Emptying the Recycle Bin of Mind |
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Some things that have been going through my mind lately…
Blogging
- I wonder how readers will react to a whole post of random thoughts. Perhaps they’ll let me know with a comments.
- I have about 18 design changes and features that I’d like to implement on Lazy Man and Money - if I had the time.
- I should write a whole lot more for Lazy Man and Health. It has so much potential, but my time management just isn’t where it needs to be.
Finances
- I’ve been at my job for a year now. I expected to get some kind of recognition, but thus far there’s been nothing. I expected at least an inflation-level raise considering how hot the software engineer market is in Silicon Valley.
- My current job has two of the best perks I’ve heard of… free lunch and dinner, and a monthly cash bonus for living close to the office.
- Google contacted me about working for them this week. Things just got interesting.
- I inherited $131 from a very distant relative who I’ve never met. Who says life isn’t like Monopoly?
Life
- We’ve been thinking about getting a dog. I’m thinking it might be a good Christmas present to ourselves. I should read Free Money Finance about pet costs.
- Speaking of pets, Brip Blap indirectly reminded me how much I want a Sony Aibo. I’ll keep an eye out for an exceptional bargain on one - and then I’ll probably pass on it.
- My mother-in-law sent my wife a list of baby names this week. I guess that’s a not so subtle hint that she wants to be a grandmother.
- My wife and I are having an extremely difficult time figuring out where in the United States we should live. There are so many thoughts going through each of our minds that I could blog about it all next week - and I just might.
Boston Sports
- Red Sox pulled out a strong first game of the playoffs. The Yankees lost big. Life is good.
- My wife is going to the game in Anaheim on Sunday. If the Red Sox win today, I’m sending a broom with her.
- The Patriots continue to break records. There’s too much talk of going undefeated. It’s good to know that they eat humble pie. They still have won 21 games in a row before so maybe going undefeated isn’t impossible.
- Sunday is a huge day in Boston sports with a playoff baseball game and a football game. It would be nice to diversify the game on a couple of days. If things go bad, I could be catatonic on Sunday night.
Entertainment
- I love the Old Navy Sweater jingle. Check out the full version of the song on YouTube.
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October 7th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Free lunch and dinner–very cool! But does that mean that you have to eat away from the family? Because that’s not as cool…
I like how companies have incentives to cut down on driving. Mine has one for people who take the metro, which is nice.
October 6th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Well, it won’t be the Cubs vs your Sox. Bummer.
Maybe my Colts can end your Patriots dreams of an undefeated season!
October 6th, 2007 at 9:21 am
I’d like to learn how to do 18 design changes at TWA–if I had the time–and then maybe implement 1.
I went to school in Boston and, disgruntled about the lack of parking, (jokingly–so settle down) suggested to some natives that Fenway be leveled in favor of a parking lot. It was not well received.
October 5th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
The labor market in the Valley is certainly burning hot. I am trying to recruit a new member for my team, and even the most unqualified people I interview are asking for crazy salaries.