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I love iTunes and all, but when a good deal comes around, well, why are you going to shy away from it? Prices range from $0.89 a song to the regular $0.99 and some albums cost as low as $7.99 as opposed to the regular $10+. The best thing about it is that there is no limit to how many times you can burn a song or upload it onto an ipod, it’s iTunes/Windows Media Player Compatible, and you’re buying music and not ripping off artists of their hard work!
Chocolate Chip CookiesOriginally uploaded by mywoodenrobot
This is a recipe that never seems to fail and I’m sure you’ll make it perfect too! For this batch, I added a litlte bit of coffee and some almonds for an interesting and addicting flavor.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• **2 teaspoon instant coffee (dissolved in 3 teaspoon hot water)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• **1 cup chopped walnuts or sliced almonds
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Add baking soda and dissolved coffee* to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts*. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
3. Bake for about 7 – 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.
**optional
My friends and I are planning a trip to San Diego next month so we can visit the San Diego Zoo. I’m so excited. I know, first, I’m drinking Pedialyte and now I’m going to the zoo…but I think the zoo is a very adult activity! Who gets tired to seeing animals? I don’t. I just don’t want to be stuck in a cage with them.
It’s all part of my new resolution of taking every opportunity I have to travel. ‘08 will be the year where I’ve taken at least three forms of transportation such as: airplane, bus, train, or boat. Yes, that sounds like a plan!
The day before I got incredibly sick, Sergio and I were designing new cards for the My Wooden Robot line. I’m currently downloading awesomely cool fonts from acidfonts.com so I can get the perfect look. I’m obsessed with fonts. 
My friend, whom I met online by the way, Meredith, wrote this little shopping guide for me. She’s a self proclaimed internet addict, a fellow blogger (find her at aforementionedthoughts.com), and crafter.
Membership to their favorite social networking site (i.e. Flickr, LiveJournal, etc.)
Perfect for: The Social Networker
Why It’s Great: Memberships to these sites offer add-ons for users, most including extra storage space for whatever your needs may be. Memberships are fun to have, but a drag to buy for yourself. That makes them the perfect gift!
Price Range: $10+ a year, depending on the site
Ergonomic Keyboard
Perfect for: The Instant Messenger
Why It’s Great: Spending so many hours at the keyboard can easily lead to serious pain, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This ergonomic keyboard keeps your muscles right where they need to be – and keeps those fingers typing long past former limits!
Price Range: $20.00 – $59.95
Dell Laptops
Perfect for: The On-The-Go Addict
Why It’s Great: A laptop is the essential gift for the on-the-go internet addict. With free wi-fi in so many areas, you can access the ‘net almost anywhere these days. The Dell Inspiron laptops give you many choices for color – letting you be as unique as you want to be.
Price Range: $499 – $799
Yesterday, I was so sick, I couldn’t stand up for more than a minute without feeling nauseous or being able to hold my food down. It’s flu season, and I got hit with it pretty hard. Thank goodness it only lasted less than 24 hours, I don’t know if I could have handled anymore of it!
Today, bright sunny skies, no nausea, and I devoured a big bowl of boiled rice (and got to keep it). All thanks to Nausene and some Pedalyte (it works for adults too you know).
