Thursday, February 28, 2008

Born-Again

For the first time, maybe ever, I'm feeling semi "with it," technologically speaking. 

One month ago, I owned neither an ipod or a computer. I felt so free from the weight of technological dependance. I was a lone soldier fighting the little apple of excess. But I've pretty much sold out. My brother gave me his ipod when he went on a mission a few weeks ago and, frankly, I think it's great. But today was my real renaissance as I bought a mac laptop. I decided that I would really need it in Israel. I'm actually writing on it right now. I love it. Can't quite figure out what I've been doing without it.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Che

I've just spent 10 hours in a car by myself and here are a few of my thoughts:

1. If Che Guevara had had a theme song, it would have definately been "We're Not Going to Take it" by Twisted Sister. I mean, let's be honest, that song is pretty motivating stuff. It's the perfect battle cry for any revolutionary. I'm not even sure exactly what Dee Snider is fed up with, but after listening to that song, I sure as heck am not going to take it anymore.

2. The morons who decided to put all the passing lanes on uphill slopes have clearly never driven a car like mine. It has all the power of a kitchen blender and can't speed up on hills in order to pass the slower vehicles. It makes interstate life very frusterating. It also makes me wish I could afford a nicer car.

3. Colorado City is a really really creepy place. It looks like the set of a made-for-tv horror movie.

4. I hope Chief Yellowhorse lives forever.

5. Taxis with a great deal of dents and damage don't inspire much confidence.

6. If I had a theme song, I would want it to be "Back in Black" by AC/DC. Not that I relate to the lyrics at all--I'm certainly no rock god--but there's just something about it that gets me all pumped to be alive.

7. Ten hours in a car is nothing after driving from Utah to New York.