Xanadu! Plus My New HTC G2

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How could I have forgotten Xanadu for 'X'? Here's a brief clip of the final medley, during which she wears her little tiger skirt outfit. One of these years, I simply MUST replicate this outfit for Halloween; anyone who recognizes who I am is instantly on my love list.

When we were out in the countryside training rural English teachers, we got REALLY bored. It was hot, and there was nothing to do there. So we downloaded this movie and spent an afternoon watching it together. Now I always think of Yunyang, China when I hear songs from Xanadu. (Which is more frequently than you'd imagine.) For those who haven't seen it, please know this movie is all kinds of ridiculous and the ending makes no sense. But, it's an 80's kitsch classic.

Another time, I overheard a guy in Target gushing about Xanadu. I immediately sent out a text that I was in love. My brother texted me back: "You do realize the chances he is straight are very slim, right?" Or something to that effect. He was probably right. But still, I love you Xanadu boy! Let's be friends and sing Xanadu songs together!
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I finally broke down and got a nice smartphone. I thought I loved my iPad, and I still do, but it is being eclipsed by my love for my new HTC G2. I love:


  • The nesting of text messages by sender, just like in gmail
  • How intuitive it is to setup all my email addresses and sync with my work calendar 
  • That I can send voice mails to my Google Voice account, which will transcribe and send me a text of the message 
  • The wifi calling app, because I got a plan with the lowest number of minutes and don't have to worry about long phone calls 
  • That I can cheaply call China using either Skype or Google Voice through my phone, with no carrier  fees. No more being tied to my computer to make international calls! 
  • The keyboard slides out on a hinge and is not full size, so less bulky. And it's just cool. 


 If you're in the market for a new phone, I highly recommend checking this one out.

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Comments

Mandy said…
I love Xanadu, a lot. I added it to my netflix queue just a few weeks ago. Ah, now I'm tempted to dig out the cassette tape and listen to it.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Rebecca Foster said…
I knew there was a reason I liked you! :)
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Ladder8 said…
For a minute there I thought you said the "wife calling app"...

Xanadu? Fun 80's movie w/Gene Kelly (his last I think).

Fav song - "Suspended in Time..."

ah, memories...
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
LL Cool Joe said…
I've never seen Xanadu and I haven't got a mobile phone. So I'm not very well am I? :D
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Busy Bee Suz said…
Congrats on your new toy. ;)
I LOVED watching Xanadu. Loved it to no end. I wanted to be IN that movie. Yes, goofy...but so perfect for THAT time.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Technodoll said…
I've never seen Xanadu and my minimalist cellphone is soooo old, I can barely send texts with it - LOL!

Do I fit in any decade??

ha ha!

Your new phone looks FAB, my dear! Does it play karaoke? :-D

So, when watching the China episode of An Idiot Abroad it made me think of you sooo much!

If you can get your hands on that episode I think you'll love it... youtube it!!
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Rebecca Foster said…
All of you who have not seen Xanadu must watch it!

I was a luddite at heart for a long time, but I am technogirl, haha, no pun intended.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
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