to my little friend. I give you the 80GB 5th generation iPod:
This could possibly be the coolest thing I've ever purchased (with the exception of my camera). Even then, I'm wondering. I've wanted an iPod for a looooong time, and finally just did it. This is the first Apple anything I have owned and it is so easy to use!
Now I just have to spend some serious time getting the 100's of CD's I own loaded onto my computer. Pretty tedious, but I'm finding some music I had forgotten about - or hadn't listened to in a long time. I love putting all the songs on shuffle and seeing what it comes up with. Now if only they'd allow movies and tv to be downloaded in the Canadian iTunes store...
I've added about 1600 songs so far (and just scratching the surface). This little sucker can hold 20,000 songs! I've added photos and some video, a few podcasts...
Of course, the new iPhone has been announced (which is the COOLEST freaking thing I've ever seen) but I doubt it will be available in Canada right away. So that's the next purchase ;0) Down the road a bit.
Off to dig through some more CD's...
Peace!
J
Have you ever had a hard time feeling inspired? About anything? Christmas is coming. I have no presents purchased, so of course nothing wrapped. I want to Christmas shop like I want a hole in my head. Mom and I made two batches of nuts and bolts today, didn't even get excited at all about Christmas. I tried all day to MAKE myself get my Christmas cards done. Couldn't do it.
NO motivation whatsoever. And to be honest, I think everyone in my household is feeling the same way. You know when things just seem to go wrong and everything breaks down all at once?
Sigh.
I guess I need a little round of counting my blessings, to help counteract these winter blues.
This week I was blessed with:
1. Talking to one of my siblings today that I don't often get a chance to chat with. (Gotta love the webcam!). Come to think of it, I spoke with 5 of my seven brothers and sisters today. That IS a blessing!
2. Music. I just posted a huge list (to the left) of some of my favourite Christmas Albums. I didn't list the Preacher's Wife Soundtrack (with Whitney Houston). I love this movie and its music, especially "I Believe in You and Me". My first music purchase ever was Whitney Houston's debut album. Her voice still gives me chills.
3. A warm home. Went outside for a bit, just to run an errand. Brrr!
4. Finding this game on ebay and winning the auction! Can't wait to play it with Trish!
5. Listening to my 2 1/2 year old niece sing Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Download Santa.mp3 Isn't she adorable?
6. Stepping out of comfort zone, however small the step. Went for the BEST sushi this week with some co-workers. I've had sushi before, but not sashimi, which I swore I would never try. Ended up trying the salmon roll. I'm actually pretty proud of myself for trying it - and it was delicious!
7. The Office was incredibly funny this week (when is it NOT funny?). Especially the ainbow'ray onnection'kay part. If you watch, you know what i mean.
8. Finding this picture on my hard drive. My grandparents' engagement photo, which I just love. 
9. Watching The Notebook again this morning (for the fifth time) - of course sobbing my heart out at the ending, and then talking about it again with my parents, at which time I broke down again. If you have ever had a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's Disease, you must see this movie. It is utterly beautiful. Every time I watch it I am deeply affected, in a different way. Today, seeing the scene where the mother doesn't remember her children (and I reiterate, I have seen this before), just destroyed me. I started thinking about my parents and what I would do if this happened to either one of them. So how was this a blessing? It made me thank my Heavenly Father for my parents and the blessing they are to me daily.
10. I feel better after making this list!
When I'm worried and I can't sleep
I count my blessings instead of sheep
And I fall asleep, counting my blessings
~Bing Crosby, White Christmas
Peace,
J.
Well, not really. But I'm listening to David Grey sing the lyric and it sounds SO good. Love me some David Grey. Just heard of him a few years ago (thanks to a wonderful, like minded, enabling co-worker), and can't get enough. Something about his voice. Gives me the shivers. Took me a while to pick up his latest album (I honestly don't know why!)... so glad I did because I think it's his best.
So while I'm not exactly running wild tonight... I'm relatively free. Free from my Thursday night captor, TV. Reruns tonight. Don't get me wrong, I was pretty b u m m e d about Grey's repeats. Survivor recap show isn't my cup o' tea. I will watch the new Ugly Betty, though. But that's all. So I'm mostly free.
Of course this slavery to TV is purely self imposed.
Gotta have a couple vices ;o)
So in my freedom tonight, I've been reading. And listening to David. Checking out blogs, and emails (Ben's pictures are amazing!). Downloading some plug-ins from jinky. Getting some ideas down for Nancy's baby shower this weekend. And, of course, lurking around 2Peas. There is also a large pile of scrapbooking product on my desk - it's taunting me. But I know once I start, it will be a late night for me. And I have to work early. So no scrapbooky for me. I do want to finish my trip album (from May) so I can start on Christmas cards. Yay for Christmas! Can't wait!
Thought I'd post a couple of pictures from Thanksgiving. Was that already two weeks ago?
cute, cute, cute
my brother and one of his little guys
That said, it's time for Ugly Betty. And then bed.
Will post more after the shower on Saturday.
Peace!
J
