I received an email from my boss today commenting on the size of one of the executives screenshots. I was taken aback. Floored. Here is a man, a professional, talking to one of his subordinates about the size of his superior’s screenshots like it’s not a thing. Even if you take the gender dynamics out … Continue reading Size Doesn’t Matter: Discussing Sensitive Issues in the Workplace
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Getting Fit: A Guide to Exercising with Technology
Wearable fitness trackers are old news at this point. And while I still faithfully clip my FitBit into the left cup of my bra every morning it no longer has any affect on my behaviors. I am no more or less fit because of my little electronic pedometer, and you are delusional if you think … Continue reading Getting Fit: A Guide to Exercising with Technology
The Text Message
I read Pride and Prejudice while in college and like every other silly teenaged girl I feel in love with the letters Mr. Darcy wrote to Elizabeth (I have far more literary sense now, thank you very much). As with notes passed in middle school and the IMs of yore, writing is the universal tool used … Continue reading The Text Message
Online Pick-up Lines: A Guide to Grabbing Someone’s Attention
I'm trying my luck at meeting people on the Internet. I don't have the opportunity to meet men through any of my jobs (though the guy with incurable jock itch nearly had a chance when I discovered I was the cause of his tachycardia) and it's no fun to go out in the prowl alone … Continue reading Online Pick-up Lines: A Guide to Grabbing Someone’s Attention
Stomaching the Embarrassment of Autocorrect
I witnessed a middle aged man turn red, then purple, while snorting with laughter, either out of embarrassment or sheer, immature joy. His phone bore a calendar reminder for the weekend. It had changed his weekend plans from a cornhole tournament, to a come hole tournament (I feel like the rules of the latter are … Continue reading Stomaching the Embarrassment of Autocorrect
Distress Calls in a Technology Driven Era
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has dropped a pin (a location on a map on your smartphone, sent to someone via text for those who are not smartphone users) while out and about prompting the recipient of that pin to call to check in on you. With rapidly updating mobile technology it's … Continue reading Distress Calls in a Technology Driven Era
Heavy Texting: A Guide to Sexting
I know you've tried, at some point, to whisper filthy nothings into the ears of a lover. I know that at least once those filthy nothings have fallen flat, possibly because you were banging a dud, but most likely it's because you don't know how to talk to people in general. Plus you got nervous … Continue reading Heavy Texting: A Guide to Sexting
The Bystander Effect: A Guide to Effective Ignoring
At some point you will be somewhere at the wrong time and you will witness someone in need of aid, if you don't, especially with as vague as I've made this scenario, you need to 1. get out more and 2. look around more. When this happens you need to be like everyone else, don't … Continue reading The Bystander Effect: A Guide to Effective Ignoring
Coping with Screen Separation Anxiety
This week has been rough. I have had three different infections, been burned and electrocuted, bruised by furniture, and I pulled a muscle in my back while carrying a recliner around for some old people, and one of my bosses took the time to explain how payroll works (either he employs dumb-dumb heads or he's … Continue reading Coping with Screen Separation Anxiety
Panic Buttons: An Arguement for Wearable Tech
When you hear about wearable technology your mind probably jumps to Fitbits and UV detection gear, but that's not what I'm talking about today. I'm thinking more along the lines of Life Alert. You remember the commercials? They are nothing short of iconic but they only feature old people trying to beat the odd and out … Continue reading Panic Buttons: An Arguement for Wearable Tech
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