12.29.2004
crisis
Nature decided to give Southeast Asia it's own twisted Christmas present this year. The tsunami has caused the deaths of tens of thousands, and the rescue workers are still working. I cannot commend the blogger community enough for taking a front seat in helping with relief efforts.
12.23.2004
molten
ow ow ow ow ow. Two words: hot wax. My "large, green, i-love-it-cause-it-smells-so-clean" candle spilled all over my hand. It can't be a good thing that my left hand is much redder and puffier than the right, can it? Ugh. How do I manage to be such a klutz? This was not the way I intended to start my vacation.
12.20.2004
flattery
Ever wish to be a fly on the wall so that you could hear what people really thought about you when you weren't in the room? Amazingly enough, I just got to be that fly tonight albeit for a conversation held online and 4 years ago. I stumbled across a newsgroup post that somehow turned to the topic of yours truly and was actually complimentary. After the crappy day I've had today, this was like a sudden ray of light... just what I needed to lift my spirits. :) who knew?
In other non-related issues, ladies: I have a request for you. Imagine that you're at a bar and a tall handsome stranger approaches you playing an inflatable guitar. "You've got to be kidding me!" you say, but no, just go with me for a minute... What do you do? You can either ignore him and hope he goes away, or humor him, laugh and find out why said guy is carrying around the guitar. Which do you think will give you a better story to tell your friends the next day? That's what I thought. So chicas, talk to the guy. My friend would have appreciated it on Saturday night. (There you go! Immortalized! ;) )
In other non-related issues, ladies: I have a request for you. Imagine that you're at a bar and a tall handsome stranger approaches you playing an inflatable guitar. "You've got to be kidding me!" you say, but no, just go with me for a minute... What do you do? You can either ignore him and hope he goes away, or humor him, laugh and find out why said guy is carrying around the guitar. Which do you think will give you a better story to tell your friends the next day? That's what I thought. So chicas, talk to the guy. My friend would have appreciated it on Saturday night. (There you go! Immortalized! ;) )
12.08.2004
cracked
It's finally happened.
Old Navy's marketing department has finally broken my spirit. I actually enjoyed the last commercial I saw. It's a shame, I know. For years I've been saying that those ad guys need to be buried alive for subjecting America to their brand of so-perky-I-could-punch-it sense of humor. And yet, here I stand (or sit, as the case may be. I'm terribly lazy) admitting my defeat.
The collection of spots I'm referring to features a charming young bunch of holiday carolers. Only, this chipper group doesn't serenade us with beautiful verses of Lo How a Rose. Instead, through song, they remind a poor chap o' the week that he's behind on his holiday shopping for the 40 good friends in his life (ha!) and my, doesn't Old Navy have just the thing?
The voices clearly don't belong to the people pictured, but I still like it. You won, Old Navy. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to glue myself back to the tv to see if I can find the Hershey Kisses commercial I've enjoyed so much in years past. You know the one, 10 kisses in a pyramid, pretending they're handbells and chiming out We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Ah the holidays... :)
Old Navy's marketing department has finally broken my spirit. I actually enjoyed the last commercial I saw. It's a shame, I know. For years I've been saying that those ad guys need to be buried alive for subjecting America to their brand of so-perky-I-could-punch-it sense of humor. And yet, here I stand (or sit, as the case may be. I'm terribly lazy) admitting my defeat.
The collection of spots I'm referring to features a charming young bunch of holiday carolers. Only, this chipper group doesn't serenade us with beautiful verses of Lo How a Rose. Instead, through song, they remind a poor chap o' the week that he's behind on his holiday shopping for the 40 good friends in his life (ha!) and my, doesn't Old Navy have just the thing?
The voices clearly don't belong to the people pictured, but I still like it. You won, Old Navy. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to glue myself back to the tv to see if I can find the Hershey Kisses commercial I've enjoyed so much in years past. You know the one, 10 kisses in a pyramid, pretending they're handbells and chiming out We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Ah the holidays... :)
11.28.2004
revulsion
I finally got around to watching Supersize Me tonight. Wow, it was every bit as disgusting as everyone had hyped it to be. There were definitely some gratuitous shots that served no other purpose than to gross out the viewer. For example, the scene of Morgan regurgitating on Day 3. We all saw him lean out the window, they put in the appropriate sounds, there was no need for the camera to then focus on what was on the pavement outside the car. I also found myself wondering if all of his self-reported chest pains and such were real, or perhaps a bit hypochondriac-y. Regardless, the movie drove its point home. If they felt the need to heighten the disgust-factor to make a cohesive documentary with a strong message, that's fine with me.
