Nooks are Neat!

Hey guys,

So today, I wanted to give a brief product review of Barnes and Noble's Nook.

For more general product info, go here:

http://gdgt.com/barnes-noble/nook/images/

After moving out of my parent's house for good, and saying goodbye to so many books and memories, I decided to invest in an ereader. Now, I know what you're going to say. I love the feel of a book too. However, I'm also a total hoarder. It kills me to throw away (or even donate) books that I have been given as gifts. Who cares if I haven't read Charlotte's web in 15 years? I might NEED it!

That being said, I received a Nook for Christmas, and it was love at first sight. I spent the entire Christmas afternoon reading and gawking at the ease with which I was able to upload and download books. Still, there are a few things that people should know before purchasing a Nook.

Pros:

- Sleek design: The Nook is super light and easy to carry. I got a little pouch that keeps my Nook nice and cozy. Not that I EVER spill coffee, or tea, or any type of beverage, but, if I were to do such a horrendous thing, I think my Nook might survive in this case.

- Library: As far as I can tell you, can store an unlimited number of books on your Nook. AWESOMESAUCE!!

- Shop: B&N produces and updates a list of popular books. It also provides lists from The New York Times top 100 bestsellers. I really enjoy this feature, as I would be completely lost if I had to search on my own. The search option is also there, for those that know exactly what they want to buy.

- Newspapers: You can also subscribe to newspapers for cheap! :)

Cons:

- The main screen is not a touch screen! I have to tell myself that at least 20 times a day. This makes me sad. Touchscreens are so cool.

- I haven't quite figured out the battery situation for the Nook. I used it over Christmas, and it had a full battery, but I forgot it in the car when we left for Wisconsin. However, it seems like the power had still been on, because I needed to charge it when I got back? Weird.

All in all, I highly recommend the Nook for my fellow book hoarders. Happy shopping!

- SIC

Welcome 2011!

Hey guys...

So, the last time I left off, I had just procured an apartment and was about to enter my first year in the job market. Since then, I feel that I have been caught in a whirlwind of activity...you know the kind where the houses are flying off their hinges and you see cows flying around? ( Okay, maybe I've seen Twister one too many times). Anyways, the point being, I recently realized that friends in foreign countries are publishing more frequently than I am. Therefore, I felt obligated to post something, especially since it's the New Year.

That being said, here's a list of things that I have been doing/have accomplished since my last post:

- Went to Wisconsin for an AMAZING wedding at Brewer's stadium!

- Lesson planning/Gaining ground and confidence as a new teacher...

- Geocaching Megaventure- Went out to Bristol, VA to do some sightseeing and geocaching in October with my boyfriend for his birthday. It was one of the more relaxing trips that I have ever been on. I still need to upload the pics...hmm...

- More Lesson Planning...

- Miscellanious trips into DC/Old Town; I went to Ben's Chili Bowl in October. Nothing like a delicious meal after a day at a school fair! :)

- Thanksgiving in New York: Spent Thanksgiving vacation in upstate New York. Five deer shared our dinner. Quite the picturesque trip!

- Christmas in DC/Wisconsin- Which leaves me to my latest adventure. I just got back from Wisconsin today. It was a blast spending time with family and friends! I can't wait to go back!

Phew! Well...hopefully I will write more later...but at least this is an update! Happy New Year everyone! :)