Friday, June 29, 2007

iDay



Just got done playing with the iphone for the first time. I am actually still in the mac store, and I have to say I fell into it all.
My palms were sweaty, and all i planned on doing was touching one. But as i stood in line i got swept up by the hype, and the macigal wonder that is the iphone. I actally had one at the checkout and my card wasn't working. I think thats a good thing. I mean, I really want one and it would be cool to be one of the first people i know to have one. They have already sold $75,000 worth of iphone stuff within the store. That is absolutly rediculous. I am not sure what to say about it, except its fantastic. The internet is fast, everything works seamlessly. I am still finding it hard to calm myself down. Its easy to get swept up within the mob. But goddamnit its sexy. It is probably the sexiest little piece of equipment i have ever seen. So, all in all i had a lot of fun. I almost bought one, had it in my hand at the checkout. Perhaps it's for the best. I fell like i just got done having sex, i need a cigarette.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Don't be a Twatter, Get Twitter


What the fuck is twitter? If you haven't heard about it yet don't worry, it's still a little under the radar. Did I say under the radar? I did. Well, it may just catching on but this 2.0 site has a lot of work to do as far as usability is concerned. Nevertheless, I think even larger than the amount of work to be done is its potential. Now sure it does just seem like a fancy away messaage, or a really slow chat to the naked eye. But this sophistacated communication tool can let everyone know where you are and what your doing in an instant. You can see my twitter buddy over on the side there. The only problem is, I don't know anyone who's using the goddamn thing. But I like it.
I think one of the most infatuating things twitter has to offer is that it isn't a long winded reflection of your human experience (like this blog here). It is action. It is simply the here and now of your, well, here and now. We shall see how twitter finds itself in the saturated marketplace of internet communication. Oh, you can use your cell phone, did I mention that? Yeah, pretty cool stuff.
Other than that, long hard days. School and various projects are weigning on my sanity. Thank you twitter for wasting my time in all the right ways.

Sunday, June 3, 2007

The Avett Brothers


I am a addict. Of rock and roll that is. And with the current state of bands being able to promote themselves with no end, or to annoy the hell out of you on myspace, I have become somewhat complacent with my choices towards rock and roll. Perhaps it is the over saturation, or the abhorring sounds of uninspired ditties that pour from the speakers of my laptop as i search for signs of life in new music. The Avett Brothers "Emotionalism" baptized my love for rock and roll with all the fervor of an overly eager teenager engaging in his first sexual encounter. Much more than your traditional power trio, the bands jubilee of Carolinian blue-grass with the raw passion of rock and roll, i was more that satisfied. I was fortunate enough to see them live on the Conan O'Brien show when I was in New York City. Unaware, and unassuming of the absolute glory my ears would behold, I found myself singing along to the intoxicating sounds of "Paranoia" almost instantly. The charismatic, and obnoxiously energetic trio's performance was everything about rock and roll that is good in this world. The almost untouched harmonies, the casual mistake, and out of tune banjo was a sight to behold. Thank you Avett Brothers for saving me from a world of same ol' same ol' five piece whiny emo groups invading every corner of the Internet.