One of the most surprising things to me was that he managed to gain 25 pounds in 30 days. That seems astronomical, and the fact that it took nearly a year to lose that weight speaks volumes about how our body breaks down fat.
If you rent the dvd, be sure to check out some of the extras. One of them is a little science experiment that he does by observing how long it takes each item to decompose if left alone, to get an idea for what would happen in your stomach. For comparison, he also lets a burger and some fries from a "real restaurant" decompose. The amazing thing is that after everything else has dwindled to smelly fuzz, the McDonald's golden fries look pristine in their jar after 10 weeks. They didn't naturally decompose for more than two and half months! The fries got thrown out at that point, so he didn't continue the experiment to see how long it would take before the actually did start breaking down. Just imagine what your poor stomach must have to go through to digest those suckers.
Unfortunately, McDonald's fries definitely have something addictive in them, and I know I won't be able to stop myself sometimes. But at least it will be a long time before my next trip.
One of the most surprising things to me was that he managed to gain 25 pounds in 30 days. That seems astronomical, and the fact that it took nearly a year to lose that weight speaks volumes about how our body breaks down fat.
If you rent the dvd, be sure to check out some of the extras. One of them is a little science experiment that he does by observing how long it takes each item to decompose if left alone, to get an idea for what would happen in your stomach. For comparison, he also lets a burger and some fries from a "real restaurant" decompose. The amazing thing is that after everything else has dwindled to smelly fuzz, the McDonald's golden fries look pristine in their jar after 10 weeks. They didn't naturally decompose for more than two and half months! The fries got thrown out at that point, so he didn't continue the experiment to see how long it would take before the actually did start breaking down. Just imagine what your poor stomach must have to go through to digest those suckers.
Unfortunately, McDonald's fries definitely have something addictive in them, and I know I won't be able to stop myself sometimes. But at least it will be a long time before my next trip.
11.09.2004
increíble
Lots of incredible things going on lately. First off, the movie! I anxiously awaited this movie, and Pixar delivered. True, it wasn't as comedic as I had expected, but that was simply because the movie was more of an action-packed, comic book escapade. And it worked. :) Don't get me wrong, there were lots of hilarious moments. My favorite character might even be "E", the costume woman, rather than one of the principals. And the best part? She's voiced by the director of the movie, who also wrote the script, who happens to be male. But you wouldn't know it from his delivery. Anyway, enough gushing, go see it.
Did you know ice is a miracle cleaner? I accidentally smeared some chocolate onto the white futon tonight while convincing myself that the cookie I was eating wasn't really so bad for me. As you might imagine, it made a horrible looking stain that I wasn't sure how to get out. Aha! My mother's voice in my head to the rescue. I grabbed an ice cube from the freezer and just attacked. Mere minutes later, voila. Stain be gone! Its like the bleach pen, but cheaper!
I saw a man get arrested this weekend at Target (pronounced Tar-ZHEE of course). As I was walking up to the entrance, I saw a cart fly into the wall, followed by a man who was pinned up against said wall. For a moment, I couldn't process what was going on. It seemed like I was watching television. I can only assume he was shoplifting, as the cart was filled with large boxes, but I find it hard to believe that they would be so violent with someone for that crime. Then again, what do I know, maybe he was doing something much worse, and my life had just been saved. It occurred to me that I had never seen someone being arrested right in front of me. And yet, I felt safe, and continued to walk past the checkout and into the depths of the store to do my shopping.
So, I bet you're looking for the common thread between these paragraphs. There isn't really one. The title was a weak attempt to hide the fact that these vignettes had nothing to do with one another. In reality, I decided it had been far too long since my last post, and so I tried to make this one substantial to make up for it. I'm starting to become disenchanted with the whole blog thing, as many predicted I would. If you'd like me to continue posting, please let me know (doesn't have to be via comments if you'd rather not have anything displayed).
