The snow has become more rain like and the main roads are mostly just wet.
My new computer with the defect has been returned to the store. I can now afford to chrome my motorcycle.
Just kidding.
I actually feel good about having reversed that spending tho I probably would not have done so if the computer worked right. I wanted to exchange it for another one but they only had the display model and another one that had been returned. I'm notebookless again but that's okay. I may still buy another one, a cheaper one... or just return the computer bag/backpack to best buy and be done with it... for now.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Snow is falling, has fallen / white covers the ground
by the sound of cars outside / I know it's possible to get around
still I think I'll sit here / and possibly work from home
No need to visit the office / or traverse the icy roads
Let those with four wheel drive / or great need to be somewhere
brave the slop and the slush / I'll wait till the road is bare.
by the sound of cars outside / I know it's possible to get around
still I think I'll sit here / and possibly work from home
No need to visit the office / or traverse the icy roads
Let those with four wheel drive / or great need to be somewhere
brave the slop and the slush / I'll wait till the road is bare.
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Okay, I'm not afraid to drive in this stuff, but there's not much to do at the office today so I'd rather stay home anyway. The snow affords me that opportunity at least as far as the morning goes.
I do have things to work on here. This new computer is still malfunctioning so I have to take it back. It seems to do it more when it is first being used than after it is warmed up.
I was reading some poems this morning [not a common practice of mine] and I guess that made me want to throw together something of my own.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Today was a pretty good day. Not the greatest day in the history of mankind. Hopefully not even close to the greatest day of my life. As far as pedestrian, ordinary Saturdays go, this was a good one.
I was up late last night which was entirely my fault. Some people may try to take credit for my poor sleeping habits, but I'm the one staying up. I set my alarm clock for noon but got up at 11am. I ate lunch. It was just leftovers but good none the less. It was warm enough to ride the motorcycle to LU to work the women's basketball game. The job went well today though LU lost the game breaking their 58 game conference winning streak. After the game I went home then Tim and I went out to Sam's club and then Best Buy so I could look at laptop computers. I almost bought one... I may still. Darn it. We stopped at Subway on the way home to get something to eat. I wanted to get some stuff done with the short film that we're working on, but didn't really get much done. We then went to see The Incredibles and that's just a fun, well done and entertaining film. It may find its way into my video collection. The headache I had before the movie went away so that's a good thing.
So here I am now, writing this little report on what makes up a good day. Sleeping late, riding motorcycles, making a good amount of money in a short amount of time, contemplating the spending of said money and watching a good movie make for a good day.
As for the spending of the money on the laptop, I'm thinking that there are probably more important things to spend it on than computing mobility. Even if I do end up spending the money on myself, there are perhaps wiser applications such as car insurance or savings or car payments. Of course, maybe the small surplus I have not isn't intended for my consumption at all. There are many who need this cash more than I need another, more convenient computer.
I was up late last night which was entirely my fault. Some people may try to take credit for my poor sleeping habits, but I'm the one staying up. I set my alarm clock for noon but got up at 11am. I ate lunch. It was just leftovers but good none the less. It was warm enough to ride the motorcycle to LU to work the women's basketball game. The job went well today though LU lost the game breaking their 58 game conference winning streak. After the game I went home then Tim and I went out to Sam's club and then Best Buy so I could look at laptop computers. I almost bought one... I may still. Darn it. We stopped at Subway on the way home to get something to eat. I wanted to get some stuff done with the short film that we're working on, but didn't really get much done. We then went to see The Incredibles and that's just a fun, well done and entertaining film. It may find its way into my video collection. The headache I had before the movie went away so that's a good thing.
So here I am now, writing this little report on what makes up a good day. Sleeping late, riding motorcycles, making a good amount of money in a short amount of time, contemplating the spending of said money and watching a good movie make for a good day.
As for the spending of the money on the laptop, I'm thinking that there are probably more important things to spend it on than computing mobility. Even if I do end up spending the money on myself, there are perhaps wiser applications such as car insurance or savings or car payments. Of course, maybe the small surplus I have not isn't intended for my consumption at all. There are many who need this cash more than I need another, more convenient computer.
