Sitting around, listening to Faith No More's Angel Dust, suddenly the song "Caffeine" struck me in the brain. It was as if I suddenly realized the point of the song. Not just the lyrical point, but the idea behind the music. The whole melody and construction of the song was a struggle.

I bought pants today. Usually, I despise trying on pants in the store, but I got really curious as to what size I actually am. Normally, I just buy a bunch of different pants in sizes that seem right, then return them if they're too far off. This time, I went in the dressing room with 3 different waist sizes, found the right waist, then went in with 3 different inseams, and found the one closest to mine. It turns out I'm a 34 waist, 32 inseam. This information in itself is not remarkable. But, this is the first time, ever, that I've been reasonably certain that I bought the correct size of pants. Of course, I've got pants in this exact size before, but it was only because I know my butt and legs are somewhere around those dimensions. I actually thought I had a 33 waist, but that's a tiny bit tight when I'm tucking in two shirts. Also, there is no such thing as a 35 waist. Or, 35 is such a popular waist size that everyone takes it.

I also went to many furniture stores in downtown Seattle. I saw many couches and lamps. I found a nice halogen aluminum pillar lamp that was $4800 that I decided not to get. I watched a DVD on a Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Avanti. The picture was incredibly clear, like a moving poster. There was some sort of anti-flicker circuitry involved that prevented quickly panning objects on screen from appearing flickery, like they do on the movie screen. I was mightily impressed. Unfortunately I don't have $8500 lying around for a TV. (Maybe some kind-hearted venture capitalist will back my TV-watching, someday.)

For those with a discriminating ear and lots of cash, an Omega IV DAC is another good choice. Then go get some David Wilson SLAMMs or something. Go nuts. Build a house around the system. Immerse yourself in perfect media reproduction.