Man, I appear to be falling apart. After my fun on Sunday, I developed a slight sore throat, and was running fever last night. Awesome. Perfect time to get sick, right before I do some leisure travelling. THANKS!
Class is going well so far. I need to stay on the ball study wise, I've been doing an OK job so far. I may start a schedule and try to stick to it. I have a feeling that will prevent me from the "I'll do it tomorrow" monster.
Play leaves in the afternoon tomorrow. Need to do a spot of laundry, and pack some warm things. Looks like New York is going to be more like "New-BURR-City"....
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Projectile Vomiting
Sooooo... I had lunch on Sunday, and an hour or two later I was vomiting. Hard.
I dunno if it was just some weird stomach bug, or if it was what I ate for lunch. Which was sardines, edamame, and some avocado. A had a coffee shortly after that. Perhaps that combination is poisonous.
I'm going to NY,NY on wednesday! It's going to be somewhere between totally rad, and flippin' awesome. Though I will be missing a day of class, hopefully I don't miss something super important or a quiz... O well.
Some of the work people and I just walked down to the new whataburger they built down the street. We met the President of Whataburger! He was visiting the store and asked us how stuff was. Pretty neet!
I dunno if it was just some weird stomach bug, or if it was what I ate for lunch. Which was sardines, edamame, and some avocado. A had a coffee shortly after that. Perhaps that combination is poisonous.
I'm going to NY,NY on wednesday! It's going to be somewhere between totally rad, and flippin' awesome. Though I will be missing a day of class, hopefully I don't miss something super important or a quiz... O well.
Some of the work people and I just walked down to the new whataburger they built down the street. We met the President of Whataburger! He was visiting the store and asked us how stuff was. Pretty neet!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Office party
Tonight we're having an office party. Bunch of people that get paid far more than I do will be attending. At least there will be some friends there.
It's friday.
I have some coffee, and an orange.
Class is going well so far. Part of out class is to sign up for a project in the control systems laboratory. Really what it is is helping out graduate students with their projects, for part of our grade. Technically speaking, the class doesn't have a lab, but I guess we can use this in place of a test grade. I signed up with the group working on some autonomous vehicles, and I think it will be pretty fun. They're using Arduinos for the processing platforms, and I've been wanting to play with one of those for some time now.
Looking forward to my trip to New York this coming week. I was supposed to have been keeping a list of all the stuff I wanted to do, but I didn't... ewps. I think winging it will be just as good.
It's friday.
I have some coffee, and an orange.
Class is going well so far. Part of out class is to sign up for a project in the control systems laboratory. Really what it is is helping out graduate students with their projects, for part of our grade. Technically speaking, the class doesn't have a lab, but I guess we can use this in place of a test grade. I signed up with the group working on some autonomous vehicles, and I think it will be pretty fun. They're using Arduinos for the processing platforms, and I've been wanting to play with one of those for some time now.
Looking forward to my trip to New York this coming week. I was supposed to have been keeping a list of all the stuff I wanted to do, but I didn't... ewps. I think winging it will be just as good.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tinned fish
I've started looking into sardines. Clearly I'm a sucker for anything Alton Brown does, but I am interested in increasing my fish consumption for heart health reasons. Sardines are a pretty convenient way to go about it. The trick being, findings sardines that don't taste like crap. Which do actually exist.
It's funny, of everyone I talk to, either they used to eat them, or have always hated them. It seems like I'm having a hard time finding anyone that currently puts sardines in their pie-holes. From what's available at my local grocer, my favourite so far are "Kind Oscar" brand.
It's a pretty intimidating food. I would easily compare it to sushi. Not just because it's fish, but because how different it is to the typical things we consume. Skins, tails, bones... though in a good sardine you wouldn't notice any deviation of texture from these other components.
Calories per can, I've seen, range from 150-210. Most of that coming from fat, though the good kind. Though, you should note the type of oil that use to pack. Most are olive, but some use various other unsavoury oils. Let me break down a can: 210 calories, 16g fat(25%), 6g saturated (28%), 45mg cholesterol(16%), 710mg sodium(30%), 14g protein(28%), 20% calcium.
