tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:57:19 +0000http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/noreply@blogger.com (Flann)Blogger516125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-8947899755644225442Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:02:00 +00002008-07-14T01:02:31.732-04:0019:58 Starting the whole thing over and hoping I can remember my loudtwitter pw so I can turn that off #Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter For breaking news updates delivered as they happen to your phone, text "follow mediacrity" to 40404. http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/07/tweets-for-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-51462395011991316Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:59:00 +00002008-07-13T20:00:49.917-04:00blog businessI just deleted all my 6+ month old tweets and put a box on the sidebar. I like twitter because I can send little updates about weird things I see in the street and want to blog about but always forget about by the time I get home. Now I don't have to take a picture and send it via flickr!http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/07/twitter-twitter-tweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-8447361062282126672Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:14:00 +00002008-07-10T22:24:11.457-04:00observed around townthe tbostonDear 104: After a couple of months of early departures, it's nice to not have to get to the bus stop 10 minutes early. However, at least that was *A* schedule. Now you've given up and show up whenever. I'm convinced that they start new buses at Malden to mess with me. It sucks to get to the stop early, but to arrive at work as though I'd slept in an extra half hour. To put it another way, I http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/07/open-letters-from-todays-commute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-7498474312416623452Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:26:00 +00002008-07-05T17:27:32.926-04:00daily reportobserved around townbostonlocalI went out to return some pants and shop a bit. Then I thought it'd be a super idea to wander down Quincy Market way to find some cheesy Boston souvenirs someone. FAIL. I nearly killed 3 people, plus I still feel like crap so the walking from downtown to there was clearly too much for me and I was getting dizzy and weak. So instead I sat down by the Holocaust Memorial because it's my favorite http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/07/whats-bestiality-and-other-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-3088793092964485810Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:16:00 +00002008-07-04T20:20:29.206-04:00daily reportfriendsbostonlocalholidaysWow it's been a little while. I did indeed finish the Corporate Challenge. I walked it with two coworkers and had a lot of fun. I did it in 51 real time (1:02, minus the 00:06 start and the 5 minute bathroom break for one of the girls I was with). Been quite social this past week, doing the CC, going to the infamous 90s Night at Common Ground in Allston, going to a wedding, and tonight going tohttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/07/happy-4th-of-july.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-87705938033278687Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:00 +00002008-06-25T23:45:42.329-04:00gymcouch-2-5kbostonlocalI'm running my first 5k tomorrow. Holy crap. How crazy is that. It starts at 7:15 so I have to get through a full day of work first. I'm kind of nervous, but also excited. Fortunately, it's a run/walk event so I do have the option to walk. I just hope I don't finish last for our company team. I never in a million years thought I'd be doing something like this. So much has changed in a year. I'm http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/jp-morgan-chase-corporate-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-5004089551492206967Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:17:00 +00002008-06-19T18:27:59.991-04:00thinkinghealthbostonlocaldiabetesfoodI often joke about how I almost died but the truth is, it still rattles me two years later. Yes, two years yesterday I was rushed to the St Francis ER with a blood sugar of 1300, a blown pupil, and with 30 minutes before total organ failure having thrown up 3/4ths of my body weight. And two years later, I'm stronger for it. I take better care of myself, am more aware of my body's signals, less http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/near-death-retrospective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-820956055977604745Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:16:00 +00002008-06-18T22:17:17.963-04:00daily reporttravelvacationpicturesWe took this one shortly before we left. I was so disoriented when I woke up this morning that I was looking for the balcony. But there was no ocean, and I had to put on grown up work clothes instead of a bathing suit and sundress. Sigh. http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/last-day-in-florida.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-4428351346489689790Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:45:00 +00002008-06-16T22:47:27.996-04:00daily reporttravelvacationpicturesToday was spent between the pool and the beach before the big rainstorm rolled in. We also rented boogie boards, hooray! I managed to ride a few waves in, but Nate mostly floated around, probably for the best with his back. We started the day fortifying ourselves as only weary New Englanders can. Then we went and waited out the rain and stuff and went boogie boarding for an hour. This is mehttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/florida-today-beachpoolmexican-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-7396863375420061799Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:27:00 +00002008-06-16T00:29:02.702-04:00daily reporttravelvacationpicturesYesterday was the wedding. I don't have any pics of that but Nate does, obviously. Instead, here are some pool pictures! I am going to cry looking at these once I get home. Nate contemplates a mozzarella stick, then eats it. The tiki bar over my shoulder? Where the magic happens. Nate enjoys a frosty margarita from the magic tiki hut Mmmmmm strawberry daiquiri! Want to know how magichttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/florida-yesterday-and-today-pool.