Clicking that refresh button like a mad man in the wee hours of Friday morning at 2:01am. Website said that the online store is still down and will be back up shortly. AT&T's website wasn't lagging as well. I don't know how many times I clicked that refresh button until I got in and placed my order, which was around 4am. What did I order? The new iPhone 4s from Apple.
I was pretty much in a virtual line and fighting to get into the website. It was a pain and a long process. I don't know if I would be able or want to do this again. This is a first time experience for me and I don't know how people stay in lines for hours on end, even days at times.
On Black Friday, I see a lot of people waiting in line outside in the cold for a deal that they can't pass up on. What if when you get in and its gone? Would you settle for something else or leave empty handed? I always see the deals for Black Friday but when you think about it, you aren't saving that much. There are always plenty of deals going on, just have to search around or order online.
I was never into the whole waiting in line for hours to get an item I really want or need and I don't think I would do it again whether it would be at a store or a virtual line on the internet. It's cool and all to have the newest thing but is it worth the time waiting?
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Do you really need it?
Apple have been making great products for us consumers for a while now. They have great computers, phones, mp3 players, tablet, and who knows what else they plan on coming out with next. I personally have a iPhone 4 since launch and I love it, as well as my 2 previous generation iPhones. On Tuesday, Apple is supposed to reveal the next generation iPhone and who knows what else.
Apple has also released the newest MacBook and MacBook air this year with many new features. But these laptops come with a hefty price tag. Macbook air starts at $999 and MacBook Pro starts at $1199 for a 13" screen, $1799 for a 15"and $2500 for a 17". If you compare these prices to a windows laptop you will have a great laptop with many great features and plenty of ram and processor speed.
Lately I've been hearing a lot of students and people talking about how badly they want a Mac. Of course some will use it to run iMovie, a variety of Adobe programs, and whatever else they would need it for. But most of the ones who wants them will just do what everyone else does, play music, surf the web, type a paper, watch movies, etc.
Some of them probably just have the money or just want one because it's cool to have or everyone of their friends has one. If you aren't using the computer to it's full potential why not save yourself a few hundred dollars or about a thousand dollars and buy a windows computer that runs and performs just as good?
I would love to own a Mac but can't justify spending that kind of money for one when I can buy or build a laptop/computer for cheaper and just as fast. Editing photos and videos would be a lot better but in the mean time a windows computer would suffice.
Apple has also released the newest MacBook and MacBook air this year with many new features. But these laptops come with a hefty price tag. Macbook air starts at $999 and MacBook Pro starts at $1199 for a 13" screen, $1799 for a 15"and $2500 for a 17". If you compare these prices to a windows laptop you will have a great laptop with many great features and plenty of ram and processor speed.
Lately I've been hearing a lot of students and people talking about how badly they want a Mac. Of course some will use it to run iMovie, a variety of Adobe programs, and whatever else they would need it for. But most of the ones who wants them will just do what everyone else does, play music, surf the web, type a paper, watch movies, etc.
Some of them probably just have the money or just want one because it's cool to have or everyone of their friends has one. If you aren't using the computer to it's full potential why not save yourself a few hundred dollars or about a thousand dollars and buy a windows computer that runs and performs just as good?
I would love to own a Mac but can't justify spending that kind of money for one when I can buy or build a laptop/computer for cheaper and just as fast. Editing photos and videos would be a lot better but in the mean time a windows computer would suffice.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Vue Family Photoshoot
Had a photoshoot over the weekend with my cousins, the Vue family. They wanted to take photos before the youngest son go back to California for more training. There are plenty other photos but these are the ones I touched up first. It went well considering how big the family was. Anyways here are the photos.
Roads
Certain roads in Sheboygan are in horrible condition. It has been like that for years and it seems like the city is not doing anything about it either. I understand that there might not be a big budget to fix all of them, but it has been too long. Also a lot of car's suspension take a good amount of beating from the poor condition of the roads. Which fixing them isn't cheap as well.
I can name a lot of roads that could use some or a lot of construction. First one would be Saemann Avenue going west from Calumet Avenue. That railroad crossing on that road is horrible. I would have to slow down so the car I'm driving doesn't take a beating, it gets very irritating. Another section of road would be right by our university, Taylor drive going north. Right before the lights, both lanes are just horrible and it has been like that for many years. One intersection that was horrendous for many years until around last year, is where North Ave and N. 15th street intersect. There were countless bumps, it was uneven, and dips.
Sheboygan roads are far better than milwaukee roads, which I hate driving around in the city due to the road conditions. Maybe because it's my car, due to it being low, but even if I'm driving another car, it still sucks, whether it be in Sheboygan or Milwaukee. I just wish that sheboygan would take some time and money to repair some intersections or stretches of roads that needs the attention.
I can name a lot of roads that could use some or a lot of construction. First one would be Saemann Avenue going west from Calumet Avenue. That railroad crossing on that road is horrible. I would have to slow down so the car I'm driving doesn't take a beating, it gets very irritating. Another section of road would be right by our university, Taylor drive going north. Right before the lights, both lanes are just horrible and it has been like that for many years. One intersection that was horrendous for many years until around last year, is where North Ave and N. 15th street intersect. There were countless bumps, it was uneven, and dips.
Sheboygan roads are far better than milwaukee roads, which I hate driving around in the city due to the road conditions. Maybe because it's my car, due to it being low, but even if I'm driving another car, it still sucks, whether it be in Sheboygan or Milwaukee. I just wish that sheboygan would take some time and money to repair some intersections or stretches of roads that needs the attention.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Catch and Release
I remember growing up fishing with my dad and brothers whenever we can. Hooking worms on the hook was something I was never good at, along with tying the fishing line onto hooks or just getting the hook out of the fish's mouth. But I did however enjoy my time fishing and getting to bring back the fish we have caught throughout the day.
Many years went by and I haven't touched a fishing pole until my younger brother talked me into buying a new rod and reel to go fishing with him. I was hooked on again. We would go out for hours on end just fishing and getting burned by the hot summer sun. Whenever we would catch a large mouth bass, northern pike, or any other fish, my brother and I would always release it regardless of size.
Now I see that a lot of people I know would be bringing back a sort of fish back, whether they're big or small, legal size or not. Most of them will be eaten and some won't be. Which is a huge waste when that fish could be released back into the water and grow even bigger. Also getting decent sized bass around the area is hard to come by, especially for those, like me, who fish off the shore.
I have friends and cousins ask why I release the fish when I catch them, my reply is always the same, "because it gives them a chance to get bigger for other people to catch." I will keep on practicing catch and release in the coming years. And I hope more people catch on and spread the word about it.
Many years went by and I haven't touched a fishing pole until my younger brother talked me into buying a new rod and reel to go fishing with him. I was hooked on again. We would go out for hours on end just fishing and getting burned by the hot summer sun. Whenever we would catch a large mouth bass, northern pike, or any other fish, my brother and I would always release it regardless of size.
Now I see that a lot of people I know would be bringing back a sort of fish back, whether they're big or small, legal size or not. Most of them will be eaten and some won't be. Which is a huge waste when that fish could be released back into the water and grow even bigger. Also getting decent sized bass around the area is hard to come by, especially for those, like me, who fish off the shore.
I have friends and cousins ask why I release the fish when I catch them, my reply is always the same, "because it gives them a chance to get bigger for other people to catch." I will keep on practicing catch and release in the coming years. And I hope more people catch on and spread the word about it.
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