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Awesome infographics: Every minute on the internet

Okay, so the internet is really, really big. Duh. We all know that, but somebody has put some figures on it and wrapped it up prettily in this little infographic here. So, apparently ALL THIS STUFF happens every minute on the internet:

Click image for full size. Via.

Tags: awesome infographics

Master plan for world domination

1. Put up awesome retro poster above my desk
2. Employ coffee-making minion
3. Take over the world

Get it for $16 from Etsy.

Hold the blanket fort!

It’s a lazy autumn Sunday, we’re just winding down from the Bonfire Night action, the roast still wants another couple of hours in the oven, and we’re kind of in the mood for something chilled out and cozy. You know what this calls for…

PILLOW FIGHT!!!

Pick your weapons from this fantabulous set of naptime warrior cushions from Bryan Ku

How many Dr Martens does a girl need? (It’s not just a shoe, it’s a life philosophy!)

I don’t really have to start by arguing that when it comes to footwear, Doc Martens are (and will always be) the ultimate style choice, right?  They can do any style, any age, and any situation.  The span generations like few other styles; for an example of how the youngsters do them these days, just check out X Factor’s darling Janet Devlin and her vintage shorts and white 8-eyes combos.

Glad we all agree.

So, seeing as Docs are a must, but don’t necessarily come cheap, what’s the basic range a girl needs to get by? All depends on your preference, naturally, but here’s a (very expandable) list of the basic Dr Martens styles every girl should have in her wardrobe.

Or, in other words, a totally random reason to look at pretty shoes:

1. The everyday classic

It’s the basic of basics. The shoe that’s comfy enough to carry you through the longest and busiest of days and looks fantastic with any outfit you can possibly choose. The smooth leather colour range is bold enough to add a spark to your everyday style, but also lets you get away with wearing your beloved boots in the average casual-smart work setting.

2. The eye catcher

The bright one that sets the scene. It doesn’t matter which colour you go for with these patent leather shinies, they’ll take care of the turning of heads for you, so you can just relax and enjoy the attention (and the shoe envy). Especially great for the duller autumn and winter months, when we have to hide behind layers of practical, warm clothes, these guys will make sure your feet feel the sunshine all year round.

3. The floral fantastic

The girly one for the romantic times. With florals available in a range from granny curtain to summer meadows, I particularly heart this beautiful black-and-white design. It only goes to show that Docs can be dreamy, feminine, and in this case probably even classy enough to wear with your wedding dress.

4. The funky pattern

The bold one for your loud days. The choice of patterns is endless these days, there’s the grunge, the skulls, the polka dots, the special editions… To conjure up a bit of the old-days punk flavour, how about some tartan? In screaming hot pink, because anyone can do red tartan and we’re not just anyone!

5. The special one

The one that makes your heart go pop. Not really a particular style category, this one’s all about your personal favourite. It could be the one you’ve been saving up for for ages, the one that helps you pull every single time you flaunt it, or your very first pair that’s so worn down by now that it’s practically vintage. Here’s the one that’s been keeping me in a constant dilemma of rent vs. eating vs. shoes for the last year or so.

Well, that’s it for the minimal list of essential basics. But that’s just me. What are your essentials?

All you need to know about my job

I could go on a massive rant now about IT and budget policies at my workplace and how it means that nobody has the computer and/or equipment that is a minimum requirement for them to be able to do their daily work. But thanks to the people at ThinkGeek I can just present to you this clever set of cups, which perfectly sums up how I spend about 50% of the time between 9am and 5.30pm from Monday to Friday.

Also, want.

The boss mug

LOL.. just.. LOL..

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/772b/

The weather outside is frightful but my geek toys are so delightful

There’s no denying it – christmas is approaching. It’s taken over the stores and Wham is on instant repeat on the radio. Soon it’ll take over our workplace and homes (if it hasn’t already). And unless you live in Australia like our very own Kikalo, you’ll be faced with shoddy weather. Time to wear those fuzzy big gloves. Or not? Gloves are great and all but you won’t be able to text your friends while waiting for the bus and you may not be able to skip that awful Wham song on your iPod touch. But the days of fuelfilled stinky hand warmers are just SO passé! So what’s a girl to do? Buy an electric hand warmer of course!

These little rechargeable babies will warm your hands, look extraordinarily pretty and they’re certainly worth the $35-45 you’re spending.

Check out the Sanyo Store for all the warmth. Mmmhhh!

Oh, and Kikalo? There’s christmasy goodies for you as well.

Tags: hot stuff, technological gadgetry

That’s magic!

If you’re anything like the Geek Girls (well, if you’re anything like Feylamia or I), you’ll have all your Harry Potters lined up in order, you can answer ridiculously vague questions on Hogwarts trivia, and you only didn’t buy little round glasses in the shop because you realised you actually needed some that don’t look stupid.

Facebook can confirm I took the opportunity of graduation to don some robes, and swish around a biro as a wand. Well now you can actually swish around a (sort of) real wand, and perform real magic, save the world from evil, make your telly change channel.

Yes. It’s a magic wand TV remote, available from IWantOneOfThose.com for £39.99. You can swish it in 13 different ways, and programme each one to do something different (eg. volume up, channel down etc.). Never again will you have to suffer using the TV remote like Muggles. *swish* turn the gogglebox on, *swoosh* put Jeremy Kyle on. It even comes in a faux dragon-skin box, lined with Chinese silk.

And it doesn’t stop with the TV. Programme your stereo, DVD player or anything else remote-controllable, and you can Wingardium Leviosa your way into impressing visitors and baffling the neighbours.

For extra effect, wear a floppy hat and grow a long white beard.

Tags: Harry Potter, magic wand, technological gadgetry

Don’t you dare to steal my yoghurt

This one’s for all you office geeks and sorority girls out there. Tired of coming back to the fridge to find that Shelly from Marketing ate your yoghurt or Jackie’s boyfriend used your whipped cream for god knows what? So am I!* (Hear that, Jackie’s boyfriend? Better be on your guard!)

Here’s the solution to all your Refrig-A-Raider problems… (Their pun, not mine. Could be mine though. I love puns!)

Yes, exactly. A locker for your fridge. How awesome is that? For just $20 + postage your food is safe. Just make sure you don’t use Jackie’s birthday as your number combination and you can have your whipped cream all to yourself!

Check out FridgeLocker.com for more info.

* Okay, okay. I don’t live with girls and I don’t have an office job. But sometimes my older brother steals my tuna pizza. The fiend!

Tags: kitchen, office