Random and Opinionated Thoughts

by: Jennifer Zelazny

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 […]

Serenity Now!

My US Flag Was Made In China

I like to support the Illinois VFW and so this time around – for my donation they gave me a new US flag and flagpole kit. I was quite excited as I have been meaning to get one for awhile now. When I opened up the kit – I was pretty shocked to see that […]

Serenity Now!

What is Fiction Here?

On my way to lunch – a truck almost sideswiped me before realizing I was to the left of them and that caught my attention. When we came to the next stop light, the driver jumped out of his car while the light was red, took out a tape measure, and proceeded to measure the […]

Stuff

Nike Fuelband: The Perfect Gift?

After watching Joe Paterno’s memorial (late January 2012) and seeing how Phil Knight (Nike chairman) supported Joe – I decided to take a look at the Nike web site and buy some new Nike shoes. (this is the perfect usage of the iPad in my opinion) When I went to the site – to my […]

Software

Keeping Track of Fitness Activities with RunKeeper

A friend of mine recommended an iPhone app for me as we were recently talking about running/walking/keeping track of our exercise. I remember one of my friends a few years ago told me she kept track of her totals on the refrigerator helped motivate her everyday. I started doing the same and it is true. […]