May 2008
28 posts
Why do I keep fooling myself into thinking that Arby’s is a good idea?
Why am I so tired this week? Difficult to make it through day without thinking “nap, nap, nap, nap”.
April 2008
87 posts
Can’t wait to watch @iraglass live tomorrow night.
Just finished _Into the Wild_. Amazing.
I’m completely opposed to it, but I will gladly accept my $600 tomorrow to stimulate the economy. Just as soon as I exchange for Euros.
The final chapter of this year’s “Where is Julian?” comes to a close. @jmissig http://xrl.us/jmissigCrossCountry2008
Back home in Arlington. The temperature changed dramatically while gone. Tomorrow: Plano office.
Why the need for speakerphone usage in the airport? Come on people—listening to 1 side is enough.
Enjoying some home cooking and fresh coffee with the family in Houston.
Portishead is coming back. Sweet. (sorry wrong URL earlier) http://xrl.us/bjuor
Something is wrong when mcdonalds is the most appealing option in the airport food court.
Headed to Houston for Curtis’ high school graduation!
Hint to envelope designers that your product is mis-engineered: If you find the need to put the text “See reverse for opening instructions”.
Thanks to Tufte, I have the question “compared to what?” drilled into my brain. USA Today makes my brain go into infinite loop.
Mmmm, note to self: campbell’s turkey pot pie soup tastes awesome.
Working at Starbucks without Internet access can be very productive.
Word Clock Screensaver →
Create a customized typographic word clock screensaver.
Terra Plana →
Shoes that are almost like being barefoot.
You Walk Wrong →
Fascinating article on how shoes are bad for our natural walk.
Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside to know that This American Life was brilliant and outstanding even back in 1996. http://xrl.us/TAL1996
Wow, jailbreaking an iPhone is way easier these days than last summer.
Don’t know who I hate more, serial killers or people who drive in the wrong lanes and won’t move over. http://xrl.us/bjrpg
Watching amazing thunderstorm.
Seriously, PA?! If I have to choose between a douche or a turd sandwich, again…
Not a bad ride tonight. Kept my heart rate up to make up for short time and distance. The temperature is slowly increasing as the daylight.
Too bad @jmissig is driving. Sonic cherry limeade + rum is amazing on a hot day.
America's 50 Greenest Cities →
Would be interesting to compare these rates to other statistics such as length of life, cancer rates, obesity rates, and asthma rates.
Cartype : Clearview - New Typeface for US Highways →
Detailed article with lots of examples of the new typeface being used in across the US.
Not a big fan of categorizing long lists of pieces of equipment.
Texas is 100% Clearview as far as I have seen. Pretty impressive for the number of signs we have. @jmissig
Enjoying a slow start to the week. The weather looks like it is holding out for a ride tonight.
Listening to http://jark.muxtape.com/ this morning. @jstayton
Why is the Internet so flaky for me suddenly?
Back to the work! Weekend was fun, relaxing, and lazy. Loved it ! Last one like that for awhile, I’m sure.
Follow @jmissig on his cross-country trip! http://tinyurl.com/42gybu
My one day to sleep in, and I am wide-awake at 5am. What in the world?
Made it to Fayetteville unscathed by severe weather.
“Me love cookies. Me tend to get out of control when me see cookies. Me know me...”
– Cookie Monster Searches Deep Within Himself and Asks: Is Me Really Monster?
The-One-Year-$1-Million-Challenge: Personal... →
2009 is my year to do it!
Is it just me, or every time I post a new tweet I get 2 or 3 emails of spam twitterers following me?
Suddenly the day is looking sunnier and brighter. Maybe it’s just me.
Shutdown Day - May 3 →
I’ll be shutting down my laptop and my iPhone. Can you do it?
Are middle-aged white women the only ones voting this year?
Ordered a Canon PowerShot SD850 IS. Big upgrade from my 2001 Canon PowerShot S30.
Not happy with Men’s Wearhouse. Not happy at all.
Had a frigid ride last night, but got to explore Benbrook Lake a bit. Will go back.
Wow, I really didn’t see Northwest + Delta coming.