Week in Review: Feb 17, 2009

Whenever I sit down to type out one of these posts, it always feels like last week was so long ago. It's amazing how much life happens when you pay attention. Ever since I proposed to Corrine last year I've been setting up my own dominoes of life. It's almost time to start knocking some down to see if I laid them out right....


Things I Think I Liked

• I finally put something on my website. It's not much, but it's better than "I like rocks"
• Picked out our DJ for the wedding... Now we just have to figure out what we want him to play!
• Two of my previously unemployed friends now have jobs! Wahoo!
• Helped dispatch a Honda vs. semi accident and a mobile home fire in one week and no one died!
  

Things I Think I Didn't Like

• There is a group that wants to retire the Joker from Batman movies. The sentiment is nice, but it's a bad idea.
  
• Some kids wanted to rename Boulder High School to Obama High School. I'm a fan of Obama, but this is way too much! Having a high school named after a sitting President is too propaganda-ish. They withdrew their idea gracefully, though.

Things I Think I Think

• "The founder of an Islamic television station in upstate New York aimed at countering Muslim stereotypes has confessed to beheading his wife" - This is really funny and really sad at the same time. It's like punching someone in the face to prove you're not violent.

This Week Made Me Wonder...

• Will I ever have the time to pursue my many interests?
• Are Facebook's changes to their Terms of Service really that big of a deal?
  

Things to look forward to

• Closing on the house on Wednesday!
• Getting the invitations started.
• Packing, packing, putting stuff in boxes and packing.
• Having the keys to our very own house in our hands!!!
  

WiR: Jan 27, 2009 - I'm late!

Check me out. I'm using acronyms (WiR = Week in Review). Using acronyms in your blog is a good sign that you're on your way to internet stardom. Who would've guess that a cheesy sounding show called "This Week in Tech" could turn into a popular, full-time internet media network called twit.tv. It's all in the acronym...yep. OK, moving on:

FYI: For anyone who may have noticed that I changed how my blog pages look, what do you think?


Things I Think I Liked

• Systm is quite possibly my favorite video podcast. They show you how to do some of the coolest geek-stuff.
• For the first time in 3 years I overpaid my taxes last year. I get a refund! Wahoo!
• Macy's Customer Service at Park Meadows Mall - Started our wedding registry there and their employees were very helpful.
• Took a tour of Ashlynn's school. She was stoked that there was a library. That's just awesome!

Things I Think I Didn't Like

• JCPenney in Southwest Plaza - Went to register there for our wedding and it was kinda sad. There wasn't much to pick from. Also, their customer service was lacking.
• When my officers are rattled by a call.

Things I Think I Think

• "You must be the change you want to see in the world." is probably one of the wisest things I've ever heard.
• We should go to Hudson Gardens during the spring to check out flower ideas for the house.

This Week Made Me Wonder...

• Between the televised oath that President Obama took and the corrected oath he took later, who was technically president? I guess it would've been Biden, right?
  
• How can we keep Ashlynn's excitement over libraries going?

Things to look forward to

• The month of June - The wedding will be over and we'll be comfortably moved in to the new house.
• Saturday's head shaving party for Tayler!
  

Week in Review for Jan 20, 2009

Ever have one of those weeks when you're never sure what day it is? That's been this week for me. It happens pretty often since I work my graveyard shift, but it still sucks. It's probably even worse for that reason. I changed the format of my blog. Let me know what you think please!

Things I Think I Liked

• I'm pretty sure all the video podcasts I subscribe to are done with their CES coverage. Cool stuff, but I'm over it now.
• I'm officially on my way to owning my first home! Wahoo!
• Some government agencies are using Twitter to keep their citizens updated. There's using your noggin!
• Got invitations ordered for the wedding. Our Matron of Honor rocks!

