The middle child has decided that he wants a Lego dump truck
for his birthday next month... and chose the most expensive truck set they
offer, which he saw on the back of a Lego instruction booklet. I did find a less expensive set that is about
the same, so that'll be what we're getting him.
My behavioral economics class is chugging along. This week marks the end of the class proper,
and we've now moved on into exams, and the final projects. I've come up with some great ideas, and in
another week or two, I'll post some more information about them (with images!).Cooking: Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Topping via AllRecipes.com
We tried meatloaf this week, using our new Zaycon ground beef that we special ordered, with a ketchup and brown sugar topping. Everyone liked it, except for my daughter, who was most put off by the topping. My husband already reduced the amount of sugar in the topping, but we still thought the topping was too sweet; next time, I think we’ll omit it entirely. Oh! One great addition he made to the recipe was cubed cheddar cheese, which we’ll definitely be doing next time.Fashion: One Scarf, Five Ways via Yahoo! Fashion
The weather here has started to get quite cold, but still not cold enough to remain inside, which makes it perfect weather for scarves. Now, normally I just wrap my scarf around my neck, and call it a day. However, I came across this article from Yahoo!, which details five ways to tie a scarf, and so I've been trying new looks; I've had such a good time doing this, that I've decided that I need more silk scarves, because I currently only have one.
News: Winning a Job at Lego via The Wall Street Journal
How does Lego choose designers to build its sets? This great article examines the process, which is really fascinating; the company invites its most promising candidates to a two-day recruiting workshop, where candidates are challenged to brainstorm, design, and build sets, all in front of senior designers, who evaluate their potential. Before candidates even arrive, they are mailed a box of Legos, and are challenged to create a set to bring with them, which acts as part of their introduction. The unusual set of skills and talent that the company requires really begs this kind of interview process; a standard formal interview would be little help in determining which candidate is the best suited for the job. I'm sure that the candidates who aren't chosen for the position also enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime process as well.
