I'm so happy I could shift

note to Mac users: if you are not currently using Adium (rhymes with stadium) for your instant messaging needs (or wants) please give it a try. if you have used previous versions and wished for a more refined interface, it is now here. the program is infinitely customizable, with downloadable menu styles, dock icons, sound sets, Applescripts, and color schemes (all available here). the Appplescripts can be used for a wide variety of things, like controlling and displaying iTunes info, displaying a random joke, pausing iTunes while you are away/idle, and showing your computer's uptime (w00t). it's also compatible with several IM services, if you care.

now that that is out of the way, let's discuss the fact that Ed is now being re-run on TBS weekdays at noon. and by discuss I mean I'm going to tell you. and I just did. because of my unique (read: bad) schedule, I have no class on any day between 12 and 1. here is a funny exchange I saw in an episode the other day:

[Mike dares Ed to ask the grocer where the lettuce is without using the proper pronunciation]

Ed: can you tell me where I could find the latoose?
Grocer: the what?
Ed: what? you know, for salads...
Grocer: lettuce?
Ed: yeah
Grocer: what kind of jackass calls it latoose?

it's probably funnier if you see it.

my grandma sent me a birthday card with several horses on the front. it's definitely funnier if you see it.

have a wonderful morning/afternoon/evening/night,
David

fourfty

I spent a good amount of time this weekend watching Simpsons season 5 on DVD. here are some quotes I particularly enjoyed:

Kent:

Well it looks like we have our first caller...and I mean ever, because this is not a call-in show. Hello, you're on the air.

- "Homer the Vigilante" [1F09]

Bart:

You're right, Mom. I shouldn't let this bother me. I'm in television now. It's my job to be repetitive. My job. My job. Repetitiveness is my job. I am going to go out there tonight and give the _best_ performance of my life.

Marge:

The _best_ performance of your life?

Bart:

The _best_ performance of my life!

- "Bart Gets Famous" [1F11]

for those who don't know, and do care, there is an amazing resource for Simpsons episode guides and general information located at SNPP.com. (a gold star for anyone who knows what SNPP stands for.)

my room got cleaned today because I needed an excuse to stop doing homework. that's sad really. but at least my room's clean.

by the way, it is -11 degrees outside right now. no windchill. speaking of windchills, remember when we weren't allowed to go outside for recess when it was too cold? I used to get upset that we couldn't play in the snow after a large storm. and what about those days that school wasn't cancelled when you thought for sure it would be? too bad they never cancel college.

did you ever notice how conversation always turns to the weather at some point? I did. and I still continue to mention it.

okay, I'm done asking questions.

From: David

this post needn't have a title

I went to the auto show last evening. it was enjoyable as usual. here is what I saw. also, you'll note the addition of a link on the right column of this page to my other pictures. how about that?

this has been a crazy week for me. it seems like a lot happened, and quickly. just how crazy you ask? well, here's a taste:

• I found out that my mom broke up with her boyfriend in July (six months ago) and still hasn't told me because she doesn't want me to worry...
  
  
• my future sister-in-law asked me how I would feel if she and my brother asked me to be the one to marry them...
  

yeah, so that's nuts.

anyway, I think I want to write more on this weblog. so don't forget to try to remind me to remember to do that. thanks. really.

take it easy,
d-dig

honk if you demand satisfaction

blogger's block. a common ailment among the internet generation. as I read what others have written, including steve jobs, I try to get inspired to add to this page. sometimes it comes, sometimes it doesn't. I realize no one is counting on me to write a new post, but it also occurs to me that I really enjoy communicating through this medium. hopefully I don't sound too crazy.

speaking of which, you know something is wrong when you find yourself using the phrase 'you know what I mean?' when talking to yourself. this happened to me this morning.

today started out rainy and in the 50s, and transitioned to snow and 30s. this led to the creation of a new playlist on my computer entitled wintry mix.

with love,
david

you're not listening!

what's with the people who stand on the side of the moving walkway that is clearly marked 'walk'? are they just doing it to piss us off, or are they illiterate?

the other day I thought I had an original idea of a mixture of foods that I found in the cupboard. it turns out that mixing cereal with melted chocolate and butter is actually called puppy chow, and is also made with peanut butter. I made it anyway, then let it cool and added my own special touch: vanilla frosting. pretty good improvement, at least IMHO. it looks funny, but it tastes good. if you're in the mood to mix foods, like I have been recently, try cream cheese and salsa.

so I made an interesting discovery today. I was at a local retailer looking at cell phones for no real reason, and decided to call my own phone (which was in my pocket at the time), again for no real reason. after leaving the store I saw the missed call on my phone and realized that I now had the number to the phone at the store. I decided to call back and act like I didn't know who called me from the phone. I acted surprised when the gentleman explained to me that it was a Verizon demo phone. of course, I did this all while using a fun accent. let me know if you want the number to try it yourself.

I love the internet. I think that if it is possible to be addicted to it, I am. but I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing, I feel pretty confident in my ability to efficiently find and make use of information within it.



said The Beastie Boys:

"Everybody's rapping like it's a commercial
Acting like life is a big commercial"

what is actually a big commercial these days is hollywood. I saw Ocean's 12 and was astounded at the amount of plugging received by Dell with their laptops, monitors, and jukebox MP3 player, and by Ford with Jaguars new and old, and a fleet of scary black Range Rovers. the only reason this annoys me is because I notice it and it is distracting when I am trying to watch a movie. but I guess the point for this type of advertising is for it to be almost subliminal.

it seems school has started again, at least here at umich.edu. happy new year and new semester to all.

keep on truckin'
David F G