When Foursquare came out a few years ago, I was intrigued. I could take credit for things that I was already doing, and somehow gains points over those I was friends with doing the same things? I love a good game, particularly one that allows me to compete with others. Sort of a Massively Multiplayer… Continue Reading
Since I checked into my last shore duty assignment, an old email address that I used on my previous shore duty was recovered and reactivated. Much to my dismay, once Outlook opened up and remembered where it was, downloaded ALL of the email in that account for the last five years. The majority of it… Continue Reading
As customary in our household, when it is someone’s birthday or other special event, they get to pick where the family eats dinner. For me, it’s usually Red Lobster, because while everyone loves Cheddar Bay Biscuits, I’m the only one that’ll eat fish. For my wife and daughter, they usually prefer to go to the… Continue Reading
If you’ve been keeping up with me, you’ll know that I recently purchased a pair of Vibram FiveFingers. Ever since I got into wearing them I’ve been stepping further and further into the minimalist footwear department. I’ll make it known again, that previously I made jokes at anyone who would wear such things on their… Continue Reading
After knowing a few people who would wear these ridiculous things on their feet, I became curious about them. It’s in my nature to learn everything about something that can hold my attention, and these shoes were no exception. It seems like the latest fitness fad, and all of the armed services are buying into… Continue Reading
The other day, I bought a new faucet from Home Depot. I had deviated from the normal store that I visit in El Cajon and decided to go to the store in Santee since it was closer to another errand I was running. Now typically I prefer to shop at Lowe’s if I have to… Continue Reading
In the last three weeks, since my return from deployment, I’ve done a fair bit of shopping. Some of the things I’ve needed, but mostly things that have caught my eye or something I lacked while on deployment. The problem that I’ve found, is that possibly 70% of the items I’ve bought have been returned… Continue Reading