Google Calendar - It's sad, I know, but true. Rumors started spreading sometime early last year that Google was working on an online calendar system. Admittedly, I already harbor a slightly obsessive admiration for all things Google, but this rumor in particular grabbed my attention because I have long-desired a useful online calendaring system and had yet to find one and didn't have the time and/or ability to develop one on my own. My ears really perked up when I started reading some of the proposed features. So you can imagine my jubilation when it finally went live earlier this week and I will testify that it did not disappoint. In fact, it has way exceeded my expectations. Features include: support for multiple calendars, an Evite-esque invitation system, SMS notifications (though currently does not include Verizon Wireless), drag and drop schedule modifications, and a plethora of other great features. I'm not really into reviewing things so my best advice is to just go check it out yourself. I think anyone can sign up, though I'm not positive about that.
3 a.m. Start Time Monday's aren't quite as bad as they used to be, however working for a package delivery company means there is still the potential for having to start your day long before the sun comes up. Such was the case for yours truly this past Tuesday and Wednesday. I won't lie to you, it was tough setting the alarm for 2 a.m. and then, worse, actually having to get up when it went off but it was a nice feeling getting out of work before lunch those two days. In general, I loathe wasting daylight, but I knew I would have to submit to at least a quick recharge before I continued my day upon my release. Tuesday wasn't a problem, I took a short (1hr) nap before getting up, heading off to the gym and enjoying my day off. Wednesday, however, was another story - a 3 hour long story. But it was good, I knew I needed it so I took it. I don't know how well I'd adjust to that schedule if I picked it up full time, but the change was nice and getting out of the office for once was a much needed break!
A Discussion Regarding the Merits of Slant Rhyme - Some May Call It Fake Rhyme Though it is not something I will bring up without first being prompted, I have long been an advocate of the benefits of slant rhyme, particularly that which relies on the use of assonance. While there are great literary figures who are famous for pioneering and employing slant rhyme, it is most commonly found today as a device used by songwriters. So forgive me when I say, simply, that slant rhyme rocks!
Ziti Night Okay, so it's not really my ziti nor is it really homemade, but adding a chef's choice of vegetables and spattered spices adds enough identity to stake a small claim of ownership doesn't it? Can't we then call it Newman's-Riego's Ziti, formerly Ragu-Riego's Ziti? Whatever it's called, it was great having Steph, Beth, D-Ray and Mellanie over for dinner. Thanks for comin over guys, and thanks for smiling your way all the way through!
Disclaimer as such statements as "most memorable" might require: When a life is filled with the joy brought by the acquaintance and comradery of such wonderful folks as my friends, family, and co-workers, it is hard to truly summarize and rank all of one's memorable moments throughout the week. And then there are those moments that are very dear to one's heart and yet not quite appropriate for public display. In this way, I find this list of memorable moments more akin to the High:Low summary of my week.