Oh, I Wish I Had Em' Waterproof Adventure Gloves

If you knew me, you’d know that I love my job. Who wouldn’t? I write about what I love - travel, people, adventure, gadgetry, etc. - AND I get to trot off often to experience this beautiful world and meet the awesome people who inhabit it.

So, why do you sense a ‘but’ coming. Probably because that’s where this is going.

Today I’ve been digging out far-too-long-since-it’s-been-used ski gear from dusty boxes in our garage for a Utah ski assignment. I leave tomorrow, and, as usual, I’ve left packing to the last minute. In fact, instead of packing, I’m studying the National Geographic Holiday 2008 catalog and kicking myself.

Here’s why: Waterproof Fleece-lined Adventure Gloves.

Had I planned ahead, I could’ve been hitting the slopes wearing “patented three-layer membrane, fleece-lined gloves that let perspiration out but prevent moisture from penetrating.” Instead, I’m packing the ancient pair of dried out leather mittens that my forage into the garage produced.

Oh, I wish I had em’. Guess what’s getting added to my Christmas letter?

BTW, I’m also adding the socks to my evergrowing wish list. I’m hopeless, I know, but they don’t call me ‘Gadget Girl’ for nada.

Happy trails,

Ellen

You Know You're a Gadget Girl If...

1. When buying a new car: no Bluetooth, no Nav system, no satellite radio = no way.
2. Your kitchen boasts every cooking gizmo available, and you don’t cook.
3. You program smart phone alerts to remind you to relax.
4. You carry a power strip in your purse.
5. A diamond might be a girls best friend, but in your book, nothing says “I love you” like a new iPhone.
6. Your backpack boasts solar panels.
7. You sync everything - garage door opener, BlackBerry, laptop, coffee maker, frequent flyer miles.
8. When you go on vacation, you pack gadgets first, then whatever else there’s room for.
9. Your cookbook is online.
10. You’re the only one in camp whose Swiss Army Knife has a USB thumb drive.
11. On the train, you used to read 3 newspapers, now you Twitter (thanks Wendy Perrin!)
12. Your bedside alarm clock is a Chumby.
13. You’re the go-to girl for any techie question.
14. You track your pets with GPS.
15. Your little black dress is wired for tech.
16. All you want for Christmas is a virtual assistant.