Smells are powerful triggers. Today, a combination of them turned a boring Friday into this:
Friday, June 15, 2018
Strange Memory Collision
This morning, I came out of the shower thinking of Disney. That isn't so odd, but it was triggered by a combination of smells. At Disney World, they use H2O products in all of the hotels. Bubbly Orange is my favorite. I need to pick up some shampoo to match the soap I have.
My wife's perfume from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab called Cheshire Cat and my Bubbly Orange soap reminds me of August in Disney. The soap also pairs well with my BPAL scent, Perversion.
Smells are powerful triggers. Today, a combination of them turned a boring Friday into this:
Smells are powerful triggers. Today, a combination of them turned a boring Friday into this:
Cruisin'
Back in 2014, I had the chance to sail on The Oasis of the Seas. It was amazing.
Our destination was the Bahamas, Nassau in particular. What a beautiful island. I can't wait to go back.
The Oasis of the Seas is a new ship, first sailing in 2009. It has 16 passenger decks, a casino, 5 pools, a carousel, chapel, a library, and dozens of other features. Our trip was only 3 nights, so obviously I couldn't see everything they had to offer. I never set foot in a bar and was only able to breeze through the shopping areas. On the deck was a massive amphitheater which also served as a rally point. As big as it was, I only saw it once.
The views from the ship were incredible. Even in port, the sights were amazing.
My wife and I were traveling with three small children and we were new to the ins and outs of cruising. My mother-in-law guided us through the process. Thank god for that, we would have been lost.
Even still, the Oasis was big enough to swallow us up even with help. One evening, my daughter and I got lost on the ship and found ourselves in the chapel, then a library and finally, a wonderful viewing point at the top of the ship. It was overwhelming.
The Oasis of the Seas is a massive ship. We could sail on that three more times and likely not see it all. Next time, we may take a longer cruise on a smaller ship. Or not. Depends on where we want to go. I would love to sail on the Oasis again.
Having said that, my mother-in-law is a great planner but not a professional planner. We keep telling her she should be. Maybe someday she'll retire to that life. In any event, my wife and I have a friend, Jaime Nowicki who is a travel planner. She loves Disney but also handles trips to other locales, too. Of course, Disney Cruise Line is one but she also plans for Sandals, Beaches, Royal Caribbean, AMA Waterways, Azamara, Celebrity, Carnival, MSC Cruiseline, Norwegian, American Cruise Line, Princess!
My dream trip would be to Cuba. My wife, Kitty's dream is to go to England and Ireland. We need someone like Jaime to manage these dreams and give a plan that is both incredible and budget friendly.
You can find Jaime on Facebook or Twitter, or contact her by email or phone at:
716-491-9980
j dot nowiki at magicalvacationplanner dot com
Of course, there is a website, too.
The Oasis of the Seas is a new ship, first sailing in 2009. It has 16 passenger decks, a casino, 5 pools, a carousel, chapel, a library, and dozens of other features. Our trip was only 3 nights, so obviously I couldn't see everything they had to offer. I never set foot in a bar and was only able to breeze through the shopping areas. On the deck was a massive amphitheater which also served as a rally point. As big as it was, I only saw it once.The views from the ship were incredible. Even in port, the sights were amazing.
My wife and I were traveling with three small children and we were new to the ins and outs of cruising. My mother-in-law guided us through the process. Thank god for that, we would have been lost.
Even still, the Oasis was big enough to swallow us up even with help. One evening, my daughter and I got lost on the ship and found ourselves in the chapel, then a library and finally, a wonderful viewing point at the top of the ship. It was overwhelming.
The Oasis of the Seas is a massive ship. We could sail on that three more times and likely not see it all. Next time, we may take a longer cruise on a smaller ship. Or not. Depends on where we want to go. I would love to sail on the Oasis again.Having said that, my mother-in-law is a great planner but not a professional planner. We keep telling her she should be. Maybe someday she'll retire to that life. In any event, my wife and I have a friend, Jaime Nowicki who is a travel planner. She loves Disney but also handles trips to other locales, too. Of course, Disney Cruise Line is one but she also plans for Sandals, Beaches, Royal Caribbean, AMA Waterways, Azamara, Celebrity, Carnival, MSC Cruiseline, Norwegian, American Cruise Line, Princess!
My dream trip would be to Cuba. My wife, Kitty's dream is to go to England and Ireland. We need someone like Jaime to manage these dreams and give a plan that is both incredible and budget friendly.You can find Jaime on Facebook or Twitter, or contact her by email or phone at:
716-491-9980
j dot nowiki at magicalvacationplanner dot com
Of course, there is a website, too.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Guest Post from Jaime Nowicki @ magicalvacationplanner.com
This is my first guest post from Jaime @ at magicalvacationplanner.com.
