* The best (only) way to get a recalcitrant landlord to act is to threaten rent withholding, even though you've already spent more than 2x what you should on heat this winter. (This is a life lesson, not a law school lesson, but I feel it could be applicable to my later practice of law) It works wonders that no amount of complaining, e-mailing, or being nice will do.
* The best cannoli in Boston are the ricotta, chocolate chip ones, at Mike's Pastry in the North End. Do not listen to the snobs who tell you Modern Pastry is better. It's not. It just has shorter lines and fewer tourists, but that does NOT make it better.
* When some art says "modern," beware. This might just mean they take their pants off a lot and throw things in the air. (Note: I learned this lesson in Vienna, but I have re-learned it this month. Hopefully this it will stick this time.)
* The best cure for procrastination is to plan fun things, and then require yourself to be done with work before they begin. (Note: This only works if you know exactly how long it will take you to complete a project, which you mostly never do, so be careful.)
* Etsy is super-duper-fun-and-awesome. I don't have a lot (read: any) extra money (see Landlord issue above), but I love to browse and dream about the fantastically creative jewelry I will someday buy to adorn my recession-friendly blue, black, and tan suits. If I have to dress like a cog, at least I can wear fish-scale earrings in the process!
* I've stopped writing in things I've learned and just started rambling, so I think it's time to wrap this up. Back to work!!
