Fascination

In the past decade, I have become a major technophile, (although I prefer the term "geek"). I am especially intrigued by portable communications devices. I went nuts over cell phone technology initially, until of course, the little machines became the national pacifiers and I heard more conversations than I care to remember. What really got me going was the evolution of wireless internet devices. I've had the HP Journada, more than one Blackberry, and settled into a cozy relationship with the TMobile Sidekick. I'm currently using the Sidekick III, but am always on the lookout for anything new and innovative.

I have my eyes on whatever I see people using, and when something draws my attention, it's not unlike me to quickly inquire as to the name of a device.

Today, I almost embarrassed myself on the commuter ferry. There was a lady a few seats away, chatting with a friend. During the course of the conversation, she drew a small white object from her handbag, but didn't get right to it. The case caught my eye, and eventually she snapped it open, but continued chatting. I was definitely losing out to curiosity. Just about the time I was about to ask, she began to use it.

It was makeup.