News you can use

It's deadline week, I'm swamped with proofing and Chinese homework and all that, but since I got a naggy email from a certain someone here it is:

1. I made pesto this week and it was delicious

2. The Marriott treated me to a steak Monday evening and it was probably more delicious than my pesto.

3. On Friday afternoon my roommates and I are flying to Qingdao (coastal city up north) for a beer festival. 

4. In two weeks I'm going on a tour to North Korea for 5 days. If you want a postcard, better pony up yer address.

How ya like that?!