Friday June 12th

Salutations,
Almost exactly nothing has changed since I wrote yesterday's post. If it is possible to die of boredom, I should probably begin getting my affairs in order. And as I approach day 97 of summer job search, the prospects remain incredibly bleak. As the economy remains uncertain, businesses remain hesitant to hire a college student with little to no credentials. However, there are certain sectors that always require help even in rough economic times. And this brings us to our Daily Topic: SLEEP STUDIES



In my latest Craigslist musings, I happened upon a unique opportunity to participate in an 8 day sleep study at a Boston hospital. The ad claimed that participants would have to spend the full 8 days in the hospital but boasted a pay of $1,675. Enticed by the opportunity to voluntarily spend 192 hours in the hospital, I immediately called to inquire. The woman took down my age, height, weight and a few other basic tidbits of information. Then she began to tell me a little bit about the survey. I would spend 8 consecutive days in the hospital with elctrodes monitoring my bodily activity. Fine. I would be staying in a room with no windows, no live television or radio, and no clocks. Hmm. At some point I would be kept awake for anywhere between 20 and 65 hours straight. I've basically done that. I would at all times have an IV cathater in my arm to take blood samples. Those who know me know that needles usually would be where I would draw the line but we're talking $1,675 here! Lastly, I would at all times have to wear a rectal thermometer to monitor my body temperature. Unemployment is starting to sound not so bad after all.
-ROF

If eight days of solitary confinement whilst sitting on a thermometer interests you click here

Daily Food: Lamb Tips, Greek Salad, Saganaki

Daily Activity: Tennis

Daily Song: This Year - The Mountain Goats

Daily Attire: Not Pants

Daily News Everyone Should Care About: Both Sides Claim Victory In Presidential Election in Iran

Daily News No One Should Care About: Dog Eats Bag of Pot, Gets High (Actually, please watch this)

Daily Life Goal: Surprisingly, It's Not To Get Paid To Sleep

Daily Complaint: Ryan Howard

Daily Drink: Red Powerade

Daily Studies: Craigslist

Daily Television: Stanley Cup Final

Daily Movie: Robin Hood