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-4976235946997708639Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:33:00 +00002008-06-14T11:34:40.457-04:00daily reporttravelvacationpicturesYesterday we spent some time on the beach, then in the pool, then we went to the rehearsal dinner. After that, we mini-golfed. Joe Nate prepares to charge into the volcano to rescue Meg Ryan armed with only a golf club. FORE! (If I knew more about golf, these would all have individual hilarious captions) A proof from my Ladies of Mini-Golf calendar shoot Nate trying to escape fromhttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/florida-yesterday-rehearsal-dinner-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-4317173832767105943Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:47:00 +00002008-06-13T14:47:21.719-04:00 Wish you were here! Originally uploaded by Flannfry. http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/wish-you-were-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-9173314718556802930Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:17:00 +00002008-06-12T01:17:58.924-04:00 This week's reading Originally uploaded by Flannfry. A little diverse huh?http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/this-week-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-1161124595863434826Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:18:00 +00002008-06-12T00:24:54.183-04:00tech stufftravelthe tpicturesWe're here! It was a long, long day that is ending nicely with some sweet MSNBC crime docs. Highlights: 1. Getting a ride to Courthouse to grab the Silver Line to the airport instead of braving the 104 --> Orange Line --> Red Line --> Silver Line or --> Blue Line --> Shuttle with luggage, a gimpy husband, and rush hour. 2. My new computer! We took this at Logan waiting for our flight with http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/florida-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-7530273827528392759Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:12:00 +00002008-06-11T01:12:25.127-04:00 How hot is this? Originally uploaded by Flannfry. Two macs!http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/how-hot-is-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-4131211788387792397Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:55:00 +00002008-06-07T20:55:45.736-04:00 Wow S&S what a bargain ! Originally uploaded by Flannfry. Yes i checked and the sign and the shelf tag are for the exact same product.http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/wow-s-what-bargain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-4173249307097595517Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:13:00 +00002008-06-05T21:16:28.641-04:00newspicturesWTF?bostonbaseball Click on the image to go to the associated article on boston.com I'm very disturbed by Red Sneakers there. Logically, I know what's going on, but my mind goes to ghastly places every time I look at it.http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/what-is-wrong-with-this-picture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-2570877326524244482Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:59:00 +00002008-06-05T17:59:08.445-04:00 Celtics fever for all Originally uploaded by Flannfry. Fruit stand outside one of the downtown CVSeshttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/06/celtics-fever-for-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-7138427000629073154Wed, 28 May 2008 03:24:00 +00002008-05-27T23:30:33.983-04:00observed around townnewsthe tbostonWhat a mess that all was. I spent a good deal of time hanging around directing people to alternate stations, since many of the MBTA cops I saw couldn't be bothered to do it. It's great to direct people to Haymarket and all, but not when you're not telling them where it is. So there's my good karma. Hopefully I helped some people get home/wherever they were going. I know how bewildering it can behttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/made-it-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-3612942047597954138Tue, 27 May 2008 22:34:00 +00002008-05-27T18:34:37.611-04:00 WTF media? Originally uploaded by Flannfry. DTX is entirely shut down at rush hour and this isn't breaking news? Wish i could get uhub to load on my phonehttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/wtf-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-7544497623880547319Tue, 27 May 2008 21:50:00 +00002008-05-27T17:50:38.293-04:00 Old Filene's site Originally uploaded by Flannfry. Maybe something collapsed?http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/old-filene-site.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-5787474392609240751Tue, 27 May 2008 21:43:00 +00002008-05-27T17:43:38.777-04:00 WTF did i miss? Originally uploaded by Flannfry. Red line outbound from DTX shut down for another half hour at leasthttp://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/wtf-did-i-miss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-5788571308505835770Sun, 18 May 2008 01:48:00 +00002008-05-17T21:48:00.454-04:00 Much better Originally uploaded by Flannfry. http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/much-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-6646021724578799075Sat, 17 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-17T00:11:28.915-04:00observed around townthe tstoriesfunnynursing schoolbostonI took the red line yesterday from work to a little get together in Davis. I dozed off soon after getting on and woke up around Park Street just in time to hear "Next stop: Shawmut!" I jumped and looked around, wondering how long I had been asleep (for those not aware of the layout, I was heading toward Alewife, Shawmut would be in the complete opposite direction on an Ashmont-bound train). I http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/express-train-to-shawmut.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19708642.post-1131732220827189113Sat, 17 May 2008 03:23:00 +00002008-05-16T23:25:25.812-04:00picturesfunnyfamilybostonbaseballWe were at the game tonight. It was called around 8:45 or 9 so we instead went to the new Apple store to play. We came away with this, which was so worth the price of admission: It was taken with the on-board iSight webcam and Photobooth. Apparently this means everything is backwards. Whatever, it's an awesome animated GIF and you know you love it.http://www.blueohana.com/mediacrity/2008/05/rocking-your-face-off-since-2004.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Flann)