Thursday, January 18, 2007

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.

7 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:54 PM

    If a woman pulls something out of her purse that is strange, I would refrain from questioning.

    Sharlene

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  2. I don't even know what half that crap is. I'm happy with just a cell phone, a desktop computer, boombox, and DVD player. I don't even own an ipod (gasp!). I do enjoy my XM stereo though....in the car.

    I would have to agree with Sharlene.

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  3. I would have to agree with Sharlene...I was thinking it might be something else.

    Nancy

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  4. Anonymous12:08 PM

    lol i wonder if it was sephora, CASSIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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  5. Anonymous1:08 PM

    Some of those make up container thingys are something else! LOL. I can just imagine if you had asked. Thanks for the chuckle this morning.

    Monica
    http://journals.aol.com/sonensmilinmon/Pollyannascorner/

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  6. I'm relieved it was just a makeup case. Coming out of the deep, bottomless pit that is a woman's purse, it could've been much worse.

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  7. Anonymous5:49 PM

    You mean to tell me that if I get some little electronic device...THAT will FINALLY get your attention??
    LOL on the make up! Made me laugh.
    Pam

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