#bambooink

That’s right!! I got a new laptop/tablet. It is a HP Pavilion x360 with the Bamboo Ink Stylus, and I am absolutely loving it!! No wonder Best Buy had to ship it in to my house. Apparently they are so hot on the market, they are just flying off the shelves. The ability to flip seamlessly from tablet to laptop is so useful and with the Bamboo Ink Stylus, I am so eager to write and sketch from anywhere. My biggest issue lately is having enough carrying capacity in my Kanken for my writing and my art supplies to be with me at all times whenever inspiration strikes. One additional accessories set I purchased for the tablet feature and Bamboo is a hard carrying case for the stylus and interchangeable tips, as well as a stylus glove. I had never heard of the glove before but I am glad I searched about the struggle with resting my hand on the screen, which then interrupts the computers ability to differentiate between the stylus and touch use. Obviously hovering my hand awkwardly over the screen whilst trying to work was going to be a major issue for me. Now I just need to get my new Samsung Galaxy S10+ whenever it releases.

A lot of my friends have asked why I haven’t converted to an Apple seeing as they are notorious for artistic types utilizing their technology, but the truth is I am really not much of an Apple product user, nor do I have the desire to be. It probably seems the most hipster to be an artist/writer and yet be uninterested in Apple products. Generally speaking, I feel like they are great computers etc, but kind of overrated. I can accomplish so much more on Windows/Samsung products as far as customization and user friendliness. The only downside to Windows/Samsung products that Apple does have locked down are the super cool trendy cases and accessories. I swear, I just want tech cases that have black and silver sparkles floating, or marble design. Something cooler than just an Otterbox (not that Otterbox is a bad product; they just lack the “cool” factor). 

Another piece of tech I also am interested in is getting the Polaroid Zip Mobile Printer. I have my Polaroid Instax, but I would love to have some of the photos from my phone printed on Polaroid film. There is just something about the Polaroid aesthetic that many people, myself included, are just drawn to. It is simple and yet has stood the test of time. Even though the Cloud is an absolute requirement for saving everything, there is just something so nostalgic and sentimental about having that little pocket sized photo in hand.

And finally... Wattpad! I can’t believe I didn’t know how absolutely life altering this app would be! I am now addicted and hope that if/when I write something worth sharing, others may read and be interested in what goes on in my head. As would make sense, I am still RedheadWriter86 on there as well. It’s mind-blowing to me how many physical copies of novels, collected poems, etc that I have picked up in physical form at Barnes & Noble that originated as a Wattpad upload. It seems like a great way to get found as an author and then have the chance to really be a name in the writing world. I guess I am not ashamed to admit, I am terrified of uploading literally anything I write for the fear of no one being interested. I suppose, though, that it isn’t about anyone being interested; it’s the courage to put oneself out in the world for all to see, and that is damn inspiring. No great author ever became one had they not thrust themselves into the world ready to either be renowned or eaten alive by critics. I guess the first step would be to get something out of the mind and on paper (whether physical or electronic). That’s where I need to spend most of my time.