Living the I-Society

...no, it's not a new product from Apple.

There are few things I enjoy more than getting dressed up and pretending to be part of high society. I am not rich, in fact I have a law degree and only a part-time job, while carrying a boatload of debt. That still doesn't mean that I can't pretend I'm wealthy every so often. We're talking about attending fundraisers for causes I believe in, networking events with those more successful than I, and the occasional movie premiere (and party). The return on this investment makes it all worth it as I get good use of my tux and suits while also enjoying the networking, catered meals, and open bars. To be honest, the "high society" that I meet at these events are no different than I am--other than a bloated salary. We both need a private elevator car to fit our egos.

This rant is geared towards the I-Society, or the society of "me." We're living in a time where selfishness is prevelant. We fail to se how our actions can impact others. No, I'm not going to segue into global warming (ehem, SHAM!) or socialism. We all know that socialism does not work. Even kibbutz life is on the decline and that is the longest surviving instance of working socialism. I will break my rule about not delving into politics (because I can) and say that any plan to redistrbute wealth on a national level is just a terrible idea (but it does work in professional sports).

ANYWAY, I'm thinking that the problem lies with Apple. Ladies and gentleman, I stand here today to tell you that Steve Jobs is the root of the downturn of society. I don't (really) mean that literally. Apple has made its resurgence with products that preach to the I-Society. Take the iMac, designed with the user in mind, which in many ways outperforms the PC (and looks nicer). Ever hear of the iPod or iPhone? Same thing! Now people ride the subways with their little white earbuds and tune out the world. Marketing an entire portfolio of products that start with "I" is subliminally turning us away from human interaction leading to an inability to function as a society.

Coming soon to a MacWorld convention:
1. The iTown: small parcels of land in their own bubbles; similar to a garage door, a latch at the top of the bubble allows the flying iCars to get residents to and from home.
2. The iStoop: individual stoops for bums to gather with their booze in brown bags; never again will bums congregate on a single stoop
3. The iCan: a briefcase that when opened becomes a personal toilet; never again will peopel have to share a bathroom. Kinda looks like the original iBook BEWARE: if you run out of toilet paper, don't expect anyone to share a square.

CONFESSION: Forgive me William Gates for I have sinned. I gave in to the temptation of greed and own an iPod shuffle (only cost me $100,000) and the sin of lust. In my defense, the iPhone looks so cool!

SCRUBS!!!

Can you tell that I'm excited that Scrubs is making it's return tonight??? Ok, WAY too much redundant punctuation.

I'm a huge fan of the show Scrubs. Been watching it since it premiered 7 years ago. What started out as a 30 minute time-filler became a weekly gathering in either my dorm or my neighbor's place. Here I am several years removed from dormlife and I haven't missed an episode. The internet has helped a lot because I do not stop life so I can watch a television show. After 6 years of decent ratings on NBC, the show will conclude with this final season on ABC.

Scrubs is a 30 minute comedy showing the lighter side of medicine. It stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, etc. John C. McGinley is THAT guy. Like a William H. Macy--pops up everywhere but no one remembers his name.

For those Scrubs virgins, you can probably get them on iTunes but they are also floating around the internet (questionably legal). I recommend the first episode and then my personal favorite (season 3, episode 14). You can catch up with the rest later.

Once you start, you'll long for Dr. Cox's rants, J.D's man-crush on Turk, the Janitor tormenting JD, and The Todd. FUN FACT: the Janitor originally was only seen by J.D. but grew into a real staff member at Sacred Heart Hospital.

There is quite the cult following including fansites and drinking games. Tons of clips are available on YouTube and I suggest searching "Scrubs outtakes" and "Dr. Cox rants."

Catch it out tonight at 9pm on ABC!

[Wow, I'm a dork]

So this is the New Year...

...and I don't feel any different.

I know, it's kinda lame, but every New Years that song pops into my head. Last night it came on my Ipod as I was heading to a New Years party. [Editors note: I do not like iPods or iTunes but got an iPod for free and still want an iPhone]

So anyone who knows me knows that I don't make a big deal about birthdays and really don't care about New Years either. I haven't celebrated my own birthday in a number of years not because I feel old (I'm not THAT guy) but because I just don't care and it's just another day in my life. I will gladly celebrate a friend's birthday and go all out for them. But I have the same approach with New Years. IT'S JUST ANOTHER DAY!

Having said that, what did I do for New Years? I planned to stay in or just go to a small gathering at a friend's apartment. In the end, friends from different parts of the US and Canada (who don't know each other) were converging on NYC (how convenient for me) but all were going to some giant party at the same bar that was rented out. I went to this party last year with different friends and it was pretty bad. However, a little bit of arm twisting later, I plunked down the $60 and went. It was a very different group of people from last year and I actually had a really good time. And took full advantage of the open bar so I felt better about the $60.

Happy 2009!!!