Did you know ice is a miracle cleaner? I accidentally smeared some chocolate onto the white futon tonight while convincing myself that the cookie I was eating wasn't really so bad for me. As you might imagine, it made a horrible looking stain that I wasn't sure how to get out. Aha! My mother's voice in my head to the rescue. I grabbed an ice cube from the freezer and just attacked. Mere minutes later, voila. Stain be gone! Its like the bleach pen, but cheaper!
I saw a man get arrested this weekend at Target (pronounced Tar-ZHEE of course). As I was walking up to the entrance, I saw a cart fly into the wall, followed by a man who was pinned up against said wall. For a moment, I couldn't process what was going on. It seemed like I was watching television. I can only assume he was shoplifting, as the cart was filled with large boxes, but I find it hard to believe that they would be so violent with someone for that crime. Then again, what do I know, maybe he was doing something much worse, and my life had just been saved. It occurred to me that I had never seen someone being arrested right in front of me. And yet, I felt safe, and continued to walk past the checkout and into the depths of the store to do my shopping.
So, I bet you're looking for the common thread between these paragraphs. There isn't really one. The title was a weak attempt to hide the fact that these vignettes had nothing to do with one another. In reality, I decided it had been far too long since my last post, and so I tried to make this one substantial to make up for it. I'm starting to become disenchanted with the whole blog thing, as many predicted I would. If you'd like me to continue posting, please let me know (doesn't have to be via comments if you'd rather not have anything displayed).
11.01.2004
election
Well, we're finally here, the eve of the election. In a few hours, I'll have cast my vote, and though I believe in the power of 1, I'm still of the "my one vote won't make a difference" camp. But in case it does, I'll be hauling myself out of bed bright and early.
In some states, though not here, they have early voting. Personally, I don't understand this. In the years past, there's always been a big fuss surrounding "election day." How can we have a fuss over "election two-week period?" It just doesn't have the same ring to it. :) On a more serious note, wouldn't early voting possibly swing the later voters who have a sheep mentality? "Well, everyone else in my state has voted for the Libertarians, I better do the same." Maybe I'm not giving John Q. Public enough credit.
In some states, though not here, they have early voting. Personally, I don't understand this. In the years past, there's always been a big fuss surrounding "election day." How can we have a fuss over "election two-week period?" It just doesn't have the same ring to it. :) On a more serious note, wouldn't early voting possibly swing the later voters who have a sheep mentality? "Well, everyone else in my state has voted for the Libertarians, I better do the same." Maybe I'm not giving John Q. Public enough credit.
10.26.2004
crooners
so, I tuned in to the 3rd game of the world series tonight just in time to catch Amy Grant sing God Bless America. With a shaky voice, she started out like a middle schooler carefully singing her first solo. I kept waiting for it to be special. And then, it was over. No glory note, no melisma, not even the extra part at the beginning that most of us don't know. Just your average, vanilla, straight as a board rendition of the song. To tell the truth, that's not even the part that I had a problem with. The announcer introduced her as Grammy winning Amy Grant. But that? Was definitely not a grammy winning voice. Even I could have sung that better. What, was she "sick" like Ashlee Simpson? She didn't even look like she enjoyed it!
While I'm on the subject of complaining about celebrity singers, let's talk about Bono for a moment. You've all seen the ipod commercial that he's in right? (Side note, Ipod Photo was just released, and I haven't quite made up my mind about it. Its ridiculously expensive for a toy, but then again it looks like fun.) Well in case you haven't, the song that he's singing starts counting in Spanish. He sings, "Uno, Dos, Tres, Catorce." Uhh... Que?? Catorce? That's some kind of inside joke, right? They don't really think that's four, do they?
While I'm on the subject of complaining about celebrity singers, let's talk about Bono for a moment. You've all seen the ipod commercial that he's in right? (Side note, Ipod Photo was just released, and I haven't quite made up my mind about it. Its ridiculously expensive for a toy, but then again it looks like fun.) Well in case you haven't, the song that he's singing starts counting in Spanish. He sings, "Uno, Dos, Tres, Catorce." Uhh... Que?? Catorce? That's some kind of inside joke, right? They don't really think that's four, do they?
