Daily Thought Archive

Come on Mac OS git installer. Why must you be so buggy?

It turns out there is a whole class of RC helicopters that don't allow the user to control forward and backward motion. It also turns out I'm a sucker and got tricked into buying one. Bummer.

Interesting twist on the getting-my-teeth-knocked-out dream. This time I got in a fight and kicked someone else's teeth out. I still didn't like it.

That was definitely the worst smog I've ever experienced.

Fun math fact. For any two integers n and m, the n^th root of m is either an integer or irrational.

半导体 = fancy physics thing

It'd be rude not to.

I just heard that Duck Hunt is a two-player game. Can that be true!?

What's with flight attendants making you close the windows. It's so beautiful out there, I don't want to look in a dark stinky cabin.

It feels weird to be in the airport and not sneaking pushups behind the seats.

Wind tunnel construction commenced.

I just realized I'm leaving for China in two days. I'm going to need a big suit case.

I feel like I can't do any work when the internet is out at school. How did people do research 30 years ago?

Mr Knechtges would be so proud. I gave my first proper reading quiz today.

I'm officially no longer a windows user because I can't even navigate to printer settings in the latest version.

What's up with python not supporting method overloading?

I added a toothbrush to my desk drawer. I guess I'm finally settled in.

Come on spring break! Get here soon!

I just realized I had two silent p related daily thoughts in a row. That seems pretty unlikely.

We totally ptarmiganed a Princeton sushi restaurant today.

I always think momentum is spelled pmomentum with a silent p.

My program just ran without bugs on the first try. I don't think that's ever happened before.

First flight on the east coast. It went very well. Although the airspeed indicator in knots was confusing for a while.

I'm managing my first VPS now. Maybe physicists really are omnicompetent. ;-)

Ahhh, libreoffice, why would you default to saving comma separated value files with tabs separating the fields?

Shortest menu ever:

To reach technical support please press 1. To repeat this menu please press 5.

I think I'll be listening to a lot of Creed this week.

Who knew that Jackson problems would turn out to be useful so soon.

Saying "very" more than once in a row sounds stupid.

I've never seen trees take such a beating from ice and snow before.

My shared office is now known as the center of awesome according to a student.

That was a wicked awesome visit. Now back to work.

I've had my truck for eight hours and already got a ticket. :(

Grading is the worst.

First programming class down. I think it went pretty well.

It feels a little weird posting about class when most of my students are actively stalking me.

One of the best time-saving ideas I've ever had: Scan your signature with a transparent background for signing documents without printing.

Listen insurance agents, an up-sell is one thing, but tacking charges on without telling me is different. I'm willing to pay more for a company that isn't shady.

Buying stuff online can be so easy. Why is ******* such a pain in the ass? (oops, I had to bleep it out because it almost blew a birthday present)

Happy Birthday Maggie!

I know I'm getting old because after yesterday's 8km walk (not even run) my hips are sore.

Looks like I'll be the proud owner of my third Ford Ranger.

Some aspects of this school may be disorganized, but at least I got paid on time. That never happened at Toledo.

Turns out I'll get to teach a programming class after all!

Two weeks working in a Macintosh heavy environment had already confused my intuition about which way the scroll wheel works.

Going to NYC.

First grading of the new job.

Word of the day: catenary

After two days of wearing collared shirts, my neck has a red spot rubbed on both sides. I'll have to get in shape for this.

The first day of school was pretty good. Maybe every day should be a snow day.

My poor planning has finally caught up with me.

First day without pushups. It feels weird. PS. Last chance to suggest new years resolutions.

A slobbery dog toy just touched my face. That's definitely the grossest thing that's happened this year.

This is the last update from Ohio. After this I'll live in New Jersey.

In addition to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the other winter holidays, let's add swirly day on 31 December.

Wow, I guess I forgot to think there for a while.

Merry Christmas. Tomorrow we start the Christmas projects.

Home for the holidays. Let's party!

It's official. I'm a pilot.

All my flight time requirements are met. One day to practice, then the exam.

Completed my 100th landing today!

Pushups will be pretty easy for the rest of the year. But I think I forgot to record my tally one day.

Orion, shooting stars, and the Las Vegas strip make night flying pretty cool.

Dear wind, please go away so I can fly solo again.

Just got a static shock from the water stream in my sink. I've never had that before.

Passed my knowledge test with 97%!

I'm so bad at weather!

First solo today. Took off and landed three times all alone.

I actually landed without any instructor assistance today!

Corn just doesn't taste quite as good when it isn't smeared with butter and salt.

Guess it was time for my twice annual ankle roll.

The ghost town had more tourists than ghosts.

I made it to Needles. A mere 80km ride from Vidal Junction .

Going to flight school. Hopefully 22 days from now I'll be a pilot.

Awesome thanksgiving everybody!

Well, I'll officially be a working man starting right after new years.

The end of vacation got snowed out.

Segway tour vs food tour... Tough call.

I hate when people use the phrase " and / or " because it introduces ambiguity that isn't present when you use real logical constructions.

Ahhhh, I spilled noodles on my study book!

Alright, I finally got a QuickSite client to sign a contract.

Part 1 of my pilot knowledge studying is complete. Four more to go.

Wow, that was a big Chimichanga!

I really wish I wasn't such a slow reader. Spreeder seems cool.

I heard the term "A-post" used in automotive context today, so searched to see what it was.

Google told me:

What the hell happened to my myspace?

Seventeen-year-old Joshy would be disappointed with Twenty-five-year-old Joshy for actually wanting a job. And also for being so old!

Made it down to North Carolina and the punk met me at the airport :)

Craigslist added a star feature! Awesome.

One of my favorite parts of the internet is how it always leads you back to long-forgotten pages that you have previously enjoyed. I think Everything2 is really cool.

Finally got a new motorcycle key!

Hooray, I don't have cancer!

That bicycle ride was colder than any on the trip.

Alright, let's drum up somemore website business!

It might finally be time to build a boat.

I guess the casino missed me, because it was nice to me again.

Another excellent Halloween party. I hope it comes twice next year too.

Wooohoooo, done with work!

The Orphans would be proud. I finally went to a real orphanage. And an abandoned one no less.

It's amazing how many job opportunities come up when you're not really looking for them.

Happy Alaska Day! (I almost missed it)