Scarves
One of the women in the office wore a scarf today. Indoors. All day. If your clothes can't keep you warm without insulating the arteries in your neck, see a doctor. If you're doing it for fashion, also see a doctor. That is all.
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Icelandair
A new subway ad for Icelandair touts the short flight and cheap fare, with a background of what looks like a desolate beach of smoldering lava rock. If I wanted to attract visitors to my country, I don't think I'd lead with a sweeping depiction of destruction.
I'm back....
The Grand Canyon "Death March" was a success. And I am back. At work. Again. A decreasingly enthusiastic set of sentences. Pictures later; I actually need to work now.
Good Day at Work
I was having a really good day at work for no obvious reason. No harsh overhead lights, no loud nearby conversations. Then it hit me: my co-workers were all stuck in an all-day meeting in another office. Moral of the story: even subconsciously, I don't like other people.
Wedding
My friend Joel got married in Destin, and his overseas sister attended via Skype. I spent the reception wandering the crowd holding the laptop while strangers cooed at her face and admired my MacBook Air. Mostly it made me realize I'd rather just be married than get married.
Lime Wire
My former employer is in the news again: EFF to court on the Lime Wire case. Exciting stuff. I'm just glad my current employer lets me empty the Trash on my computer whenever I want. It's the little perks that make the difference.
Bye Bye Camera
At baggage claim my pack came out with the top pocket wide open. An employee returned my belt and GPS, but the camera was gone. Two out of three ain't bad, though I'd have preferred to lose the belt. Now I need a light camera before the Grand Canyon Death March on my birthday.
Lunch
I order lunch through SeamlessWeb. It costs more, but the billable time I'd lose walking, waiting in line, and walking back far exceeds the convenience charge. At least that's how I justify it to myself. I'm good at mental justifications. Today: baked salmon. Delicious.
Lowest Bidder #001
My first tribute to systems clearly contracted to the Lowest Bidder. To upgrade my Verizon FIOS speed, turns out you can't: you must first cancel and disconnect, then order anew and wait. To grasp how long I'd go without internet, consider how long I'd hold my breath.
Self-Motivation
Why must I play mind games with myself to do things I know I can do? It's never truer than when running. "Just another thirty seconds," repeated for ten minutes. Like the time I talked myself into jumping into a snowmelt pool in Yosemite. Hypothermic, but refreshing.