10.25.2004
hallowe'en
Last night I carved my first pumpkin. Pumpkin guts aside, it was quite the experience. Check out my handiwork in the picture. I'd make you guess, but since there's really no way to know, its the one on the bottom row, sandwiched between the witch and the cat. Not too bad, eh?
Speaking of halloween, I finally went and picked up a costume today. If you, like me, thought that one week in advance would be early enough to avoid the crowds, boy, would you be sorely mistaken.
I could already see that I was in for a long afternoon when I got the parking lot and had to do my favorite stalk-the-customer-as-she-leaves-and-pounce-on-her-spot-before-anyone-else-has-the-chance maneuver. Once inside, 20 minutes later, I wasn't much better off. Throngs of people were peering up at the walls where pictures of costumes were displayed while employees used their walkie talkies to bark numbers at each other in an effort to procure your desired costume for you in record time. Including the time spent in the parking lot, in the line for the fitting room, and finally in the line to give the store my money, I spent about 3 hours of my life on this year's halloween garb decision. Not including, of course, the two other trips I had already made earlier this month, only to return empty handed because I was "certain that I could come up with something better."
This is what I finally came home with. Admittedly, I won't look half as cute as the model in it, but I was tired and it met my requirements: cute, comfortable, and relatively non-slutty. For those of you that see me in it, please pretend you don't see my stomach sticking out. :)
Speaking of halloween, I finally went and picked up a costume today. If you, like me, thought that one week in advance would be early enough to avoid the crowds, boy, would you be sorely mistaken.
I could already see that I was in for a long afternoon when I got the parking lot and had to do my favorite stalk-the-customer-as-she-leaves-and-pounce-on-her-spot-before-anyone-else-has-the-chance maneuver. Once inside, 20 minutes later, I wasn't much better off. Throngs of people were peering up at the walls where pictures of costumes were displayed while employees used their walkie talkies to bark numbers at each other in an effort to procure your desired costume for you in record time. Including the time spent in the parking lot, in the line for the fitting room, and finally in the line to give the store my money, I spent about 3 hours of my life on this year's halloween garb decision. Not including, of course, the two other trips I had already made earlier this month, only to return empty handed because I was "certain that I could come up with something better."
This is what I finally came home with. Admittedly, I won't look half as cute as the model in it, but I was tired and it met my requirements: cute, comfortable, and relatively non-slutty. For those of you that see me in it, please pretend you don't see my stomach sticking out. :)
10.18.2004
quotes
I have a cheesy guilty pleasure. Quotes. I admire the eloquence with which the authors of these gems are able to sum up a timeless phenomenon. I've decided that from time to time I will subject you to a few that ring true to me.
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose." --Robert Byrne
"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." -- Æschylus
"What is now proved was once only imagined." -- William Blake
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose." --Robert Byrne
"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." -- Æschylus
"What is now proved was once only imagined." -- William Blake
10.15.2004
drool
Found in an away message today:
"on the bright side, today I seem to have as solid of a low A as you'll hear from a non-Barry Carl/Chanticleer/Tim Storm bass-dude :-!"
mmm... just imagine that resonance... Gives me chills. :)
"on the bright side, today I seem to have as solid of a low A as you'll hear from a non-Barry Carl/Chanticleer/Tim Storm bass-dude :-!"
mmm... just imagine that resonance... Gives me chills. :)
10.14.2004
duty
Well, I wrote in an earlier post that I hadn't been following the debates at all. Since I had a free night tonight, I decided that I ought to actually pay closer attention to what each of the two men who hope to lead this country for the next four years have to say during their final debate. Especially since I'd like to make an informed decision (okay, as much as possible).
For some reason, I don't remember the debates from 2000 being so structured and formatted like a school competition like the one tonight. I'm sure I watched portions of them, but they seemed rather haphazard. Again, that may just be my selective memory. Regardless, I thought tonight's "show" was just that. Both candidates had a couple of zingers up their sleeves that you could tell they were just waiting to unload given the right provocation. How about Kerry's attempt to tie in pop culture with the Tony Soprano line? So strange to me. Tonight's was the last debate ever for Bush no matter what the outcome of the election is and I'm sure he's relieved.
