The mockingbird that lives near the office has learned to mimic the sound of a car crash. On the way home from work, I discovered a redwood tree that had been planted by the Chicago White Sox of 1914. I came home from work to find that Curt had made a seven-layer dip and decorated the apartment with balloons, crepe, and a sign that said, “¡VIVA GIANG!”

Ai discovered the State Budget Balancer on the Los Angeles Times website. What did this little module teach me? That balancing the budget is a lot easier when it’s not actually your job. Also, it taught me that raising the gas tax is the quickest way of shaving 5 billion dollars off your deficit. The problem is, it’s probably the least responsible way of shaving 5 billion dollars off your deficit.

Hence, expect a hike in gas taxes. VIVA GIANG!