Early review of Angela's Ashes: So far, heartbreaking. However, I wish I had the opportunity to walk down to the pub and get a pint of Guinness whenever I want.
Top 5 beers that i've had:
1. Guinness
2. Pyramid Apricot Ale
3. Rogue Beer Dead Guy Ale
4. Redhook Nut Brown Ale
5. Bass Pale Ale
5a. Black and Tan (Bass + Guinness)
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Interesting article in Slate that relates to my thoughts on Affluenza. Why would I buy something because I'm lonely? Wouldn't I be less lonely if I met somebody or talked to my family? Marketers are evil geniuses. I used to think lawyers were the worst profession. Now I think they are second to marketers.
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
now i'm reading Angela's Ashes. I guess by "reading" means I have it and will begin reading it later today at lunch. So no early analysis or review.
I did finish Affluenza. The ending of the book got a little too preachy. Almost the entire book is preachy, but the ending was more so. However, the book really made me think about what's important in my life and maybe how I can change things.
I don't read the magazine but the Men's Fitness website is pretty cool. Only 3 years of lifting at the gym for 5 hours a day and you can look like the guys in the mag. I was looking for some help with my gym routine.
And now for something completely different...I haven't seen the t.v. show Paradise Hotel, but there is a cool article on Salon.com about one of the members. Makes it seem interesting. (note: you have to watch the stupid ads at Salon in order to get the premium day pass to read the whole article.)
I did finish Affluenza. The ending of the book got a little too preachy. Almost the entire book is preachy, but the ending was more so. However, the book really made me think about what's important in my life and maybe how I can change things.
I don't read the magazine but the Men's Fitness website is pretty cool. Only 3 years of lifting at the gym for 5 hours a day and you can look like the guys in the mag. I was looking for some help with my gym routine.
And now for something completely different...I haven't seen the t.v. show Paradise Hotel, but there is a cool article on Salon.com about one of the members. Makes it seem interesting. (note: you have to watch the stupid ads at Salon in order to get the premium day pass to read the whole article.)
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Right. Going to the gym has become routine. The gym is Powerhouse Gym. They have a really crappy website. You probably shouldn't go to it. The gym itself is ok. Nothing big or fancy, but at 5am it's pretty empty. In Seattle I went to PRO Sports. Awesome club. About 5 times as expensive as Powerhouse, but it had everything in spades. If you're in Seattle (technically Bellevue) I recommend Pro Sports.
Still reading Affluenza. Thinking about my life too. No decisions yet.
The word "plantation" has a negative connotation to me. Is that a "me thing" or a "society thing"?
Still reading Affluenza. Thinking about my life too. No decisions yet.
The word "plantation" has a negative connotation to me. Is that a "me thing" or a "society thing"?
Monday, September 29, 2003
Ok, ok. I slacked off this weekend (blog-wise that is). I actually spent the weekend refinishing a china cabinet. Inhaled too much paint stripper, sawdust, and paint fumes this weekend.
Now reading Affluenza.
Basically it talks about how Americans made (make, are making) a choice to have more things rather than more time or relationships. The book describes how at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, social scientists predicted that people would work only 3 hours a day and still have all their needs met. Until the 1960's, social scientists were predicting the same thing. (I think they've given up by now). The reason we are not all working 3 hours a day is because we would rather have 3000 square foot houses, Air Jordans, Happy Meals and a new SUV every 2 years. Television is to blame. We cannot resist it's non-stop advertising.
In the Army, I was making less than $20,000 a year. I wasn't thrilled with my standard of living but all my needs were being met. I had clothes, food, a house (rental, but still) a car (ford escort, but still) and still was able to go to the movies or out to eat once in a while. Now I make over $50K. I'm still not thrilled with my standard of living. I want the newest, most expensive Harley. I want a digital camera, scanner and high-speed wireless internet. I want a new guitar. If I got those things, I would want something else I know. Depressing. I'm re-evaluating my life.
Now reading Affluenza.
Basically it talks about how Americans made (make, are making) a choice to have more things rather than more time or relationships. The book describes how at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, social scientists predicted that people would work only 3 hours a day and still have all their needs met. Until the 1960's, social scientists were predicting the same thing. (I think they've given up by now). The reason we are not all working 3 hours a day is because we would rather have 3000 square foot houses, Air Jordans, Happy Meals and a new SUV every 2 years. Television is to blame. We cannot resist it's non-stop advertising.
In the Army, I was making less than $20,000 a year. I wasn't thrilled with my standard of living but all my needs were being met. I had clothes, food, a house (rental, but still) a car (ford escort, but still) and still was able to go to the movies or out to eat once in a while. Now I make over $50K. I'm still not thrilled with my standard of living. I want the newest, most expensive Harley. I want a digital camera, scanner and high-speed wireless internet. I want a new guitar. If I got those things, I would want something else I know. Depressing. I'm re-evaluating my life.
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