June 19th!
Disney Vacation Dates for 2019 will be available to book.
Book soon to get your preferred Disney destination, resort, room, package...they will fill up fast! You can book a Disney Vacation Package with only a $200 deposit. I am a certified Disney travel agent, my concierge services are complimentary, and I am looking forward to helping you plan your 2019 Disney Vacation.
Contact me at: j.nowicki@magicalvacationplanner.com or check out my website.
Don't forget to like my Facebook page.
June 19th!
Disney Vacation Dates for 2019 will be available to book.
Book soon to get your preferred Disney destination, resort, room, package...they will fill up fast! You can book a Disney Vacation Package with only a $200 deposit. I am a certified Disney travel agent, my concierge services are complimentary, and I am looking forward to helping you plan your 2019 Disney Vacation.
Contact me at: j.nowicki@magicalvacationplanner.com or check out my website.
Don't forget to like my Facebook page.
Book Review List
I am compiling a list of book reviews I plan to launch this summer. I am starting with a classic by Ritcher. Right now, I am editing the first review for publication on Friday. Check back for more updates.
Book Reviews
- Review of Daniel K. Richter’s Ordeal of the Longhouse
- Review of Lakota Moon by Gregory F. Michno
- Review of Duane Schultz’s Month of the Freezing Moon
- Review of Howard H. Peckham’s The Colonial Wars, 1689-1762
- Review of Leo Tolstoy’s Hadji Murat.
- Review of Richard M. Ketchum’s Saratoga: Turning Point of America's Revolutionary War,
- Review of Martin Bruegel’s Farm, Shop, Landing: The Rise of a Market Society in the Hudson Valley, 1780–1860
- Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad Paul Gwynne
- The Storm Before the Storm Mike Duncan
- The Delikon H.M. Hoover
- Workers Go Shopping in Argentina,
- Age of Youth in Argentina
- Children of Facundo
- SPQR Mary Beard
- The Legacy of Conquest
- Buying into the Regime
- The Country of Football
- Creating a Common Table
Movie reviews:
- Blessed by Blood.
- Battleship Potemkin
Ubuntu Reinstall on Chromebook
There are many guides to installing Linux on a Chromebook. What I don't see are too many guides on what needs to be done afterwards. Using Crouton gives a very basic experience with Ubuntu, so a lot of things need tweaking.
One step that I often forget is switching to Dev Mode on a Chromebook can require a restart. Also, walking through the Ubuntu install also requires a restart. You can combo these together or do them one at a time. It doesn't really matter. What does matter is the restart option in Ubuntu will turn off your Chromebook. Think ahead.
I find the best way to get software easily is the Software Center. I know it can be buggy and odd, but it is a good place to start. Under the standard install of Ubuntu via Crouton, it isn't there and the terminal is the best option. First things first, make sure your install is up to date:
This should only take a few seconds. Now you can get the software center:
The Software Center takes much longer to download and install. For whatever reason, sometimes the Software Center doesn't work. Simply repeat the command:
The next thing I hit is a proper browser. NetSurf is 3 years old and kind of funky. It works fine in a pinch but doesn't offer a lot of features. I like Chromium.
A good word processor is a must and I am a fan of Libre Write. Write isn't the only game in town, you could simply use Google Docs, Abiword or WPS Writer. WPS Writer has the look and feel of MS Word, Abiword is a stripped down word processor which is easy to use and distraction free.
Stay tuned for more ideas of how to extend your Chromebook's usefulness.
One step that I often forget is switching to Dev Mode on a Chromebook can require a restart. Also, walking through the Ubuntu install also requires a restart. You can combo these together or do them one at a time. It doesn't really matter. What does matter is the restart option in Ubuntu will turn off your Chromebook. Think ahead.
I find the best way to get software easily is the Software Center. I know it can be buggy and odd, but it is a good place to start. Under the standard install of Ubuntu via Crouton, it isn't there and the terminal is the best option. First things first, make sure your install is up to date:
sudo apt-get updateThis should only take a few seconds. Now you can get the software center:
sudo apt-get install software-centerThe Software Center takes much longer to download and install. For whatever reason, sometimes the Software Center doesn't work. Simply repeat the command:
sudo apt-get updateThe next thing I hit is a proper browser. NetSurf is 3 years old and kind of funky. It works fine in a pinch but doesn't offer a lot of features. I like Chromium.
A good word processor is a must and I am a fan of Libre Write. Write isn't the only game in town, you could simply use Google Docs, Abiword or WPS Writer. WPS Writer has the look and feel of MS Word, Abiword is a stripped down word processor which is easy to use and distraction free.
Stay tuned for more ideas of how to extend your Chromebook's usefulness.
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