Saturday, November 2, 2013
Unpacked the backpack I had ordered so that I have a safe way to carry my camera. After trying it on and reconfiguring the insides, I decided that the Tamrac Evolution 8 is way too big for what I need. I knew about but didn't purchase the smaller Evolution 6 because I also wanted a place to put an iPad or 11-inch MacBook Air and the Evo 6 doesn't have that feature. I tried adjusting the internal compartments so that my camera would fit better, but it was just too much space, and I don't have that many accessories. It was hard to judge from the photos online; when I purchased it I really thought it would work. Breakfast at home: Patrick brought drinks and pastries from Peet's following his morning practice. Shopped online for a different bag. Took photos of purchased items in packaging for archiving with the new camera. Vacuumed. Cut my hair, showered. Wrapped gifts. Dropped the backpack to be returned at The UPS Store. Mailed a package. Zippo lighters still failing. Edited photos from Vancouver trip. Dinner at home with Patrick: I made a stir-fry with mixed vegetables and meatless bacon-flavored seitan, steamed rice, hot water. Watched The Best of Wham! (2001) on Netflix DVD with Patrick—fun. The clothing and hairstyles are especially chuckleworthy. I think these videos held up pretty well after a quarter of a century. Ate a fortune cookie for dessert. My fortune: A big fortune will descend upon you this year. Edited and uploaded photos.