extravagantGEEK

Just a geek and her thoughts…

Category: Miscellaneous

  • November Update.

    November Update.

    Hey guys, so if you look back over the site and/or have seen my most recent YouTube video… you may be aware that I started a new job last month. A huge part of the reason why I was posting so frequently on here last month prior to starting the job was because I had a feeling I wouldn’t be able to dedicate as much time to the site once I was working again. I hate to admit it but I was right in feeling that way and almost went the entire month without making any posts on here at all. I definitely don’t want to get back into the habit of being insanely active on here and then disappearing again so I wanted to make a quick post about whats been going on with me.

    First off, I’m loving my job… after not working for nearly 3 full months due to surgery recovery and moving its nice to have something to fill up my days and bring in money. I’ve also picked up a new tablet the Asus ZenPad s 8.0, and a new phone the 128GB Google Pixel… I really wanted the XL but it wouldn’t have been available to me until after Christmas and that was not going to work for me. The past couple months with that 16GB iPhone gave me the blues and I simply couldn’t wait any longer. I plan to do a review of the tablet and possibly even the phone within the next week or two. The tablet review will be a definite as I had a few people request it. I apologize for the delay in getting around to that but I seriously haven’t had the time. 

    I’ve got a little more work to do around the house today and I’m feeling a bit drowsy so I guess I go ahead and wrap it up here. As always, I want to let my readers know that I appreciate you sticking in there with me. I’ll be around, promise.

  • Missing Out on BABBQ16.

    Missing Out on BABBQ16.

    So for anyone who has ever followed me on Google+ or come across this blog within the past couple years… you know that I absolutely LOVE android. Even now after having an iPhone 6s as my daily driver for nearly a year; my favorite and first love (as far as mobile operating systems are concerned) is Android. As a result, one of my favorite annual conventions to attend has been the Big Android BBQ by IDEAA. I’ve been to the BABBQ a few times and it seems to get better every year (weather impending). It’s great for both developers and enthusiasts because they try to make sure that there’s a bit of something for everyone.

     I always enjoy the food, fun, learning and even a bit of the networking/socializing… which says a lot for an introvert like me. There’s just something about being around like minded people that makes me feel a little more at home and comfortable in the environment. I think somewhere between 85-90% of the people I’ve met IRL from Google+ have been from attending these events and I’ve formed some great friendships along the way.

    Unfortunately this year I will not be able to attend and its a major bummer because I feel like I need to go back to make up for last years experience. In 2015 I was under the weather for the majority of the event so I spent a lot of time in my hotel room. I was also dealing with some personal issues due to it being my first year without my mom. Upon realizing little things like not being able to call her when I got into the Dallas area or telling her about the experiences and souvenirs I’d picked up… I slipped into a mini depression. I ended up going from my usual introversion to all but curling up in a corner.

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  • Hey There!

    Hey There!

    So, I haven’t updated this website in over a year and its pretty pathetic. The YouTube channel has been neglected for an even longer amount of time. In truth the past year has been a bit of a journey and I haven’t had the time or resources to keep up with the blog the way I originally intended… I’ve had two major surgeries within the past five months so for awhile my sole interest in getting on the internet involved streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Plex, etc and a few social media posts here and there. However, things are about to change a lot.

    I’m re-locating to the Atlanta, Georgia area next week to begin a new life with my hubby and no that’s not a pet name I’m legitimately getting hitched in the very near future and I’m excited about it. He’s my biggest fan and has always been extremely supportive of me starting this website. Even throughout my hiatus he’s told friends and co-workers about this blog because he’s proud of me. So I feel like that in combination with being around him every day is going to be a constant motivator to keep this thing running. I’ll have more time and energy to commit to giving it the attention it seriously deserves, FINALLY. 

    As for other changes in the past year aside from the health issues and getting married. I’ve purchased a PS4 since my last post and an iPhone 6s O_o (I still love android I swear, just wanted to try something new). I’m also going to be getting back into gaming on Xbox One soon too since I’m acquiring one by marriage, lol.

     My hubby is a tech head just like me so I plan to get him to assist me with a few things here and there. I also hope to get him to make an appearance on a few of my vlogs but that may take some begging. I definitely plan on uploading a new video sometime in September and posting more on here after I get settled in from my big move ツ