I think it’s time… any advice?
iphone upgrade
26 Saturday Oct 2013
Posted in gadgets, geekiness, iphone, retail therapy
Category Archives: retail therapy
my passport hd
26 Thursday Sep 2013
Posted in computers, gadgets, retail therapy, work
About a year and a half ago I bought a new Lacie external HD (that I named Scarlett), which I thought would be more than sufficient for my needs with 500 GBs. But no. Or at least, it’s fine for a couple of back-ups, but I realised I wanted/needed more space and have been waiting for FNAC to do one of their “member’s days” in which members like me get an extra discount. And today was the day! Don’t think I’ll name this guy… “Passport” is good enough. As it always goes with gadgets, this 1TB model cost 75€ while the 500 GB Lacie cost 100€ “back in the day”. I almost opted for the 2TB model but may start using more cloud options.
So on my way home from the hospital today, floating on the very happy news that I have another healthy six months ahead of me, I decided to stop in at FNAC to pick up this baby and also stock up on printer ink.
And now I am going to meet my friend Saray to partake of Croqueta Week at one of my favourite tapas bars, Becerrita. Well, why the hell not? There are seven special croquettes on offer: bulltail, jamón, chistorras (small chorizo), mussel, anenome, beef & gorgonzola, and anchovies & condensed milk… Me? I’m up for anything at this point. How’s your day going?
gowalks
31 Saturday Aug 2013
Posted in retail therapy, shoes
So today I was out having a nice market pre-lunch snack with my friends Fred and Arpy, after which I decided to have a look around the shops thinking I might find a good deal on sandals (turned out the fab red suede Mephistos I ordered online in April were sold out and I have been making do with last year’s and the previous year’s sandals).
Instead I found these! Skechers Gowalks. Flexible, breathable, washable walking shoes. And on sale too. So I slipped this pair on and oh wow… super comfy. And so I bought them thinking they’ll not only be great for wearing to the gym but also for those morning walks I keep telling myself I’m going to start doing. Also, they’re casual and cute enough to just wear day-to-day. I’m sure I can find these in Sevilla too (or online) and so I think I’ll look for a more solid style for winter, though these should be good at least until the end of November. Now I think I should stop shopping…
bling ring
29 Thursday Aug 2013
Posted in retail therapy, shopping, spain
Ever since I had a much-loved ring sawed off my middle left finger due to snapping the tendon of said finger in a mad fit of tidying up (long story)… well, I’ve been looking for another ring for that finger. I actually had to have all three rings on that hand cut off because the hand had swollen up so much after the tendon broke, but managed to get my favourite mobius strip ring repaired. The middle finger ring was actually three silver rings intertwined, and I don’t even know what happened to all the pieces.
But then on a day trip to Nerja this week with my friend Victor @WeLoveMalaga I saw this! And it called my name and I said, “well hello there fabulous ring I have been looking for!” Love it. A Swarovski crystal in a non-Swarovski silver setting. Yes please! Which goes perfectly with my Swarovski earrings. Really I had to. Now on my left hand I have a lovely engraved Diana Porter pinky ring that says “save the feeling”, my fab mobius strip silver ring, and now the bling ring. I am happy.
new printer! (again)
20 Thursday Jun 2013
Posted in gadgets, geekiness, internet, retail therapy, work
These home jet-ink printers are basically a joke, and the joke’s on us. You can buy a basic model for about 60€ with ink cartridges included (though they aren’t as full as the ones you buy off the rack) and then subsequent ink packages end up costing almost as much as buying a new printer. Whatever. Looking back I saw that the last printer I bought was almost exactly three years ago, and to be honest, it never worked well (though it worked better than the previous one I had).
This new HP model sounds fantastic. It’s WiFi accessable – no more pesky USB cords – and I can also send stuff to print via email from my iPhone. How cool is that? I also got a special offer at FNAC today with a special 20% off for members, and this particular HP printer also included a “gift pack” of 3 ink cartridges and some photo paper. And so I snapped it up, brought it home, set it up, and will now see how it performs.
Interesting when I read the post I linked to about the previous printer I bought. Back then, just three years ago when I was getting back to work after chemo, it was such a Big Deal to spend 65€ and I even mentioned borrowing from the tenant’s rent deposit to do so. Every penny I spent then was always balanced against this, that and the other. And although I’m hardly rolling in dough now I felt a sense of achievement to just be able to walk into FNAC today and pay cash for this new printer without batting an eye. Good to get a deal though. The ticket price was 99€, but with the 20% discount and the 30€ ink-pack gift it ended up half price.
What was the last great deal you got when buying something?
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