In the Sphere: Good TV, Good Food, and Things I Wish I Knew

Posted on May 25th, 2007

The blogosphere is a very interesting place, because there are so many different personalities and voices. They all offer a unique perspective on the world around us, commenting on everything from making money online to freelance writing, and yes, plenty of Hollywood gossip too. Here a few posts that caught my eye this past week.

Ed Lau discusses everything good on TV for 2007 and I’d say that our tastes are pretty similar. I was a late adopter of Heroes, but after getting into the compelling — although sometimes campy — storyline, I couldn’t wait for the next episode to air on Thursdays. Personally, CSI has lost some of its fire for me, but it’s still a great show to watch if you’re willing to suspend your disbelief for an hour at a time. And let’s not forget about The Office.

Gdog is teaching English in Korea, and while there, he’s experimenting with a lot of great (and cheap) food. One of the most affordable snacks you will encounter in Seoul are waffles and cream. He tells us that it only costs 600 Korean won (roughly equivalent to 70 Canadian cents) to get in on that creamy goodness.

Dy Phan is a little bit older now, so it came time for a little retrospective. She lists six things she wished she knew when she graduated high school. College and university life is fun, but it’s also incredibly challenging. Armed with this new knowledge, you may enjoy greater success at your alma mater.

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