The Basement

So over the weekend, and with the wedding looming closer, we met up with our amazing photographer and got some Engagement Photos taken.

Now at first, I wasn’t so sure about the idea.  To me it seemed like a sham for more money.  But then I looked past all of that and though “these will be nice pictures of just us for us and friends to have, so why not” and went with it.  I’m glad I did.

I chose to have the shots done down at Belle Isle, because frankly, I think it’s a beautiful area that should be utilized more and is just one of those hidden little gems about Detroit.

Anyways, we went down and got pictures at the Fountain down there, with the GM Ren En in the background, the conservatory, and the Casino down there (which is now a hall only if you did not know).  One of the funniest parts were the photographer saying things like “get close to her like you love her or something” or “kiss, for a long time” or “hey you two!! make out some more!! be natural”  which to us was hilarious.

We are not like,  a heavy makeout couple by any means, but it was kind of fun.  We also agreed we kissed more on Sunday then probably the past month.  We both laughed at that.

So then after a bunch of riding this weekend and stuff, I am now happier to be home.  But now even more technology stuff!!

If you don’t want to read the geeky parts, turn back now

So first things first,  I have been playing with Skype on the iPod touch and the computer alot with my Skype Phone Number, and I am totally loving it.  the iPod application definitely needs some tweaking, but it is really really good regardless.  I have to think that after the 3.0 software update with background process capabilities, I think it will be totally effing phenomenal.

So on that note, I began looking around and found that D-Link has a unit to convert your standard home phones into Skype capable phones.  woohoo!!  You plug this little baby into your Skype based computer, install the software, plug in your phone and viola, phones work with Skype.

NOW!  going beyond that, I signed up and basically for about 60 dollars for the entire year I get a phone number, voicemail, notices, and unlimited calling to any phone in northa america.  How frigggin awesome is that?

So I am currently working on trying to get my home phone number ported to Skype so that I can take it with me anywhere and use it

This all excites me like you would not believe, it’s my own personal Nerdgasm.  Not only am I saving money, quite alot, I’m utilizing things I already have in my house and stuff.  talk about AWESOMESAUCE.

So I think for now, that is the best I have for Tech Gadgetry and Technological Updates and stuff.  D-link makes a home phone converter for Skype so I picked one of them up for cheap.  Hopefully it works good.  sounds like it takes some playing to get it working properly, but I can deal with that.