Thoughts

Auto-save dammit

2010-02-19T14:43:38Z

Alright, first gripe about the squarespace app: no auto-save. I was mid-post on the train when I got a phone call. After finishing the call and returning to the app, it was gone. I was a little peeved, but also realized I should be saving drafts regularly.

So with this post, I started doing that. But much to my dismay, it's super cumbersome. It takes 3 taps to save the draft to my phone. Then it takes me back to the 'mange posts screen', which takes 10-15 seconds to load. Then I have to tap on the article I was just in and tap edit. Now that's a lot of work just to make sure my post doesn't get destroyed because of a phone call or randomly hitting the home button.

I still think the app is great. It's free and it does make posting super easy, but the lack of auto save on a platform where random (uncontrollable) interruptions can blow away a bunch of work is a bit of a disconnect.

CTA-Trekker

2010-02-19T00:23:03Z

In an effort to stop neglecting my blog, I've decided to start blogging whenever I'm on any CTA (chicago transit authority) vehicle. Since SquareSpace (my hosting platform) has a great, free iPhone app, I can post entries directly from my phone. I've used it to post a couple of short entries with photos, and it works pretty well. We'll see how well things go with longer entries. But beyond making sure I get my money's worth on my monthly hosting bill, I really want it to be therapeutic. Doing short to medium sized posts on a daily basis will help get my mind off work for a bit while making my rush hour commute a bit more tolerable. It also allows me to carve out some 'me time' everyday, which is something that tends to wan as work gets busier.

Xmas gift

2010-02-18T22:54:48Z

This was my Xmas gift from my girlfriend. The hawks lost in a shootout, but we were super close and had a bunch of fun. Highly recommend seeing live hockey (especially that close).

Bottle top art

2010-02-18T03:12:43Z

Found this in a wine shop in Lincoln Square. Pretty cool.

A couple new articles for Examiner

2009-02-24T03:07:01Z

I posted a couple new articles for Examiner.com. Check it: Comcast, Boxee 1, and Boxee 2

Shock Absorber

2009-02-12T01:53:41Z

A group of MIT undergrads created a new kind of energy harnessing shock absorber.

Blight: blinds that provide a green source of light

2009-02-09T06:44:02Z

Published an article about an interesting concept for blinds.

Cheap Geek Gadget Lovin

2009-02-06T05:26:11Z

An article I wrote about gifts for Valentine's Day (geek style). Check it: http://www.examiner.com/x-2939-Chicago-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Cheap-Geek-Gadget-Lovin

Review of Word Warp

2009-02-04T04:28:02Z

Posted my review of Word Warp. Feed back would be appreciated.

Staying Sharp

2009-02-02T19:59:41Z

Here is a great blog post from Jamis at 37signals. He uses a wood carving metaphor for being happy with your profession, but I think this can be applied far more than just your career...