Decaf...

Every so often I get the inclination to try and go without caffeine.  Some people might laugh at this idea because I'm pretty much an addict, as in I have two to three a day at school and even more when I get home at night.  All that changed this week when I decided to see how long I can go without a caffeinated beverage of any kind.

You may be asking yourself, "geez, I wonder what he's replacing all that soda with at school."  I'm glad you asked.  I'm taking a concentrated batch of decaf iced tea in and mixing it with a large mug of ice water and artificial sweetener.  It lasts me a lot longer than a can of coke and must be better for me.  

As for effects of such a shift, I haven't had any headaches, but I have been a little on edge at times and a little sleepy during the day.  On the other hand, I've been sleeping like a baby at night, so I'm pretty happy for the decision.

A new year...

I've been reading quite a bit of internet bloggers recently (it may or may not have to do with Haley's preoccupation with it) and I came across an interesting idea the other day.  My iPhone, which I have with me every day, has a pretty good camera on it and the ability to upload pictures to the internet at any time...why not take more pictures?  My plan is to take at least one picture a day and upload it to a flickr feed...in fact, this one.  These aren't supposed to be works of art, more chronicling the year in pictures.  Take a look if you like!