Friday, February 25, 2005
When the sun is shining
Today we are covered in clouds. Big, thick heavy looking clouds. There is a discernible chill when we're in their shadow. When the sun breaks through, however, we're treated to a special treat. The trees are still coated with ice from the storm yesterday. They light up quite nicely when the sun hits them. There are nice moments of contrast between the ice covered hills and the clouds behind them. Steam rises from still wet driveways and rooftops where the sun warms those surfaces. I wish I had my camera with me although there isn't a spot in particular I wish to capture. To me it looks like a painting. It's that sense of extraordinary. The moments where the normal is lifted above itself into an idealized beauty. I'm sure I've seen better and I hope to see better still. For around here, however, it's pretty nice. When the sun is shining.
Today we are covered in clouds. Big, thick heavy looking clouds. There is a discernible chill when we're in their shadow. When the sun breaks through, however, we're treated to a special treat. The trees are still coated with ice from the storm yesterday. They light up quite nicely when the sun hits them. There are nice moments of contrast between the ice covered hills and the clouds behind them. Steam rises from still wet driveways and rooftops where the sun warms those surfaces. I wish I had my camera with me although there isn't a spot in particular I wish to capture. To me it looks like a painting. It's that sense of extraordinary. The moments where the normal is lifted above itself into an idealized beauty. I'm sure I've seen better and I hope to see better still. For around here, however, it's pretty nice. When the sun is shining.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
DON'T PANIC!
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy the radio programme Listen to it online!
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy the book Order it online! Or, if you don't mind ripping off the publishers, read it here.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy the movie Watch the preview for the new movie!
It snowed last night and the water falling continues. Now it is more of a "wintry mix" because it doesn't seem quite like rain but it sure isn't snow. I guess that make it sleet but it seemed a little wetter or less intense than I picture sleet as being. I was hoping for the 7 inches that my boss said the weather guys were calling for. I didn't really expect that to happen. If it had I might not have come in to work today. I'm not really afraid of driving in snow but enough people are around here so that it becomes a valid excuse.
Yes, I know. I shouldn't be looking for a way out of work, That's not exactly a good, Christian work ethic. Yes, I'm a hypocrite and was fully aware of it when advising someone in email last night ;) Honestly though, there isn't a lot that needs to be done in the office right now. Maybe I'll try finishing off the SOL DVD or start work on this year's Winterfest promo. Think "TRON" :)
Actually, I know what I can do. I can learn Motion or some other software. Free time is for training, you know.
Yes, I know. I shouldn't be looking for a way out of work, That's not exactly a good, Christian work ethic. Yes, I'm a hypocrite and was fully aware of it when advising someone in email last night ;) Honestly though, there isn't a lot that needs to be done in the office right now. Maybe I'll try finishing off the SOL DVD or start work on this year's Winterfest promo. Think "TRON" :)
Actually, I know what I can do. I can learn Motion or some other software. Free time is for training, you know.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
It's far too easy to spend money these days. :)
They did just lower the price and I do have a discount because I'm on staff at a University. I was thinking about the 1GB shuffle but this was only $40 more for 3 more GBs. Not that it really justifies me spending the money on myself, but one replay/slowmo operator for LU basketball job pays for it. I had one of those last Saturday and one this coming Saturday. I do have a twinge of buyer's remorse, but if I can make it through Thursday it'll be too late to cancel my order ;)
Oh and Bec, I'm sorry if I've dulled your day.
They did just lower the price and I do have a discount because I'm on staff at a University. I was thinking about the 1GB shuffle but this was only $40 more for 3 more GBs. Not that it really justifies me spending the money on myself, but one replay/slowmo operator for LU basketball job pays for it. I had one of those last Saturday and one this coming Saturday. I do have a twinge of buyer's remorse, but if I can make it through Thursday it'll be too late to cancel my order ;)
Oh and Bec, I'm sorry if I've dulled your day.
Well, I kept reading your blog waiting for a "but" or something else to change the tone of what you wrote. It was like a big build up to a new thought that never came. I must say I was getting a little worried or relieved or something.
I'm okay with our commitment to non-commitment as well. It's perhaps all we can do. As far as you liking me? Well, I guess I'll just have to learn to deal with that.
I'm okay with our commitment to non-commitment as well. It's perhaps all we can do. As far as you liking me? Well, I guess I'll just have to learn to deal with that.
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