What is "Cali-ness," you ask? Cali-ness is many different things, which I am coming to very much appreciate after living in the Midwest and the Northeast. My personality is probably least suited to the Northeast. I have taken to Southern California like a duck takes to water (pun intended).
In an email to one of my best friends, Jenny C., she wrote in a response that she was glad I am enjoying the Cali-ness. This got me thinking - because it was a very true statement - about what Cali-ness is and why it makes me so happy.
Cali-ness is: being able to stop during a run, listen to waves and watch surfers on Saturday mornings (in October!) at Windansea Beach; it is never having to buy socks again (who needs them? strap on your Rainbows and you're good to go); it is not having to stress about running five minutes late to a meeting because apologies are always greeted with, "No worries!"; and many other things, which I'll make sure to include in the blog within the context of future postings.
People out here are generally super laid back and less stressed about life in general. Which is awesome for me, because I tend to stress out alot. However, this is slowly changing as I continue to take time out of life to enjoy the Cali-ness in all its glory. It doesn't mean you have to be less hard working or less focused; it is an appreciation that you accomplish your goals without being hostile and without taking yourself too seriously...
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Dinner Parties with Large Groups Are Never A Good Idea
I went to a new restaurant downtown called Crescent Heights last night for a friend's dinner birthday party (www.crescentheightssd.com). The night started out right - the place has a good vibe: laid back yet a bit upscale. There is a collection of "fancy pants" drinks including a selection of many fruit mixtures, which I'm not a big fan of but it was cool to see some different options. I stuck to the orange vodka and soda but kicked it up a notch with the Hangar One vodka, which is probably the best mandarin/orange vodka I've had (topping even the mighty Grey Goose).
Trying to have a dinner party with more than six or eight people is always like herding cats. However, there was a massive mix up at the other end of the table with the bill somehow coming out to be something ridiculous like $700 for five people. This whole situation led to shouting and some guy threatening to leave without paying while leaving his card in case the restaurant wanted to sue him. I'm not sure exactly how it turned out; our half of the table settled up and my friend and I ran out of there before things got ugly.
However, the whole situation reminded me that dinner parties with large groups are generally never pleasant when the bill comes. Splitting it up is such a hassle for that number of people and splitting it evenly isn't a good choice because light eaters and drinkers end up subsidizing the guy sucking down five Crown and cokes and ordering the 44 year old aged steak. With all the stress and waiting involved, I'm definitely sticking to dinners with four or fewer parties. Yikes.
Trying to have a dinner party with more than six or eight people is always like herding cats. However, there was a massive mix up at the other end of the table with the bill somehow coming out to be something ridiculous like $700 for five people. This whole situation led to shouting and some guy threatening to leave without paying while leaving his card in case the restaurant wanted to sue him. I'm not sure exactly how it turned out; our half of the table settled up and my friend and I ran out of there before things got ugly.
However, the whole situation reminded me that dinner parties with large groups are generally never pleasant when the bill comes. Splitting it up is such a hassle for that number of people and splitting it evenly isn't a good choice because light eaters and drinkers end up subsidizing the guy sucking down five Crown and cokes and ordering the 44 year old aged steak. With all the stress and waiting involved, I'm definitely sticking to dinners with four or fewer parties. Yikes.
Another Day in Paradise...
For those of you currently scraping ice off your windshields in the morning (shout out to Elle Belle), consider this: if you move to San Diego you will be enjoying 80 degree days in late October. Yesterday during my Saturday morning run, I was very distracted by all the surfers at Windansea Beach and had to stop running to lay in the sand, watch them and enjoy life. This weather doesn't get old.
After making an inaugural trip to BevMo! (www.bevmo.com) to replenish my go-to Absolut Mandarin and doing some shopping at Vons, I headed back to the beach to listen to the waves and relax. Below are the sights I enjoyed. Another great thing about October here - most of the tourists have gone home and if you find the right spot, it is like having your own private beach. Life is good.
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After making an inaugural trip to BevMo! (www.bevmo.com) to replenish my go-to Absolut Mandarin and doing some shopping at Vons, I headed back to the beach to listen to the waves and relax. Below are the sights I enjoyed. Another great thing about October here - most of the tourists have gone home and if you find the right spot, it is like having your own private beach. Life is good.
Posted via Pixelpipe.
