We traveled to Seattle, Washington to see Dubtribe Soundsystem in 2005. It's probably not the furthest I would travel, but it worked out great. It was great timing because we saw some old friends, met some new ones, and got to see a band we really, really like, on their "farewell" tour, which they are not performing together anymore. I think it was totally worth it!

I'm saving up for a new MacBook Pro. It's tempting to buy a cheaper computer, mostly because I can get it sooner – but I want one with good enough specs that it will last a couple of years. The last time I bought a laptop was 6 years ago, so I expect to keep using my next laptop well past the "expected" life. I think the hardest part about saving is cultivating patience, because I have very little!

This book is the story of entire life, as reconstructed from primary sources – personal letters and correspondence and newspapers from the era. It is painstakingly researched and fascinating because it gives a rare glimpse into the real life of a noble woman in England in the 18th century. It's also fascinating to contrast the status and opportunities for women in those times, as compared to the Victorian era which followed, and of course as compared to today. The attention to detail in this book is impeccable, but never dull as the author includes numerous anecdotes and stories which give the reader a real sense of the time.

Lifehacker/Gizmodo is my vice. I like to escape from everyday life to read about robots, gadgets, and robots with gadgets. I don't think it's to the point where I should quit, but I do have to back off occasionally. Too much reading about productivity can be distracting.