February 2010
2 posts
January 2010
13 posts
“How can this apparent conflict between short-run needs and long-run...”
– Op-Ed Columnist - March of the Peacocks - NYTimes.com
This is a depressing read. *sigh*
“The nascent helpster movement might be gaining followers, but it’s not...”
– “Helpsters” Are the New “Hipsters”
“helpsters” — socially conscious cool kids who have stopped acting like “disaffected aesthetes with nihilistic tendencies” and started becoming “motivated and committed Samaritans.”
NGM Blog Central - The Cost of Care - National... →
I looked at this for awhile and kept looking for US. I even reread the chart title and almost convinced myself that this wasn’t supposed to include US. Then I scrolled FAR up and saw US. *sigh*
Men's Health Nutrition Awards - Foods + Features -... →
2 down, 11 to go.
Two Weeks Notice
This week at work, I gave my two weeks notice. It’s been a long time coming, but the timing is especially interesting since there’s a lot of organizational changes going on over here. I probably couldn’t have timed it any better, had I tried.
It’s now been 3 days since I gave notice and I’m having a terribly difficult time motivating through the days.
Burton Escapade Bindings
I’ve realized I can be really nerdy about certain things. Earlier this season, I purchased a new pair of Burton Escapade bindings to go with my relatively new Burton Feelgood ES snowboard. Last night, I finally attached the bindings to the board. I had to admit, it took me awhile to realize how to detach the baseplate cushioning (a step they failed to note in the one sheet installation...
Horoscope App
My roommate has convinced me to download the free Horoscope app for my iPhone. I know it’s stupid, but I kind of get a kick out of seeing my daily horoscope, “lovescope” and tart reading.
Moe the Butcher
I feel really dirty right now. Let me explain.
As I was walking through the neighborhood this morning, I noticed a particular store front that I’ve never before seen open, but was in fact open at that moment. In the middle of the east side of Elizabeth, between Houston and Prince, sits a storefront much different from its neighbors - Albanese Meats and Poultry. If you’re familiar...
Eater NY: The 38 Essential New York Restaurants,... →
12 down and 26 to go.
High on my list to try next: Locanda Verde, Peasant, Raoul’s and Marea.