A Perfect Sunday: Brunch at Goldfish Point Cafe
It's been a great Sunday out here in San Diego. I kicked the morning off right with some weight lifting and cardio kickboxing at La Jolla Sports Club. I've done many sports and sports classes in my life, but this cardio kickboxing class could be one of the toughest hour workouts I've been through. Outside of 120s, cones and supersets during the days of Carolina soccer, I'm not sure when I've been so exhausted after a workout. Maybe it just means I'm getting soft in my old age. Going out for an hour run is definitely easier.
After the workout, I met up with Judy for a lovely brunch at the Goldfish Point Cafe to enjoy some food and the view and update the blog, of course. The Hawaiian Hazelnut coffee here is pretty amazing. I'm not even a big coffee drinker (I love Tazo Green Tea in the mornings), but the HH coffee at Goldfish is alright. Check out the menu (and views) below and put it on your "To See List" for the next San Diego visit...
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After the workout, I met up with Judy for a lovely brunch at the Goldfish Point Cafe to enjoy some food and the view and update the blog, of course. The Hawaiian Hazelnut coffee here is pretty amazing. I'm not even a big coffee drinker (I love Tazo Green Tea in the mornings), but the HH coffee at Goldfish is alright. Check out the menu (and views) below and put it on your "To See List" for the next San Diego visit...
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Official Californian Anthem by MGMT
I love new music. With any luck, I might be heading to see Pinback this week and the big Coldplay concert (for which I have seats in section 104) next month in Anaheim.
A friend of mine happened to be listening to some pretty cool laid back music. I checked it out on iTunes and I think I have a new favorite song - "Electric Feel" by MGMT. If I ever leave Southern California, this song will always remind me of cruising on the 5. Very cool. Their other popular song "Time To Pretend" has some pretty amazing lyrics - several verses are cited below:
"Let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives"...
"Yeah it's overwhelming but what else can you do? Get jobs in offices and wake up for the morning commute"...
This second point makes me wish I was musically inclined. Then maybe I wouldn't have to wake up every morning at 5:30a to run before heading into the office to watch a computer screen all day long...the Sunday night blues have me pretty bad tonight.
A friend of mine happened to be listening to some pretty cool laid back music. I checked it out on iTunes and I think I have a new favorite song - "Electric Feel" by MGMT. If I ever leave Southern California, this song will always remind me of cruising on the 5. Very cool. Their other popular song "Time To Pretend" has some pretty amazing lyrics - several verses are cited below:
"Let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives"...
"Yeah it's overwhelming but what else can you do? Get jobs in offices and wake up for the morning commute"...
This second point makes me wish I was musically inclined. Then maybe I wouldn't have to wake up every morning at 5:30a to run before heading into the office to watch a computer screen all day long...the Sunday night blues have me pretty bad tonight.
The Dealmaker
I feel like I have officially arrived as a San Diegan.
My friend and I met a couple of dudes out on Thursday evening. I was invited boating the next evening. Let me preface this by saying the guy I spent quite a long time chatting with on Thursday night was very nice, witty and a musician. And by musician, his band is legit and apparently just got signed. I did the due diligence and checked things out and was actually pretty impressed by their music.
Although I had high hopes I was surprised when the whole thing worked out and my friend and I headed out to PB to meet up with him and his buddies for an evening cruise on Mission Bay. I knew there are magic in the air when the boat's name was "The Dealmaker." Hilarious. It was actually a great night for a cruise on a boat and we checked out a place called Barefoot Bar - which the guys claimed was at a dock called "Pleasure Point." The real name of the dock was "Paradise Point" but they were pretty close.
Okay, so let's recap - hanging out with a guy in a band who moved to L.A. to be a musician on a boat called The Dealmaker cruising to Paradise/Pleasure Point. This is what life as a Southern Californian is supposed to be!
My friend and I met a couple of dudes out on Thursday evening. I was invited boating the next evening. Let me preface this by saying the guy I spent quite a long time chatting with on Thursday night was very nice, witty and a musician. And by musician, his band is legit and apparently just got signed. I did the due diligence and checked things out and was actually pretty impressed by their music.
Although I had high hopes I was surprised when the whole thing worked out and my friend and I headed out to PB to meet up with him and his buddies for an evening cruise on Mission Bay. I knew there are magic in the air when the boat's name was "The Dealmaker." Hilarious. It was actually a great night for a cruise on a boat and we checked out a place called Barefoot Bar - which the guys claimed was at a dock called "Pleasure Point." The real name of the dock was "Paradise Point" but they were pretty close.
Okay, so let's recap - hanging out with a guy in a band who moved to L.A. to be a musician on a boat called The Dealmaker cruising to Paradise/Pleasure Point. This is what life as a Southern Californian is supposed to be!
