How I Know I’m Getting Old . . .

Posted on June 10th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Technology, Random, Television.

I just saw a commercial on TV for those Zwinky avatars, where you design and clothe a virtual representation of yourself or who you’d like to be . . . when I was sixteen and first got the Internet, I was all about things like that, especially because of the customization. I could give myself the blue hair and combat boots I don’t get to wear now, since I have to be oh-so-mature and responsible. Lord, but I am tired of dress slacks and twin sets. Unfortunately, as an adult, I have come to the realization that Zwinky and all such things are for the kiddies. Nowadays, all I can think is who has the time? Who can afford the effort? Ah, the joys and luxuries of youth! :)

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Heavenly Hawaii

Posted on June 10th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Work, Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Travel, Sponsored Posts, Money, Random.

It looks like my meeting has been moved from Vegas to Oregon, which is better for me personally and financially, but probably will not give me that Calgon feeling I was hoping for . . . I recently read a web release about Hawaii Vacation Rentals from Gebhart Properties that sound simply divine. I never really consider Hawaii an option when traveling just because of how widely publicized the expense is, especially because if I was going to have a wonderful time, I would want to stay somewhere high class and beautiful, and that’s probably a little out of the range of my pocketbook. But Gebhart offers exactly the kind of accommodations I would want, in a variety of popular Hawaiian locations, including the Waikoloa Beach Resort (they say it has some of “the finest condominiums in all of Hawaii” with 2,576 square feet of living space, featuring private elevator access, gourmet kitchen, an extensive collection of Hawaiian art and outstanding views of Anaeho’omalu Bay and Kileaua”). I think it founds absolutely heavenly! What do you think the chances are that I could convince my company to cover costs for us to meet there instead? :)

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