Best thing that happened to me today...

I went to pick up a years-worth of contacts (that were completely covered by insurance at the church. Thank you Saddleback Church and HealthComp for the fantastic benefits package) at Rancho Santa Margarita Optometry and they told me that I get a $70 rebate for buying so many boxes of contacts.

I will probably spend this money on:

New sunglasses


One tank of gas for my car


put it toward paying off my rolling stop ticket


Sperry Top Sider boating shoes


black Rainbows


A dinner for one at Morton's



...but I'll probably put it in my checking account and use it to nurse my addiction to McDonald's and El Pollo Loco.

Graduation

This past weekend I went to San Antonio to surprise my friend, Nelson. He graduated from dental school. It was an incredible weekend filled with lounging by the pool, eating excellent food and hanging out with the most welcoming and friendly people. It reminded me how much I still love and miss Texas...but I still love California though.




Congrats, Dr. Robert Nelson Beville III.

RIP

Great idea, scam or accident?

This was either a spectacular product placement idea by Abercrombie & Fitch or a cheap trick by Team Obama to attract a certain male demographic or simply an accident. What do you think?

In honor of me...

One of my buddies designed a website in honor of me. Turn up the brightness on your monitor and enjoy.

http://tm304.aisites.com/

Clever Advertising

Typically I don't pay much attention to banner ads online, but I saw this one the other day and I really thought it was clever.

Music of the Moment

Unrelated this purpose of this entry, I think I have been designing too much from Panera. I walked in and the girl at the counter said, "Cinnamon crunch bagel with butter and a Pepsi?" She was right. It's the best thing I have ever eaten. Besides my ribs the other night at Cabana in Laguna Beach for John's birthday.

Anyway, try the cinnamon crunch bagel at Panera. You won't be disappointed unless you don't like cinnamon or sugar.

So, the music I can't get enough of right now is the "Once" soundtrack. I give the movie a 5 out of 10 but the soundtrack is a 9.5.

Watch the clip below to hear them perform my current favorite song in the world, "Falling Slowly."



The song "Falling Slowly" won an Oscar and watching them win gives me goose bumps every time I watch it. It makes me feel good to see two good people who are so humble and unassuming be recognized and affirmed.

Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova winning Best Original Song Oscar for "Falling Slowly"