Facebook, for what it's worth, is very very good at not being feature-oriented in their approach (which risks forcing them into one type of application). They've managed to evolve their service time and time again to ensure they stay ahead of the curve. And while every rollout is risky, in the long-term, it's managed to keep the site "fresh." It's quite an amazing feat, really. What other sites have managed to evolve over a span of a couple of years like FB has?

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Ballroom dancing: the graceful transition from one painful position to the next. I am seriously working muscles I never knew I had. Incredibly fun!

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I was trying to make heads and tails of my credit card spending, and realized I have had a freakishly busy three months (China, NC, SF, Vegas...), which has led to some massive capital outflows from my banking account :( I'll need to slow down after Atlanta in August... no traveling until October!

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A schwarma joint opened up across the cross-street from my place. For $6.50: chicken schwarma, fries, and a drink. This place is absolutely trouble.

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I've finally gotten parking close to me! There's a garage right across the street from me, and for some reason, they never had monthly parking. But that's changed now - $190 for a garage spot with 24 hour access! While pricier than my spot ($160/month), my car will no longer by on a surface lot in a testy part of downtown. And every since the San Diego Hotel opened up next door, parking in front of my place has been impossible - I've had to carry groceries four blocks!

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My sister got her first real-estate on the front-page of the Buffalo News. Congrats!

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This week is gonna be hecka busy. Got big customers in-office to work with our team to launch their project ... and got visitors crashing at my place for the next week. While this may surprise most of you, I consider myself a bit of a lone wolf...

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500 Days of Summer is an absolutely fantastic movie! I loved it so much I'll probably go catch it again next week.