There is no doubt that the iPhone is popular, and I can see why.
Reuters recently reported that the iPhone is spurring some crazy wireless internet traffic, which is to be expected, I guess. If I paid $500 bucks for a phone that has internet connectivity, I would definitely be spending some mega web-surfing minutes on the series of tubes.
The only thing (besides $500 bucks and an account with AT&T) that keeps me from buying an iPhone is the fact that I would have to sacrifice hours of life and socialization. I am almost certain that my world would twist and then fall into pieces if I had my hands on a gadget that powerful.
Thanks for reading,
-John.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Legos are how old?!
When I think back to my childhood, two things immediately create vivid memories in my mind: Ninja Turtles and Legos.
On Monday, Legos turned 50 years old. My reaction: I want to dig my collection out and start building again.
In my first 16 years of life (yes, I played with Legos at 16), I estimate that I spent an average of 6 hours a day (4 years total) assembling an endless list of imaginative creations which spawned from the very limited capacity of my cerebrum.
Now, at 21 years old, I can admit that I actually still have an innate impulse to play with my Legos.
All in all, I feel that I owe a lot of my constructive skills and creative ability to those small plastic bricks.
Here is their impressive website.
On Monday, Legos turned 50 years old. My reaction: I want to dig my collection out and start building again.
In my first 16 years of life (yes, I played with Legos at 16), I estimate that I spent an average of 6 hours a day (4 years total) assembling an endless list of imaginative creations which spawned from the very limited capacity of my cerebrum.
Now, at 21 years old, I can admit that I actually still have an innate impulse to play with my Legos.
All in all, I feel that I owe a lot of my constructive skills and creative ability to those small plastic bricks.
Here is their impressive website.
Monday, January 28, 2008
I love Deadwood, period.
In 1876, the Black Hills became a hot spot in the history of South Dakota. I had the opportunity to visit the Hills with my parents, brother and girlfriend in the summer of 2007. The main purpose of our trip was to watch my brother compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports competition where he represented South Dakota in the shooting clays category. During the week, my family and I had the chance to visit many interesting places. I had already been to most of our stops, but I did get to visit the beautiful and historic city of Deadwood for the first time. Unfortunately, I did not get any pictures, but I can tell you that Deadwood is definitely worth the brain-numbing drive across South Dakota.
The main reason that I made this entry about the real Deadwood is that I also happen to be a huge fan of the HBO series. Although some people say that the HBO series stretches the truth in regards to what actually happened in Deadwood, I think the show creates a very educational and interesting window into the culture and history of Deadwood, even though the events in the show probably did not happen verbatim or as they are portrayed. I have a fascination with "wild west" culture and history, and I found the Deadwood show to be very interesting and entertaining. Not only because it was set in South Dakota (actually filmed in California) but because it fed my imagination with a unique plot and very realistic costumes and scenery.
If you are at all interested in this show, you should visit this site.
Also, I do plan on attending the "Wild Bill Days" in Deadwood this next June, it sounds like a good time.
On a completely unrelated note, I stumbled across this awesome Big & Rich video on YouTube. I didn't get to see this on TV - this is just another reason why YouTube is what it is.
The main reason that I made this entry about the real Deadwood is that I also happen to be a huge fan of the HBO series. Although some people say that the HBO series stretches the truth in regards to what actually happened in Deadwood, I think the show creates a very educational and interesting window into the culture and history of Deadwood, even though the events in the show probably did not happen verbatim or as they are portrayed. I have a fascination with "wild west" culture and history, and I found the Deadwood show to be very interesting and entertaining. Not only because it was set in South Dakota (actually filmed in California) but because it fed my imagination with a unique plot and very realistic costumes and scenery.
If you are at all interested in this show, you should visit this site.
Also, I do plan on attending the "Wild Bill Days" in Deadwood this next June, it sounds like a good time.
On a completely unrelated note, I stumbled across this awesome Big & Rich video on YouTube. I didn't get to see this on TV - this is just another reason why YouTube is what it is.
I "need" a new camera bag.
This is my first ever blog entry, so I thought it would be appropriate to include a small summary of my current life status, and then talk about camera bags.
I live in a townhome close to campus with two guys that are both a year older than me. I drive a quickly-deteriorating 96 Ford Explorer with a V8 and an appetite for petrolium products. My girlfriend Stacy and I have been dating steadily since December 6, 2005. She's a Minnesotan with an attitude and a great family. She is also very beautiful.
I plan on graduating in May 2008 with a degree in News/Editorial Journalism. I like to take photos and to explore the functionality of technology (which is why I am excited to actually have my own blog).
Daktronics, Inc., has trapped my soul, and will probably provide me with my first "real" job after I graduate. My current responsibilities at "Dak" include editing internal publications, managing content for newsletters, writing and photographing. I really like it there, but Dak is a cliche job in Brookings, and I hope to move on before my soul is consumed by Dak's appetite for graduate labor.
My most recent free minutes have been spent in search of a new camera bag to house my Canon 40D and friends. I really like this one from National Geographic ($150), but I don't want to look like a tool when I wear it. I also like this one from Lowepro ($90) because I'm sure that it will be big enough, but it might be too big, and it is definitely more "normal" than the NG one. I'm not sure why I'm so worried about looking like a tool, but I just want a practical camera bag that I don't have to be embarrassed to wear.
Thanks for reading,
-John.
I live in a townhome close to campus with two guys that are both a year older than me. I drive a quickly-deteriorating 96 Ford Explorer with a V8 and an appetite for petrolium products. My girlfriend Stacy and I have been dating steadily since December 6, 2005. She's a Minnesotan with an attitude and a great family. She is also very beautiful.
I plan on graduating in May 2008 with a degree in News/Editorial Journalism. I like to take photos and to explore the functionality of technology (which is why I am excited to actually have my own blog).
Daktronics, Inc., has trapped my soul, and will probably provide me with my first "real" job after I graduate. My current responsibilities at "Dak" include editing internal publications, managing content for newsletters, writing and photographing. I really like it there, but Dak is a cliche job in Brookings, and I hope to move on before my soul is consumed by Dak's appetite for graduate labor.
My most recent free minutes have been spent in search of a new camera bag to house my Canon 40D and friends. I really like this one from National Geographic ($150), but I don't want to look like a tool when I wear it. I also like this one from Lowepro ($90) because I'm sure that it will be big enough, but it might be too big, and it is definitely more "normal" than the NG one. I'm not sure why I'm so worried about looking like a tool, but I just want a practical camera bag that I don't have to be embarrassed to wear.
Thanks for reading,
-John.
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