Ben's Blog

New Roommate # 2 - Tony

New Roommate # 1 - Bart

@ Rain

I was hanging out at Rain with Fernie, Ed, and Andy.

It Won't End!!!

I guess with the way the economy is going, that's a good thing.

First Computer (PC) - 1991

If I recall correctly, It was Christmas 1991. I wanted a computer so bad. I begged and begged. Finally I convinced my dad to buy me one, as long as if it was under a certain price. The next day I found an used IBM PC Jr for $100. He got it for me. I then got a dot matrix printer from my mom and I was set. I had a history teacher who was excited for me and she gave me a bunch of software, including Printshop. I loved that program. My mom went crazy with all the banners and signs I was making.

Robin was here!

I was walking down the street today and look what I saw. It was my homemade patch on the side walk. I guess I dropped it on Halloween on the way home.

Robin & Catwoman - Happy Halloween

First Mobile Phone - 1999

When I posted about my first car and made me think about posting other items and products that were my very first models. Here is my first mobile phone. I got it in 1999 and kept it for about 2 1/2 years. That is the longest I ever kept a phone. It was a Nokia 5110 from AT&T wireless (the original one).

What Now?

Well it seems I have been attacked once again. This time it is shingles. Thats 3 in a row. I better not get sick for at least two years now.  Oh, It is so painful. My back and leg are killing me. It better clear before Friday. That is of course Halloween.

I voted for...

During lunch today I went down to the court house and casted my vote. Today was the first day of early voting. Thankfully there wasn't a huge crowd. This was the first time it was difficult to cast my vote for president. For one, there was no way I was going to vote for McCain. Second, I really don't feel 100 % confident in Obama. There was a third candidate on the ballot as well Bob Barr. Don't know who the hell that is. In the end I did what I always did, voted straight democratic.