Got Me Some Netflix

Well, I had been putting off getting a Netflix account for several years now, but that wind of change was blowin’ through 2008 and convinced me to commit up to $17 per month to another online merchant. They say the first two weeks are free…

Now I fully expect to become a couch-ridden blob, unable to answer the phone or go to work, simply popping in DVDs and making snacks 24/7. This is my destiny! However, I am not so impressed with their service. I opened my new account thirty minutes ago and I am yet to receive a single DVD. What? Do they think I’ve got all night??

Happy New Year to you! What is your resolution (if you chose to make one)? Does it require as much athleticism and physical endurance as my New Years Netflix resolution? What movies should I put in my queue?

Had To Go For The 71" Monitor

My eyesight is getting so bad that I finally had to upgrade from my crappy 30″ Apple LCD display. After shopping the entire Internet, I ultimately decided to order this monstrosity from LG Electronics. The MW-71PY10 will be installed Monday so that I can watch all the July 4th fireworks from around the USA on the monitor in my living room.

I think I’ll get cable again. I can just watch the Travel Channel and pretend that I am visiting all the most exotic sights in the world. This method of global travel would not only offer greater long-term safety and stability, but would also ensure access to clean and sanitary restroom facilities. Let the adventure begin!!

June! Sunburn!! Birkenstock Shoes!!!

June is here and so is the warm weather. Most people I’m bumping into are complaining that it is “too hot.” I don’t know what the hell is wrong with these people, but it is definitely not hot yet. Wait ’til August and then tell me about hot.

Regardless, it has been really beautiful around the Triad lately. In less than an hour of sunning (without SPF – duh) I was able to turn myself into a giant lobster today. It just felt too good to soak up some rays for a while to have to think about getting out of the sun’s harmful way. And sun tan lotion is frickin’ gross, okay? So basically I won’t be able to go in the sun for the rest of the week.

Let me share some advice if you are in the market for any shoes from Birkenstock — Order one European size larger than you normally would.

For example, if you are normally wear Euro size 42 in a Birkenstock sandal, then you would want to order this pair of red brown Winslow walking shoes in Euro size 43. And when I say “Birkenstock shoes” I am not exclusively talking about their full shoe models. The issue seems to be more all-encompassing than that. In fact, this seems to effect all Birkenstock models with a fully closed toe.

Say you wanted to get this beige Oklahoma fur-lined clog and you were naturally thinking “I’ll just order a Euro size 46 pair, like I always do.” Sorry, but you would find that the foot-bed is somehow magically shortened by closing the toe and that your feet would not fit comfortably. You will have to pay for shipping to send those bitches back and then order another pair. Trust me. This sort of injustice happens every day.

So what is the moral of this story, kids?   Don’t get sunburn and don’t order your Birki-shoes one size too small by mistake.

My First Threadless Photo

My first submission to the threadless.com photo gallery was “Missing Piece Over The Great Barrier Reef.”

Yup. Believe it or not, I now have a threadless blog. One can never have enough blogs, it seems.

Crap For Sale Page

Today is the day that we go LIVE! with the First International All-kinds-of Crap For Sale Page. Thats right, shoppers. Now you can spend all your hard-earned cash on some vintage technology gifts for those awesome people on your list this holiday season. All gift price ranges will be accommodated!

Random stuff for sale

ORDER NOW! As supplies may be limited and/or they are going fast!

You Should Totally Buy This House

214 Prince Street Carrboro, NC

Come experience the finest in West Orange urban living!

I happen to be aware of one seriously prime piece of Downtown Carrboro real estate. I would say it meets and/or exceeds all of your requirements. 3 bedroom? Check. Beautiful hardwood floors? Check. Sturdy outdoor deck? Check. Within walking distance of all the lovely things C’boro has to offer (like The Weave, Farmer’s Market and Phydeaux)? Check. It is even in your price range. You should, like, totally check it out.

1,000 square feet on .25 acre in Downtown Carrboro
on the J (Jones Ferry Rd.) busline
Built in 1968

* Renovation took place Dec 2001 to Jan 2002 including:
— all new HVAC system with new ductwork
— new kitchen (flooring, appliances, cabinetry, lighting)
— new rear deck
— new electrical fixtures
— new house-wide runs for telephone and cable
— re-painted the whole interior (walls, ceilings and trim)
— refinished the already perfectly preserved hardwoods (they were under carpet for 30 years)
3 Bedrooms
— master bedroom and office (2nd bedroom) painted within the last 2 months
1 and 1/2 Bathrooms
— custom shelving in both bathrooms
— both bathrooms were painted last year
Nice, Updated Kitchen
Spacious Living Room

Front Porch
Rear Deck (was bleached and re-stained last Fall)
Outdoor Shed
Recently Replenished Gravel Driveway
Fenced Yard with Easy, Yet Attractive Landscaping
— roses bloom each spring!
Partially Floored Attic for Extra Interior Storage Space

Walking Distance to Town
2 Blocks from Farmer’s Market
5 Blocks to Open Eye Cafe, Tyler’s and Orange County Social Club
6 Blocks to Weaver Street Market, Harris Teeter and Cat’s Cradle

Alva Dog Not Included!

This Has Simply Got To Stop

Just when I thought I had seen every crass manipulation of the original ribbon campaign idea, now they’ve gone too far. Die Hard Ribbons is now selling sports team-themed ribbons. Perhaps most insulting is these “support ribbons” seem to be for teams that no one has ever fucking heard of!!

At least show some respect and produce these awesome ribbons for REAL TEAMS like the Tarheels or the Tigers! Honestly, before I saw the Illinois (which is a state, right?) one, I thought it was a joke and somebody was making ribbons for gangs. Southside? Northside? What about West Coast Marauders? LBC Crew? These are freaking gang names. Let’s be honest. The Product? Bullshit. Execution? Poor. The whole genre of ribbons? Played out.

Guess it’s about time for the Terri Schiavo R.I.P. ribbons, eh? Anyone want to submit a design to cafepress?