Q: When Is a Sleeve Not a Part of a Shirt?
A: When you live in Southern California and it is a tattoo on the arm.
Yes, this is another blog about all the tattoos in San Diego. I previously mentioned my surprise at their frequency, their size and the people that have them. Not just the typical fringe folks, pretty much anyone and everyone in Southern California has them. Apparently when you get a really big one on your arm, it's known as a "sleeve" or a "half sleeve" if it doesn't occupy your entire arm.
I learned this over breakfast when one of my friends was talking about how cool our server's sleeve was. I almost replied that he had a short sleeved shirt on which I really didn't see anything special about and then I saw the large tattoo on his arm. Apparently, if you are going to be a waiter or bartender in San Diego, you are required to have unusually large and ornate tattoos, which - for San Diego - is a pretty big challenge...
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a strong sample of a sleeve to post to the blog.
Yes, this is another blog about all the tattoos in San Diego. I previously mentioned my surprise at their frequency, their size and the people that have them. Not just the typical fringe folks, pretty much anyone and everyone in Southern California has them. Apparently when you get a really big one on your arm, it's known as a "sleeve" or a "half sleeve" if it doesn't occupy your entire arm.
I learned this over breakfast when one of my friends was talking about how cool our server's sleeve was. I almost replied that he had a short sleeved shirt on which I really didn't see anything special about and then I saw the large tattoo on his arm. Apparently, if you are going to be a waiter or bartender in San Diego, you are required to have unusually large and ornate tattoos, which - for San Diego - is a pretty big challenge...
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a strong sample of a sleeve to post to the blog.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Better Financial Performer - The Crossfire or the S&P 500 Index?
I am the proud owner of a Chrysler Crossfire. Okay, proud right now because the car has always been incredibly fun to drive; however, we (my car and I) tend to have a love/hate relationship. As soon as I've gone a couple of months without a major incident (engine replacement, tire issue, etc.), something tends to go awry and I find myself doling out upwards of a grand to get the car back on the road...but that's a topic for another blog posting.
The market's stellar performance got me thinking today - what has been a better performer over the past several years - my car or the S&P 500 Index? So, using the handy dandy "XIRR" function in Excel, I took the Kelly Blue Book Value of my 2004 Chrysler Crossfire as of today and calculated the annual return on the car since its purchase in mid-August 2004. The result - an average annual return of -17.2% - makes me think twice about ever buying a new car again (although I didn't buy it new, I bought it used with 5k miles on it for about $8k under the sticker price, so things could be worse).
Looking at the S&P 500 Index annual returns over the same period shows the market has returned an average of -4.0% over the same period using closes on the S&P 500 Index from August 16th, 2004 and today. Not quite as dismal as I initially thought but still pretty lackluster. Which makes me wish I was a qualified investor and could invest alongside some of these venture capital and private equity funds I spend time with at work...
The market's stellar performance got me thinking today - what has been a better performer over the past several years - my car or the S&P 500 Index? So, using the handy dandy "XIRR" function in Excel, I took the Kelly Blue Book Value of my 2004 Chrysler Crossfire as of today and calculated the annual return on the car since its purchase in mid-August 2004. The result - an average annual return of -17.2% - makes me think twice about ever buying a new car again (although I didn't buy it new, I bought it used with 5k miles on it for about $8k under the sticker price, so things could be worse).
Looking at the S&P 500 Index annual returns over the same period shows the market has returned an average of -4.0% over the same period using closes on the S&P 500 Index from August 16th, 2004 and today. Not quite as dismal as I initially thought but still pretty lackluster. Which makes me wish I was a qualified investor and could invest alongside some of these venture capital and private equity funds I spend time with at work...
Monday, October 13, 2008
Financial Distress and Its Impact on the VC World
This just in...the markets got their hineys kicked again today, with the DJIA down a whopping 7.9%. Ouch. Today's bloodbath nearly erased the 11% jump on Monday. Which could beg the question if Monday's rally will be the biggest dead cat bounce ever...only time will tell.
Many of the blogs/VC websites I follow have posted or opined on "What impact will this financial crisis have on the venture capital market?" I've listed many of the posts below. The first is probably the most cheery (the first slide reads something like "R.I.P.: Good Times").
Luckily, although things might be bleak now, this could mean prices are coming in and the smart VCs will be able to buy some quality assets on the cheap. Or maybe that's must me trying to mix in some optimism with all the doom and gloom in the posts below. Enjoy!
