Why my brother is awesome

Because this was my graduation present:

A piece of CARDBOARD painted by his friend Kristy. To fully appreciate its artistic merit, one must consider the medium. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, observe the texture:

No, really, I think it is awesome. My brother cracks me up.

Oh yeah, and although I told some people I might be going to New York tonight, I'm not... because apparently there's a storm so if we fly to JFK there will be superdelay.

[EDIT: My brother is three years older than I am.]