I've been thinking...

If it's acceptable for the cube-mate to eat his food at full volume, do you think it's morally acceptable for me to play something like this at a low murmur—just loud enough to cover any sounds from adjacent cells?

Or what about the loud cribbage players three isles down?  Am I allowed to drown them out?  Is that ethical?  Kind of a do-unto-others-as-they-have-done-unto-you philosophy, right?  A new twist on an old rule.

Evolution of the Fittest

When I was in college, I bought a pair of blue Vans.  I loved those shoes.  Every morning I'd wake to Walking in Memphis, and nearly every day I'd slip into these shoes.  Now I only use them when I'm boating or hiking through water.

Then I bought a pair of checkered Vans.  This was the first shoe I'd wear quite literally with everything.  On Sundays, I'd take off my Sunday shoes and slip into these for comfort.  It almost became a habit:  Ecco's to church, checkered Vans after.  Now I just wear them with my gym shorts, basketball shoes in one hand.

About a year ago, I needed something to match my orange pants, so I became the proud owner of a pair of laceless Sperry's.  You're supposed to wear boat shoes without socks, so I did.  It was nice on my sock drawer, but not so nice on my heels, especially in the dry Utah weather.  Now, I almost only wear them when I'm trying to dress-down my church attire.

My latest shoe is a pair of Treetorns.  They're super comfortable.  If you look closely, you can even see the texture of the "Swedish Massage Teknology" in the insole.  This is truly the pinacle of shoes in terms of comfort, style, and wearability.

I wonder what I'll get next.  Something classic?  Something trendy?  Something super expensive?

Revenge of the R^2, Part III: Reinstated

I found these notes while looking at some old drafts in my Blogger account.  I don't think I could say it half as good if I used twice as many words, so I'll leave this, as Part III in a 3-part series of The Recognition, Retribution, and finally...Reinstated.

CC gave us $400, but it wasn't enough.
First move happened while I was gone (I tried to escape).  Revenge came when I had to move all by myself until 3 in the morning--wanted to sleep in my new home for sure.  38 stairs, why two flights of 19?

Bought a new TV
Bought the iPhone 5
Bought a bike
Bought a new car radio

Hello 21st century.