Benjamin Button

“It’s a funny thing about comin’ home. Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same. You’ll realize what’s changed is you.”

– Benjamin Button

This American Life

So, maybe in part because of my recent feelings for home and for the comforts of America, and for a longing to feel connected with the big events that have been taking place in these past few weeks – I’ve started downloading podcasts out here that remind me of home.

Last year I was hired to work at the Century City Apple store. Because of my long term fascination with Apple products and the way they generally do business, I periodically sent applications to them in hope of getting a part time job and taking a closer look at how Apple runs. October brought a phone call, a brief and casual interview, and I was hired to help relieve the holiday rush for iPod Nanos, iPhones, and the mandatory AppleCare and other attachments. It was a great experience: creative peers, nice environment, and I genuinely liked talking about the products that people had questions about. These products make people’s life easier. They enrich life, if you choose to take the time to learn how to use them properly.