Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 - 6:34 a.m.

I submit my mixed review of the post office's automated mailing machine thing. Great concept, but it clearly advertised that you could buy insurance at it, but then when it came down to it, it didn't really seem to be an option, no matter what button you push. So I ended up putting close to $500 worth of jewelry in the mail uninsured because I didn't have time to then go stand in line after having already paid for shipping. Lame. Cross your fingers, everyone.

I got a cold. Terrible sore throat. I'd rather have a sore throat than a runny nose, though. Continue crossing your fingers for me, please. Do not uncross until instructed to do so.

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