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January 19, 2005
brush brush brush
If I had to choose one gadget from last year that I would take with me to a desert island, there is no doubt what I would choose. If I could take two gadgets the choice would be tougher. Without a doubt, my PDA is the most lifechanging device I've ever owned. Granted, there have been a stream of these lifechanging gadgets, but the idea of having a PDA has made my life so much easier. Having always been somewhat forgetful, I've always tried to find some method of making notes and then retrieving the info when needed. The PDA filled that bill. Now, with the Zire 72 I also have tha ability to play mp3's and take (admittedly low rez) pictures; my life is complete!
Which is exactly why it would be difficult for me to choose the second device to spend eternity with. I believe the most useful secondary choice would be my electric toothbrush. (Note that having electricity would be required of any deserted island I happend to be stranded on.)
I've always been blessed when it's come to my teeth. They're not perfect but I've never needed braces or such a thing, nor have I ever had a cavity. I'm sure most of this is genetics, but I've also been reasonably strict when it comes to mouth maintenance. I only use Crest toothpaste and I try to replace my brush quite frequently. So, switching to an electric brush last year was quite a risk. How am I to know if my manual brushing technique is what has saved me from the dreaded drill all these years? But, the feel of the teeth after using an electric toothbrush quelled my fears. Mmmmmmmm, smooth; just like after a dentists cleaning. And I have this everyday! Twice a day! It's pretty hard to resist.
Last year was the Year Of The Gadget and so there are a number of items to choose from. I have a GPS, a PVR, Digital Camera, cell phone, MP3 playing CD Player. Any of them would be a fine choice to wile away the lonely hours. I guess, since an island with electricity is just as likely to have cell phone coverage in this day and age, the cell phone would have been the most prudent choice. Regardless of that, I would not last a day without being able to run my tongue over my teeth and go, "mmmmmmm, smooooth."
Posted by John at January 19, 2005 09:20 AM