That was on a pack of larger sardines, packed in mustard, so I think the sodium is a bit higher. The high calcium is of course from the bones, which you can't even notice that they're there.
There are some other arguments for sardines too. Since these are all smaller and short lived fish, the heavy metal content in them is going to be way lower than fish like salmon and tuna. They're also supposedly more sustainable that the larger fish as well.
Enough about fish!
Time for coffee!
It's funny, of everyone I talk to, either they used to eat them, or have always hated them. It seems like I'm having a hard time finding anyone that currently puts sardines in their pie-holes. From what's available at my local grocer, my favourite so far are "Kind Oscar" brand.
It's a pretty intimidating food. I would easily compare it to sushi. Not just because it's fish, but because how different it is to the typical things we consume. Skins, tails, bones... though in a good sardine you wouldn't notice any deviation of texture from these other components.
Calories per can, I've seen, range from 150-210. Most of that coming from fat, though the good kind. Though, you should note the type of oil that use to pack. Most are olive, but some use various other unsavoury oils. Let me break down a can: 210 calories, 16g fat(25%), 6g saturated (28%), 45mg cholesterol(16%), 710mg sodium(30%), 14g protein(28%), 20% calcium.
That was on a pack of larger sardines, packed in mustard, so I think the sodium is a bit higher. The high calcium is of course from the bones, which you can't even notice that they're there.
There are some other arguments for sardines too. Since these are all smaller and short lived fish, the heavy metal content in them is going to be way lower than fish like salmon and tuna. They're also supposedly more sustainable that the larger fish as well.
Enough about fish!
Time for coffee!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
oi
I started running again. I was going a good job of once it wasn't 100 degrees, up to thanksgiving. I guess thanksgiving is the start of the downhill holiday slide into fatty land. I did run once a few weeks ago when it warmed up some, and I was starting to come down with a cold. I had the "manly" idea of running the cold off, and now I'm not entirely sure I just made it worse.
I went on a date this saturday. It was fun, I think we both had a good time, though I did happen to have a bit too much sauce by the end of the evening. I'm pretty sure we will go out again.
I've begun researching sardines. Do you like them? Up until a few days ago I would have probably said I did not. But, my reaction to them would be based on a very small sample size. It's pretty interesting how diverse the world of sardines are. Huge variances by region, packer, and fish. Apparently, the labeling laws for what counts as a "sardine" are pretty wide. Allowing 5 some-odd fish to be called sardines. I also have to admit my interest is derived from Alton Brown's recommendation. I'm such a sucker for Good Eats...
Third day of class is today. We don't have home work due until next week, and I've already banged it out. So far we're moving slow, but then we've only had 2 classes. I hope it stays slow...
I went on a date this saturday. It was fun, I think we both had a good time, though I did happen to have a bit too much sauce by the end of the evening. I'm pretty sure we will go out again.
I've begun researching sardines. Do you like them? Up until a few days ago I would have probably said I did not. But, my reaction to them would be based on a very small sample size. It's pretty interesting how diverse the world of sardines are. Huge variances by region, packer, and fish. Apparently, the labeling laws for what counts as a "sardine" are pretty wide. Allowing 5 some-odd fish to be called sardines. I also have to admit my interest is derived from Alton Brown's recommendation. I'm such a sucker for Good Eats...
Third day of class is today. We don't have home work due until next week, and I've already banged it out. So far we're moving slow, but then we've only had 2 classes. I hope it stays slow...
Monday, January 11, 2010
School days...
I'm starting class again tomorrow.
Is it a universal truth that all universities have no fucking clue how to plan for parking? Why is it that other businesses can figure this out, but the institutions with the worlds smartest minds can not? Clearly, they've not devoted any of their time to the matter.
UTSA is of course no different that any other school, in that they charge you for no parking. As in you pay for a theoretical spot, that does not currently reside on this plane of existence. What spots do exist are currently occupied by liberal arts majors and 'bros' getting 'ripped' at the "recreation centre". I leave the lesser of the evil for you to decide.
Also, I had to pay a 100 fee for the shitty football team. Isn't the argument EVERY school uses to justify the presence of the meat-headed-fuck-tards that usually compose these organisations, that they generate money? Clearly my interpretation of "generating money" is wrong. To me it just looks like I payed an extra hundred dollars. So by that logic, shouldn't I be paying for NOT having a football team?