Sequoia - "Get real or go home" http://www.docstoc.com/docs/1822343/Sequoia-Venture-Capital-Warning-to-CEOs
Promod Haque - "Stop spending" http://www.pehub.com/20098/promod-haque-to-startups-stop-spending/
Benchmark’s Advice In Wake of Financial Crisis: http://www.pehub.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads//benchmark_september-2008-perspective.pdf
Alan Patricof Dissents http://www.pehub.com/20276/alan-patricof-dissents/
David Aronoff http://www.geekvc.com/geekvc/Blog/rss.xml
Jason Calcanis - "The startup depression" http://calacanis.com/
Many of the blogs/VC websites I follow have posted or opined on "What impact will this financial crisis have on the venture capital market?" I've listed many of the posts below. The first is probably the most cheery (the first slide reads something like "R.I.P.: Good Times").
Luckily, although things might be bleak now, this could mean prices are coming in and the smart VCs will be able to buy some quality assets on the cheap. Or maybe that's must me trying to mix in some optimism with all the doom and gloom in the posts below. Enjoy!
Sequoia - "Get real or go home" http://www.docstoc.com/docs/1822343/Sequoia-Venture-Capital-Warning-to-CEOs
Promod Haque - "Stop spending" http://www.pehub.com/20098/promod-haque-to-startups-stop-spending/
Benchmark’s Advice In Wake of Financial Crisis: http://www.pehub.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads//benchmark_september-2008-perspective.pdf
Alan Patricof Dissents http://www.pehub.com/20276/alan-patricof-dissents/
David Aronoff http://www.geekvc.com/geekvc/Blog/rss.xml
Jason Calcanis - "The startup depression" http://calacanis.com/
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Q: When Is It Okay To Move the Saturday Morning Long Run?
A: When Coldplay tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster during the middle of your run.
Saturday has started off well, despite the fact that I still have to go do my long run. I was able to secure a floor seat to the Coldplay concert in Anaheim in November. I am very excited...
This got me thinking about who my favorite artists are and how that's evolved throughout time. The first thought I had was Coldplay has pretty much been a stalwart in the top five list, just like Modest Mouse. Other than that, I would say the top five list has fluctuated. Probably my other top three picks at the moment would be: The National, Vampire Weekend and a TBD. The last name is pretty tough. Pearl Jam has always been a favorite but I just haven't been that excited about them lately. I love the RHCP and my sister has introduced me to some new artists such as Pinback and Meiko. I also really like Metro Station and Mute Math. Cold War Kids is another band I've been listening to a lot lately as well.
However, even with all these artists in the mix, I'm going to go with the top five as:
1. Coldplay
2. The National
3. Modest Mouse
4. Vampire Weekend
5. Death Cab For Cutie
I love Death Cab's new CD. That put me over the edge. Enjoy your weekend!
Saturday has started off well, despite the fact that I still have to go do my long run. I was able to secure a floor seat to the Coldplay concert in Anaheim in November. I am very excited...
This got me thinking about who my favorite artists are and how that's evolved throughout time. The first thought I had was Coldplay has pretty much been a stalwart in the top five list, just like Modest Mouse. Other than that, I would say the top five list has fluctuated. Probably my other top three picks at the moment would be: The National, Vampire Weekend and a TBD. The last name is pretty tough. Pearl Jam has always been a favorite but I just haven't been that excited about them lately. I love the RHCP and my sister has introduced me to some new artists such as Pinback and Meiko. I also really like Metro Station and Mute Math. Cold War Kids is another band I've been listening to a lot lately as well.
However, even with all these artists in the mix, I'm going to go with the top five as:
1. Coldplay
2. The National
3. Modest Mouse
4. Vampire Weekend
5. Death Cab For Cutie
I love Death Cab's new CD. That put me over the edge. Enjoy your weekend!
An "Online Magazine Rack" of All the Top Stories...
Alltop is amazing. For those of you who like to keep up with current events, here's a great website to help you aggregate websites and blogs by topics: alltop.com
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thank You, Pixelpipe!
In a continuation of my ode to the iPhone, the App store kindly gifted me (for free) a program called Pixelpipe. This application allows you to upload pictures taken on your iPhone to photo sharing websites, blogs, Facebook, etc. As Borat would say, "Very nice!"
So this is the rainbow we saw last weekend as we were hanging out in Mission Beach watching the volleyball tournament. It was brief but amazing. That night it actually rained in San Diego, one of exactly two times it has rained since I got here in August...
