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Surface by Microsoft

Awesome! My day conveniently worked out so that I don’t have work during a live tech event. Today happened to be the reveal of the Surface tablet by Microsoft. Below are my favourite features:

• Windows 8: This tablet will be running the Windows 8 operating system, which I think is lovely. I’ve always thought Windows 7 tablets were too cluttered, and that Windows 8 was something stupid to have on a PC.
• Made by Microsoft: So I’m very glad that Microsoft finally came up with their own Windows 8 tablet. Even though Samsung, Motorola, and all those other manufacturers can release one whenever they want, I like the idea that this one was created for and by Microsoft.
• Kickstand: Love that they included this! It’s bugged me so much that I had to buy a special case for my Kindle Fire for when I needed it to stand. It would’ve bothered me twice as much if I’d bought a more pricey tablet, like an iPad. Stands are something that should be required when designing a tablet for ergonomic purposes. Like, seriously. Who uses tablets facing flat on a table?
• Keyboard/Cover: I’ve never actually been in the market for an external keyboard in a tablet because I use them mostly for media consumption (Netflix, reading, etc.), but what sold me about this one is that it is already included with the tablet and it doubles as a cover.

Mostly, I’m glad that this tablet makes it so I don’t have to go out of my way to buy a cover, stand, or keyboard. Windows 8 looks lovely on it, and I can’t wait to play with it. However, I’m still left with a few questions.

• How much does it cost?
• When can I buy it?
• Will there be some awesome Xbox integration?
• What the hell is a Hufflepuff?

EchoErised25674

Because we all need a blog post documenting our wand selection and house sorting.

I went into Pottermore fully expecting to be chosen by a holly dragon heartstring wand, and to be sorted into Slytherin. I was totally ready to wrock the green, as I did back in the early Potter days. I kid you not, my MSN name used to be something like .:~*The Death Eater*~:.. God, I loved those squiggly line things back then.

As it turns out, the wand that chose me was rigid, 12 3/4inch, pine, with a -- get this -- phoenix feather core! Though, I admit, I was expecting better than pine, the phoenix feather core outweighs everything. Not only that. After a long trip on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, I arrived at Hogwarts to be sorted in to Gryffindor!

To be honest, Gryffindor was the last house I was expecting to be sorted. I was about 60/40 with Slytherin and Hufflepuff and would also not have been surprised to be Ravenclaw. But now that I think about it, Gryffindor is perfect. I'm bold as fuck. And I feel like I've been part of it this whole time. Sticking with Harry all these years, I can't help but feel comfortable in Gryffindor. I feel like I could walk past the Fat Lady into the Gryffindor Common Room, and know exactly where I'd sit and cozily read my copy of A History of Magic.

I'm Gryffindor with a phoenix feather wand.

And I'll stick with Harry until the very end. 

I was sick. And a little delirious.

Hi. Sick here.

Blogging while sick. Let's see how this goes. Sjcvoiswhuaewvhwdkvnsudjvbwhiuevhwir. Glad I got that over with. Mostly I just wanted to say hello. I'm still alive. Still working and going to school. Remember that time Josh and I tried to make CircuitBuzz happen? We stopped making videos after a while, but we're hoping to start back up again. This time, without keeping the channel a secret. I hope it at least does as well as WTVlog did, but aiming for higher.

Gonna stop typing now. I'm getting dizzy. Woahhhh.

The one where I go to Pasadena.

I'm not very Pinteresting.

Mac 'n' Cheese

I don't have any photos or video, but I cooked again!  Baked Macaroni and cheese this time. I hadn't planned on making it, until I was at the market and came across canned melted cheddar with the recipe  for Mac 'n' Cheese on the back of the can. I pretty much followed the recipe, but added a few ingredients of my own. It wasn't the most delicious meal, but it got the job done. And since there are no photos or clips, I'll let you know how I made it! In recipe form!

Note: I excluded the measures/portions because I don't believe in that shit. Use whatever amount you want of these ingredients, depending on your taste.

Ingredients:

• Corkscrew pasta
• Campbell's Cheddar Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Ricotta Cheese
• Melted Butter
• Mushrooms
• Chopped Spinach
• Pepper
• Bread Crumbs

Instructions or whatever:

• Mix everything except the bread crumbs and melted butter in a bowl (Specifically, one that you can bake stuff in)
• Mix melted butter and bread crumbs, and then add them to the top of the pasta/mix
• Cover the bowl with foil, and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for however long you see fit (mine took about 25 mins)
• Eat! (After safely taking it out of the oven and letting is sit for a bit, of course)

Last Night on Earth

I've completed another task! Played a game I've never played before. This one was actually unintentional. A day or two after I created the list, I went to my boyfriend's house for his and his sister's birthday party. Once everyone had eaten dinner, finished the (cup)cake(s), and all that good stuff, the young'ns decided to play Last Night on Earth, a board game about zombies. Because it sounded interesting, I decided to join.

I never play board games with scenarios and characters and the works because, well, because I hardly get the chance to. I did once attempt playing Arkham Horror, but sat there confused the majority of the time. Last Night on Earth, however, was a lot more simple and fun. Also I played a hot nurse named Becky. ;)

The zombies won, btw.

Last coffee shop visit: The Coffee Bean, Jasmine Dragon Tea Latte

In which I attempt to make hamburgers.

I've completed part of a task! Yay!

Trying New Things (List)

Here is my list of things I want to try this year. Some tasks were borrowed from other websites/projects and some are specific to me. I may add more bullets as I think of them, and I'll be crossing off each one I have done. Feel free to do any of these yourself and let me know how they went.

• Watch at least 5 movies at Laemmle's Theater
• Don't eat out for a week
• Say "yes" to something I wouldn't normally do
• Write nerdfighter notes
• Wake up early even though I don't have to
• Play a game I've never played before  (x)
• Watch classic movies that I still haven't seen
• Compliment as many people as I can and smile at everyone I see
• Write a letter to myself to open in 10 years
• Catch up with an old friend
• Read a magazine targeted at the opposite gender or a readership different to me
• Dress up on a regular day
• Donate to a good cause or volunteer somewhere
• Read a book I've owned for a long time, but still haven't read
• Get on a bus and go to the final destination
• Try a kind of entertainment that people would normally think is out of my character
• Order food at restaurants that I wouldn't normally eat (NO PESTO OR PASSION FRUIT)
• For fuck's sake, get my driver's license
• Try new recipes (I rarely cook, so all recipes are new. Should be fun!) (x) (x)

Trying New Things

First blog post of 2012!

I've always been bad at keeping up with my blogs. I even forgot to post my most recent video here. But that's okay because more videos and/or blog posts are to come!

Inspired by my favorite YouTuber, Rosianna, I am going to try new things this year and document them. While I won't be taking part in the New Year Revolution project, I thought I'd compile a list of experiences I want to try this year. I have a few ideas in mind, but haven't made the actual list yet. It'll be on my next blog post, and I'll cross each experience/accomplishment off as I complete it. I'll be documenting each of these on a video or blog, which I will be sure to post here. If anyone wants to join me, feel free to use my list or make one of your own.

Looking forward to sharing my experiences with you guys!

Last coffee shop visit: Panera (if that counts), Chai Latte.