Apple iPad: To Keep or Not to Keep? That's a SERIOUS question.

This  morning while gliding on the elliptical machine, breaking news appeared on the television screen above me.  "Apple begins production on iPad2."  Really, Apple?!?!?  I kid you not.  Last night, while Ben and I were at the Apple store, I said to the Appleman, "I heard the iPad2 is coming out this year...potentially the end of March."  He responded, "Was that one of those rumor sites? Apple hasn't even told us whether they are coming out with a new one or not."

Okay, I understand he is not legally allowed to divulge Apple secrets, but I called it!  When I saw the news this morning, first thing I did was check the Wall Street Journal Article that released the information.  Come to find out, the info was actually released yesterday.  The day I bought my new iPad.  Sweet, Hannah.  Not sure if I'm the luckiest or most unlucky person ever.  The best was when I texted Jodi about it this morning she said, "Ahhh haha Hani that would happen to you,"

The iPad two is "expected" to be released by Easter, which actually falls at the end of April this year.  So, guess it's not so bad to have this new iPad today.  Easter is like three months away and that's a long wait.  The iPad2 is said to have the same resolution, but it will be lighter, have more memory, and have a camera.  While weighing my options I came up with several prose and one con to whether "To Keep or Not to Keep":

Pros:

• The iPad2 has the same resolution, so it's not like my screen will be any better looking
• I don't really want to go back to the Apple store and pounce on an employee to help me.  They're always so busy.
• While the iPad2 will have a camera on it, I already have a camera, so meh?  And video conferencing?  I'm not that Big Business yet!
• More memory?  I'm not a tech guru so I don't plan on downloading things that will confuse me.
• The new one may be lighter, but this one is already super light.  The lighter it is the more likely I am to fling it on accident.  Plus, I'd have to buy a new case.  It's $40 for the one I bought yesterday, which in retrospect is petty cash compared to the price of the iPad itself haha.

Cons:

• I feel like I'm a psychic and want to show the Appleman who sold me the iPad I was right :)

Guess I'm going to keep the new iPad I just bought for now.  I was so excited about it and still am.  Can't wait to play with it when I get home!

Love,
Miss Cleo

And...I just bought an ipad!!!!

Check out my new little gem!  We went to the Apple store tonight so I could get an iPad!  I don't have an iPhone and I don't have a laptop, so this is the perfect purchase for me :).  

Finally up-to-date with technology,

Hannah

Finding Jupiter, no telescope required

It seems like everyday we come across some new pop-rock band trying to make it big, but the hard truth is that their music usually sounds the same as the next band.  Boring.  Yet sometimes you come across a new band that really stand outs.  A new sound, new voice, new look and new vibe really.  Take the band Finding Jupiter, for example.  They’re not your typical indie/rock/pop band.  They have a unique sound that has won them awards across the nation and has continued to bring them loyal fans with every new song they release.  They write their own music, write their own songs and actually produce their songs themselves.  Pretty much they do everything and they do it extremely well.

Speaking of doing things well, the students at Stanford University shot and edited their brand new music video for their baller song “Do It Again”!  They JUST released it on YouTube, check it out!

About Finding Jupiter:

They are San Fransisco based indie/rock/pop band that came together in 2009.  All students from Stanford University, so you (a) know they’re smart, (b) know they have it together and (c) know they are likely to be very talented.  All true. 

Become a fan on Facebook and visit their site!

Band Members:

Sarah Masimore, vocals and rhythm guitar (Okay, okay, so I didn’t come outright and say my sister was in the band but that’s because I didn’t want you to think I was just saying all this stuff to be nice.  She’s my sister so I don’t have to be nice haha.  Seriously though.  Everything I have said is true, or else I wouldn’t have put it up on LLG!)

Dean Schaffer, backup vocals and lead guitar

Peter Mcdonald, bass

Taylor Brady, drums

Hope you love this little gem!

Pop Rock Onnnnn,

Hannah

UA Contest ~ Bow Top is one of the winners!

Last week, I posted a "Win-It Wednesday" contest up for UA.  We asked our customers to vote for their favorite print for our new Spring 2011 scrubs.  And guess what?  The bow top got a vote!  Just wanted to share my excitment :)

You can see our winners blog post here: UA Blog

Love winning,
Hannah

Mmmmmmmmeat Sauce!

Get ready to learn how to easily make the best meat sauce ever!  This little gem is courtesy of Ben's mom's delicious recipe :).  Ben and I have made it often!

This will serve 6 to 8 hungry peeps.

What you need to make your new favorite pasta dish:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 can of traditional spaghetti sauce (they usually come in 26.5 ounce cans or jars)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (drained)- garlic and oregano flavored if possible!
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 small jar or can of sliced mushrooms (drained) if desired (I highly suggest)
• about 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar (this is a must!  I swear it's the secret--well not anymore--ingredient)
• 1-2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 16 ounce package of noodles 

Let's get started!

Start browning the meat and add onion, minced garlic and chopped green peps!

While the meat's browning and the veggies are getting tender, combine the rest of the ingredients (except for the noodles!) into a large saucepan or pot.

Mushrooms and diced tomatoes

 




Spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning.

Once the meats and veggies are ready, drain the excess fat and stir the meats and veggies into the mixture you were preparing.




All the ingredients together



Bring your pasta sauce to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes to an hour.  This helps bring out all the yummy flavors!




Sauce simmering, noods-a-cooking, and biscuits baking



Ta-da!!!!!

Cheers!

Love to have home-cooked meals with good friends...it's Cuban food at their place next time!

Love,
Hannah

Man-o-war Mania

When Ben and I went down to the beach yesterday we were confronted by a sea of man-o-war.  Not only were these jellyfish in the water (or so we think but there is no way we were going to test it out), but hundreds of them had washed up onto the sand and were wrapped in dried seaweed all along the beach.

Although these little guys can leave a big sting, they are really beautiful to look at!  They were still out on the sand this morning, so I took a few pictures for you all to see.  It's crazy how many there are!

Love,

Hannah

More Random Thoughts ~ Thanks, Ashley!

Yesterday my friend Ashley sent me a bunch more random thoughts, and I picked a handful of them to share with you guys!  Some are hilarious and some ridiculously cynical hahah.  Hope you like!  Thanks again, Ashley!

• If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

• We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. 

• Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 

• Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't. 

• To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; To steal from many is research. 

• I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot. 

• I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila. 

• A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it. 

• Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

Love,
Hannah