A Modern Geek Gadget

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images from www.amazon.com & caribbeanbookblog.wordpress.com

The IT Fair was the last crazy weekend. I’d rather shop on my own while Kel braved the crowd because I wanted to continue having my toes as mine. The gadgets I wanted to buy were all there and they were going to be dangled at my squashed face with lots of freebies so I decided it is not good being open to temptations in the wake of Melbourne trip this Friday!

We all heard that the IT Fair blew its sales record this year, guess the economy has risen from the dumps so consumers are more willing to indulge in techie stuff they were deprived of. One of the products which flew off the racks within 2 hours of the IT Fair start was the e-reader named Cool-ER. I’ve heard of the Kindle by Amazon and know that Barnes & Noble and Sony have their own version of paperless book systems. Is this an eco-trend?

So I was just thinking if I would purchase an e-reader for myself.

Yes, because…
. I can access the newspapers, magazine and even the internet all in one device
. Help save the world by encouraging reduction of paper production
. Cheaper to pay for a online book download?(have not exactly researched on this yet)
. E-book device may be lighter and thinner than most books to carry around
. It can read to me! How long since anyone read to me like a baby?

and No, because…
. I love being in a bookshop and buying books
. I love the smell of newly printed books
. I love the feel and texture of crackling paper when pages are flipped and the anticipation of running my fingers on future pages.
. I love stacking my books on my bookshelf after reading them; it makes me look like a smart well-read kid.
. One of my favourite book categories are biographies and anthropologies, where books come with photos of the person/culture I’m reading about. Does the e-reader have pictures too?
. Charging my gadgets is not something I do very well. I will be miffed with myself when I want to use it and it is out of action.

Undeniably conclusive - halfway typing through why I would NOT buy an e-reader, I know I’m a paperback book person (this saves me a couple of hundred dollars!!) because I love the whole experience of browsing for books, buying them and lugging them home and then devouring them at night before bedtime.

What about you? Do you think this gadget will take off in Singapore on genuine interest or Singaporeans are just intrigued by a new techno device?

Pretty Home Decals by Vinyluse

I’ve seen so many tempting home decal designs around but have not bought any but I might change my mind after looking at what Vinyluse has in their collection. My God, they are pretty!

The grandfather's clock comes with a working clock dial and the farm animal decal allows you to scribble chalk on it, maybe the grocery shopping list?

Predictability of Melbourne Weather (not!)

Weather forecast tells me Melbourne would be 20-ish celcius over my planned trip. Looking forward to sunny and cool climate for 9 days! Humidity, bye!

Then again, its Melbourne - what am I talking about weather forecast?? Gotta play safe and pack some cardis.

Can't wait!

In His Shoes

In all honesty, I would not want to be in his shoes because it is a tough job. I know and I appreciate all that he gives and takes and love him altogether for that.

Thank God for bringing us together, I cannot imagine otherwise. I love our synergy, how we have unexpected coincidences in thoughts and the way we fit into each other’s jigsaw.

I pray all this doesn’t change, 1 year, 10 years and 40 years to come. I pray for me to be a better partner and as time goes on, I pray we overcome the hurdles of life, grow stronger and see the end together.