This is a picture of the "Speedwalkers" - Todd's team (my roommate Sara's boyfriend) getting their butts kicked by the "Greek Gods." This volleyball tourament made me really happy to be living in San Diego - hanging out on the beach watching attractive men dressed up in costumes play volleyball...
This is downtown La Jolla. Yes, there is an ascot shop. I really wasn't lying about this. Unfortunately, I tried to get a picture of the really obnoxious ascot they had on display in the window. It was too sunny and the reflection screwed the photo up. Maybe when it's cloudy I'll go back and take another pic. Don't wait around for that one, it tends to be sunny here alot...
Downtown La Jolla by the Cove. Life here is alright...
And when I become rich and famous, these are the two pieces of Natalie's work I am going to purchase first!
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So this is the rainbow we saw last weekend as we were hanging out in Mission Beach watching the volleyball tournament. It was brief but amazing. That night it actually rained in San Diego, one of exactly two times it has rained since I got here in August...
This is a picture of the "Speedwalkers" - Todd's team (my roommate Sara's boyfriend) getting their butts kicked by the "Greek Gods." This volleyball tourament made me really happy to be living in San Diego - hanging out on the beach watching attractive men dressed up in costumes play volleyball...
This is downtown La Jolla. Yes, there is an ascot shop. I really wasn't lying about this. Unfortunately, I tried to get a picture of the really obnoxious ascot they had on display in the window. It was too sunny and the reflection screwed the photo up. Maybe when it's cloudy I'll go back and take another pic. Don't wait around for that one, it tends to be sunny here alot...
Downtown La Jolla by the Cove. Life here is alright...
And when I become rich and famous, these are the two pieces of Natalie's work I am going to purchase first!
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
This Just In: Kristin Likes Food and Will Continue To Blog About It Non-Stop
Excuse the sarcasm in my title but I really think nearly half of the blog is food-related. However, I discovered another healthy food that knocked my socks off this Sunday - quinoa. What is quinoa, you ask? Here is what wikipedia has to say about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa
I went to this AMAZING burger place Sunday afternoon in La Jolla called Burger Lounge (http://www.burgerlounge.com/). I figured I would be adventurous so I ordered the veggie burger, made with organic quinoa. Before I even rant about quinoa, let me just say that I am skeptical that this burger was actually healthy because it was sooo good. I mean, I've had veggie burgers before but this knocked my socks off. Burger Lounge makes it with other ingriedients including mushrooms and zucchini (I'll have to check the info packet I have) and I think my goal is to come up with a clone of the veggie burger.
So I am still learning about quinoa and will be experimenting with recipes for quinoa burgers. Please chime in if you have suggestions.
I went to this AMAZING burger place Sunday afternoon in La Jolla called Burger Lounge (http://www.burgerlounge.com/). I figured I would be adventurous so I ordered the veggie burger, made with organic quinoa. Before I even rant about quinoa, let me just say that I am skeptical that this burger was actually healthy because it was sooo good. I mean, I've had veggie burgers before but this knocked my socks off. Burger Lounge makes it with other ingriedients including mushrooms and zucchini (I'll have to check the info packet I have) and I think my goal is to come up with a clone of the veggie burger.
So I am still learning about quinoa and will be experimenting with recipes for quinoa burgers. Please chime in if you have suggestions.
Dow Breaks 10,000...Next Stop Dow 7,000?
Okay, seriously with the markets? I know things are bad, but as soon as the Dow broke 10,000 I was horrified at the possibility it could be Dow 9,000 before investors know it. Who knows...maybe it will go right to 7,000.
Yikes. Please read earlier blog and continue to avoid opening Yahoo! Finance and avoid reading the Wall Street Journal if you don't want your spirit to be crushed. I also recommend throwing away 401(k) statements for about the next three years. Good times.
Yikes. Please read earlier blog and continue to avoid opening Yahoo! Finance and avoid reading the Wall Street Journal if you don't want your spirit to be crushed. I also recommend throwing away 401(k) statements for about the next three years. Good times.
George's at the Cove...What a view!
For those of you who plan to visit me soon in the San Diego area (hopefully all of you two loyal blog readers, Leslie and Elle Belle), one of the go-to spots is George's at the Cove because of its spectacular view. George's is right on Prospect Street in downtown La Jolla and has an amazing view of the ocean. Particularly if you go around 6pm and can watch the sunset and maybe enjoy some wine.
