring break traveling. Dear god I hate shopping.

I was so annoyed with my fruitlessness, my need to be thrifty, and with all the older ladies shopping for things they probably don't need, that I haven't been able to calm down yet. Grrrrr!

I do enjoy looking nice and wearing colored tights are fun, but not all the time! I want to wear ripped jeans and feel like a slob!

I also just got a cold the other day, just in time for spring break traveling, lovely . . .