Mary’s Pad

where I empty and rest my brain

Mary’s Pad header image 4

Entries from January 2010

Reclaiming Old Habits

January 30th, 2010 · No Comments

One of my new year resolutions has been to reclaim some old good habits, one being the habit of pleasure reading. Between studying for school and being really busy with computer stuff, I haven’t really hard time or the inclination to read just for the pleasure of it. However, starting this year I plan to [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Books · In real life

What Would Happen if You Fell Through a Black Hole

January 26th, 2010 · No Comments

In case you’ve ever wondered…

This is why I love Physics, it explains everything!

[Read more →]

Tags: Physics · Random Postings

Chimamanda Adichie – The Danger of a Single Story

January 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Absolutely worth watching and pondering. Thank you Mary for bringing this to my attention, you rock !! And thank you Chimamanda.

Here’s the link to Chimamanda’s The Danger of a Single Story on TED in case you have trouble streaming it on here.

[Read more →]

Tags: Random Postings · Thoughts and Reflections

OMG, I have a myth about productivity tools!

January 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I know that’s a weird title but the truth of it just occurred to me a few seconds ago! I have come to the realization that productivity tools -  calenders, to-do lists, alarms, reminders, etc. ARE helpful for me, just like they have been proven to be for many people.  They’re not just for ‘other’ [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Thoughts and Reflections

Goodbye 2009

January 4th, 2010 · No Comments

So 2009 is finally over and we’ve stepped over the threshold into 2010.  Wow!
As has been my tradition at the beginning of every new year, I usually reflect on things that made me glad and things that made me sad in the past year.  But this year I find myself reluctant to do so, not [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Thoughts and Reflections