Got too many things going at once?

As we run from pillar to post doing the job of AT LEAST 3 people and caring for family or friends – tips are always helpful. Here are a few:

Ever have a zipper “stick” before? Well, lightly rub an unlit candle along the teeth on both sides. The wax will lubricate the metal enough to get the zipper moving again!!

Itchy Insect Bite? Rub a little lemon juice or vinegar on the bite as soon as possible – insect venoms tend to be alkaline, and applying something acidic to the area counteracts the poison, preventing itch and irritation!

Have highlighted hair? Did the chlorine from the pool leave it murky, or green? Apply a few squirts of ketchup to your hair, let sit 20 minutes and then rinse/shampoo/rinse. The citric acid in ketchup will neutralize the copper-oxide from chlorinated pool water!!

Run out of Glass Cleaner? Mix equal parts of vinegar in water, and it doesn’t leave streaks!

And last but not least, DUCT TAPE. Works like a charm for many quick fixes!!

I hope one of these ‘fixes’ make your life easier – we could all use that! OF COURSE, use common sense – we don’t want you eating the UNLIT candle, drinking the vinegar or duct taping your nose!!!

I just returned from a wonderful trip to Myrtle Beach, SC…what a great place to go!  You should try it some time.  For families, I recommend Dunes Village Resort.  OK, enough promoting those guys though they definitely deserve it. 

 While at the beach I thought I would “stay on top of things” and bring my work laptop.  At first it seemed like a good thing to do because I could keep up with projects and my colleagues but as the week moved on it almost felt like I never left the workplace.  It was still pretty relaxing but answering emails, interviewing candidates , making calls all makes it seem like your butt is still in the seat.

Now don’t get me wrong, it is a nice luxury to not have to come back to 100+ emails etc but the price you pay is not really being able to “let go”, “let your hair down” and have that “Calgone Take Me Away Moment”.  Also, most clients and candidates appreciate the extra effort, especially when you are on PTO. 

So friend or foe?!?!  Mostly friend…or may be foe….heck I don’t know.

In the June 6, 2010 issue of PARADE, I found an article very interesting.  Recently, a man and his three kids  attended a Microsoft gaming meet up, and they were able to demo the latest, soon-to-be-released device called “Project Natal”.  It features a high-tech sensor that sits next to your TV and tracks your every move.  When you jump, your avatar on screen jumps.  When you wiggle your rear end, well.. you get the picture.  This will be a new addition to the Xbox 360, expected to be released sometime this holiday season.  According to those in the “geek crowd”, this could be the next most important development next to the joy stick!!!  They will be partnering with Netflix to allow you to wave your hand and select a movie.  Future hopes for the application will allow for online shopping and more! 
 
WOWSER!!  Track my every move?  If I clap, my avatar claps?  Sounds pretty cool, and I know my sons would love something so interactive… but here are my questions:

1. If I teach my avatar to fold laundry, load or unload the dishwasher????- could it happen?  (I wish!)

I am truly amazed at how far technology has come.  To think that my first cell phone was the size of a briefcase, had a cord and big antenna.  Now they are small enough to hide in a pocket.  Do you ever wonder what technology will offer in 10 years from now?  20 years from now?  Will it ever be like the Jetson’s?

Will be interesting!!