Random and Opinionated Thoughts

by: Jennifer Zelazny

Apple

My iPhone – Five Years Later

Five years ago – something came out that I had literally been waiting for for years. Now five years later – I am still using the original iPhone. My friends laugh at me, give me all kinds of slack, but at the end of the day – I use it still because it is such […]

Apple

New MacBook Pro (Retina Display)

I decided to buy a new MacBook Pro last night and ended up with the Retina Display model. I really did not care too much about the display – I was more interested in the flash storage. In the end – I found myself really surprised and impressed with the Retina screen. Going from that […]

Life

For Grandma Z

When I was little, not much beat going to my Grandma Z’s house and seeing the Cuckoo clock go off every hour. I have been thinking about getting one for my kids for awhile and after a long Friday – I went out and bought an authentic Cuckoo clock made in the Black Forest of Germany. All three kids run to it on the hour to hear/see everything.

Random

Coaster 1, LEGOs 1

After having a coaster (drink) malfunction two weeks ago which led to an even bigger computer malfunction (my first ever water issue with a computer), I almost had another issue with the same coaster/glass combo today. Thankfully my office LEGOs came in good use and the elevated computer did not sustain any water damage. I […]

Random

Tallest Dandelion I Have Ever Seen

This morning on my usual walk I just happened to notice 2 dandelions growing out of a pretty tall bush (taller than my greyhound…and he is really tall. I bet these dandelions were at least 3.5 feet tall.

Life

I Voted: PSU Alumni Trustee Election 2012

I have been waiting to vote in this election (Alumni Trustee Election) since November of last year. While it is no secret who I want to win – I have high hopes for these three new members. Let’s hope the new elected trustees ruffle a few feathers and can get Penn State turned in the […]

Stuff

Nike FuelBand – What a Great Experience!

I have to say – I love the Nike Fuelband. I ordered 2 – one for me and one for Amy and received them both yesterday. I plugged mine into my computer to charge and got nothing. I plugged in Amy’s and it started charging right away. I called Nike support and they nicely walked […]