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May 10 1998, Sunday

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n the early afternoon as I nursed a mild hangover and attended to my finger wounds, I watched endless shows on the History Channel. I occasionally find myself going through phases in which I really want to know all about weapon technology and war strategy. For example, I found it fascinating that British army strategy resulted from a fusion of the "Highland Charge" (developed by rag tag Scottish rebels) and bayonet practice.

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n the late afternoon, Jessika asked if I wanted to go with her and Johnny Boom Boom to the Old Dominion Chicken place for some sort of hangover "breakfast." I had some chicken and hush puppies, and Jessika and Johnny got fries and 'puppies, but Johnny could barely eat anything so I ate most of his portion. Jessika and I sat for awhile on the grassy knoll around back, absorbing the bright sunshine, while Johnny smoked endless cigarettes dozens of feet away in the cool of the shade.

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essika had me record a copy of Eraserhead in the early evening. A variety of people came over, but nothing like yesterday. I didn't go with Angela, Johnny and Jessika to a free movie, instead I dorked out in the computer lab at Olssen Hall.

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t night, Jessika, Johnny, Deya and I sat around watching television. Both Deya and I were sipping vodkatea, but Jessika and Johnny were still recovering from the yesterday that had ended at noon today.


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