Okay I'm down with this! Actually some really cool things are happening.
WORK: I'm getting a LOT more done. This, to me, is the most obvious sign that I must have a real problem, not just one in my head.
NEW PEOPLE: I am finding myself making friends a lot easier now. Just bumping in to people. Again, it's because I don't have the crutch of checking my facebook status, so I'm not looking down at my iPhone.
FRIENDS: Same thing- find myself calling my friends on the phone and chatting with them. It's amazing that there is so much of the real stuff (voice inflection, breathing patterns, pitch, tonality) that gets missed online that you can hear on the phone. Definitely going to make an effort to going and actually seeing my friends here over the next couple of months.
WITHDRAWAL: Definitely having symptoms but it's easier each day to not login constantly. I decided that I'll keep the facebook application on my phone, but only for uploading pictures on the run. That's the only real need for the application to be on my phone at all. If your status update can't wait, call me!
I bumped in to not 1, not 2 but THREE Ron Paul supporters tonight at my fave bar (I go 1-2 times a month) And we had some great conversations. We decided that if Ron Paul doesn't win, Texas is going to secede. For real this time, we mean it.
Main problem though is that I can't keep up with my Facebook-only friends (you know who you are!) and that's a bummer.
Overall, doing great. Glad that I did this, it makes me realize that I do have a problem and I need to address it head on!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Day 2- The Shakes
They say the second day in the tank is the hardest. I'd agree. Strangely the hardest part isn't following and keeping up with all of the stuff, it's simply just not reaching for the URL bar and typing in the first two letters.
Something unexpected. I genuinely miss some of my facebook-only friends. Especially my "Ron Paul" interwebz friends. People that I've met and know only through FB like Jaye, Christine, Kelly, Antonio. They are really smart and fun to talk to.
My real life friends, relationships are actually better. Instead of logging on to their page to see what's going on I'll just give them a ring.
Miss my Ron Paul discussions a lot. Miss being able to tell the world about stupid drivers and bad coffee.
Something unexpected. I genuinely miss some of my facebook-only friends. Especially my "Ron Paul" interwebz friends. People that I've met and know only through FB like Jaye, Christine, Kelly, Antonio. They are really smart and fun to talk to.
My real life friends, relationships are actually better. Instead of logging on to their page to see what's going on I'll just give them a ring.
Miss my Ron Paul discussions a lot. Miss being able to tell the world about stupid drivers and bad coffee.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
30-days without Facebook- Day 1
I'm being quite intrepid in making these thoughts public. Surely, failure to maintain a 30 day abstinence from Facebook is something of a character flaw of the highest order.
It's just a stupid web site.
I decided to go cold turkey on Facebook for 30 days after my Facebook-only friend, Kelly Lynn did the same thing. In all honesty, I expected it to last about 6 hours for her. I gave myself 12 hours, because I have mad self-control skillz.
So, why did I decide to ground Facebook for thirty days? A few reasons
1) I have steadily seen my interpersonal communication skills get rusty lately. I seemed to want to talk to people in bullet points, and I have been composing my thoughts expecting a retort or a counter point.
2) I think that Facebook has been a crutch, to avoid meeting new people.
3) I have been using it as a communication tool, not a networking tool.
4) Some of my friends have been acting a little wild lately.
5) I'm probably addicted to typing "FAC..." into a browser, and hitting enter. It is far too natural.
6) I wanted to measure - in as objective a manner as possible- the improvements in my personal relationships.
7) I will measure, in an objective manner, the improvements in my time management..
8) I would like to measure improvements in my communication effectiveness in other channels.
And, I feel like I'm a junky with a facebook needle in my arm.
So this is for my friends, my "friends," my coworkers, my family and my kids. Let's see.
Day 1 improvements: Almost instantly, when I didn't reach for my phone to check my "status" I found myself making new friends and engaging people I wouldn't have, otherwise. Marked improvement in making new real-life friends, when I didn't have the FB crutch.
--joe
It's just a stupid web site.
