17 Oct 2009

The End of the Tunnel

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Growing up back east, we would often drive through the Appalacian Mountains. On these roads, there were long tunnels through the mountains. You'd see the tunnel coming up, and then in most of the tunnels you could see the other end. I always wished we could go faster as soon as I saw the end of the tunnel because I loved the rush of light when you exited the tunnel. It was almost like holding my breath during the tunnel, just waiting to get out.

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26 Sep 2009

Livescribe

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Starting May of this year, I'm been phasing out taking my laptop to meetings.  When I am at a meeting with no laptop, I'm able to pay full attention without having any distraction.  Even though I may be able to use the laptop when I'm in a meeting, it will rarely add to the effectiveness of the meeting, and what I take away from the meeting.

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2 Sep 2009

my Alarm Clock

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I was looking for an alarm clock that would match my schedule.  I usually get up at a different time every morning, and my alarm clock went off at the same time every day.  It got difficult trying to set it every morning.  I was looking for an alarm clock that fit my lifestyle and finally found this one.  I like the name because it makes me feel important.

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