Have you ever walked home from work, went into a deli, bought a sandwich, felt good about the sandwich, walked into the guitar shop next to the deli, and bought a guitar? That’s kind of what happened today. And by ‘kind of’ I mean ‘exactly’. I assure you, this isn’t a regular habit of mine – certainly not on my budget – but the funny chain of events played out exactly as I ...

I’ve never been a big fan of Coldplay, but I’ve always respected their music. Lately, I’ve formed a certain bias for British entertainment, especially for their music and comedy. Perhaps this is why I occasionally give Coldplay’s music a chance when I’m completely bored of listening to everything else. Today I was listening to their latest single, “Viva la Vida” and for the f...

My regular backpack is looking pretty beat up. The zippers often get stuck, and on various places the bag looks worn and discolored. I think it’s time for a new bag, but what kind of replacement should I get? I’ve used shoulder bags in the past, but I never found their capacity large enough to carry all my gear. But then again, shoulder bags have some nice advantages: they’re a l...

Do you love feeling nostalgic? Perhaps it’s the smell of summer turning into fall, or winter to spring. Or maybe it’s visiting your elementary school or driving past an old residence. There’s something special about experiencing a sensation that’s instantly familiar to you, but one that hasn’t been felt for so long. I don’t know exactly what nostalgia is, but I imagine it as a...