I changed my blog's name, and other indications I may have become old.

It's funny - I'm almost embarrassed to post on my blog anymore.

And I'm definitely embarrassed to post my blog entries on Facebook.

Why?

Well... I appear to have outgrown my blog title.

Way back in the olden days, I thought "Hippos are Stampeding Through My Brain" was the most hilarious thing ever. It was off the wall, made very little sense, and accurately described my life at the time (I think I came up with that during finals week, or at least midterms). Before that I had changed my blog title anywhere from 1-10 times per week, and was thoroughly enjoying the new world of the blogosphere.

But, well... my life moved on.

Finals were years ago. Off the wall humor doesn't make me giggle half as hard as it used to. And I **horrified gasp** read the NEWS now!!! Consistently. And frequently, I have something to say about it.

But see, when I post something along the lines of "Why going into Iraq was a terrible idea, and whether or not we need to be in there now," or, "Here are the inspirational thoughts I had while enduring a heart-wrenching trial," those thoughts are carried to you, dear universe, by a herd of stampeding hippos.

Thanks a lot, college-kid self.

So, I just didn't write those thoughts.

And now, I'm addressing the problem - those dang hippos.

They have been fired from my blog, no longer carrying to you my thoughts and dreams and crap like that.

So, since you're quite obviously already hanging around in the swirling vortex of Chaos we like to call the Internet, welcome to my little piece of it.  My blog will hereafter be known as "My Speck of the Maelstrom."

And, in case you're suddenly struck with the horrifying thought that I might have become too mature, you can comfort yourself with the thought that I still think farts are hilarious.