Notes from the blog break

Obviously I haven’t been my normal posting self lately, as I just haven’t found the time to sit at the computer for more than a few minutes to check email. That doesn’t mean that there’s been nothing to write about though! Here is a small list of things I have thought about over my blog break:

• The construction and city cleaning crews really don’t mess around. At 3 AM, they travel in packs of at least half a dozen, and they have leading and trailing cops. I never really thought about how the streets got cleaned before, but it makes sense now.
• The key to productivity is sleeping at 4 AM, and waking up at 7 AM.
• Interactive Voice Response systems go a long way to replacing the menu systems, but only when they are used correctly. For example, the Telus system asks for your phone number, but everytime you finally get to a person, they have to ask again. What was the point of asking the first time?!
• Soundproofing is a good thing. Wooden floors amplify bass.
• A proper meal is only required once in two days. Donuts and pringles fill the gap.
• You simply can never have too much Coke on hand.
• Anyone who thinks that downtown Edmonton is “dead” can think again. Or go try to find parking at 1 AM any night of the week, even Sunday, and then tell me if you still think it’s “dead.”
• The Interpreter was a pretty good movie. In fact, it was one of the few movies in which I actually liked Nicole Kidman. Probably not my favorite Sean Penn movie though.
• One day I am going to move to a place where it never snows. This warm weather followed by snow followed by more warm weather is just painful.
• Ikea carts make a wonderful addition to any home or office.

Now, hopefully, let’s return to your regularly scheduled blog!