Jan 24
Cali Lewis Bloopers
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Apr 06
Glad I waited…
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Yes – I have been a Geek all my life, and yes, I have been a Technology Geek my entire adult life. My license plate reads “TECHGRL” and I am usually the first in line to get any type of new technology device that promises to “rock my Tech Girl” world, until now.
When the iPad was announced on January 27, 2010, I, like many other Apple Lovers and Tech Geeks of the world immediately felt my palms begin to sweat and my pulse grow rapid as I exclaimed very loudly (in a totally crowded Starbucks) “I have to have one – NOW.” I realized I was not alone as there were several others geeks in the Starbucks streaming Steve Jobs LIVE and watching the announcement – that nodded in agreement. I couldn’t wait for the tech specs, pricing and ship date.
As I listened in awe, I first heard WiFi Version shipping in 60 days and 3G version shipping in 90 days. That means (approximately) March 27th and April 27th, 2010, respectively. Well, the WiFi version was available on April 3rd and I haven’t really gotten a confirmation on the 3G version. I began to evaluate my situation. Yes, I wanted the iPad as soon as possible, but I travel a lot, like every week, and I really need to be connected at all times and the WiFi version depends on available WiFi networks and 3G depends on, well, AT&T. So, choosing the lesser of 2 evils – I decided to wait. I have been called a loser, a hater and I have (to some) lost my Geek status.
However, for those of you that have just waited in line for 2 freakin’ days, and just spent a few hundred bucks on a device that will not be available unless you are on a WiFi network, I say – Blah, Blah, Blah. I will have the iPad I want and who knows…I might just event wait until there is a camera AND videoconferencing capabilities and flash compatibility.
Wait… I need it NOW – I can’t wait another 18 months – okay fine… but I am still waiting for 3G.
TechGirl – INDEED!
Apr 05
Chicago Women’s Baseball League
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Our Spring 2010 CWBL Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, April 17th. The money we raise will be our budget for pitching clinics, hitting instruction, and other skills development efforts we think are really important. We’re planning to bring in top notch instructors to work with us this spring, so come on out, bring your friends and help us make sure we have the resources we need for a fantastic training program! This is a fun place and the staff there is excited to get involved and help us make
this a great event.
I am asking you, my friends, to come out and support The Chicago Gems Baseball Club & The Chicago Women’s Baseball League.
Nov 27
Starting to heal
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Okay – here’s the latest – Surgery Monday 11/23/09 – on crutches (per post surgical Nurse order) through Wednesday night, knee totally swollen, every time I try to put pressure on my leg tears come to my eyes – I call my surgeon Wednesday night because it doesn’t feel right – I thought I would be walking… He was angry that they put me on crutches, he told them no crutches and wanted me to be weight bearing. Yes, there would have been more pain, but I think I lost a day or so in the process of healing.
Lots of ice at least 5 or 6 times a day for 30 minutes at a time. I didn’t touch the crutches again and am now walking, but my gait is nowhere near normal yet, and I am still in a lot of pain. This makes me crazy because I have a high pain tolerance. Every day is a little bit better – I am hoping for a lot of progress this weekend. My surgeon called me back Thursday morning to check on me (and my state of mind) and assured me that everything would be okay. He said range of motion will still be difficult because of the swelling, but to do what I can. I can’t drive until Monday – 1 week – so going to the gym to even get on a bike is out of the question. This has not been easy, and I think my expectation were way too aggressive. I just need to be better so that I can catch my flight on Tuesday – this gig cannot be postponed.
Hoping for a good weekend.
