Month: December 2004

Last night, Jessica was taking out her contacts. This comprises of touching her eye (*shudders*), pulling it out, then putting in its little case. You then put the special solution into the case to let them float in so they don’t dry out. Well, Jessica was doing this last night, pulled one contact out just fine. However, the second one was the tricky one. She pulled the contact out and set it in its case. But here comes the funny part. She reaches down to get that special solution, but instead grabs a similiarily shaped bottle of Tylenol. She proceeds to flip it over and start “pouring” the solution into the case. Of course, the cap is on, so they all slam against the cap and make a lot of noise. She then goes “What?” and is confused as to what happened and does not understand why solution is not coming out. We had a good laugh. I guess I need to move the bottle of Tylenol.

Never ship with DHL. I ordered a Dell Computer for someone. The computer arrived safely, in three parts none the less. However, there was a part missing, but I didn’t think of it. Well, that second part came the next day. It was an APC Battery Backup. If you have ever ordered one from Dell, you know they come in their original packaging. Well, my DHL route driver left this package at my place of residence. But, he did not leave it at the door, near the shed, etc. He left it at the mailbox, out on the street, in plain sight to everyone driving by. I of course called and complained, and I was told that it was at the discretion of my driver where to leave the package, and of course, I can’t talk to his office. She then said she would file a complaint, but I think she did nothing. So if it was stolen, the shipper would have to report it, etc. etc. making my package even later. Not very fast shipping in my opinion.

I don’t mind paying for music when its a lot less than the highway robbery that $18 for a CD that cost $.01 to make. Only problem is that I can’t use services like iTunes, etc., because I use Linux. I don’t run Windows or Mac. Even then, I wouldn’t want it because it as DRM in it. Mindawn is offering non-DRM music in OGG format for download, so you can do whatever you want with it. There is no “popular” music at the moment, but I am sure the selection will grow. You should check it out.

Well, today, I flew my first airplane. It was a prop plane. I don’t know much about the details of it. But anyway, I controlled it up in the air. I didn’t do the landing or taking off or anything. I had help with that. But anyway, it was amazing. I want a plane now. I took some pictures to show you what I saw. Polk County is a big county, but in the sky, it looks tiny. I need a plane so I can fly to work.

I was cleaning my house today, going from living room to kitchen. Got them all cleaned up. Amongst all that, I was in my office when I looked up at the fan. It was spinning, but it looked a little dark… the fan is white. Ever since I moved into my house, which was May 2003, I’ve had this fan running non-stop. The only times it doesn’t run is when the power goes out. Well, I unplugged it today and looked up. Have a look at the picture below.

Let this be a lesson to all. If you are going to have your fan running 24/7, check it out every once and a while.