Smoking… been doing it on and off since I was 15 years old. As of late the taste and smell have begun to fade. I’m smoking for the sake of smoking.

I got sick, the desire to do anything faded, quitting now seems like a good idea. Anyway, I’m stopping for the time being. No gum, no patches, just not doing it. Sorry for the mood swings to come.

I laughed so hard people here at work were staring at me; uncomfortably. NYTimes article (you will have to login to see it; it’s free – and worth the read).

I’ve always had an appreciation for Colbert, but given the choice have gravitated towards Stewart. Two different men, backing time slots. Hearing Colbert on NPR recently has given me a new appreciation for his humor, political attacks, and frankly his personal beliefs.

Again, freaking hysterical OP-ED column.

Well, after reading this article I had to grab one – that’s right gang, I just purchased one of 3000 “Jack” inspired Holga’s. I didn’t opt for both Jack and Meg because, well, they are a bit pricey. The site was down all afternoon, so I was freaking pleased that I could finally get though. Now, lets hope they don’t accept all orders then notify users that “sorry, we be all out…suka…” because that would piss me off more then them telling me from the get-go. I have a confirmation number, so I’ll wait and see.

From the website/article:

‘Jack’ Holga Flash Camera Starter Kit:
Created in the 1980s the Holga is an all-plastic icon of camera design. It produces totally unique images, dripping with color and contrast. This limited edition Holga color flash camera has been renamed ‘JACK’ and features customized packaging and printed camera logos and comes with three lens filters: red, clear and peppermint. Package includes: Holga Color Flash Camera with red and clear color flash gels, a set of three custom filters, fisheye lens, The World through a Plastic Lens photo book, one 120 film roll, two “AA” batteries, editorial poster, and multilingual instruction manual. The camera uses all varieties of medium format 120 film.

Should be here in a couple weeks. Will I be taking it out of the box? Doubtful. I’ve got well over 40 different cameras that I’d rather get a Hulga and shoot that then open this slice of “pop” art.

I’m a bit of a dick – and the people who read this will agree with me. Especially since most of my readers are my family (hi mom). Now, for this particular dick example I will ask you to look to the right side of my blog… scroll down a little… ok, see it now? That’s correct – I am actually displaying my Amazon Wish List as a feed on my blog. Pathetic, I know. But I have a whole slew of reasons this isn’t that bad of an idea:

• Holidays are coming up
• I like stuff
• Sometimes you get me stuff
• I’ve been telling people of late when they ask “what do you want?” that “nothing…” is fine to be polite and they actually get me nothing… now they don’t have to ask, they can just check out the feed
• This is the stuff I really want, not that crap you normally get me
• You don’t have to leave your house (prison cell – hi mom)
• And on, and on, and on…

So, where does the dick part fit in? Well, as most of you know, when I want something I just go and buy it, which leaves little for anyone who cares (very few, trust me – who care; and stuff I guess). How old am I you ask, that I have a running tally of crap I want other people to buy me? How egocentric am I to think people even care about junk I want from Amazon? Only jackasses keep a running online tally of what they’ve spent on their ridiculous Porsche (I didn’t mean it baby, I’m just trying to make a point)? That’s right people – here the F I am.

Oh, and UTZ are always loved and shared.

Took all of 10 seconds to download the zip. My co-workers are already listening to it. I’ve heard comments “it’s not bad” and “it kind of sounds like OK Computer…” I am going to listen to it in it’s entirety on my way to a client visit (good hour each way). I might listen both there and back? Not sure. Will post my thought when I’ve had a chance to check it out.

As an FYI, I was disappointed with Year Zero which I am chalking up to me not listening to it enough, so I am hoping for a better initial experience.