Domestic Geek

Remember about a month ago when I wrote about a new prize search engine I had found called Winzy? Well, I didn't know it, but my friend Shalla signed up through my little button over in the sidebar. I got an email from Winzy today telling me that she had won a $10 Amazon gift certificate and therefore I was eligible for a prize, too. Yay!!! I took the iTunes certificate instead, so:Won't you become my Winzy friend, too? Just click the little button below and sign up. When you win, I win. When your friends win, you win. How cool is that?

Yesterday Steve Jobs announced during his keynote address at Macworld that the rumors were true. Apple, Inc. (no longer Apple Computer, Inc.) has indeed developed the iPhone. I usually wait for stuff like this to become a couple of years old before I get one, but I'm seriously contemplating getting one when they are released in June.

Thirteen Reasons I Want An iPhone

1. It's made by Apple. I love Apple's products. They're easy to use, functional and visually pleasing.
2. The screen can be either landscape or portrait. The screen orientation changes depending on how you hold it. I think that is genius.
3. It has a 4GB hard drive. That's the same drive size and the iPod nanos. That's quite a bit of data you can have with you.
4. It's a mini computer. It runs apps, has OSX, etc. — all in one tiny little package.
5. It's relatively affordable. It's proposed $500 price tag is in line with other models of "smart phones."
6. It has a camera. I really would love to have a camera phone. It featues a 2 megapixel camera and a photo managing application.
7. It is an iPod. While I just got an iPod for Christmas, I don't always want to have to carry two devices around.
8. Google Maps. I love using Google Maps. There are many times I wish I had access to it while out running errands. You can also call from your phone right from a map lookup.
9. WiFi. Not only can you connect to the Internet via your phone plan, you can connect via wireless networks.
10. Touch Screen. You control everything by touching the screen. A keyboard even comes up when you need it. Clever.
11. Visual Voicemail. You don't have to listen to all your VM at once. You can pick and choose on the screen.
12. Widgets. I have some great widgets installed on my desktop. It would be great to be able to check for the cheapest gas while you're out and about.
13. It's a PDA. Calendars, email, etc.

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Hey all — sorry about my absence of late. First off, I jacked up my hand somehow on New Year's Eve. That or I've developed carpel tunnel. Either way, my right hand has been killing me. It hurt so bad on New Year's that I couldn't even sleep. I also couldn't take any pain killers since I'd been drinking over at Dave's get together. Typing and mousing has been excruciating. I was bummed about the Bronco loss on Sunday, but that was quickly overshadowed by the news that Darrent Williams had been murdered. All of that in conjunction with losing Skippy, I've been in a depressed fog all week. I'm also having insomnia again. No matter when I go to bed, I can't sleep. I haven't allowed myself to resort to NyQuil or anything to help me sleep this time, but I'm really dragging.

I had a breakdown yesterday when the vet that we took him to sent us a condolence card. That in itself wasn't so bad, it was very thoughtful. What really tore me up was a paper with The Rainbow Bridge story on it and Skippy's paw prints. I totally broke down crying. I miss him so badly. It is so weird coming into a dogless house.

I do have a big of good news, though. I finally got full time at work. Good thing with the lack of PPP money I've got coming in the next few weeks. I also probably got $1/hr raise, but the owner of the company has to approve it first. The HR lady told me he would more than likely approve it, but it all depended on the mood he is in when it crosses his desk. He has seemed to be upbeat, so keeping my fingers crossed on that one. Now I'm eligible for paid holidays. In 90 days, I get full paid benefits. I've never had a job with benefits before. I think I actually get paid vacation in a year, too. I'll have to look at the handbook.

I had other things to say, but can't remember right now and my hand is hurting. I guess that's it for now.

Today is Marcus' birthday. I'd tell you how old he is, but he'd get mad. He seems to think he's ancient. *sigh* I thought it was only women who worried about being old. lol

He, my dad and I went to the Old Spaghetti Factory downtown to celebrate. He wanted to get spaghetti with Mizithra cheese. I really wanted to get the staff to sing for him, but he wouldn't let me. He's weird that way. It was strange that the guy sitting at the very next table was also celebrating his birthday today.