It's that time of year again! I'm very excited to go shopping with my brother on Black Friday. But, I'm stuck here at work for the next 4 hours, and b/c of the schedule I don't see students today. So, I thought I'd get in the Christmas spirit.
If you go to your iTunes (download for free for Mac or PC with this link) and click on "Radio" in the left column, you can get streaming radio stations. There's a "Holiday" menu there (didn't know that till today).
I'm currently listening to the "Big R Radio- Rockin Christmas" station...and guess what just came on? Adam Sandler's The Chanukah Song- part II!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
I suppose I ought to upgrade
So, I'm still one of the few millions still in the dark ages using a PS2. I don't play video games often enough to really warrant spending the $$ for a new system. Also, I play a very limited variety of games.
So when a release date is bumped a week, then 2 weeks, then a month, I get a little frustrated. Especially when the title has been available for some systems since September. Isn't the PS 2 version supposed to be the dummy/watered-down/might-as-well-be-beta version, anyways?
...Rock Band 2 for the PS2 was scheduled for release on Nov. 18 ...and after 2 bumps, GameStop has it available for pre-order on DECEMBER 22!
Ugh.
So when a release date is bumped a week, then 2 weeks, then a month, I get a little frustrated. Especially when the title has been available for some systems since September. Isn't the PS 2 version supposed to be the dummy/watered-down/might-as-well-be-beta version, anyways?
...Rock Band 2 for the PS2 was scheduled for release on Nov. 18 ...and after 2 bumps, GameStop has it available for pre-order on DECEMBER 22!
Ugh.
Attention Backpack users
Here's a few helpful websites for those of you using Backpack.
Oh, and if you haven't discovered the awesomeness, go check it out here.
Site #1 Some things you may not have known.
Site #2 Tagging pages
Site #3 Textile help (for making words bold, colored, italic, etc.)
Oh, and if you haven't discovered the awesomeness, go check it out here.
Site #1 Some things you may not have known.
Site #2 Tagging pages
Site #3 Textile help (for making words bold, colored, italic, etc.)
Or, I could use the $$ to buy a Wii
Here's a rich one: Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller Premiere Edition(left) ...$249 ...essentially a standard Guitar Hero controller inside a real guitar body. No thanks, I'll stick with my SG model (right).
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Engaged!
On Saturday (11/15), Jillian and I hiked Mt. Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park.
Here's the story:
I created a fake geocache (see pic) located at the peak of the mountain, based off coordinates from GoogleEarth. We hiked in the rain for 2 hours up the mountain. Upon reaching the peak, we were soaked and exhausted. When she couldn't 'find' the geocache, I asked her to translate the hint- perhaps that would help.
Translated, it reads, 'happily ever after', to which she exclaimed, 'What the hell does that mean? That doesn't help!
I then said:
'It means I want to spend the rest of my life with you. The geocache is completely made up.'
Then, I got down on one knee and proposed. This was the best weekend of my life. :)
Here's the story:
I created a fake geocache (see pic) located at the peak of the mountain, based off coordinates from GoogleEarth. We hiked in the rain for 2 hours up the mountain. Upon reaching the peak, we were soaked and exhausted. When she couldn't 'find' the geocache, I asked her to translate the hint- perhaps that would help.
Translated, it reads, 'happily ever after', to which she exclaimed, 'What the hell does that mean? That doesn't help!I then said:
'It means I want to spend the rest of my life with you. The geocache is completely made up.'
Then, I got down on one knee and proposed. This was the best weekend of my life. :)
Electric car
If you haven't checked out the movie "Who Killed the Electric Car", I suggest you do.
We watched it last week, and it was an incredible eye opener.
Just the other day, I watched a TV commercial boasting an electric car that can go up to 40 miles on one charge. Wow. If you think that's new technology, you would be incredibly wrong. We had ones that got 70-100 miles/charge twelve years ago.
In the video, you'll learn how politics, oil companies, car manufacturers, and the consumer squashed the dream (and at that time, reality) of zero emissions vehicles.
It was educational, frustrating, and sad all at the same time. It made us think about all that is necessary in order for America and the rest of the world to move forward into a greener tomorrow.
A look back at my gas station pics...
On July 29th, I was excited to see gas at $3.74.
On August 13th, I was ecstatic to fill up at $3.56.
As you read in an earlier post, I just filled up for $1.99.
I just hope that the recent drop in prices does not sway America from continuing to move forward with alternative fuels/energy....but I have a sad feeling that it will.
Big Oil really has us by the cahones.
On August 13th, I was ecstatic to fill up at $3.56.
As you read in an earlier post, I just filled up for $1.99.
I just hope that the recent drop in prices does not sway America from continuing to move forward with alternative fuels/energy....but I have a sad feeling that it will.
