Bryan Echo

Roses from Bryan

I'm feeling a million miles away
Even though I can still hear her voice
I can't say enough about how I feel
But it just makes sense to send her roses.

Because they'll get there before I get back
And brighten her day like I can't
I still feel very far away from her
But I think she understands
I never want to leave her side
I want to be together
I want to do more than send her flowers
And if these roses could talk then they'd tell her

Boston

Its Saturday morning and I'm having a nice relaxing morning in Boston.  After visiting family for christmas in Colorado I came to Boston to spend New Year's Eve with my friend Neil.

We've been having a great time.  I have been laughing my ass off.  My face has been sore from all the smiling and laughter.  The last couple of nights have been full of good times.
- Open Mic at The Chili Head BBQ was unlike any open mic I've ever seen.  There were so many talented musicians and everyone was singing along clapping and cheering.
- Last night at the MeetInBoston Happy Hour was a great time.  I met lots of fun Boston people.  There's a story about how they tried to get me arrested, but they also said they'd pay bail so it was all good.
- It snowed while we were walking around in Boston.  We were checking out the USS Constitution which was closed.  But it was nice looking out on Boston Harbor and seeing a few snowflakes.  My face was really frozen. ;-)

I'm feeling a little fatigued from traveling.  After about a week away from home I always start feeling a little homesick.  After living out of a suitcase and sleeping in strange places it will be really nice getting back home.

Jenny Snow Comic

Leaving on a jet plane..

There's so much going on right now but I wanted to put up a quick post.  I'm on my way out of town.  I'm flying to Denver in about 6 hours to visit my mom and grandparents.  It should be a good time. 

Although it's not without its drama.  One of my sisters arrived there this morning while the other had to cancel her plans at the last minute.  And the big snow storm in Denver was a little threatening.  I think I've done a good job of not worrying too much.  I can only do what I can do.

After Denver I'll be flying to Boston to see my friend Neil.  We've been friends since (the beginning of) college.  We'll probably play lots of music and talk about geek stuff.  I'm looking forward to showing him my new laptop.  My mom will also get a kick out of it.

I'm mentally prepared for this trip.  Its almost like two trips back to back.  I keep thinking about colorado and the plans for christmas.  And then Boston is almost an after thought.  It hasn't really hit me that I'll be gone for so long.  I'm not flying back until Jan 1st. 

I'll miss the house, the dog, and definitely my girlfriend. 

I'm ridiculously
head over heels for her
right now
but I'll spare you the details.

I think that I'm all packed and ready.  I just need to gather up the electronic devices and the chargers and the carry-on stuff (no liquids!).  I dropped the dog off at the boarders this morning.  Its like doggy heaven over there.  He gets to run around with all the dogs and they even have a pool!  Well time to sign off for now. Next time I write I should be in Colorado! See ya.

The Swedish Fireproof Goat

I found this strange news from the swedish town of Gavle. Every year they build a giant (43 foot tall) straw goat for the Christmas season. There's a tradition of the goat getting destroyed. Over 40 years its been destroyed 22 times, including once getting hit by a car. For the first time this year the goat is fireproof. ;-)

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New Computer

So today I got my new computer.  Its an Apple MacBook.  I've never owned an Apple computer so its been a big change.  I've wanted one for a while and finally took the plunge. 

Its been kind of humbling setting it up.  I'm used to knowing how to do everything on a computer so I'm constantly surprised.  Most things are at least similar but every now and I then its just confusing. 

( just now I had figure out how to get the spell check in Firefox to come up because I misspelled similar.  I kept right clicking but its not actually a right click. Doh, there's only one button! - Its Control-Click by the way)

I love the portability.  I set up a new wireless network and its been wonderful sitting outside or on the couch.  I'm not sure how I'm going to set up the network.  For now all my music and videos are on the old desktop and I can access it over the network.  But I don't think I'm going to be able to maintain that.

The laptop is fast (2.0 ghz dual core processor) and I've been impressed so far.  I haven't run into any crashes or problems. 

Oh and I love the remote control and Front Row.  It turns the laptop into a media station to play music, dvds, video or display photo slide shows.  The way its done is very slick.

I'm really happy with the purchase.  Its the best Christmas present I've ever gotten myself.

What spring is like on Jupiter and Mars

I can be pretty jaded sometimes about love and finding someone.  I also like to think I can be romantic and appreciate the big and small gestures involved in love.   It was nice to read about someone decorating her loves journey to school with art and phrases proclaiming her admiration and love.  It brought a smile to my face and I have to admit I'm not as jaded as I thought I was. ;-).

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Dinner Tuesday night

I know several of the people that read this blog were at dinner Tuesday night but for all others I thought I'd share the link to the pictures.  I'm an active member in the Phoenix chapter of MeetIn.org and enjoy going to the events that are organized.  Its a fun group and many of the members have become close friends.  I'd recommend checking out the website and even if you live outside of Phoenix there are MeetIn groups in over 90 cities.

Pictures from Dinner @ The Mandala Tea Room