Things I Think I Didn't Like

• There is such a thing as a professional Halo player. Seriously?!
• Kinda lost touch with Vera. We were/are going to study for a Network+ certification, but that has kinda fallen apart lately. She also has my library book that's overdue.
• Stupid people on the right trying to blame Obama administration for things that have gone wrong. There isn't even a Obama administration yet!
• Stupid people on the left can't get over their Bush/Cheney hate. Have some respect!
• The job market still sucks.

Things I Think I Think

• Web 2.0 and social media could be the start of revolution!
• Wireless access to the internet is making it increasingly hard for entities to control information. This is a good thing... mostly.
• There are some things that happen during your life when you want to be around people you know. Today is one of those days.

This Week Made Me Wonder...

• Is there a good Colorado Tech News resource? I can't find any. Is there a market for it?
• Can I use Android on a tablet pc/touchpad/pictureframe/charging pad to create a home-use computer device? You could listen to music on your computer and look up recipes online with ease. This is a big idea.

Things to look forward to

• House inspection on the new house. Hopefully it doesn't take long.
• The inauguration.

Week in Review for Jan 13, 2009

I'm really trying to make sure I keep up with my blogging and also make sure I post interesting stuff. Can I keep up with a weekly post? I guess there's no way to know unless I just dive in so here is the good, the bad, and the thoughts for my week ending today.

Note: Most of my internet world was flooded with information from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, so I got to find out about a LOT of cool gadgets. Please excuse the extra amount of geek-drool all over this post.

Things I Think I Liked

• Got the big ball rolling in the home search.
• Best CES coverage goes to Tekzilla. Sure it turned into a-whole-lotta-gadgets shows, but isn't that really what CES about is anyways?
• A WordPress tutorial that walks you through it barney-style. Thanks Anthony!
  
• IO Gear wireless video (As it turns out, IO Gear's site wasn't working when I posted this, but it's really cool. I've always wanted to be able to wirelessly hook my 'puter to my TV)
  
• Brother badass sewing machine. The Quattro™ 6000D. Did he just say "badass sewing machine"? Yes I did.
  
• The watch phone! It exists! With a touch screen and bluetooth connection. Dick Tracy never had it this good.
  
• The Powermat wireless charging station.
  
• Made reservation for honeymoon at A Mountain Valley Bed and Breakfast in Estes Park.
  
• Ashlynn is a big fan of Sorry and Mario Kart. See her driving skills here!

Things I Think I Didn't Like

• Got a new workstation in the communications center at work. It's so locked down,we can't even access Notepad. WTF?
  
• Negativity begets negativity. My co-workers need an attitude adjustment. Not really in a bad way. It just needs to happen.
  
• Some group of dumbasses are suing to attempt to block any mention of God during the inaugural ceremonies. Usually I'm on the side of those who want to limit the reach of organized religion, but this is ridiculous!
• Colorado Labor Department Puts Dent In Unemployment Numbers: by hiring more call center employees to deal with the high number of unemployed residents.
• I had to make an appointment and pay $25 for a doctor to tell me I can take 4 Motrin instead of 2 for my painful rib.

Things I Think I Think

• I think Obama should keep his BlackBerry. Hell, I think he should be issued a government BlackBerry. This guy agrees and he's a internet tech-journalist. That makes him smart, so I've heard.
• I think less drastic ups and downs in the stock market are a sign of the bottom.

This Week Made Me Wonder...

• Is January "Convention Month"? I spent all week hearing about CES and MacWorld online. Then I hear ads for the National Western Stock Show and Sportsmans Expo in Denver this month. The Detroit Auto Show is also this month.
• Could you turn a USB drive into a key? Has it already been done? Probably.
• If you could text 911, how would it work?
• Would an intranet blog at work help my boss keep us in the loop?

Things To Look Forward To

• Presidential Inauguration 1.20.09
• More home searching
• Getting invitations for the wedding ordered (I wonder how many we're gonna order?)
• Being done with this post. This took way longer than I thought. So much cool geeky stuff to share and I didn't even put it all in here!