Andy Laub

Andy Laub is a designer & developer in the Twin Cities.

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E-O-T-Y »

Well, here is the finale for 04. It was what I would call a moderately exciting year. Here’s the best stuff:

Events:

  • January – I bought my Powerbook and became a full circle Mac user
  • February – after months of waiting, we finally move to our new apartment
  • March – I got promoted at work, bought a PS2
  • August – I decided I couldn’t function without a car
  • December – CellOne is done, and I am happy with Sprint

Music:

  • The College Dropout – Kanye West
  • Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand
  • Super D – Ben Folds
  • The Spine – They Might Be Giants
  • Pressure Chief – CAKE

Movies:

  • The Incredibles
  • The Butterfly Effect
  • Napoleon Dynomite
  • Kill Bill
  • Shrek 2

Games:

  • GTA San Andreas
  • Half-Life
  • Burnout 3: Takedown
  • Katamari Damacy
  • Sly 2: Band of Theives

Cars:

  • Acura TL
  • Chrysler 300C
  • Land Rover LR3
  • Porsche 997
  • Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Stuff We Bought:

Non-Debate Crap »

Franz Ferdinand’s videos just keep getting better. I was pretty impressed with Take Me Out, but This Fire just kicks its ass. I also watched Eminem’s new video and I’m not sure what I think – it’s definitely an Eminem video, but he seems much more morose in this video than he has in others. Is he calming down?

I don’t care who is involved – any remake of the song Car Wash is still going to suck. But I am completely enthralled with this new Boost Mobile commercial. Who is the third guy, is what I would like to know.

Bush was actually in town today, for a rally. The son of a bitch. I hope he gets his ass handed to him tomorrow night.
Anyway, I am hoping to be starting up a new blog soon – not a replacement for this, but something that I’d be working on with someone else that would actually have worthwhile content. We’ll see how that goes – keep your fingers crossed.

I am hungry now – time for hot dogs!

Random 2 Weeks Update »

We replaced the rather large computer desk (like 6′ x 6′ in an L shape) with some 36 x 18 metal shelves from Le Target. It looks better, holds more, and takes up so much less space in the (formerly) cramped bedroom. In the picture you’ll not only see the shelves, but my lovely G3 and Abe’s Alienware, as well as an ancient Marantz receiver and some older Bose 201 speakers. It is a fantastic sounding system, with the only source being the G3.

I met yesterday with a really nice person from our local paper. They are apparently trying to put together a couple of magazines and are recruiting freelancers – it sounds like a fun side project so I hope I’m included.

I bought Franz Ferdinand after about a month of deliberation, and I am actually pretty pleased. I also imported a Von Zipper sampler that’s been sitting on my desk for who knows how long. 19 more songs until I hit 3000. I have been trying to wrap up Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and I am happy to say I like it again. Appearance is very different from Driv3r, but it is so much more fun. I can’t wait for the next installment.

A friend of ours has procured some kittens, and they are the cutest thing in the world. We went to check them out yesterday, and I was surprised because I’d forgotten how small kittens are. Also incredibly awkward, in an adorable way.

I only have $500 left to pay off on the moped!

We went to see my parents on Saturday and they ooh ‘d and ah ‘d about ABE’S NEW CAR. I must say that I like it an awful lot, too. Anyway, parents – it was strange walking around the house, because it seems so much smaller than when I lived there. I don’t know if it is because I was under their wing and it was comfortable at the time or because our place has 11-foot ceilings, or both.

The new Porsche 911 and I have come to a mutual understanding. I will no longer mourn (publicly) the loss of the Boxster headlights and it will maybe be mine someday. It is certainly a gorgeous car as evidenced by the desktop I now have at work.

I am back in a clothes-buying state of mind. I spent a bunch of money at AE, including for shoes. Their shoes have always been fantastic to me, and cheap as well. I also have serious intentions of buying many shirts at Express when we get there at the end of the month. I love their shirts.