Aaron Hoffmann Principal UX Product DesignerAAAAAALLrighty then. i’ve got some photos to post, but first, something funny i discovered whilst sorting them…which i promptly made into an instant messenger buddy icon. let me know what you think, cuz i can certainly make more/new/customised ones. god i’m a dork…
(click to make it yours!!!)
listening to: newly burned mix disc of sugar ray – in the pursuit of leisure, and live – birds of pray
a gynecologist at a new practice had a day full of new patients. as the first came in, he asked her to undress, when he noticed a letter “M” imprinted on her chest and asked, “so what’s the story behind the M on your chest?”the woman said, “my boyfriend is from the university of minnesota and when we make love, he likes to wear his letterman’s jacket, and it leaves this imprint.” the doctor shrugs it off and goes about his business.
the next patient comes in, with the same letter “M” imprint on her chest. again he asks, “what’s the story with the M on your chest?”
she tells him, “well, my boyfriend is from the u of m and likes to wear his letterman’s jacket when we make love, and it leaves the letter “M” imprinted in my chest”. again the doctor shrugs it off and goes to work.
so a third patient comes in, strips, and the doctor notices another letter “M” imprinted on her stomach. the doctor, now aware of the story asks, “so let me guess, your boyfriend is from the u of m and likes to wear his letterman’s jacket when you make love?”
“no,” she corrects him, “my girlfriend is from wisconsin!”
buh-dum-ching!
a doctor’s blonde patient was being prescribed birth control. a week later the blonde came back and said “i don’t think these pills are working, doctor…”the doctor replied, “how can you tell?”
“they keep falling out!”
You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America’s Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn’t want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named “Bush”, “Dick”, and “Colon.” –chris rock
the language of the human face communicates maximum information through the subtlest inflections. the interfaces of our souls are designed to be read in a heartbeat.
I was high on life, but I developed a tolerance…
i realised last night while watching the news that “genius” is a relative term.
it was a post-interview reaction to something about michael jackson which aired on abc. a viewer made remarks about how unfair it was for the world to be picking on someone just because they’re so talented or on top of their game; that he is a genius. i also took into account the musical fare renee’s dormmate displayed the other night during my visit, some type of folk music. i’m sure she finds that artist’s music brilliant, while although i can appreciate such music; i would never label him a genius, because it doesn’t directly appeal to me. it makes me both wonder and saddened considering how many musicians, artists, etc out there are completely underappreciated and underacknowledged for their work; when each is a genius in their own rite–or someone else’s anyway. it’s sad one performer can be forgotten when another is placed on the highest level of celebrity with all the fame, fortune and accolades; when really they both seek the same goal, or perform the same duties; it’s all a matter of perspective, marketing, and luck really; luck that your work coincides with the tastes of the very fickle (american) society and culture.
another thing that disturbs me, despite it’s intention to entertain (or lack thereof), is the ‘american idol’ tv show. i, as an artist, completely disagree with the notion that expression is a competition. music, visual art, literature is (or shouldn’t be) some game to try and outdo the next; it is more about sharing one’s ideas and advancing one another’s horizons. granted, in a capitalistic world where money is the bottom line, everyone has bills to pay; and the only way to pay them is by earning the cash. somehow the music and movie industries have come to focus more on increasing sales than the product they’re actually creating. the competition exists where each company is vying for the largest percentage of consumers’ paychecks. very disappointing a realisation…::frown::
well, that’s my commentary for the moment. i shall be back later with more, and hopefully get some of those damn pictures online which i’ve been meaning to for the past month (or more!!)
listening to: ken’s computer beeping (recurring error beep, as he’s away from his desk)