06 August 2010
So you think you can write
04 August 2010
I talk "tech" and she talks "vogue"
Though, let's not go overboard. I don't buy computer magazines and I would definitely not call myself a geek, but on the other hand, I am in competition with my eight year old son that through no help of mine, was able to clearly define the in's and out's of Apple's much awaited for ipad before it was even released.
However having said the above, I am fully equipped with the likes of a Blackberry (Bold 9000), a USB stick (more to come on that), a Sony Vaio Pink Computer, an ipod (though sorry to say, not an Apple), a bright pink Olympus digital camera (though who doesn't have one of these, well apart from my mum!!) and I am now contemplating on purchasing for my son (well I have to have some excuse), the imac 21.5", which you just have to adore!
And to be brutally honest ... I am actually thinking of departing from my dearly beloved friend of nearly 20 years, Microsoft, to my new best buddy of the future, Apple. I think I must of checked out the imac over a thousand times, both retail and online. And if it weren't for my job being on the line (and let's not even go there) and the cutiest little pug puppy that I have already promised my son, the imac would most definitely be standing proud in my home.
So whilst sometimes my sister and I are NOT on the same page, it is important to point out that the majority of my so called little "tech" companions all fit perfectly in what can only be described as complimenting my heels ... my little black classic Longchamp bag ...
... now who said I can't talk "vogue".
Diary Dilemmas 2010/2011
Oh, let me clarify that, the searching is done online but in heels!
School outings, Birthday parties, Family birthdays, Doctors appointments, Dentist appointments, and Daddy days all have to be jam packed into one "organiser" so that no stone is left unturned.
Way back in 2004 or it could have been 2005, again on one of my yearly trips home visting the folks downunder, I came across the ultimate in mummy diaries: Mom's Plan-It - a 17 Month Planner. It allowed me to combine work and home with a simple flip of a page. Additionally, it had the cutest little stickers to remind you of upcoming events and each page had a little tear out section for your daily grocery shopping. Yes, it nearly did everything but cook.
But isn't it just the case that when you really really really like something - you can't seem to find it anymore.
So today, I put all things aside, sat back and my heels and I did alot of "walking" online.
My thanks go out to Avalanche Publishing in the US who produce the range of Mom's Plan-It organiser / diaries / planners. Definitely must have been a woman's idea!
If you wish to get "organised" visit http://www.avalanchepub.com/
Of course if worse comes to worse, all is technically backed up on my Blackberry!!!!
No more belated birthday cards
Now why didn't I think of that ....
That is exactly how I felt after my recent trip down under, when I came across the fabulous takeaway but NOT takeaway coffee cup "keepcup", invented by some Ozzies living in Melbourne - congrats guys - great idea.
And again ... now why didn't I think of that.
Whilst you can buy them online, I was glad to discover that they sold them at my folks local hangout - Boncaffe, Frenchman's Road, Randwick. Dad was kind enough to pick one up for me (though he did winge about the price AUD 14.95) but I think it was well worth it.
They come in three (3) sizes and in a range of colours and I believe the keepcup to be a great invention. Check out their website http://www.keepcup.com/. If you don't make yearly trips home to the folks downunder like I do, and you live in the UK, they have also set up shop there, details on their website.
Sad to say, my local morning cafe supplier in Athens was not overly impressed with the keepcup as I am, though they have not yet denied me when I hand it over to them each morning for my morning latte.
My keepcup is definitely for "keeps"!!