Wednesday, February 28, 2007

A brief rant about "Genius"

So my computer has been on the fritz for the past week and now it is in the Mac hospital with those "Geniuses" getting the hard drive or something scary called the logic board replaced. First off, those "Geniuses" kinda bug me. I was in the Providence store 3 times in 5 days trying to get the same problem fixed and these dudes, while they certainly know more than me, seem kind of clueless and also really slow. One of them thought a simple software update was the cause of my troubles but nooo, as soon as I get home my computer freezes again and comes back on with a big fat ? and then an ominous



Then there's this other thing. Were you aware that all it takes to become a genius is a 2 week training course? I also did some impromptu investigative reporting and learned that there is not a single female genius in all of Providence Place (the mall). Granted, there are only 4 Geniuses total, but still, I don't think I'm comfortable with this definition they seem to be working with.

Then, Google had the nerve to disable my fledgling blog because they thought it was spam! Ugh. I was so sad. So sad. And this is when I realized I am completely and totally addicted to my computer and the internets. So much so that I am in the library now, writing this, instead of doing something productive so I won't have to do it after I see BRIGHT EYES tonight. OK, enough ranting.

On the upside, I am seeing Bright Eyes tonight and I also want to thank that special someone who hooked me up with the brand, spanking new Kings of Leon (not out for a month) after reading the blog...Review and tidbits will be forthcoming cuz you know I'll be rocking out to it on the way to the show tonight.

Monday, February 26, 2007

Lauren's here!!!


My best friend Lauren was here visiting for the weekend...we had a great time, ate my favorite--sushi and spaghetti (not together), and played with my dog Calvin. That's her bowling in my friend's crazy jacket at my birthday this year--it was so fun!

But not as fun as big 21 last year...















Yes, my cake was a Reese's peanut butter cup I-Pod cake. It was the best thing ever.


That's my wonderful boyfriend Phil. He's the sweetest...














And of course, it will be hard to ever beat taking shots of Patron with the Boss:

On that note...back to the books. Boo.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Opening Act

Welcome to my blog! I finally feel like a part of my generation now that I have entered the blogosphere....and I'm not sure I have ever uttered or written nerdier words than these, however, i am unashamed because this is going to be so much fun! I am so excited I have finally gotten my act together because I have been wanting to do this for a long time now and I finally have a reason: school. One of the best things about the technological revolution is that students like me no longer have to write 20 page papers for their classes (wooo hooooo)! Instead, they get to do little experiments with new forms of media and expression that expand the way we learn and are fun, too. SO, I'm starting this blog for my class at Brown on radio, however, i plan to continue forever and ever (or until i get too busy or bored-however unlikely that is). I'll try to post lots of my favorite music and sites and stories with some thoughts on them, too. I'm just going to figure it out as I go along, but I hope you like it and we'll see what happens...Please come back and visit me often and tell me what you think!
Love,
Kate