A Bit Of Tongue in Cheek, Digitally
Today I was reading about the new xbox. I'm not exactly sure why or how I got onto the site since I've never owned, or wanted to own, an xbox. Indeed, those of you who are familiar with my 3D abilities can attest to the fact that I frequently run into walls, and get killed easily. In short, I'm useless with any type of console.
However, I am a bit of a gadget addict (excluding xboxes, game cubes, or anything of the sort). This is somewhat peculiar given that first, I'm a girl, and second, I'm a student (whose money goes to charities - like Franco Sarto and Kenneth Cole). I actually read online reviews and look through men's magazines (just for the articles, I swear!) so I can see what cool new gadgets are up and coming.
The other day I was lamenting that I was missing the new CSI due to advanced yoga. So Selena suggested that I tape the show and watch it later. Now, this seems fairly obvious, but there is one problem - I don't have a way to record shows. It didn't actually occur to me that people still own VCR's. Why would I have one of those? I have lots of DVD's and no VHS movies. As much as I don't want to miss CSI, I'm not going analog again.
And I found out this summer that there are people here that actually survive without the internet! Can you imagine? I mean, we aren't talking about the world wide population here, we're just talking Saskatchewan. I was trying to send out my research survey to farmers in rural areas, and they didn't have an email address. I was shocked. It was like someone saying, "I'm sorry, I don't wear pants". It's just not done!
This summer I had a forced hiatus from the internet (thank-you very much Sasktel, next time call before you dig!). If I had planned it, or been on vacation with a margarita and a beach, I wouldn't have cared. But instead, it was a frantic, "where can I get online in a hurry" scramble. I was without phone, internet or TV for a week. Since I'm an avid reader, I survived, but it was terribly difficult. What if I'd needed to call 911, or order a pizza?
So thankfully I have the internet full time, and usually hassle free. And thanks to my old roommate Ryan, I have a phone that announces who's calling in addition to my regular phone and now, cell phone. Does that seem excessive? Digital camera, MP3 player, TV, DVD player, computer, digital, wireless meat thermometer (still excited about that - chicken tonight!), digital recorder, and assorted other toys. And this isn't even very much! And the "Please, gadget fairy, Please" list is somewhat extensive too.
I don't think all of these things are necessary, but I do admit that I like having them. I take pictures of everything now, and stalk my friends (and so far they are very accommodating). One of my favourite gadgets is the USB mini desktop aquarium. A little motor, powered by USB, moves the water and the faux-fish "swim" in the tank. And I think it is a nice set with the optical liquid mouse (where the faux-fish is in the mouse). NOTE: I do not own these. And there are many things that I don't want including: a Hummer laptop, laser-sighted slingshot, scrolling LED belt buckle (hey baby, how YOU doin'?), and plant watcher/waterer. But I have to say, it's reassuring that I could get them if I needed them.
P.S. Spell check didn't recognize either VCR or VHS. And yet, it had no problem with DVD. Is that discrimination?
However, I am a bit of a gadget addict (excluding xboxes, game cubes, or anything of the sort). This is somewhat peculiar given that first, I'm a girl, and second, I'm a student (whose money goes to charities - like Franco Sarto and Kenneth Cole). I actually read online reviews and look through men's magazines (just for the articles, I swear!) so I can see what cool new gadgets are up and coming.
The other day I was lamenting that I was missing the new CSI due to advanced yoga. So Selena suggested that I tape the show and watch it later. Now, this seems fairly obvious, but there is one problem - I don't have a way to record shows. It didn't actually occur to me that people still own VCR's. Why would I have one of those? I have lots of DVD's and no VHS movies. As much as I don't want to miss CSI, I'm not going analog again.
And I found out this summer that there are people here that actually survive without the internet! Can you imagine? I mean, we aren't talking about the world wide population here, we're just talking Saskatchewan. I was trying to send out my research survey to farmers in rural areas, and they didn't have an email address. I was shocked. It was like someone saying, "I'm sorry, I don't wear pants". It's just not done!
This summer I had a forced hiatus from the internet (thank-you very much Sasktel, next time call before you dig!). If I had planned it, or been on vacation with a margarita and a beach, I wouldn't have cared. But instead, it was a frantic, "where can I get online in a hurry" scramble. I was without phone, internet or TV for a week. Since I'm an avid reader, I survived, but it was terribly difficult. What if I'd needed to call 911, or order a pizza?
So thankfully I have the internet full time, and usually hassle free. And thanks to my old roommate Ryan, I have a phone that announces who's calling in addition to my regular phone and now, cell phone. Does that seem excessive? Digital camera, MP3 player, TV, DVD player, computer, digital, wireless meat thermometer (still excited about that - chicken tonight!), digital recorder, and assorted other toys. And this isn't even very much! And the "Please, gadget fairy, Please" list is somewhat extensive too.
I don't think all of these things are necessary, but I do admit that I like having them. I take pictures of everything now, and stalk my friends (and so far they are very accommodating). One of my favourite gadgets is the USB mini desktop aquarium. A little motor, powered by USB, moves the water and the faux-fish "swim" in the tank. And I think it is a nice set with the optical liquid mouse (where the faux-fish is in the mouse). NOTE: I do not own these. And there are many things that I don't want including: a Hummer laptop, laser-sighted slingshot, scrolling LED belt buckle (hey baby, how YOU doin'?), and plant watcher/waterer. But I have to say, it's reassuring that I could get them if I needed them.
P.S. Spell check didn't recognize either VCR or VHS. And yet, it had no problem with DVD. Is that discrimination?
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