I was talking to some friends about what it means to be an adult. We all know people who are over 21 but still act like immature children (and, yes, we've all been in that group). What qualities or behaviors do you think a "real grown-up" should show?
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I'm Touch user, too, and this is one of my absolute favorite (and most used) apps. I'm a little disappointed they are phasing out the RSS folders, but will definitely not stop using the app. Mobile RSS lets me read all of my feeds offline, so I tend to use Instapaper more for single articles, recipes, fanfiction, etc.
I store my emergency items in the various built-in pockets my bag has, but they would fit in a small bag like Rachel's.
I drive an Avalon and just put everything out of sight in the trunk if I'm leaving my car in a parking lot.
I use hand-knitted cotton dishclothes instead of sponges. I get a fresh one every day and toss the old ones in the laundry. This way, I avoid both mildewy sponges and rusty binder clips. I am surprised at the number of people who use sponges instead of dishclothes, but I think it is simply personal preference.
He basically knew that they are iPods that can do more than just play music and would be upgrades from the kids' previous iPod Nanos. Our entire General Accounting group is pretty business-focused, but we do try to connect on a personal level, too. (And then we find ourselves talking business while we eat lunch, but…
If the matress is the plastic- or vinyl-covered variety a la dorm rooms, spray it with an antibacterial spray, wipe it down, and let it dry. If it is the fabric-covered variety, you may want to invest in a new one. Once or twice a year, I vacuum my fabric-covered mattress and, if you really want to air it out and kill…
That is exactly why I read the article, too.
I discussing overhead spending and forecasting with my supervisor (we're accountants) this morning when he randomly told me that bought an iPod Touch for each of his kids. He proceeded to tell me what he thought of the Touch so far (all good things) and to ask his burning questions about the whole iExperience. My…
He has Yahoo email. Should I check his account settings online?
My B.A. is in English, I am working on my M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), and I have done a lot of proofreading. Linguistic observation and error-spotting is so deeply ingrained in me that I can't turn it off (which sometimes grows annoying).
I meant that sentence to be a slightly humorous, nonjudgmental comment to demonstrate that I am a diplomatic linguistics Nazi with a slight sense of humor. Although, now that I think about it again, that may mean I am not a true linguistics Nazi. Dang! Don't tell any grammar Nazis or they may try to take away my Nazi…
Thank you for pointing that out. I would go with the semicolon before the period because the second clause gives a reason for the first. According to my former linguistics professor, the comma is also acceptable for separating two independent but related clauses. Alternatively, I suppose I could have bypassed the…
Happy Friday to all! iOS Mail question: My brother is unable to open .pdf attachments in emails on his 2nd Gen iPod Touch (8 gb); the attachments do not even appear to be in .pdf form when he gets them. I have a 4th Gen (32 gb) and am able to open .pdf files from the same emails that he gets. Our mail settings appear…
When something is truly disgusting, I use a laundry detergent or pre-treatment (usually Biz or Clorox 2) with enzymes that remove most biological materials from fabric. There is some evidence that mouthwash will remove strong smells from clothing. This winter, some of my friends had a chimney fire that destroyed their…
When you are finished typing, read your composition aloud. Reading aloud makes you slow down and concentrate on the text. Reading silently allows you to skim over the words, potentially missing typos or omitted words, because your brain can remember and 'autofill' what you meant to say instead of what you actually…
"akward" should be "awkward" under the heading "Test 3." Don't worry too much, it's an awkward word to write. After all, very few English words include the 'wkw' sequence. #corrections
@kilodelta6: If she likes tradition, roses are a safe bet. If she tends to be anti-tradition or anti-establishment, I would avoid roses or even flowers altogether. In my opinion, tulips or orchids or a wildflower mix are nice alternatives to roses for Valentine's Day, but not sunflowers or carnations unless you are…
@dieriding: Have you ever read [www.damnyouautocorrect.com] ? There are multiple new posts everyday and they are almost always hilarious (although sometimes NSFW).