Accessories and Accoutrements!

I went to REI today, because I had a 20% coupon burning a hole in my hot little hand. I've been needing both new running shoes (I use the term lightly, because what I generally do amounts to little more than speed walking with the dogs--with the occasional 1/2 block jog thrown in for good measure), and wanted to check into some new bike shorts. The place was packed to the gills--apparently outdoorsy folk are *not* feeling the pinch these days--and I quickly gave up on any real attempts at trying on clothing.

But I looked around a LOT and found some amazingly adorable small purses/mini messenger bags that I think might look *fantastic* wrapped around my little eeePC (which, incidentally, I've decided needs a name. Taking all suggestions, but reserve the right to poo poo any and all comers). I was going to post links, but once I got to looking on their site, I got far too distracted and just blew another 30 minutes poking around and window shopping. Suffice it to say: I now have an added reason to head back to REI soon (as if I ever really needed one), since I will have to take my 'puter with me to try on some bags.

And there is a tent I'm eyeing, and while I'm at it, I could use a new sleeping bag. Because, you know, I go camping *so* frequently... The fubar'd logic here is that I'll be more apt to go if I actually have the gear. I'd be better suited, I think, to invest in some friends who would drag me out of the house from time to time to go on such adventures.

But I digress. Toys for my toy. I still intend to post some of my favourite skin options for your review, but I always manage to be too tired to mess with it by the time I get here. And all my bookmarks are waaaaaaay over there on that computer. So I'd have to spend even more time looking them up again. But I need to dress this baby up. Black is always in, but basic black 'puter is basic. We need some pizazz! Skinz and Bags, Skinz and Bags. And then when she's all dressed up, I'll take her photo for your viewing pleasure. Because doesn't everyone just *long* to see a pimped out netbook? Geeks like me say "Yes!" <3