the wiles and wonders of the iPod touchyness

Jumping on the metaphorical bandwagon is not something that I find myself doing often, however in this scenario, I'm willing to tie myself to the horse in order to catch this ride. I went out and purchased one of those fancy new do dads called iPod touches and have yet to put it down longer then required to avoid discovery by my professors. It has an almost inherently addictive interface that screams attention to detail. With minor exceptions in interface, I find that it's quite easy to write with once you get over your lack of commitment to your letter selections while typing. And for those of us with exceptionally pudgy fingers, the auto spelling corrector does a smack job of correcting otherwise incoherent text. It was even easy enough for me to post this very blog using my networked iPod touch. This definitely is one of the best this I have purchased in recent history.

Electronics to Diapers, How I Found Work

So, as of late, I have been in the search for a temporary job. Something to give me a little spending cash and pay all those bills i feared so much. Since then I have Acquired two very different jobs. First, I am one of two official new Computer Sales Associates at Best Buy. I worked there for nearly three years before and am now back at it. The second, and most likely the more entertaining of the two is Babysitting. I guess that is sort of a false statement in some cases because not all of the children I watch are babies. I currently watch a 4yr 11month old boy on Wednesdays, and as of yesterday, will be watching a 4.5 year old boy and his younger brother who is a meer 10 months from time to time. Yet another meeting is scheduled for later today(mind you it is 12:55AM right now) and if that goes all fine and dandy, i will be watching a 10 yr old, 8 yr old, and yet another 4 year old, all boys. I've been really excited and have been having a lot of fun so far. Its a great break from the monotony of school and will allow me to have fun in my spare time. This year is going to be wonderful.

Word of the Day:
spelunking - the act of walking through and exploring caves

Its the word of the day because its a fun word to say. Get over it.

Hit the Ground Running

A great cessation and sigh of relief was expressed today by myself, and many others I'm sure. Classes started, on a holiday that failed to be, requiring a sudden change of pace. I had been looking forward to this "new," albeit familiar, pace because it prevents one from dawdling on the unimportant ventures. Unfortunately, it has not yet quelled my continued incessant desire to return to camp. From my own introspective meanderings, I foresee myself as an new member to the adultescent community. I have taken up arms against "adulthood" in favor of the more rewarding youth aspects of life. Maybe, in hopes of further delaying the inevitable duty of paying bills and working..... for the remainder of my life....Success pending, I am trying to keep active and manifest a little of my own destiny.


Word of the Week:

Dactylonomy -
The art of counting on ones fingers.

I thought this was an interestingly overcomplex word for something reserved for children.
Along the lines of the word lisp.

Waiting

Waiting, a fundamental part of life.... and presumably, the most boring bit. For the past few days, although marked with random events, has been excruciatingly boring and I don't really have a remedy. I have been waiting for classes to start, for friends to arrive, and for the boredom to cease. The thing is, the more you focus on this time spent doing nothing, the more it seems wasted. I am waiting for something to happen in my life, for it to speed back up and kick me out of this rut. Much of this, I feel is due to my adventure filled summer. Why is this always so. The more exciting an event or situation is, the less exciting the time following it always seems to be. Another quandary of life suppose. Only a day or so until it passes, but this day of waiting, might just feel like a day of eternal boredom.

Quite at Camp

It has been a while since i have written and that is for a very good reason. For those of you who don't already know, i have been at camp for the past week learning how to be a proper "Camp Counselor" So far, it is/has been an exciting adventure involving a couple dips in freezing cold water, some humorous laughs during lifeguarding, and a serious amount of information download. Still, im having a great time this summer, and hope to continue this streak of excitment for the rest of my time here.

Word of the Week:
claque
a group of admiring fanatics. or something like that.

Note to self: pack EVERYTHING

Hi again,
I know I haven't written in a few weeks. Unfortunatly that is the common affect College has on its attendees. I have benn busy preparing projects, studying (ok not THAT much time), and trying to finish of the quarter on a good note. It was quite a bit of work, but I am almost finished. Two finals to go!

This thursday, my intent is to run for the hills, in a manner of speaking. I am headed home to Minnesota after my last final. I need to move all my stuff to either my roomate's house for next year(she will be staying on campus and was nice enough to offer storage space) or pack it in to my car for the solo journey home. For those of you that don't actually really know where MN is, its about 1,057 miles West of my home in Rochester.

Granted, I wil not be completely alone. I will have my snake and 14 fish to accompany me. (Big Mama had babies AGAIN!) Powerthirst(that is the males name) just wont leave her alone. HAHA ;)

My goal is to reach Home by the night of the 23, however, more realistically will be home sometime on the 24th. I am super excited to see everyone back at home. It has been quite a while. I am not excited to see all the gas prices on the way home though. They just scare me. Anyway, keeping this short so I will have stuff to write about tomorrow.

Thanks for reading and Good Night/Morning/both.

WORD OF THE WEEK:

Powerthirst

A youtube video advertising for a fictional energy drink. It mentions super-spawning babies. Hence, I decided to name my fish that. what are you gonna do?

Amazing Technology

Holy Crap!
That is pretty much the only reaction you can have when you truly realize how much new technology there is. Yet somehow, not of it seems to be in practical use (save for the iPod Touch and the iPhone) Heres one of the things i have seen in just the last week.

The Lumix Lightbulb
Puts out 140 Lumens per Watt as opposed to a standerd wich puts out 15 Lumens per Watt