ideas

ideas are within reach, it's just about knowing how to get to them or noticing them or being able to express them.

Aha! Moment
Today's Brian Lehrer Show had a segment on ideas and neurology behind it (from New Yorker article by Jay Lehrer). Jay talks about how ideas come out best when you're relaxed and therefore using your right brain. And contrary to common belief, coffee and other stimulants actually hinder this because you're too focused. This show just justified why I take such long showers (sorry about the waste but I'm trying to cut down on my shower time).

Aha! around the house
this blog, ikea hacker, gathers customized ikea furniture ideas.