This is way too funny.

Booked a ski trip today. We're going to Copper Mountain, CO. Sweet.

So today I have a cold and feel like crap. This totally sucks, because I normally don't get sick too often.
Speaking of the cold/flu season, I think the media is doing a disservice (again) about the flu coverage. Sure, coverage is appropriate, but they way they do it just seems to fuel a hysteria. The next thing you know, mothers everywhere are going to be calling 911 at the slightest sign of a sniffle in their children.

Now don't get me wrong, mothers are going to care for the health of their children, but colds and flu a part of life. The average death toll is ~35,000. There is something like a max of 75,000 predicted this year. A very bad year, to be sure, but it's not anything like the 1918 strain, which killed 20-40 million worldwide (at a time when the population of the world was less than 2 billion at the time.

I'm not arguing that we take this lightly, or that such a pandemic will not occur again. I'm just saying that we should put this into perspective. The media should choose its words carefully, taking care to avoid terms that promote fear and hysteria.

There are just days when you feel like doing nothing. For me, this is one of them. Outside, it's about 33 degrees F, and raining. Now I don't mind the cold. And I love snow. But cold RAIN!!! No thanks.
I can think of no more miserable weather than this.
At any rate, there are things for me to do, believe it or not. They may not be all that important, but I must do them nonetheless. Exciting things, such as get my financial aid information for next year. Whoopie!!!
Wired has an article today on a moron who travels around the world to attend the openings of Apple (computer) Stores. And I thought I needed a life.

My first thought is, who the heck let Ozzy onto a four wheeler. They guy can barely walk for chrissakes!!!!

I spent the day christmas shopping, and I'm pleased to say that I am finished after one (long) day of gift hunting. It wasn't easy, but I was able to find that special gift for all of the people on my list.
Following that, I spent a little time in the lab. All in all a jam packed day.

I've been listening to a lot of Nick Drake this week. Amazing, beautiful, music.
For those of you not familiar with him, VW took a song of his for a commercial a few years ago. "Pink Moon" was the title. It's a pretty good entry point for his music, but it's only a start.

Also,
I'm trying to decide if I want to drop my wireless service or not. I'm thinking I'm going to go in and say "what are you willing to do to keep my business?" I'd like to see what I can get, but there is no way I'm going to commit to a long term contract.