After debating it for awhile, I finally have another watch. I like my old watch and will still wear it, but I had been eager to try out different watch bands and unfortunately my old Seiko won’t allow it. Luckily, Sandy got me a watch and an assortment of bands for my birthday last week.
The classic navy and gold is my favorite.
Interesting post over at Indie Columbus regarding what attracts people. I think it’s an interesting, realistic look at the reason people move. Economic opportunity is definitely important. It is certainly what brought me to Columbus. However, I think it’s the culture, charm, etc that makes someone stay. You can’t replace those intangibles about a city. Those factors may not work on everyone, but I think they are certainly vital for the ” young professional, urbanite crowd” that downtown Columbus desires.
When I was living in London, my friend and then-flatmate Manic, who works in IT, once complained that Bristol had far better opportunities than London did for someone in his field. We asked him why he didn’t just move there. He talked about all the arts, culture and entertainment available in London that he wouldn’t be able to find in Bristol. In response, we pointed out to him that most of his leisure time comprised the same few pubs and Indian curry houses and playing Xbox, not London’s great museums or nightclubs. Upon further thought, he corrected himself: “all my family and friends are in London.”
Stumbled across Semi-Tough starring Burt Reynolds and Kris Kristofferson at the local library this weekend and decided to check it out. It’s pretty typical 70s Burt Reynolds goodness, so if you are into that, you’ll enjoy it. The only thing I can think it needed more of a was Burt himself.
It also has nice Gene Autry heavy soundtrack.
The internet is a dangerous place. As I research for the new apartment, I’ve found plenty of things I never knew I needed. In looking at furniture, I find myself drawn to the classic Eames Lounge Chair in a way I never expected.
Upon moving to Ohio, especially Columbus, one might wonder whether there was a large Grateful Dead following or just a bunch of stoners in Ohio. Why would someone get this impression? Perhaps the following logo attached to 1 in every 3 cars:
