Take that, Earth!

So, yesterday, in appreciation of Earth Day, I went and spent my upcoming Economic Stimulus Package money on a 32″ LCD VISIO TV! Check it out, doesn’t it look nice in the metal rack?

Here is what my little living room / office look like:

Now, I realize buying a new TV is kind of anti my position on being affluent. The way I justified it in my mind is, I waited 2+ years to get a nice LCD TV, while waiting for the prices to go down. Also, this TV is thin and light, so I can actually take it with me when I move again. It’s a long-term display.

I didn’t know it was earth day until my friend Justin mocked my unintended insult to the planet. I will be keeping this until it dies, and then recycle it, so I’m not like Saruman, poisoning the lands of the Shire or anything.

Here is the spooky Grandfather clock I talked about yesterday:

In other news, I’ve added a publicly viewable google calendar in the links on the right-hand side there, so people can see what plans I have, what nights I’m free. It’s pretty easy to use, I’m liking it so far. Also, this way I can always go and look to see what I’ve promised I’d do.

My plan today is to do some exploring around, get some minor things from the store, then read! Only read one book all month, and you all know how much this distresses me.