Things have been busy in my world so far through the end of the Summer and this Autumn. There has been plenty of photography, a lot of culinary exploration, home improvements (you should see the new window treatments in the living room!) and of course the iPhone 4S.
Readers and followers of mine will know that I had been limping along with my iPhone 3GS for quite some time, suffering numerous problems - not the least of which was a dead corner of the screen. Purchasing the iPhone 4S was an eye-opening experience and odds are I will not wait like this again. To be sure, the user experience has completely redefined my mobile computing and iOS 5 has all but eliminated my desire to jailbreak the phone (sorry, iPad 2 - you're still getting jailbroken).
A close second to the massive performance boost is the camera on the new iPhone.
The image linked in this post was shot with, edited on, and uploaded from my iPhone. The editing was done in a cocktail bar while out with friends and the shot still looks really nice. The new device and OS open up a lot of opportunities for shutter bugs everywhere. We can shoot with the phone and, via Photo Stream, edit on an iPad and then, again via Photo Stream, have the new image back on the iPhone for texting. Or, as seen here, we can just skip the iPad all together and edit right on the phone.
I've saved the best for last. Over the last several months I've lost a lot of weight, and I do mean a lot. I've been investing in a new wardrobe and I'm really excited to show off the new coat I picked up. It's the REI Torridon Jacket - a soft shell weight jacked with a micro fleece lining and a wool exterior. It's perfect for New England Fall and given my resistance to cold will push me well into December or farther. It's such a nice coat that when I was trying it on in the store a random guy approached me, asked where I found it, and proceeded to try one on himself. We both bought one. You're welcome, REI.
Lastly, this blog is stagnating a bit given my heavier use of Twitter. Follow me there for more frequent updates, but I'll do my best to update this site at least every season.