Big Oil really has us by the cahones.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monster Squad
So, I came across this article the other day. Through FAO Schwarz, you can draw a creature and have them create it into a stuffed 'animal'. WOW! What a cool idea! Seeing what kids come up with would be really neat (more pics in the article link above).
Tonight, I clicked on the link to FAO to see how much one would cost. $50? $100? $150? It is custom made and all.
Nope.
Two hundred and fifty dollars!!!
What parent in their right mind would get their brat a $250 stuffed animal that they'll drool on, draw on, chew on, get dirty, or lose? Seriously? Spend $0.59 on a fridge magnet, hang up their drawing and go buy them a $20 Pound Puppy or something. I think my brother had his till he was 23.
Christmas Morning:
Brat: 'Yeah, Santa came! I'm so excited! What? Only 1 present under the tree?'
Dad: 'Yep. That freakin' drawing of yours cost $250 to bring to life. Kinda wishing you'd asked for something else now, aren't you?'
Gummi Bears
One of my students mentioned the Gummi Bears cartoon in class the other day. I immediately broke out into the chorus (they think it's ridiculous when I sing, which makes it that much more worthwhile):
"Gummi Bears, bouncing here and there and everywhere. High adventure that's beyond compare. They are the Gummi Bears!"
Here's the rest in case you're interested. It reminds me of a simpler time...when cartoons had a positive message and were fun to watch. Aaah, nostalgia.
"Gummi Bears, bouncing here and there and everywhere. High adventure that's beyond compare. They are the Gummi Bears!"
Here's the rest in case you're interested. It reminds me of a simpler time...when cartoons had a positive message and were fun to watch. Aaah, nostalgia.
Get in line early
Here's my prediction for the chase item on Black Friday (Nov. 28)....a Blu-Ray player for $150.
You know some company is going to spit them out by the truckloads, just in time for thousands of crazed shoppers to be lined up in front of Best Buy at the crack of dawn, pushing and shoving, barking orders at family members on their cell phones, and checking their courtesy at the door.
Where will my brother and I be at that time, you ask? Probably about 2 hours behind them, just in time to witness the tail end of the ridiculousness- (read: the last few angry women screaming at the sweaty and scared 19 year old 'assistant manager' when he says, 'I'm sorry ma'am, we're sold out')
Update- I just Googled 'Blu-Ray' to see if a hyphen was needed in the spelling, and here's the article that popped up: 'Blu-Ray Players for $150?'
You know some company is going to spit them out by the truckloads, just in time for thousands of crazed shoppers to be lined up in front of Best Buy at the crack of dawn, pushing and shoving, barking orders at family members on their cell phones, and checking their courtesy at the door.
Where will my brother and I be at that time, you ask? Probably about 2 hours behind them, just in time to witness the tail end of the ridiculousness- (read: the last few angry women screaming at the sweaty and scared 19 year old 'assistant manager' when he says, 'I'm sorry ma'am, we're sold out')
Update- I just Googled 'Blu-Ray' to see if a hyphen was needed in the spelling, and here's the article that popped up: 'Blu-Ray Players for $150?'
O.A.R. Concert
Jillian, Luke, and I went to see O.A.R. at UMaine on Monday night . They've got a sound similar to Dave Matthews- fun, energetic, jazzy. It was a good time, despite standing on a concrete floor for 4 hours (including opening act, Virginia Coalition). Oh, and we got a sweet hook up for tix- Jillian's brother goes to UMaine and scored us some for only $15ea. Hard to pass up! (photo courtesy Luke's iphone)
Friend's blog
My friend Luke's blog- all things computer, photography, outdoors, and Bowflex related. Add to your RSS feed. :)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A sense of pride
According to some of the reader comments that I've read today, many others from countries around the world including England, France, and Austrailia stayed up late to watch the US Election last night. I've always been proud to be an American. Now, hopefully, the rest of the world can return to being proud of us as well.
More reader comments...
"I couldn't believe it. I was in a state of happy shock too until he came out on stage with his family, and I just lost it. It was so wonderful. What a great time to be an American. What an amazing step in history.. and what a great man to make it."
"I'm so happy for our country. It's almost too much to take in sometimes."
"I'm so happy for our country. It's almost too much to take in sometimes."
Good things are on the horizon
Rosa sat so Martin could walk.
Martin walked so Obama could run.
Obama ran so our children can fly.
(reader comment on Moby's website)
Martin walked so Obama could run.
Obama ran so our children can fly.
(reader comment on Moby's website)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween
This is a pic of Jillian's aunt and 80 year old grandmother. They went door-to-door visiting friends, and scaring children (not on purpose!...well, maybe a few). I hope I'm that wily at her age!
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