Top 10 Sci-fi Movies...as rated by me.

And now, because my wife challenged me to it, my top 10 sci-fi movies (in no particular orders)...

Star Wars (A New Hope)
The Matrix
Back to the Future
Tron
Terminator 2
Star Trek 2 The Wrath of Khan
ET
The Last Starfighter
Predator
Superman

There were some obvious choices that would probably be on the list, had I ever seen them. This list includes The Day the Earth Stood Still, Alien, etc.

Chicago Weather

Say what you will about Chicago in the winter. It's cold, windy, snow-filled and did I mention cold? The one thing it's not though, is a dark dreary affair.

Properly equipped, it's almost enjoyable. It's a half mile walk to the L stop and Clare and I chose to walk the whole way...in -2 deg weather...and -15 degree windchill. All because we are properly equipped.

People often complain about the winters here, and rightfully so. It can be deathly cold here, and that does limit what we can do outdoors. That being said, it does clear out the tourists and the bars aren't nearly as overrun with riff raff, so we have that going for us. Additionally the entire city looks like a North Face ad. (Not sure if that's a plus or minus though)

All in all, I'll take winters here over anywhere else. Really, if you don't pay your dues with a winter you'll never really appreciate the summer.

Why Christmas gifts came early this year

People I hate

What is it about being on the train that brings out the worst in humanity? Take for instance the chain caller. Like their smoking brethren, they string their calls into a seemingly never ending chain of annoyance.

They come in a wide variety. There are the social directors, those lucky few that seem to be coordinating events more complicated than the Normandy landing (incidentally this type of chain caller inspired today's entry). Is a night out at Chili's really that important that the rest of the train needs to hear about it? If there is a benefit to this type of caller it's that you can be sure to be where they are not.

Other types are the relationship therapists, the playboys and the workaholics. Whike the motivation for their calling is different, the end result is always the same. Please, do us all a favor and learn to use text messaging.

The new new hotness

Can I just say that I love my new crackberry? I'm writing this on the train as I go to work.

Speaking of work, our authentication system is giving me fits again. Last time this happened it took three days to sort out. I'm hoping they don't take too long with this one, but something tells me that won't be the case.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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This is my view at work. Not bad, but I'd rather be at home.