Is it a universal truth that all universities have no fucking clue how to plan for parking? Why is it that other businesses can figure this out, but the institutions with the worlds smartest minds can not? Clearly, they've not devoted any of their time to the matter.
UTSA is of course no different that any other school, in that they charge you for no parking. As in you pay for a theoretical spot, that does not currently reside on this plane of existence. What spots do exist are currently occupied by liberal arts majors and 'bros' getting 'ripped' at the "recreation centre". I leave the lesser of the evil for you to decide.
Also, I had to pay a 100 fee for the shitty football team. Isn't the argument EVERY school uses to justify the presence of the meat-headed-fuck-tards that usually compose these organisations, that they generate money? Clearly my interpretation of "generating money" is wrong. To me it just looks like I payed an extra hundred dollars. So by that logic, shouldn't I be paying for NOT having a football team?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Chairs
Why are chairs so expensive? I mean nice chairs.
I want a nice chair, one that isn't going to kill me sitting in it at work. But where do these kids get off charging a grand for a bunch of plastic. There is no way in hell these people are not making 10000% profit. I guaran-fucking-tee you there is no skilled labor in the production of these things, and 9 times out of 10, you're putting the fucker together.
We need open source chairs. Ergonomic chair designs and build procedures that are free to use by any manufacturer. I want there to be a flood of affordable, and comfortable chairs.
Like these: http://www.ergonomicofficechairs.com/
I've priced one of their cheaper models. A grand flat. They only get more expensive from there, for what is essentially a design that hasn't changed in decades, made with products that are not revolutionary. Sure, in this case, perhaps they have a little bit better build quality that some "competitors", but I don't honestly think there is any legitimate competition taking place, or these seats wouldn't be so expensive.
I want a nice chair, one that isn't going to kill me sitting in it at work. But where do these kids get off charging a grand for a bunch of plastic. There is no way in hell these people are not making 10000% profit. I guaran-fucking-tee you there is no skilled labor in the production of these things, and 9 times out of 10, you're putting the fucker together.
We need open source chairs. Ergonomic chair designs and build procedures that are free to use by any manufacturer. I want there to be a flood of affordable, and comfortable chairs.
Like these: http://www.ergonomicofficechairs.com/
I've priced one of their cheaper models. A grand flat. They only get more expensive from there, for what is essentially a design that hasn't changed in decades, made with products that are not revolutionary. Sure, in this case, perhaps they have a little bit better build quality that some "competitors", but I don't honestly think there is any legitimate competition taking place, or these seats wouldn't be so expensive.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Expensive and cheap
I bought some new jackets yesterday. They're adult jackets, a leather one and a wool pea-coat. If only I had the mentality to boot.
I have to say, American apparel is way over priced. It's great they're American made, but honestly, if that's as competitive as we can get, we need to work on efficiency. A machine made t-shirt need not cost 25 bucks, for one.
I'm not convinced it's the case that we can't produce goods much cheaper, at the same quality, than that. I figure they're just marking them up like there's no tomorrow. My proof is that woot uses their shirts, adds awesome silk screens and gets them SHIPPED for only 10 dollars.
Apple is replacing my laptop battery again. It's not holding a charge and has been through less than a 100 charge cycles. I have to say, people bag on Apple being expensive, but if you ever have to deal with their customer service, you'll understand why.
Happy new year to those who havn't heard it enough times to puke.
I have to say, American apparel is way over priced. It's great they're American made, but honestly, if that's as competitive as we can get, we need to work on efficiency. A machine made t-shirt need not cost 25 bucks, for one.
I'm not convinced it's the case that we can't produce goods much cheaper, at the same quality, than that. I figure they're just marking them up like there's no tomorrow. My proof is that woot uses their shirts, adds awesome silk screens and gets them SHIPPED for only 10 dollars.
Apple is replacing my laptop battery again. It's not holding a charge and has been through less than a 100 charge cycles. I have to say, people bag on Apple being expensive, but if you ever have to deal with their customer service, you'll understand why.
Happy new year to those who havn't heard it enough times to puke.
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