Following the debate there was a commercial for a local candidate which made me realize that I don't even know the names of any of the candidates for the local government. Oops. How bad is that? I guess all the media is so caught up with the presidential election, the local candidates don't get nearly as much face time. So I'm resolving to learn a little more about what's going on here before November. I'll probably post again closer to the election about how I still don't know any more than I do today, but oh well. :) At least I'm trying.
Any people from Pirates reading this? The title? get it? sometimes i crack myself up.. really...
For some reason, I don't remember the debates from 2000 being so structured and formatted like a school competition like the one tonight. I'm sure I watched portions of them, but they seemed rather haphazard. Again, that may just be my selective memory. Regardless, I thought tonight's "show" was just that. Both candidates had a couple of zingers up their sleeves that you could tell they were just waiting to unload given the right provocation. How about Kerry's attempt to tie in pop culture with the Tony Soprano line? So strange to me. Tonight's was the last debate ever for Bush no matter what the outcome of the election is and I'm sure he's relieved.
Following the debate there was a commercial for a local candidate which made me realize that I don't even know the names of any of the candidates for the local government. Oops. How bad is that? I guess all the media is so caught up with the presidential election, the local candidates don't get nearly as much face time. So I'm resolving to learn a little more about what's going on here before November. I'll probably post again closer to the election about how I still don't know any more than I do today, but oh well. :) At least I'm trying.
Any people from Pirates reading this? The title? get it? sometimes i crack myself up.. really...
10.11.2004
1492
Long weekends are truly a beautiful thing. Columbus Day weekend is actually one of my favorites. It's not centered around any religious holiday, and therefore there's no pressure for people to make crazy travel arrangements to see family. It's soon after Labor Day, and right around the time people are thinking of what they'll do for Thanksgiving this year, so the weekend creeps on you. It's almost like there's an extra day built in, just to reward you for all regular sized weekends that you've had to deal with during the year, and this time you can just enjoy the 3 days guilt-free.
At least, that's how I think of it.
The weekend's been fun, and it's unfortunate it's drawing to a close, but I suppose it had to happen sometime. The weather has been beautiful, and therefore my mood has been positive (Have I not talked about my direct link to the weather? Remind me to do that sometime.). Went to a football game on Saturday and had a fantastic time, especiallly because our team, the underdog, won. At the risk of sounding too much like a "typical girl", no relaxing weekend is complete without shopping, and so I came home with several bags. Throw in some excellent food and you've got most of my weekend. :)
It's turning to fall now, and I have to say I don't mind. Every time the seasons change, it's like I have a fresh start. I've been procrastinating my applications all summer, so now I can tell myself that I really need to get cracking on them because it's fall. Speaking of which...
At least, that's how I think of it.
The weekend's been fun, and it's unfortunate it's drawing to a close, but I suppose it had to happen sometime. The weather has been beautiful, and therefore my mood has been positive (Have I not talked about my direct link to the weather? Remind me to do that sometime.). Went to a football game on Saturday and had a fantastic time, especiallly because our team, the underdog, won. At the risk of sounding too much like a "typical girl", no relaxing weekend is complete without shopping, and so I came home with several bags. Throw in some excellent food and you've got most of my weekend. :)
It's turning to fall now, and I have to say I don't mind. Every time the seasons change, it's like I have a fresh start. I've been procrastinating my applications all summer, so now I can tell myself that I really need to get cracking on them because it's fall. Speaking of which...
10.08.2004
civics
Alright, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I've kind of been living under a rock as far as the election. Somehow, I've missed both debates thus far, and I have a strong suspicion that I'm not going to want to spend my Friday night watching tomorrow's debate either. Oh well, its not like I expected the debates to really change my vote.
Is it just me or does Kerry really have a odd shaped head? Its extremely long, and his high hair doesn't help matters. He reminds me of someone, though I can't quite figure out who.
