Here’s some things that have commanded my attention lately:

Travel
We still haven’t settled on a good honeymoon location. We will be traveling in mid-November so the weather is the main issue. The initial plan was Italy however it gets a bit cold and rainy there during that time of year. Maybe the Bahamas or Mexico would be nice. We’re hoping for a that perfect cocktail of relaxation and interesting things to see and do.

iPhone
Even if you aren’t interested in technology at all you’ve surely been bombarded with the TV ads every other commercial break. To a regular follower of the tech industry, the device is a powerful specter haunting the entire tech consciousness.

Driving by a local AT&T store at the mall, I convinced my fiancee to stop in with me so I could try one out. Despite the marketing barrage, endless reviews, walk-throughs, and the inevitable backlash, using the iPhone for the first time was a dazzling experience.

Productivity
One thing I never learned in school is how to effectively manage my daily work flow such that nothing falls through the cracks. As I take on more responsibilities, the number of commitments and things to keep track of is constantly growing.

I’ve picked up David Allen’s book Getting Things Done after seeing his methods referenced by several people. David is all about capturing your thoughts in a trusted external system: “the mind is for having ideas, not for holding them.” As a result, my “to do list on crack” is coming along quite nicely.

I’ve also enjoyed Tim Ferris’ The 4-Hour Workweek which recommends more drastic measures such as not reading the news, outsourcing your day-to-day tasks, and traveling the world with your remote office.

Podcasting
Yes, I’m a new media junkie: podcasts probably consume more of my entertainment attention than TV or movies. This week I’m excited to see my favorite tech podcaster Steve Gillmor launched his new video project, Bad Sinatra. I’ll share more of my favorite podcasts, tech and otherwise, with you in a future post.