I decided to go cold turkey on Facebook for 30 days after my Facebook-only friend, Kelly Lynn did the same thing. In all honesty, I expected it to last about 6 hours for her. I gave myself 12 hours, because I have mad self-control skillz.
So, why did I decide to ground Facebook for thirty days? A few reasons
1) I have steadily seen my interpersonal communication skills get rusty lately. I seemed to want to talk to people in bullet points, and I have been composing my thoughts expecting a retort or a counter point.
2) I think that Facebook has been a crutch, to avoid meeting new people.
3) I have been using it as a communication tool, not a networking tool.
4) Some of my friends have been acting a little wild lately.
5) I'm probably addicted to typing "FAC..." into a browser, and hitting enter. It is far too natural.
6) I wanted to measure - in as objective a manner as possible- the improvements in my personal relationships.
7) I will measure, in an objective manner, the improvements in my time management..
8) I would like to measure improvements in my communication effectiveness in other channels.
And, I feel like I'm a junky with a facebook needle in my arm.
So this is for my friends, my "friends," my coworkers, my family and my kids. Let's see.
Day 1 improvements: Almost instantly, when I didn't reach for my phone to check my "status" I found myself making new friends and engaging people I wouldn't have, otherwise. Marked improvement in making new real-life friends, when I didn't have the FB crutch.
--joe
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Hawaiian Ice Vs. FROZY's
HAWAIIAN ICE 
VERSUS FROZY'S
In my latest installment of Trailer Park Deathmatch, we're munching on a summertime favorite- Snow Cones.
Now, I consider myself a snow cone connoisseur. I suppose you have to be, living in Central Texas. It's A Hundred and something freaking degrees outside at any given moment from May until September. Nothing breaks up a hot summer Sunday afternoon better than some icey deliciousness.
Today we're putting two Lakeway establishments in the death ring- Frozy's the upstart versus Komana-Iwana Hawaiian Ice, the stalwart. They are 47 seconds apart on RR620, so if you're looking for shaved ice mecca just head north on 620 and you can take your pick of summer
FROZY'S is at 3205 RR620, Lakeway TX 78734
Komana-Iwana Hawaiian Ice is at 2111 RR620, Lakeway TX 78734
So, like I said, I'm pretty much a snow cone expert. I eat a lot of snowcones, so I know what I'm talking about. Below are the results of my super-scientific test.
VARIETY of FLAVORS:
Frozy's: 30
Hawaiian Ice: 1.2 million.
In sheer numbers, Hawaiian Ice get the nod. But, honestly, who the hell wants a Jalapeno or a pickle flavored Snow Cone? That's disgusting. You don't get points for crap people don't want. Might as well sell turd flavored snow cones.
WINNER: Frozy's
ICE TEXTURE:
Arguably the most important part of a snow cone, the Ice Quality is of utmost importance. Some types of snow cones are shaved, and some are just crushed ice. Frozy's and Hawaiian Ice are both shaved I believe.
Frozys: It's good stuff. Sort of the run-of-the-mill good quality ice texture.
Hawaiian Ice: Pure Win. I'm not sure what kind of angel ice sculptures that they carve up to make this stuff, but it's pure heaven. It's like eating a cloud that ate a bag of cotton candy.
WINNER: Hawaiian Ice
Price:
Tie.
Convenience and Customer Service:
Frozy's: Really cool people, smiling happy snow cone ballers in a hurry to get you back on the road.
Hawaiian Ice: These people are retired, I guess. I can't get a snow cone without waiting for 15 minutes. Be Patient? Perfection takes time, you say? Fine, but does it really need to take a quarter of an hour? Here's a concept, invest $7 an hour in a cute 18 year old that knows how to hustle some snow balls, okay? It's like watching grass grow, people. You're killing me.
Winner: Frozy's
Flavor:
The other important part of a snow cone. The "bug juice." A perfect snow cone will be sweet, but it won't feel like you drank a gallon of corn syrup. It's the yummy deliciousness at the bottom of the cup.
Frozy's: These guys do something pretty special with the bug juice. It's just right, never too sweet but always super-yummy.
