ETA: 3 Days

Cult members of Apple will traveling to the Mecca of electronics this weekend to see the latest breakthrough that is completely necessary to add to our already digitized lives. The iPad, informally known as a Giant iTouch, hits stores this Saturday. Pre-sale orders will be filled, however the 3G model is not being released until next month. I'm anxious to see how then iPad will do. If you aren't getting an iPad or rather just can't afford it (ding ding ding-me) you can hold off until this summer when new iPhones are released. Most of the information out there on the infamous 4G iPhone are pure rumors, there have been leaks of features like video chatting, 5.2 mega pixel camera, ability for multi-tasking and made of titanium. Hope the rumors are true so I can blog and video chat with you guys simultaneously.

Never Gets Old

I have seen this video several times and it never gets old.

North Shore 5K

Deadline is another word for motivation. Whether it scares you that you will come in dead last or that you will completely fail altogether, deadlines are hard to ignore. I signed up for a 5K that takes place on June 13th. Since a 5K is really only 3.1miles I'm not too worried about being able to complete it. I've started "training" (if you even want to call it that) and have 13 weeks to get my speed up to a respectable time. Now only if the weather would stay warm I could enjoy the process even more.

Cancelled?!

ABC has been attempting resurrect ratings as Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and that other doctor show are experiencing a continual downward spiral to extinction. Their solution? Introducing The Deep End, a sexually charged showcase of first year lawyers in L.A. Since when is everyone painfully good looking in the work force? Anyway, being a Thursday night TV junkie (NBC, I'm still loyal), I enjoyed watching The Deep End. It was funny, kinda, but had something to it! After a couple of weeks of The Deep End not being on I went to the Internet to see what was up. Apparently, ABC wasn't satisfied with it's ratings and replaced the show with two equally bad creations, The Past Life and Flash Forward. My only relief to this news is the shortening of my Thursday lineup. I guess I'll have to resort to getting my 'good looks' fix with The Office, whether that's Jim or Dwight you'll never know.

Best App to Download Now

My brother told me to quickly download Apple's coolest app, Knocking Live Video. We both have iPhone 3G's and therefore do not have video capabilities. With Knocking Live we can share live video feeds from our phones! How it works? It's like having a webcam on your phone and uses the camera already on your phone. The quality is surprisingly great. However, no sound transfers. Steve Jobs even personally recommended and raved over this app. Move over picture messaging, leaving "knocks" as they call it is creating major waves in the app world. The best part is that it's free! For now! Hurry download and share live video feed with your friends and family!

Here's Some Encouragement

If anyone is trying to get back into running or wants to start here is a blog devoted specially to running in Chicago. Articles are helpful and encouraging with tips on how to train and stay motivated. The hardest part is getting started! So true!

Thursday Comical Relief

This probably has or will happen to many of us. Specially me...

Glimmer of Spring

Mother Nature teased Chicagoans last week with beautiful sunny 65 degree weather turning everyone into over cheerfully people hatching out of their zombie shells and enjoying the warmer temperatures. We so quickly forget that Chicago is not one to let Spring start so early. Bombed with snow only one day after a flawless 70 day, we remorsefully grabbed our Uggs and jackets once again.

During those dream like days I made a decision to get back into running. It's been harder to stay true to my self promises as the sky spits cold droplets on my face, only reminding me that I don't have a Spring Break to look forward to. As a defense, I pulled out my old SCOUTS ear warmer that I used back in my cheerleading days. Take that Mother Nature! Go Scouts!

This just really sucks...

It's been splattered all over the media that Sandra Bullock's douchebag husband has allegedly cheated on her with a tattooed creature. I hate reading about this kind of crap especially since it's been Sandra's "year". I hope the rumors aren't true!!

Get Uncommon or Just Weird

There is an awesome website that designs custom iPhone cases (Blackberry and iPad coming soon). Uncommon has created a technology that actually "tattoos" the ink or picture into the iPhone case, rather than using a sticker or paint that is likely to rub off. Uncommon also allows you to upload your own photo or artwork and resize/rotate it. I've seen people put pictures of their family on their cases or you could do you and your significant other. The possibilities are endless. They also have a whole library of custom artwork that you can chose from. The case itself is hard and doesn't make your iPhone any more bulky or heavy. If you are looking to spice up your iPhone or just looking to get weird looks from people visit Uncommon and start designing!

The Infatuation with "Free"

I read on Twitter this morning that Chipotle is giving away a FREE side of guacamole with your burrito if you are wearing green for St. Patrick's Day. Before even checking with Mothership Google for legitimacy, I went ahead a re-tweeted this unbelievable news. After telling the rest of the office and blasting the news through my gchat I thought about why people were getting so worked up over a free 2 oz cup of guac. It's not like Chipotle was giving away free Priuses- though I think Toyota is...check with Google first. But seriously, where does our obsession with "free" come from? I've always believed that there is no such thing as a "free lunch". There are always strings attached. Like sure you may be indulging in a free cup of delicious guac, but your body (most likely your hips) is going to pay for it later on.

I think what draws us in to this concept of "Free" is that we are getting a prize or being rewarded. Getting anything free is great; free shipping, free sample size with full purchase, free McMuffin when the Blackhawks score, free tacos, free free free. We like having little surprises and pleasant speed-bumps within our normally predictable day. It's that "oh, it's free?!" feeling when you start to pull out your money. For someone who gets excited over the little things, I'm definitely going to go the Chipotle and get my free 2 oz cup of guac, even if my intolerant stomach will retaliate later! It's FREE!

2010 Ravinia Schedule Released...

Line up looks pretty descent...except no Steve Miller, Hootie or Doobie...

Worthy nights to attend:

6/5- Vince Gill/James Otto

6/6- Earth, Wind and Fire (don't hate on it)

6/13- Sheryl Crow and Colbie Caillat

6/17- BACKSTREET BOYS

7/10- Cheap Trick/ Squeeze

7/17- STING

7/18- STING

7/21- The B52's

8/7- The BoDeans

8/8/- The Temptations

8/29- Carrie Underwood

9/1- The Beach Boys

9/3- Nelly Furtado

9/4- Train

Steve Miller Band is playing at the Taste of Chicago Saturday July 3rd :)

Masters Tickets Anyone???

It's been awhile since I've updated you guys on my fabulous opinions and life chronicles, but I have been super busy with work and the latest launch of NameDrop 2.0!! We have a ton of new competitions going on right now!! NameDrop is giving away the chance to win a 5 day pass to the Masters Tournament!! Also, enter to win tickets to a Miami Heat game and hang out with D Wade after! We are also really excited to announce the opportunity to meet the greatest fighter of all time, Muhammad Ali!

You guys really need to enter these contests! The Masters tickets are gonna blow you away, trust me, I bought the tickets and I'm super jealous. But NameDrop has a lot of other contests going on as well, so log on to NameDrop now!! Create a profile for free and start entering contests!!