December 2009
11 posts
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert My rating: 4 of 5 stars
You know, there was a lot of hype surrounding this book. Every lonely housewife in America read it and dreamt of running away from her boring life, travelling the world, taking a lover, etc. I don’t really want to put myself in that category of fans,...
American Gods by Neil Gaiman My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book definitely had it’s moments. There were points when I really enjoyed the narrative, was invested in the characters and the plot, and didn’t want to put to down. But as the book wound to a close, I found myself just eager to get it over with.
I love the concept of the book: gods from the old world come to America, are...
Fun with Google Voice Transcripts
My mom and dad are on the road, coming to visit. They’re in CT and called to let us know their status:
That’s dot. There are a hardware issue ticket I got your studio 2 and a half hours or so. Walsh. Before we get your message. So, but I just want to let you know if you could product right.
Me: I came in at 6:30 so I can leave early
Me: I have pies to bake!
Unassigned Co-Worker: damn!! 6:30
Unassigned Co-Worker: do u need help?
Me: Yeah the place was dark, it was creepy
Me: Nah, I can get through it
Me: No, I don't have chargable hours for you. :-P
Unassigned Co-Worker: : ok cool just holler if you need anything
Unassigned Co-Worker: : I mean your pies and preparing for the party
Unassigned Co-Worker: : i dont care abt chargeable work lol
Me: Ohhhhh
Me: hahahaha
My Top 10 Gift Ideas For Geeks
kevinrose:
1. Sonos S5 ($399 - own it, love it) I can’t say enough good things about the newly released Sonos S5. Perfectly synced multi-room audio all controlled from your iPhone/iPod touch, Sonos controller, or desktop app. The S5 supports local library streaming as well as Pandora, Raphsody, SirusXM and more. The S5 is individually powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 2...