Year End Countdown

Lot of those making the rounds of late - I'll be tuned in (already am) to WTMD's top 89 songs of 2009. It's a listener vote countdown, and yes, I voted. Naturally, I only remember 3 of the songs I voted for - Guggenheim Grotto's 'Fee Da Da Dee', Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros' 'Home', and the Avett Brothers' 'I And Love And You'. Hopefully I'll remember the other 2 when I hear them. Back to countdown...

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ETA - 'I And Love And You' was the number one song of the year. Apparently, by a wide margin.

A Good News Story!

Finally, a story with a happy ending. And a darn cute puppy. I'm very relieved for the family.

( Stolen puppy found )

Finally Did It

As of a couple minutes ago, I am a paid user of LJ (thanks for the coupon crysania4 !)

Although I don't know what all I'm going to do with the new bells and whistles for now...

Finally Did It, Pts II & III

I'm going out on limbs today - LJ was my first 'just do this already', now two more.

II - I bought a netbook computer. My first portable type computing device (I refuse to get on the telephone bandwagon, pun intended.) After much pondering, shopping, trying out, waiting around, researching, financial scrutiny, etc. I settled on an ASUS 1005HA-P. It was slightly over my self-imposed price range, but not much; and it has XP and it isn't black, which were also big considerations for me. Lest you think I'm a complete idiot, it also has a higher-end processor, excellent battery life, excellent reviews from both pros and users and all the doodads I really need. It should arrive late next week. Very exciting. And a big dent in the wallet.

III - about that wallet dent thing - I submitted my artwork to the new cafe across the street from work in the hopes that they'll be interested in hanging my art there. They intend to rotate artists every month or so with a concentration on locals; I work across the street, my art is G-rated, and it's a lot better than what's hanging right now, so hopefully an approval will be forthcoming, followed by a few sales. Fingers crossed.