Have you seen how cnn has a complete election section on their website? Its great for people like me, Its got all these comparison tables and charts as if I'm comparing two models of a camera. There's even a section called "fun facts" through which I learn that John Kerry's favorite movie of the past year was Old School. I kid you not. Alright, fine, he's a guy, I'll overlook that minor detail. Unfortunately, our current president's page doesn't even have a fun facts link. I was all set to make my choice based on who had the cooler first car (a VW Bug for Kerry), but alas, my dream will remain unfulfilled.
Is it just me or does Kerry really have a odd shaped head? Its extremely long, and his high hair doesn't help matters. He reminds me of someone, though I can't quite figure out who.
Have you seen how cnn has a complete election section on their website? Its great for people like me, Its got all these comparison tables and charts as if I'm comparing two models of a camera. There's even a section called "fun facts" through which I learn that John Kerry's favorite movie of the past year was Old School. I kid you not. Alright, fine, he's a guy, I'll overlook that minor detail. Unfortunately, our current president's page doesn't even have a fun facts link. I was all set to make my choice based on who had the cooler first car (a VW Bug for Kerry), but alas, my dream will remain unfulfilled.
10.06.2004
reliability
CNN.com - Crushing blow for bank customers - Oct 6, 2004
I know this is in a different country and that perhaps there are stricter regulations that must be followed that would have prevented something like this from happening here, but just hearing this story makes me livid. I know that my mother stores nearly everything important to her in her safe deposit box. Birth certificates, passports, documents that can no longer be replaced, jewelry that can never be replicated because that kind of craftmanship just doesn't exist anymore or because it has been in my family for generations, etc etc. I hope none of the customers settle for the "minimum" settlement. As in any negotiation, always counter, because the other party can always do better than their first offer.
I know this is in a different country and that perhaps there are stricter regulations that must be followed that would have prevented something like this from happening here, but just hearing this story makes me livid. I know that my mother stores nearly everything important to her in her safe deposit box. Birth certificates, passports, documents that can no longer be replaced, jewelry that can never be replicated because that kind of craftmanship just doesn't exist anymore or because it has been in my family for generations, etc etc. I hope none of the customers settle for the "minimum" settlement. As in any negotiation, always counter, because the other party can always do better than their first offer.
10.05.2004
10.04.2004
9.29.2004
mockery
did anyone catch Last Comic Standing tonight? what was up with that?!! The theme of the night was a "roast" where they all made jokes that insulted Jay Mohr. Except none of them were funny! where's the talent in that, people? One guy actually just LISTED the things he didn't like about Jay. Not in a funny way, just a list that he read off an index card really really fast. Um, yeah. At that point, its not comedy, its just being mean. Plus the fact that these people were obvious incapable of focusing their thoughts, because not one of them actually stuck with Jay. They took pot shots at all the other comics, sometimes even the ones on their own team. I'm no expert, but, when you have to remind the audience to laugh after every "joke", maybe its time to rethink your routine...
wait a minute... i guess i'm the loser that sat there and watched it anyways... so, um, nice flood we're having, eh?
wait a minute... i guess i'm the loser that sat there and watched it anyways... so, um, nice flood we're having, eh?
9.28.2004
shards
I broke my favorite perfume bottle while cleaning my bathroom today. Even more annoying than the fact that it broke was the fact that it broke after I was almost done cleaning. Which meant I had to start over. I never realized how oily perfume is! I'm actually terrified that I didn't pick up all the pieces of glass... guess I'll know if I cut my feet tomorrow morning.
hey, at least on the bright side, my bathroom smells wonderful. :)
hey, at least on the bright side, my bathroom smells wonderful. :)
9.23.2004
did anyone get in on the ipo? There was so much hoopla (what a great word) about it being available to the common man... I'm sure some people made a killing just doing a little swing trading within the first few days. I would have tried, but I think it happened right around the time when everything in my life was in a fog. Next thing I knew I was reading headlines about it being over.
I google people. Is that really such a bad thing? It seems harmless enough to me. the information is available to everyone, right? so what if am interested in you enough to want to learn more about you? its like a scavenger hunt. is this the same John Smith as the one I know? Ooh... I never saw a picture like this before... ;) you get the idea. I think most people would be flattered to know that they're being googled.
