Zombies vs Unicorns

Genius! Yes it's a real book.

Death of a Bookstore

Went to our local Borders, to see the sales and such. It was actually really sad. I walked around kind of mourning the place. I remembered all the times we would go there just to hang out. Part of me is also sad pursuing my career as a librarian, I worry about my career choice. I worry about the place of physical books in our future. Currently we're on our way to Barnes & Noble to get me a Nook. It's a way to stay in tune with the times in my book career. Gotta keep up reading, no matter what the format. Also, perhaps becoming more tech savvy is a must for survival in the future.

Goodnight and good luck Borders. Thanks for the memories.

Shady Spot

My hot wheels car has a sweet shady spot :)

Leaning tower

Windows... to my soul!

Husband appreciation blog!

So I love to leave our windows open and get fresh air, but our neighbors smoke and I smell it every time they do. Anyway last night was a nice night, so I decided to leave the windows open and have a fan on. Woke up at about 2 or 2:30 am because the smell of smoke woke me up. Those bastards! I couldn't go back to sleep until about 4:30am or so.

Then bleary eyed, irritable and half awake this morning, I asked my husband if we could get new windows. Our condo's windows are older, I think the seals are worn, and I can smell the neighbor's smoke even with all the windows closed. Our inspector and realtor said they should probably get replaced, so I was really irritable about it this morning.

This afternoon he tells me he called our HOA guy and did research about getting new windows. Also he found out about a light bulb that neutralizes smoke smells. He did some research about resolving this standing issue that's been bugging me forever.

Also, he drove me this morning because with lack of sleep, probably not a good idea for me to drive. He was uber considerate and he listened to me this morning :)

Anyway, I think we'll have to sleep with the windows closed from now on. Also, unfortunately, I think we'll have to leave them closed most of the time :( It's the 2nd time I've been woken up in the middle of the night from the smoke smell, and I was unable to go back to sleep. I smell the smoke a few times every day and that gets annoying. Also maybe get more plants to get "fresh" air in the house. Getting new windows and seals might be good too for keeping the smell out.

Anyway Thank You Husband for listening this morning :) I hope we get those new windows soon.

Hitler rants about Carmageddon

One of the funniest videos I've seen in awhile.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlLZ4RWyyAw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

First of all...

Google image search of "numbers" #2 pic.

Another stuff my mom says post! Is it sad that every time I see her I want to post about something she said that was pretty much awesome?

This weekend, at lunner.

Mom: Ok, so first of all (points it out on her index finger), it's not a good idea.

(pause for 3 seconds) Ok where was I?

Oh Mom :)

First of all, second comes after first, then third.

Second of all, wait... you need many points if you start a sentence with "first of all".

I think, one day, if I'm lucky, I'll be this awesome at her age.

LOVE YOU MOM! :)

I Want! Macbook Air 11 or iPad?

Image from article "Netbook Feeling the Heat from iPad"

I've been thinking about getting a new device for awhile. Part of me wonders if the stress from work/school is fueling this insatiable will to buy something. I've been stress eating the past week or two - notice no sunday health post. I also think this might be shopping therapy. For awhile I wanted to get an e-reader, the Nook. I played with the color and e-ink versions in the store, and to my surprise, very much preferred the e-ink version. Didn't get it, but still it's on my mind somewhat.

Then I got to thinking about getting a netbook. They installed work spyware on our computers to see how much we browse/surf. I've been so busy at work that I haven't had much time to browse anyway. Mainly I don't like the big brother feel, but if I want to do personal emailing, blogging, research or learning, I don't feel comfortable anymore doing it at the work computer.

So we went to Frys. I loved the macbook air 11 inch, so we've been to the apple store twice so far. One day I was convinced I loved the air and would get it. Then next time I liked the iPad better. Decisions decisions.

So anyway, overall it looks like the netbook is winning. Overall functionality better for school/life. Also, I've sorta been in love with netbooks since I saw someone with it quite a few years back, and loved the idea that it fit in her purse if she wanted to bring it with her - especially for work, but for me more for fun :)

I still think of getting an e-reader. Part of me knows this is shopping therapy, but part of me also knows I've been wanting a new laptop for awhile. My current laptop gets hot, heavy, and slow. I'm not terribly patient, and the few times I've taken it to the library or on trips, I find it heavy and a nuisance.

Anyway I just want one, real bad. Husband says sleep on it and wait. I wait a lot, and the feeling often passes, but how great it is it to buy something you really want when you want it and it can be really useful? Considering that, a trip only lasts a week, but a laptop can last a few years. I calculated that my last laptop costing about 1k, in use for 4 years, has cost me $20 a month since I owned it and is reducing its price the longer I use it, you know?

Of course, now I have no trouble on this laptop, and I'm typing now with no issues. Could keep it and be fine. Still... we'll see how I feel.

Part of me uses school as an excuse, like I need to keep up to date with everything to stay clued-in and knowledgeable. We shall see....

Coffee Shirt

More stuff my mom says! I got to thinking about this one after the fact. This was, oh, about a year and a half ago. When it happened, I was a little shocked and incredulous, but now I just laugh. I swear people, this is stuff she really says. It's not embellished, it's for truth.

Setting: Sitting outside with our realtor. Realtor had on a shirt with different shades of brown on it. Now remember, mom isn't the type to give backhanded compliments or be rude or mean. This was her way of complimenting her.

Mom: I like your shirt. It looks like someone spilled coffee on it.

Ahhhhhh love you mom! :)

This image is from Cafe Press Shirt

Happy 4th Mom!

Image from http://blog.ratestogo.com/best-4th-july-fireworks/

Happy 4th of July people!

We had the moms & family over tonight to watch the fireworks go off at the park by our house.

Stuff my mom says :)

Mom in law: Hey, have you heard about them recommending you watch fireworks with 3D glasses? Its supposed to make it a really neat experience.

Mom: Ya, I guess it's like taking LSD.

*Laughter ensues!

Yeay Mom!

Cars

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!

A cars post.

On our drive, saw a ridiculously tall black SUV with massive tires, that mad me laugh so hard when I saw it. How much is he compensating, really? LOL! Check out the photo!

Went to Toys R Us. Got myself two cute cars & a DeLorean. :)

Vroom! :)