So my love DOES have bounds

Wednesday, December 27. 2006
And the bounds are worth exactly $25. Newegg told me today (after me calling again due to no email response) that they would not honor their old price if the difference were more than $25. That's enough to loose my business for at least this mp3 player. And when I'm shopping for parts, you'd better believe I'll shop around.

I finally found the player again on amazon for a reduced price (lower than what Creative quotes). However, after their customer service was less than helpful and I was on hold for 20 minutes trying to speak to a manager, I just went to amazon's supplier. They had all of the information, reduced price, and shipping estimates. It'll be coming a little later than I'd hoped, but nothing too significant. Geeze, though. I've never had such a problem spending money.
Posted by sweeneyb at 23:54 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

My Love for newegg knows no bouds

Wednesday, December 27. 2006
Everyone that knows me knows I love computers and electronic dealies. And I buy them all from newegg. The two of my computer that I've put together, my camera, various upgrades, Mike's computer, and now, my mp3 player. But wait -- they were out of stock.

I ordered the AC adapter and mp3 player, but the were assigned different order numbers. The charger was in stock/was billed, but the mp3 player wasn't. Needless to say, the charger is completely useless without the player. I ordered at about 11 last night, so I couldn't get the problem resolved (it required a phone call). So I woke up early today to attempt to call when the phones opened. Well, that didn't work. I woke up (even w/ an alarm) an hour after the start of business PACIFIC time. I want to take a moment to appreciate that I am on Dublin time (5 hours before EST, which is 3 hours before PST). So basically, I'm still SO shifted that not even shifting more than 1/3 of the world helps.

Anyways, I finally get newegg on the phone, and the lady has the most calming voice I've heard in a while. Gets through all of the stuff, and after leading her quite a bit, she finally says, "oh, we have 99 of them in the warehouse. I'll have to wait about 15 minutes to confirm, but you should get it Friday." EXACTLY what I wanted to hear. We'll see in about 10 minutes if she comes through.

As an afternote (esp. for those who REALLY know me well) -- I did NOT cave. I didn't buy an iPod. I spent a lot less money and got a much better product. I will be getting a Creative Zen Vision: M.
Posted by sweeneyb at 10:42 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Off the Grid

Friday, December 22. 2006
Winter travel plans are almost solidified. I'm leaving in about 30 minutes to catch the bus to the Dublin airport to begin the massive travel day that will ultimately put me a fifth of the world away in Charlotte, NC. I'll be at home until New Years, which I'll be spending in Chapel Hill. After, I should be in the Durham area to get my laptop fixed and look for potential jobs. I've got a flight back to Dublin on the 9th (arriving the 10th) and am flying to Milan on the 11th (though Ryanair kinda screwed me on the ticket price). I'll be touring northeast italy (Milan, Verona, and Venice) until late on the 16th. I'll get back into Dublin at about 10 local time. Check the calendar on the right if you're unsure.

I'll be switching back to my old US phone number, just FYI. Let me know (if you read this) if you want to meet up... when and where. Time is super short before I'm back in Europe. Lovely.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Back soon.
Posted by sweeneyb at 01:13 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

Simple Pleasures

Monday, December 18. 2006
There is nothing quite like staying in bed too long on a Sunday, only wake up and watch a few cartoons and be offered dinner by 2 Italians (at 10pm). Afterward, I sat with Frankling, Ceasare (sp?), and Kien just talking. We had a finger or two of coffee, and I talked with Franklin a little more about spending almost a week in Italy in January (I think I'm going to do it). Before I knew it, it was 1am. More studying to do. But I read on the economic policies and difficulties of the European Economic Union and the countries therein have to manage their economies differently than other developed countries (ie, the US). Interesting stuff actually. It is so nice to not mind studying for at least ONE exam.

That ranks up there with Friday's exams. I had a decent one, so I went to have a beer and study for my next exam. And I wasn't the only kid on that plan. It just isn't uncommon. One of the bankers having lunch in the pub even asked me how I did and when I was sitting next. And on Tuesday, I might even have chips with my beer between exams.
Posted by sweeneyb at 01:23 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

I'm not dead

Wednesday, December 13. 2006
I know most of you haven't heard from me in 2 weeks or more. I'm not dead. Just a weird time. Classes ended 2 weeks ago, and I don't have an exam until friday. I've been relaxing. We had a party from my roommate's 22nd b-day that was amazing (lasted from 9pm to 8am). I went to bars (not drinking a lot), and watching everyone else study. I've studied a little too. And now, I'm sitting in my window, watching the clouds fly by. 50 mph winds and low, pink clouds are an amazing combo. There is supposed to be a meteor shower tonight... but the only meteor I see is my phone (and if you don't get the joke, don't worry... it was really bad).

The city is pretty in the crisp air. The spire is really bright. The crane towards Booterstown/Blackrock is decked out in x-mas colored lights. The RTE tower looks like a tacky Eiffel Tower (but is thankfully turned off right now).

I'm looking forward to being back for x-mas. I have a couple of days before x-mas, a few days after. A party for new year's eve, and then I need to spend a few days in chapel hill getting my laptop fixed and look for jobs. And apply for graduation. My ticket to come back is set for something like the 18th, but I've found a pretty cheap flight back on the 9th. Milan, Verona and Venice are looking mighty tempting. My roommate lives in Verona, which is an hour from Milan. He offered to pick me up, show me around, let me stay at his place, and drive me out to Venice (2 hours away). And one of our friends lines in Venice, so we could stay there for the night. This plane flight back to Dublin is seriously cheap. I feel like i got ripped off on the return flight that I already have.

Oh well. To bed with me. I need to get up early to study.
Posted by sweeneyb at 23:33 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)
(Page 1 of 1, totaling 5 entries)