I saw the ND game vs. Stanford this past weekend. It was, to say the least, hard to watch. We lost, badly. Even worse, it was our third loss in a row.
Uggghhh.
Still, it was only a football game. I have a richer life because of my graduation from Notre Dame. But, football does not define my life, it only provides entertainment and ongoing attachment to my alma mater.
Go Irish!
I had a chance to experience a new (for me) way to use my iPad. Now, Saturday evening, my alma mater, Notre Dame, was playing at Michigan State. The kids are all in bed and my wife is watching TV with me. She also does not like football. Her ability to tolerate it is surpassed by her love for me, or I would never be able to enjoy games since we married. So, I’m watching this back and forth contest with MSU and she is reading a book. I can tell she would prefer to watch something else instead of read. So, I looked around and found the Count of Monte Cristo on some movie channel. Bingo (for her). As for me, it meant missing large swathes of the game.
So, I picked up my iPad and turned on my iPhone version of ESPN ScoreCenter (I’m just not paying for the iPad version, ESPN. Highway robbery.). I was able to keep up with the game as she watched her movie. I checked in on the game from time to time after I saw a good play mentioned on ScoreCenter. Once her movie was over, I was able to switch back and watch the heart breaking overtime loss.
Overall, the iPad afforded me a chance to sit with my wife as she watched TV and I read about my game. Thanks Apple.
So, I am getting a new iPhone 3G today. I have had the original for about 1 1/2 years, so it has been a good tool for a while. My original desire is to wait for any new announcements, but as with all things technological, waiting around means you never buy anything.
No matter what you eventually purchase, it will be replaced/upgraded within 6 months. I decided a long time ago that despite my desire to wait, it’s just not worth it. Buying now means you have the tool sooner and not later. Waiting guarantees nothing, even when the manufacturer announces a release date.
