Spring Break!
So many things that were important have taken the back burner to life lately. And by life I mean responsibilities, the inevitable complications, and the time it takes to un-complicate them.
But, once everything is cleared up things will gradually get better. That's just how it works. Plus, I have little to complain about. Things aren't going bad by any means. I'm taking 10 days off in March and Mal and I are heading to Destin/Ft. Walton Beach for Spring Break, and that will be a blast. Hopefully when I return my mind will be rejuvenated and everything will be back in order.
I'm looking forward to seeing the beaches, taking in the cuisine, and being the kid I am... visiting the 25 acre water park. We got an awesome deal on a hotel right on the beach-front. It's going to be a blast and a cut scene from what's been going on since December. Did I mention we'll both be 21 by then?
I finally gave in and got an iPod (video). I know I'm a little late to the whole mp3 player thing, but I've never had a need for one until recently. I figured it would be a good idea and wise investment to update my car audio a little bit, being the traveling nomad that I am. I was tired of burning CD's to transport to the vehicle, so I decided it was time to get an mp3 player that could sync with my stereo deck in the car. After thorough research and comparison the iPod came out on top (mostly because of Pioneer's support for the iPod, and the 'Pod's scroll-wheel navigation). The Zune was a second choice, followed by something from Creative.
So, my setup is this:
Pioneer In-Dash Player (DEH-P4900IB) wired to the iPod video (which rests in my glovebox for easy removal) with the Pioneer iPod direct-link cable(CDI200).
The headunit goes back to an MTX 150w (75x2) bridged 2 Channel amp (RT202) with a Monster Cable amp hook-up kit (mpc p300) that powers a Kicker CompVR 12" 300w RMS subwoofer (05c124) mounted in a vented 12" box (BS112V). The front factory speakers were replaced with Pioneer 4x6's (TSG4641R), and the rear with Pioneer 3 way 6x9's (TSA6972R). All in all, it's a decent sounding system considering I didn't want to go all out with component speakers, etc. I'm pleased with the sound.
My iPod experience so far has been good. I have a 3rd party plugin for WMP that syncs my iPod so I don't have to use iTunes (which I do not like). I'm considering purchasing a 7" screen for the video portion to put in the car somewhere but that probably won't happen as I'm not exactly concerned.