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New 7 Wonders of the World?

I guess I've never really thought about it, but we are seriously lacking the Wonders of the World category.  They're all gone! 

The list that we know today was compiled in the Middle Ages—by which time many of the sites were no longer in existence. Since the list came mostly from ancient Greek writings, only sites that would have been known and visited by the ancient Greeks were included. (from Wikipedia)

For all those concerned, there is an international vote for the New 7 Wonders of the World.  A lot of the candidates aren't really any sort of 'wonder' to me, per se.  I mean, some dude drew out the plans, got some money and hired a construction crew to build the thing.  But others... well they still have a bit of magic (and write in candidates are allowed too!).

Vote and make history -- winners will be announced in Lisbon on 07.07.07.

Wednesday's Net Tuesday in San Francisco

Looking forward to a quick work excursion to San Francisco for the online technology/social change group NetSquared.

This Net Tuesday meeting will feature Mena Trott (Six Apart co-founder) and Seth Mazow (Interplast) as guest speakers. The Feb. 15th event will also feature many fine technologically-savvy non-profit minds and bottles of wine for the remainder of the evening's entertainment.

Should be a fun and informative time - I hope to return home with some new friends made and at least a few new ideas running around in the old cerebrum.

A shame we don't have time to take a quick drive to Muir Woods to wander amongst the redwoods, although there are in fact a great many things that I would like to do with a few extra days in San Fran. I suppose it is worth adding to the 'long weekend trips to make' list.

Texas waterfall

On our trip to Austin in a few weeks, we're going to be hitting the Hamilton Pool Preserve - a place I've only just recently learned about.

There is something about waterfalls that is particularly soothing to me - I remember spending part of a summer in Colorado and getting to spend hours hiking on my own up in the mountains.  The farther up I got, the more mini and big waterfalls I found - so beautiful and calming.  Even just looking at pictures of them brings back that cool and quiet feeling.

Hopefully we'll get to do some hiking, swimming and picnicking around Hamilton pool - 6th Street hangovers permitting.  Muchos excitamentos, mi chico guapo!

Home again

I know you've been crying yourself to sleep every night since I've been out of town.  But I'm back now, so stop being such a sissy.

Amsterdam was, in a word, COMPLETELYANDABSOLUTELYWONDERFUL.  The sooner we get back, the better.  I have muchos photos (400+, which was less than anticipated) and they'll be up and posted sometime this week.

The next few days will bring some serious re-adjusting.  I so love the European life - so relaxed, so beautiful, so properly prioritized.  I really think that I will call that area of the world my home in a few years.  It just fits so perfectly. 

Nick is halfway home right now - he was bumped from our flight last night and was 'forced' to stay at a nice hotel and have a few more precious Amsterdam hours.  Poor him, right?

If you need me, I'll be eating

Found magazine now has a new sister publication out - Dirty Found.  It's the naughty version (giggle).

I discovered a new individually packaged sugary crack substitute in my office vending machine yesterday - Skittles bubble gum.  It's really good.  Like really really chewy skittle-y tasting, if you didn't already guess.

Almost one week until Amsterdam!!!!!!!!!!  I cannot cannot cannot wait to gorge myself on cheese and ginger pancakes at the Pancake Bakery.  Dutch pancakes remain one of my earliest and fondest food memories - they make 'em sweet (with brown sugar and syrup, among many other ingredient possibilities) and not so sweet (with sausage, cheeses, veggies, etc.).  Either way, they are often the size of small pizzas and will most likely make me wonder why I still live in the States.  Here's a recipe.

I'm also going to eat a lot of French bread and fresh cheese, Indian food and falafel (b/c it's so dirt cheap and full of awesome-ness).  The final food goals, if it kills me and even if I have to go to Belgium to do it, find a bakery that will give me fresh marzipan and eat mussels.  Lots of them.  Yum.

I'm plotting the rest of our meals here before we go.  No word on whether I'll surender myself to the herring.  It still scares me.