I don't quite understand why blogger is a part of google. It doesn't seem related to their main mission very well. I'm probably just missing something obscenely obvious. I did like the fact that I couldn't find this blog very easily just by doing a google search. :)
i want a google toolbar for safari. I like how its integrated and all, but I like a lot of the extra features that the toolbar provides.
How about that gmail? By the way, I have plenty of invites if anyone needs one. Just let me know. I'm not sure how I feel about the account yet, I just don't use it often enough. I found a program called gtray that will alert you when you have email.. I should really install that and start switching over.
Hard to believe that I started college without its existence, eh?
I google people. Is that really such a bad thing? It seems harmless enough to me. the information is available to everyone, right? so what if am interested in you enough to want to learn more about you? its like a scavenger hunt. is this the same John Smith as the one I know? Ooh... I never saw a picture like this before... ;) you get the idea. I think most people would be flattered to know that they're being googled.
I don't quite understand why blogger is a part of google. It doesn't seem related to their main mission very well. I'm probably just missing something obscenely obvious. I did like the fact that I couldn't find this blog very easily just by doing a google search. :)
i want a google toolbar for safari. I like how its integrated and all, but I like a lot of the extra features that the toolbar provides.
How about that gmail? By the way, I have plenty of invites if anyone needs one. Just let me know. I'm not sure how I feel about the account yet, I just don't use it often enough. I found a program called gtray that will alert you when you have email.. I should really install that and start switching over.
Hard to believe that I started college without its existence, eh?
9.22.2004
appellation
i spent a long time yesterday trying to decide what to name this entire blog. it seemed to me that the entire "success" of the blog hinged on whether i had chosen a sufficiently catchy moniker. i mean, this was my once chance to sum up my entire wit and intelligence and prove to my readers that they had stumbled upon something truly magnificient. of course, blogger didn't tell me whether or not i could later change this title, so for all i knew it was a binding decision, and one that i would have to live with for the rest. of. my. life.
talk about pressure.
i finally just went with what i've been feeling lately. that's what the creative geniuses always tell you, right? go with what you know... i know solitude. i'm not saying that to generate pity or sympathy. its just how things have been often in my life, and oddly enough to most people, it doesn't bother me as much as maybe it should.
anyhow, though i knew it wouldn't be unique, i made my choice and hit Next. And look, another life-altering decision! what template do i want?? fortunately, it said i could change it later, so i just picked one and moved on. Now that my blog is "perfect shiny and new"* i see that i can actually change the title if i so desire. damn you blogger, making me spend precious moments of my life contemplating a decision that was completely reversible!!
* if you know me, you know that i often burst into song when lyrics of a song are used in conversation. can anyone name the song that just popped in my mind from the quoted words?
talk about pressure.
i finally just went with what i've been feeling lately. that's what the creative geniuses always tell you, right? go with what you know... i know solitude. i'm not saying that to generate pity or sympathy. its just how things have been often in my life, and oddly enough to most people, it doesn't bother me as much as maybe it should.
anyhow, though i knew it wouldn't be unique, i made my choice and hit Next. And look, another life-altering decision! what template do i want?? fortunately, it said i could change it later, so i just picked one and moved on. Now that my blog is "perfect shiny and new"* i see that i can actually change the title if i so desire. damn you blogger, making me spend precious moments of my life contemplating a decision that was completely reversible!!
* if you know me, you know that i often burst into song when lyrics of a song are used in conversation. can anyone name the song that just popped in my mind from the quoted words?
9.21.2004
commencement
so, i'm jumping on this whole blogging bandwagon. even though my entire life i've been firmly against journal writing for fear that the wrong person would come across it. i've always been very hospital-corners with my life, no one can know all. that sounds kind of evil saying out loud. hmm...
anyhow, i'm pissed that i didn't get sangeet.blogspot.com. i'm the original sangeet!! me!! me! hehe.. i think i've been sufficiently egotistical for my first post.
anyhow, i'm pissed that i didn't get sangeet.blogspot.com. i'm the original sangeet!! me!! me! hehe.. i think i've been sufficiently egotistical for my first post.
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