Ever have too big a lunch or dinner or meal in general? Sure you have. In fact, I've just had a meal that was over sized for my comfort. There's always this need to eat more than you should, and I try to stay alert for this trap. I try to avoid eating too much per meal because it just leaves me in this super sleepy state of uselessness. About 20 minutes after my lunch today I was rendered sleepy and remorseful. But feeling sorry about the extra chicken I had won't help me. Walking a couple of laps around the track nearby will, and I would if problem #2 didn't exist.
Problem #2... why is it so hot today. The sun is out and pelting radiation here and there. Will someone please invent the outdoor air conditioner. I just don't do well in the heat, especially if it's humid. There's nothing worse than being all hot outside, then coming into an air conditioned environment only to have the cool air turn you into a wet noodle in your chair. Your clothes get all soggy, and then everything just feels too cold. Going outside is a loosing battle. You can't win.
Lesson for today: eat less chicken and don't go outside.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
It's been a while
Holy cowsers, it's been a while since I've posted. Sorry... was busy with a good dash of lazy. Anyways, things that have happened since the last posting. A new iPhone is out, the 3GS. Apple seems to be pumping out revisions like crazy. The Gaza strip hasn't gotten that much better, and North Korea is even crazier than ever, but now with nuclear toys.
As for the state of the economy, still crappy. California just reached 11.5 percent unemployment which apparently is the highest level recorded in modern history. Higher than the Great Depression? Someone's going to have to check on that figure.
I was thinking, maybe around 10% unemployment is the new normal. It could be that it's just how things are going to be as we enter some kind of new territory. Seems like the market and the economy as a whole is evolving into this new form which no one seems to have a handle on yet. In the end, it's just too many people with too few jobs fueled by ever dwindling innovation.
As for the state of the economy, still crappy. California just reached 11.5 percent unemployment which apparently is the highest level recorded in modern history. Higher than the Great Depression? Someone's going to have to check on that figure.
I was thinking, maybe around 10% unemployment is the new normal. It could be that it's just how things are going to be as we enter some kind of new territory. Seems like the market and the economy as a whole is evolving into this new form which no one seems to have a handle on yet. In the end, it's just too many people with too few jobs fueled by ever dwindling innovation.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gaza War
Not the best way to ring in the new year. The picture above shows a Palestinian man mourning the death of his two sons and a nephew. They were killed by an Israeli tank shell early Monday. Israel will continue the attacks aimed at weakening Hamas, and halting all rocket fire into its territory. While these two factions slug it out, innocents get killed. Not sure what to say.
Monday, December 15, 2008
F*ck you federal reserve
Thanks you bunch of asshats for completely screwing up Christmas for planet earth, you bunch of bumbling, retarded, inbred geriatric rapists. If you're not sure of what my opinion of you is, let me make it clear... I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH! Are you guys kidding me? This Madoff blows through possibly $50billion, and no one, including the SEC was the wiser? Holy cow f*ck! Are you kidding me?! And why oh why are we printing $8.5 trillion to sell off as bonds? We're now Mexico. Thanks Federal Reserve. Thanks for making the US dollar the new Peso in 4-6 months. And why the cluster F are we printing $8.5 trillion? If I were to buy all the bad mortgages in the US, it would cost around $970 billion. I'm no math wiz here like you Harvard boys, but what the hell is the other $7.5 trillion for? That much money literally pays for 80% of ALL MORTGAGES in the US.
I hate you Federal Reserve with all my heart. I hate you UAW, I hate you SEC, I hate every last hedge fund manager out there. I don't care if you're a legit fund manager, you're still scum.
$8.5 trillion. PLEEEEEEEEASE... can we put someone in the government that understands basic math. Oh, did you hear that... yeah, that was the sound of Christmas dying.
God my 2009 taxes are going to go up so much :( I may just not f*cking pay. I didn't sign up to have assholes manage my money.
I hate you Federal Reserve with all my heart. I hate you UAW, I hate you SEC, I hate every last hedge fund manager out there. I don't care if you're a legit fund manager, you're still scum.
$8.5 trillion. PLEEEEEEEEASE... can we put someone in the government that understands basic math. Oh, did you hear that... yeah, that was the sound of Christmas dying.
God my 2009 taxes are going to go up so much :( I may just not f*cking pay. I didn't sign up to have assholes manage my money.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
8 Week underwear experiment
Week 4 - Things took a turn for the worse today, and I'm only halfway through wearing the same boxers. Never mind the unbearable itchiness at times, but certain areas have begun to heavily crust up. The moisture in the evening, combined with humid temperatures have created the perfect storm for bacteria. To make matters worse, I've run out of Febreze. Sitting down has become uncomfortable, and it's starting to sound like I'm walking on snow every time I move around. My apologies to the immigrant family at the iHop. I never heard of someone being allergic to the smell of cheese. In my desperation to make it to week 8, I'm now seeking professional advice, and am corresponding with a friend in Paris.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wall Street confused
I just wanted to share an article that I thought was well written and insightful about one of the roots of this financial crisis.
END by Michael Lewis
Part of me thinks we're in limbo right now. A bit of a reprieve before the real bloodletting starts. Another part of me believes things will just get better again, and the illusion will continue for a bit longer until we find something better. I think Wall Street is on that same fence, and because no one knows which side we'll fall on yet, we're all a bit paralyzed.
END by Michael Lewis
Part of me thinks we're in limbo right now. A bit of a reprieve before the real bloodletting starts. Another part of me believes things will just get better again, and the illusion will continue for a bit longer until we find something better. I think Wall Street is on that same fence, and because no one knows which side we'll fall on yet, we're all a bit paralyzed.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Post black friday
So I went out like many on Friday morning to visit some shops to see if there were any deals around. I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, but just wanted to see what was out there. I made my way to an outlet mall that was packed, and traffic had to be directed by mall security guards on Segways.
After I stopped laughing, I was able to find a parking spot. The place certainly was packed. There were plenty of deals to be found, which was in contrast to what I thought was being offered at the big box stores. I was at a BestBuy and Target earlier, and wasn't really impressed. In fact, I was comparing prices in the stores to those online, and Amazon seemed consistently cheaper. The only deals to be had were the big ticket items like TVs. There was one woman in this Sony store pushing two 47" Bravias in front of her.
The outlet mall, like most malls, cater to women... and they were out in droves. I felt like a sardine in the Coach store where everything was on sale. The line for the register wrapped around the walls of the store.
In the end I really only got three toys. I went home around noon and just ended up doing my shopping online. No lines, no pressure to shop, I can take my time and they'll drop everything at your door in time for the holidays. Much easier, and you don't run the risk of killing a poor Walmart employee.
After I stopped laughing, I was able to find a parking spot. The place certainly was packed. There were plenty of deals to be found, which was in contrast to what I thought was being offered at the big box stores. I was at a BestBuy and Target earlier, and wasn't really impressed. In fact, I was comparing prices in the stores to those online, and Amazon seemed consistently cheaper. The only deals to be had were the big ticket items like TVs. There was one woman in this Sony store pushing two 47" Bravias in front of her.
The outlet mall, like most malls, cater to women... and they were out in droves. I felt like a sardine in the Coach store where everything was on sale. The line for the register wrapped around the walls of the store.
In the end I really only got three toys. I went home around noon and just ended up doing my shopping online. No lines, no pressure to shop, I can take my time and they'll drop everything at your door in time for the holidays. Much easier, and you don't run the risk of killing a poor Walmart employee.
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