Naming is easy. I like to pick something that suggests the concept and has a good sound to it. Our product was initially Volery. The internal name for the web code is dancecard. You get the idea.
The problem is the flat .com namespace. Context disappears. In the real world apple can refer to…
I won my first ever Ebay auction!
I’ve bought plenty of stuff online and bought stuff for the “Buy It Now” price on Ebay, but never have I won an auction for something. I feel so happy!
I won an effect pedal for bass (Boss Bass OverDrive ODB-3). I’ve wanted one of these for ages. For those not aware, it makes a bass guitar sound like this. It’s the kind of effect used on Hysteria by Muse. I plan to use it in a few One Minute Threat tunes.
My favourite April Fool’s
Sunday, 1st of April, 2007. My Dad was running around getting the family ready for mass.
“Hang on, wait for me!”, I shouted.
My Dad stuck his head in the door “You’re coming to mass?”
“Ha ha, April Fool’s!”
And I laid back down in my cosy warm bed.
Top 10 mistakes guys make in their twenties
I just saw this video posted on Reddit. Rather than watching it though, I just looked for a summary in the comments. These seem like really sound pieces of advice which every guy should take on board for a number of reasons. As far as I can see, the main reason is self-respect.
So, watch the video if you want, I’m sure it’s very interesting and goes into detail on all of these points. Otherwise, here’s the advice to avoid the top 10 mistakes made by guys in their twenties:
Make women chase you, don’t chase them. You can’t buy women’s love. Don’t get caught up in materialism. Don’t amass personal debt. Don’t have fanaticism for a group of people. Complete a formal education. Seek out people who are smarter then you. Take care of your body. Don’t limit your beliefs. Be open-minded. Read. Number 1 waste of time: bad relationships.
Oooh! A bass joke!
Little Johnny told his Dad he wanted to play bass. His dad took him to a lesson, and afterwards Johnny came out and his dad asked what he did “Oh, Dad, it was GREAT! We learned the E string!”
The next day, he took him to another lesson, and he asked what he did “Oh, Dad, it was GREAT! We learned the A string.”
The next day he takes him to his lesson but little Johnny isn’t there to be picked up afterwards. His Dad starts getting worried, drives around the neighbourhood looking for him and eventually goes home to call the police. As he’s dialing, Johnny walks in with his bass. “Why weren’t you at your lesson I was so worried!” said his Dad.
“Lesson? I had a gig.”
(courtesy of this post on reddit)
