Some great buzzwords & phrases heard in an executive speech:
- the word repurpose
- the word mythologize (which is real, but not really used)
- the phrase take-away used as a noun (e.g. “The take-away of this meeting is…”)
- the if I got hit by a bus today story about spreading information
- the phrase inflection point (which I quite like, actually)
- a short story about how the Chinese character for problem also means opportunity
It was short, though, and I actually got a very good impression of the guy giving the talk.
posted March 4, 2003 – 9:27 am
I actually wrote in an email this morning “I’ve got a hankerin’ for bi bim bab.” How you do think the Koreans or the cowboys feel about that?
I feel like I’m back in my elementary school cafeteria, but instead of mystery meat for lunch, I’ve got a mystery meeting this morning.
posted March 4, 2003 – 6:54 am
It looks like I’ll be going to Chicago in a month or so. I want to take one of the architectural boat tours (architecture of the city by boat, rather than the architecture of boats, which might also be interesting). Any idea if they’ll be running yet (or worth doing) in mid-April?
I went climbing at a different rock gym this weekend. I found the Boston Rock Gym a fair bit less challenging than the Mill City Rock Gym, but the folks were nice, and it’s certainly closer to home. A nice change of pace, but I probably won’t become a regular there.
Laura and I went to Mount Snow on Saturday to find some decent skiing. I had a voucher from a trip last year for a lift ticket and rental, so between us, the only cost was her lift ticket. It wasn’t cheap, though – a full day of skiing will cost you at least $61 (rental’s more, food’s exceeding expensive, even for skiing). My advice: if someone’s paying for you there, it’s fine; if you’re paying, save your money and go somewhere else.
posted March 3, 2003 – 7:51 am
I finally found a new route home from the gym that avoids the dreaded Route 3 entirely. Woohoo!
In other news, I test-drove a hybrid Civic last night. All in all, it’s quite nice. It drives a lot like a normal car, and the acceleration is decent considering it’s such a small gas engine. One of the more fun features is the continuous gas mileage display – it gives you the mileage you’re getting right this second, as well as your mileage for the current trip. I don’t think there’s a lifetime gas mileage display, sadly. My only other complaint was about the garish faux-chrome plate covering some of the dash and gearshift – ick!
posted February 28, 2003 – 8:45 am
For finishing the coffee table I’m building (look for pictures soon), I bought an electric sander. We use them extensively at work, and the Porter-Cable’s seem to hold up under near-constant use. I’ll let you know how things go. Thanks to mom & dad for another great birthday gift.
The Enormous Room was fun & tasty, as expected. I guess when you only have one dish (meat and vegetarian versions available), you can focus on preparing it very well.
posted February 26, 2003 – 12:45 pm