What Your Computer Says About You...

The saying is true, some things never change. Everyday I go to work and sit in front of a PC, but at the end of the day, I always go home to my Mac. I am a Mac person, and this will never change.

I'll be the first to admit, when I was younger I begged my geek of a dad to get a computer that had a color screen (it really wasn't that long ago!), the Windows Paint application, and basically one that didn't look exactly like this:  

(Yes, this is what I learned to type on!)

Then one day, the "grape" arrived. The year was 2001, and although it was a little slower at receiving the latest software upgrades for critical programs such as AOL my relationship with Macintosh began to flourish. (I also have the Encarta Encyclopedia and The Yukon Trail to also thank for that.)

          

I had a brief stint with an unnamed PC in college that lasted approximately 3 years before it blew up right in front of my face (literally). Clearly now more than ever I am satisfied beyond belief with my Mac and how much the brand, technology, and our relationship has developed over the years. 

So what does this say about me? An avid Mac user, who consistently chooses this device over a PC even after daily interaction with both brands? 

According to this Infographic your choice between a Mac and a PC says a lot about who you are, and will also teach you a lot about yourself in return... 

iWould... Would you?

Last October, I took a quickly planned a weekend getaway with one of my friends to New York in celebration of my birthday and to visit some friends. On our last afternoon there we met up with an acquaintance for a quick drink before catching our flight home. The conversation evolved as many do, and finally the inevitable "So, what do you do?" question was thrown out. This is when I became intrigued...


Jon and his friend were in the process of making the infamous... a Facebook app. He explained the app would be a dating service (brilliant!). The psychology and playfulness of the app was genius. As I listented to his well executed plan to develop and unveil the app my criticisms ideas, opinions (even though I wasn't asked for them), and interest soared. 


We have all seen the match.com commercial, "1 out of 5 relationships have started online", but some of the statistics in the Infographic below will surprise you:

   
Jon's app appeared on Facebook for the first time a little over a month ago, and with a marketing strategy of a slow-roll out over key college campuses across the US, it has been very well received. The app allows you to go through your friend list and secretly select 10 people you are interested in dating. Your selections are then cross-referenced with the selections of your friends who also have the app. If one of your Top 10's matches you are notified. 


Some are calling it a virtual iWould "booty-call" while others believe it the perfect icebreaker for someone who is already a friend or acquaintance.

In a recent interview with the Huffington 
Post Jon explained the motivation behind iWould, "We're trying to help people connect with someone they're having a hard time connecting with, someone in your life," Mr. Budish said. He argued, rather ironically, that starting a relationship with someone can be hard if you kind of already know them, "Sometimes that's the most difficult part of dating."


So now, I ask you. In a world where dating sites have surpassed porn and taken the crown as one of the top industries on the web. Would you, use iWould to help break the ice with someone already in your life that you are interested in?

iWould

Check out iWould on Facebook.

What's Your Signature?

For many people, including myself, Monday seemingly demands a little extra of many things. One consistency I am starting to notice is the extra shot, cup, or sometimes even more than a cup of... coffee. This pattern of consistency often leads my mind to wander, as I am partaking in my extra cup, back to the recent Starbucks ad that seemed to get everything - So. Right. 


So as you gaze hazily at your Grande Venti newly designed Starbucks cup this morning, I ask you, "What's your Starbucks signature?"

Photo from Flickr

Music Monday

This Monday I am sharing a music video that I can not get out of my head. Not only for the lyrics, but also for the video's concept. 

Too many elements of this video (imagination, technology, innovation, notes, fabulous voice...)are causing me to continually click the "replay" button. 

Of course, this is my favorite part:

Inspired to put invisible thoughts into actions. Happy Monday. 

Could you do it in 6?

Lately I have learned a lot about legacies:

Some legacies we hope to leave behind.  

Some legacies we fear of leaving behind. 

Some legacies we don't care about because they are only a legacy. 

What if you were asked to write a Six-Word Memoir? 

Six-Word Memoirs: Video Story from SMITHmag on Vimeo.

What six words would you choose to describe you?

Fiance Friday

Friday... the thought of it alone is relieving. But if you have been in nasty weather all week like me, you need little more to put the "Friday" smile on your face. 


IF I decide to ever get married, I would like it to be a little something like this: unique, thoughtful, artsy, innovative... 


Graffiti Proposal from Alex Luster on Vimeo.