Joel Gross's Blog

 

My car is in the shop right now getting the front brakes repaired ($400), back brakes changed($200), oil changed ($22), spark plugs replaced ($60) and am getting my starter checked out ($?)

I expect the mechanics to bump up the cost $2-300 after the work is done. Those greedy bastards never give a guy a break.

The woman I’ve been dating for the last few weeks, Melanie, is now starting her own interior design business! I like to think that I prodded her in that direction, but she already was contemplating how to do it. She is an excellent interior designer, but works for a firm that doesn’t appreciate what she does.… read more “Interior Design Biz”

 

Once again, I had a really enjoyable weekend. I spent most of it out playing in the sun and hanging out with my friends. On Friday I did a ton of exercise even though I was still sore from my workout with Fletch on Thursday; I rode my bike to work, ran for an hour at lunch and rode my bike home and then rode it over to Fletcher’s house in the evening.… read more “Weekend fun”

Google’s newest gadget has just blown me away. Not satisfied with close up satellite and aerial imagery from Google Maps? Well, now you can get a street-level view of the action! They have mapped every street in several major metropolitan areas now and will soon be bringing it to other areas. Go check it out- you can look and zoom in any direction!… read more “Google Street View”

I’m feeling down tonight. Life is full of highs and lows and sometimes you have to wade through the trough and hope there will be an upslope soon. It can be very unpleasant and downright painful.

Last night I went over to Scottie B.’s house for a bbq and later went out with him and a group of his friends to clubs on Capitol Hill. I liked Havana a lot; there was a pretty good hipster scene there and a fun dance floor. I think my dancing is finally starting to improve (or at least my confidence is!… read more “Havana”

1. Where were you an hour ago?
Club Havana with Scottie B. & friends.

2. Who will be your next kiss?
Bestemor.

3. What kind of deodorant do you use?
Old Spice high endurance (after hours)

4. Are you wearing socks right now?
Si

5. When was the last time you went out of the state?… read more “Home sweet home.”