I would be totally remiss not to mention how nice it is outside today. When i got up this morning, i was half expecting to see gray skies and rain. So as I woke up, found my flip flops and took the dogs out into the backyard, i couldn’t help but notice all the light, warmth and gentle breezes.
Ugh, i thought – i do not want to go to work today!!
But went, i did. And now, i am sitting outside of the Willamette Noodle Company, one of my favorite places to eat (despite maybe the service not being ALL that great) and sitting outside enjoying this weather.
Everyone says that Oregon has the most beautiful weather during the summer. So far, this is my first experience with it and I have to say, they are right. Now, hopefully it lasts more than a day or so!
Categories: Oregon, Uncategorized.
This weekend we went to the Oregon coast for the first time since our move. It was a very nice time, capped off with some kite flying. I cant even remember the last time i flew a kite. We picked one up that had no breakable parts, as we totally expected we’d crash. It was a clear, beautiful and windy day – basically perfect for kite flying.
We also went to a really good place for lunch, the Black Fish Cafe i believe it was called. Clam chowder was on our mind and we got a really tasty flatbread to snack on.
Beyond the beach, we got a new desk for our office (which we are working on) and some more plants for the garden.
Categories: Oregon, Thoughts.
Tags: beach, kites, lincoln city, Oregon coast
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June 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Adam Carolla, during his last Stern show appearance, had a very interesting take on life that I could see myself (not easily) adopting. I am going to paraphrase a bit what he said because i don’t have the energy to scrub through the entire show to find the exact line.
Adam more or less said that unless a situation can either 1) make you happy or 2) make you money you should shut the fuck up about it. I know, it doesn’t make sense out of context like this, but essentially, people tend to get really argumentative or passionate about things which don’t really benefit them.
Take for example my latest distaste, that being for Google and the Droid mobile phone operating system. Now, arguing with friends about whether or not the iPhone is better than some other phone device doesn’t make me happy, nor does it make me money. Therefore, i should not bother to do it. There are alot of scenarios like this. Facebook vs Twitter. Kobe Bryant vs LeBron James. PCs and Macs. World of Warcraft and any other video game. Obama vs tea party. All things i like to comment on, but none of which benefit me in any measurable way.
I’ll just take my iPad, iPhone, Mac, Facebook fetish and keep them to myself. You can like what you like, and i’ll like what i like. It doesn’t mean i’m less of a fan, but i guess what Adam would say is that convincing you to change your mind or adopting a different position, unless it somehow fills me with joy (or cash) is pointless.
Categories: Thoughts.