Although the website doesn't do it justice, check it out: www.georgesatthecove.com
Although the website doesn't do it justice, check it out: www.georgesatthecove.com
The Latest on the Running
Before I had to send my Garmin Forerunner 50 in for repair, I did get some decent runs in. This Tuesday morning I ran eight miles in 1:06, or about an 8:15/mile pace. This weekend I stretched out my long run distance to 14 miles but was a bit slower than I would have ideally liked to be at 8:53/mile pace. However, I got some good distance in and really enjoying running in the Mission Bay/Mission Beach/Pacific Beach/South Birdrock area. It is very flat, there is outstanding people watching and - as always in America's Finest City - the weather was fantastic...
Garmin Makes Keeping Track of Progress A Challenge
Just a couple of days ago, my Garmin Forerunner 50 had a very sad thing pop up where the date used to be. It said, "LoBatt." I initially wasn't too panicked because I figured - like most other watches - I could buy a new battery and be up and running again in no time. However, after numerous Google searches left me empty handed about where I could purchase a new battery, I was forced to call Garmin's help line.
After waiting just about 23 minutes on the customer helpline, a kind fellow picked up. However, he was not the bearer of good news because he told me I had to send in the watch for a replacement. Although I would get a new free Forerunner 50, the process usually takes about 2 weeks, meaning that I'll have to figure out how I'm going to keep track of my runs and times through another mechanism. I might have to switch back to the sporadically functioning Nike + iPod system...we'll see how that goes.
After waiting just about 23 minutes on the customer helpline, a kind fellow picked up. However, he was not the bearer of good news because he told me I had to send in the watch for a replacement. Although I would get a new free Forerunner 50, the process usually takes about 2 weeks, meaning that I'll have to figure out how I'm going to keep track of my runs and times through another mechanism. I might have to switch back to the sporadically functioning Nike + iPod system...we'll see how that goes.
Ode to the iPhone
I recently upgraded to an iPhone. Despite the fact that the workers at the AT&T retail store in La Jolla could be the dumbest people on the planet (thus activation and acquisition of the phone was actually quite a challenge), I am happier than a pig in mud with my new purchase.
The iPhone is incredibly cool for surfing the web, taking pictures and I'm mastering the art of texting and typing on it. For anyone thinking about it, I strongly recommend it. I was a little nervous because I have a Mac book and wanted to be able to use it as my primary work smartphone, so I thought there could be conflict issues. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I put all my music on from my personal Mac computer and can still get work email and have my work calendar update automatically.
The app store is also amazing. There are tons of free applications and others you can pony up and pay $0.99 or $1.99, etc. for. Very exciting and it truly revolutionizes the smartphone. I was a bit nervous about giving up the Blackberry Curve but have been very satisfied with the decision.
Here is a short ode I put together, inspired by my new iPhone:
I love iPods, my iPhone, Apple and everything Mac,
I do often wonder why Steve Jobs always wears black,
He should be wearning something more exciting,
Because his Apple products are all so inviting,
Once you switch to Mac, you'll never go back,
And you'll find your checkbook all out of whack,
Because you can't stop buying Apple products.
The iPhone is incredibly cool for surfing the web, taking pictures and I'm mastering the art of texting and typing on it. For anyone thinking about it, I strongly recommend it. I was a little nervous because I have a Mac book and wanted to be able to use it as my primary work smartphone, so I thought there could be conflict issues. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I put all my music on from my personal Mac computer and can still get work email and have my work calendar update automatically.
The app store is also amazing. There are tons of free applications and others you can pony up and pay $0.99 or $1.99, etc. for. Very exciting and it truly revolutionizes the smartphone. I was a bit nervous about giving up the Blackberry Curve but have been very satisfied with the decision.
Here is a short ode I put together, inspired by my new iPhone:
I love iPods, my iPhone, Apple and everything Mac,
I do often wonder why Steve Jobs always wears black,
He should be wearning something more exciting,
Because his Apple products are all so inviting,
Once you switch to Mac, you'll never go back,
And you'll find your checkbook all out of whack,
Because you can't stop buying Apple products.
The Art Show
One of my co-workers is also an artist. Her name is Natalie and last night I stopped by her art show in downtown La Jolla. Although you might think I'm biased, her work is pretty amazing. I really like contemportary art and she does fantastic oil on canvas pieces...
I'll try to post a couple of pics from my iPhone of my favorite pieces, but check out her website: http://www.natalieturegun.com/
I'll try to post a couple of pics from my iPhone of my favorite pieces, but check out her website: http://www.natalieturegun.com/
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