Hawaiian Ice: Really good, but it does sometimes taste like you're drinking pure syrup when you get to the bottom of the styrofoam cup.
Winner: Frozy's, but just by a hair.
OVERALL:
Frozy's is the up-and-comer, clearly out for worldwide snowcone domination. Hawaiian Ice is looking to retire on top. I think they both win.
Overall I'm calling Frozy's the winner. Just go steal Hawaiian Ice's snow maker.
About the Author: Joe B has no experience whatsoever that would qualify him as a food critic. He lacks any credibility of the palate. He charges $20 for a review and $100 for a good review, or you can just give him some free food and he'll give you a half-ass review but don't get bent out of shape when it sucks.
VERSUS FROZY'S
In my latest installment of Trailer Park Deathmatch, we're munching on a summertime favorite- Snow Cones.
Now, I consider myself a snow cone connoisseur. I suppose you have to be, living in Central Texas. It's A Hundred and something freaking degrees outside at any given moment from May until September. Nothing breaks up a hot summer Sunday afternoon better than some icey deliciousness.
Today we're putting two Lakeway establishments in the death ring- Frozy's the upstart versus Komana-Iwana Hawaiian Ice, the stalwart. They are 47 seconds apart on RR620, so if you're looking for shaved ice mecca just head north on 620 and you can take your pick of summer
FROZY'S is at 3205 RR620, Lakeway TX 78734
Komana-Iwana Hawaiian Ice is at 2111 RR620, Lakeway TX 78734
So, like I said, I'm pretty much a snow cone expert. I eat a lot of snowcones, so I know what I'm talking about. Below are the results of my super-scientific test.
VARIETY of FLAVORS:
Frozy's: 30
Hawaiian Ice: 1.2 million.
In sheer numbers, Hawaiian Ice get the nod. But, honestly, who the hell wants a Jalapeno or a pickle flavored Snow Cone? That's disgusting. You don't get points for crap people don't want. Might as well sell turd flavored snow cones.
WINNER: Frozy's
ICE TEXTURE:
Arguably the most important part of a snow cone, the Ice Quality is of utmost importance. Some types of snow cones are shaved, and some are just crushed ice. Frozy's and Hawaiian Ice are both shaved I believe.
Frozys: It's good stuff. Sort of the run-of-the-mill good quality ice texture.
Hawaiian Ice: Pure Win. I'm not sure what kind of angel ice sculptures that they carve up to make this stuff, but it's pure heaven. It's like eating a cloud that ate a bag of cotton candy.
WINNER: Hawaiian Ice
Price:
Tie.
Convenience and Customer Service:
Frozy's: Really cool people, smiling happy snow cone ballers in a hurry to get you back on the road.
Hawaiian Ice: These people are retired, I guess. I can't get a snow cone without waiting for 15 minutes. Be Patient? Perfection takes time, you say? Fine, but does it really need to take a quarter of an hour? Here's a concept, invest $7 an hour in a cute 18 year old that knows how to hustle some snow balls, okay? It's like watching grass grow, people. You're killing me.
Winner: Frozy's
Flavor:
The other important part of a snow cone. The "bug juice." A perfect snow cone will be sweet, but it won't feel like you drank a gallon of corn syrup. It's the yummy deliciousness at the bottom of the cup.
Frozy's: These guys do something pretty special with the bug juice. It's just right, never too sweet but always super-yummy.
Hawaiian Ice: Really good, but it does sometimes taste like you're drinking pure syrup when you get to the bottom of the styrofoam cup.
Winner: Frozy's, but just by a hair.
OVERALL:
Frozy's is the up-and-comer, clearly out for worldwide snowcone domination. Hawaiian Ice is looking to retire on top. I think they both win.
Overall I'm calling Frozy's the winner. Just go steal Hawaiian Ice's snow maker.
About the Author: Joe B has no experience whatsoever that would qualify him as a food critic. He lacks any credibility of the palate. He charges $20 for a review and $100 for a good review, or you can just give him some free food and he'll give you a half-ass review but don't get bent out of shape when it sucks.
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