Below are the top 5 purchases I have made......
Top 5 Purchases I have Ever Made: (or have been made for me)
1. Chi Flat Iron
My hair is not curly. It is also not straight. I have these weird waves that don't do add anything the over all appearance, just help with the "just got out of bed" look, which I tend not to sport. My sister got a chi when she was in high school. It is a rather pricey gadget, and was pretty hard to justify spending that much on a HAIR tool. But OH. My. God. It is the most effective and easy to use tool for styling hair that I have ever bought. After I used my sisters for a couple a days, I got mine on order. I am relatively low maintenance, and thought I had a grip on my "non-straight" hair with my 20 dollar straightener from Walmart. I WAS WRONG. The Chi has ceramic plates, and gets REALLY hot. I didn't realize the Walmart version wasn't working until I tried the Chi.
2. Bose Speakers
Shortly after I got my first ipod, I realized it was sorta pointless in the grand scheme of "When" I listened to music. In the shower - Not an option. Cleaning - well, it was an option, but after awhile, those ear buds start to hurt. So I decided I would get a speaker for it pretty quickly. The Bose Portable Speakers have a great sound. They are light weight and the battery life is amazing. What is great about the Bose, is that anyone can pick the play list! We have taken it to parties before to have everyone throw their own ipod on at some point during the night. At this point, I have yet to have the battery die on me. It has gone at least 3 hours for us.... (another side night, I'm pretty sure my husband married me strictly for unlimited access to this device)
3. Kindle
Ah, my kindle.....love does not begin to describe my affection for my kindle. I am an avid reader. I will read the same things over and over again...and I will try new books. I could spend HOURS in a book store sifting through my options. With that being said, I was a skeptic when it came to e-readers. I did not want to contribute to the "death of the bookstore". I was convinced I would "lose" part of the reading process by not holding a book in my hand. I love everything about a good book. I like the way the book smells, turning the page ...flipping to the back to see how it ends ;) (I'm a "spoiler" type of girl) My sisters got me my kindle for Christmas last year, and all my doubts went away. The pages LOOK just like a book. There is no glare, which makes it perfect for outdoor reading. You can download samples for free to see what you will think of a book before you buy it. Your book shopping can be done from the comfort of your own home. For the most part, the prices are less than bookstores. While I am still a little sad about book stores becoming a think of the past, I am fully embracing the ereader...I have read 10 times more since Christmas since my Kindle was received than I ever would have read
4. iPhone
This one seems a little cliche, because everyone has one, but the iPhone definitely revolutionized my life. My older sister was the first person in my network to get an iPhone, and literally sang its praises. I didn't quite understand why she went from calling it just her "cellphone" to her "iPhone" Until I got one. This little guy does it all. Facebook? Check. Cookbook? Check. Entertainment during long car rides? Check. There is seriously an app for anything you can think of. The other night I discovered a mosquito repellent app (OK..I'm not so sure about that one...but still) It is AWESOME having all my contacts, my music, my email, and anything else I am missing in one hand. I was late to the iPhone band wagon and bought the 3GS shortly after the 4G was released. I have lots of friends and family who are exclusively "droid" followers, but I am officially on the iPhone bandwagon and am proud of it.
5. GPS
I have a horrible sense of direction. I know a lot of people say that, but for me it is painfully true. I remember being a teenager and calling my Dad anytime I went to downtown Augusta saying "Dad! I'm in South Carolina!! I took a wrong turn!! What do I do??" and Dad would say "Turn around" Growing up, I knew if I got lost in Augusta, all I had to do was follow the signs "To Atlanta" and I would end up pointed in the right direction. It was sort of a no brainer for me to get a GPS for my car when the technology became available. Surprise surprise, my parents got it for me for my birthday. (considering they had been on the other end of my "lost" phone calls for years) And suddenly, with one simply purchase, I knew where I was going. I moved to Atlanta shortly after I joined the GPS age, and I would probably still be wandering around if not for my Magellan.
So, there you have it. 5 Investments that revolutionized my life. I am now a girl with straight hair, music to read my kindle too, an iPhone to let my friends know about my books, and a GPS to make sure I don't get lost.
In response to the chi, NEVER fret about spending too much on your hair...it's the one thing you wear EVERY day!
ReplyDeleteWell, that's all very interesting. I was surprised that you liked the Kindle so much and not surprised about the Bose speakers. I'm all about a GPS. They have their issues, but you just have to learn to use them so they don't cause "mayhem."
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