I am twenty-seven years old. I live in Chicago, IL. I enjoy reading books, sewing, and riding bicycles. You can contact me at dommelr (at) yahoo (dot) com.Tumblr (3.0; @booksarebetterthanboys)http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/OMG.  I just realized that high school was almost ten years ago.  That being said, is it time for me...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43297282http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43297282Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:28:35 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/hs9iN0xgUbrt9xrdUyNV8vX8_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>I have a crush.  It’s not “major”, but we both were in marching band in high school.  I think he was impressed that I was a section leader.  Nerds!http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43297061http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43297061Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:26:04 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/hs9iN0xgUbqfljd0hZaxMrC1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m loving the artwork of <a href="http://www.mareikeauer.com/">Mareike Auer</a>.</p> <p>via (<a href="http://www.unruly-things.com/">Unruly Things</a>)</p>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43162409http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43162409Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:09:33 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/hs9iN0xgUbqdl01wtgOUb3Px_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“help I need to buy a gift for someone”</p> <p><a href="http://www.helpineedhelp.com">Help</a> with what to do if you are illiterate, feel old, are in Munich and need to use the restroom but don’t know how to say restroom in German…My favorite is probably “help I’m evil”.  What fun! </p>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43156940http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43156940Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:13:00 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/rVKmpuptgatg6374jjeMjTVo_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://lovepuppy.tumblr.com/post/43053177/via-zachlinder-yes">lovepuppy</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://zachlinder.tumblr.com/">zachlinder</a>)</p> <p>Yes!!!!!!!</p> </blockquote>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43053373http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/43053373Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:02:45 -0400When did I become someone who dreads falling for someone?  I think I’m starting to like a guy...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42961336http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42961336Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:10:00 -0400I’ve been reading this guy’s Tumblr for awhile. Often when I’m reading his posts...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42854108http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42854108Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:51:00 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QUjNp4n9zbllchhlIMyPZys0_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://callofthewild.tumblr.com/post/42817010/imperialist-go-ahead-and-check-it-out-some-very">callofthewild</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://imperialist.tumblr.com/post/42806785/go-ahead-and-check-it-out-some-very-funny">imperialist</a>:</p> <blockquote>go ahead and check it out. some very funny moments.</blockquote> <p><b>Highly Recommended: Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible Sing-a-Long Blog</b></p> <p>(click image to link to)</p> </blockquote> <p>Just watched Part 3.  I want more.</p>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42852929http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42852929Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:28:59 -0400I am at war with my sewing machine.  It/I fucked up this shirt I was making last night and I spent...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42745414http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42745414Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:55:00 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/WMFqZNe2Gbdv1vx9WHfK9458_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://zaftig.tumblr.com/post/42139055">zaftig</a>:</p> <blockquote>it has to be a good sign that this movie is playing tonight; the one year anniversary of things falling apart…</blockquote> <p>One of my absolute favorite movies.  Maybe I should try to get the boy to watch it with me tonight…</p>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42734571http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42734571Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:50:32 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/sWyspXxzDbkgyj2ersJYPoUI_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://yoginiinthehood.tumblr.com/post/42718870/bitsbobbins-craftzine-com-blog-takashi-iwasaki">yoginiinthehood</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://bitsbobbins.tumblr.com/post/42717979/craftzine-com-blog-takashi-iwasaki">bitsbobbins</a>:</p> <blockquote><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/07/takashi_iwasaki.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954">Craftzine.com blog: Takashi Iwasaki</a></blockquote> <p> This just made my week.</p> </blockquote>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42722015http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42722015Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:38 -0400There are few things better than coasting downhill on a sunny summer morning.http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42585728http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42585728Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:05:41 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/hs9iN0xgUbi419dpZv1EbX6D_500.gif"/><br/><br/>Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog <a href="http://drhorrible.com/act_I.html">Act One</a>.  Watch it.http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42516013http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42516013Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:23:54 -0400Degrasorry!: Degrassi + Sorry! If you ever watch Degrassi take a minute to read the cards.  So...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42489571http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42489571Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:33:29 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/iEEmSQleDbhkf8w9Aq3kh3Zq_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://learn.joshuatuscan.com/post/42460024/lagombra-bicycle-rollercoaster-with-hairy-bank">joshuatuscan</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/07/lagombra_bicycl.php">Lagombra Bicycle Rollercoaster</a></p> <p>With hairy bank turns and a highest peak of nearly two meters, the narrow installation is open to anyone willing to risk life and limb for a thrill ride. According to the MU’s director, only one daredevil has been able to complete a circuit.</p> </blockquote> <p>This looks like a lot of fun but I’m too much of a wimp to do stuff like this.  I have never broken a bone, had stitches or been in the hospital and I intend to keep it that was for as long as possible.</p>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42461186http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42461186Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:22:14 -0400balltillifall: I spent last night in Champaign, IL and it was awesome. We went to go see my friend...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42389461http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42389461Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:29:12 -0400ThisIsSand.com: tylerriewer: Well, there went 20 minutes…http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42223924http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42223924Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:07:52 -0400Cyclists, Motorists and the Law: “…while cyclists have the same rights—and...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42222288http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42222288Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:56:22 -0400Bummer: lamb: NPR is canceling “Bryant Park Project”. If you’ve never listened to it, it was NPR’s...http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42211264http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42211264Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:18:09 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/DBtrH7Etfbdvsj2yLTglEf2l_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://eec.tumblr.com/post/42140189/you-are-wear-what-you-eat-drink">eec</a>:</p> <blockquote>you <strike>are</strike> wear what you <strike>eat</strike> drink</blockquote> <p>My favorite summer beer.  </p>http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42147330http://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/post/42147330Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:58:55 -0400