Done yesterday (20091210 Th)

[mdlbear]

1210 Th
  * up 6:45; W=198; drugs, nose, teeth; coffee
  ! slowdown; low mood while making breakfast.  Weird.
    possibly an online depression test, where I didn't take the last few
    months into account.  (high/moderate dysthymia)
  : friended by ziactrice.  May be time for a welcome post.
  @ The Facebook Privacy Fiasco Begins (again)
  # added # flag for meta-info; 
    + for observations with positive emotional content
    - ......................negative .................
  * Walk: once around pond.  1/2 fast, 1/4 medium, 1/4 slow
    ! cheerful
    & called Colleen, mostly just for the heck of it.
      verified that Date Night is rescheduled for Friday
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  @ http://www.ebags.com/travel_accessories/day_travel_bags/guide_utility_bags/category_search/index.cfm?Ne=100&N=4001+2006749
  * See whether large Eagle Creek bag can hold letter-size:  it can:
    http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/shoulder_bags/Vagabond-40483/
    See also: http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0222 ($$$)  
    both have problems: EC has fixed strap, TB has flap, no organizer
    But the EC bag will hold a clipboard, magazine, or pad.  Big plus.
  ! 8:40 tense, slightly upset.  
  * packed Promusica's presents
  * laundry
  * bed 11:23

Productive day? Probably not so much, but my mood was basically positive except for a little while in the morning.

A good walk, about 45 minutes around the pond. Got about halfway before I had to start slowing down.

I took a closer look at bags, notably the Eagle Creak Vagabond and the Tom Bihn Ristretto for Netbooks. The former is a little too big, but about half the price and big enough to hold a magazine or a clipboard. It opens from the top, and the organizer compartment is easier to get at. The latter has a removable strap on swivel clips, and is closer to the size I want, but it also has a flap instead of zippers. Is a puzzlement. The Eagle Creek Guide Pro is closer to the right size, but appears to have a less convenient organizer.

Lots of links, but I'm lazy -- scroll up to the notes. Do people like having the raw notes, or should I just link to a separate file somewhere?

Comments

[shadowe_wraithe]

I simply have to giggle...and then smile big like! You finding your bag, is so very like when I look for my new purse. It has to have thus and such, be not too big, nor to small. Oh and it has to be black (or whatever I am looking for at the moment) I am very VERY particular about my purses, but then again Virgos can be extremely anal retentive about things, dontchaknow?

I like the raw notes myself...it gives me a closer feeling. I may be weird, but I do like them.

Glad the walk went well. I had several small forays out of the store today at work. We have a lovely big stone lined courtyard with a fountain and some awesome bronze statuary. Though the water in the fountain is frozen at the moment, the flame on top and the tiny occasional snow flake, made for a lovely break from the overheated store.

((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))
For both you, the missus and the YD.

[mdlbear]

(((((((HUGS))))))))

Being picky is the only way I can control my luggage addiction. :)

Glad you like the raw notes; it's hard for me to tell what people might be interested in.