Today I have a hectic schedule, even though it is Sunday. I have a bunch of things that needs to get done, studying, work etc. To motivate myself to be really efficient I think I will reward myself with some Xbox-gaming tonight. I got several new games for my birthday which I haven’t had the time to try out yet.
I have found it! The laptop case which I have been searching for years! Today I have a boring black sleeve which is no fun at all. What I want is a case which is not only nice too look at but also has storage space for the cables, mouse etc.
On a casual browse through Amazon I suddently saw this little beauty. A crocodile-like skin in hot pink with sufficient padding for protection, extra pocket on the side, strap, all this for only $29.21. Yes, this will definately be a late birthday gift for myself 
Here at TechGirl we do not only look to the future regarding cool techstuff. It is equally important to honor the past and become nostalgic now and then. In this wonderful video a C64 Floppy Driver plays the lead character. Comments are unnecessary:
My own geekiness in my teens expressed itself in me programming my PC-speaker (you know that loud high-pitch sound which is heard when the computer is turned on) to play “The Empirial March” from Starwars. The respect from my classmates was huge…
). Who could have believed even ten years ago that this would be possible? 
As the keen reader might have seen, the updates on the blog have been somewhat scarce. This is not due to lack of inspiration but on the fact that I am doing a lot of “behind-the-scenes” work. All these things will be implemented after the summer, such as:
* Moving the blog to WordPress, which in turns mean that I need to master it first and make the necessary technical preparations.
* The move also brings with it the creation of a new theme and design, hence my CSS skills needs to be brushed up.
* The design-phase also involves my Twitter-account since I am somewhat allergic to the default alternatives.
* The presentation of a fun and exciting, secret project which I hope will take this blog to the next level.
* And not the least, reading up on other blogs and getting the necessary inspiration for finding topics to blog about for years to come
On top of this I am working full time, writing on my thesis, planning for my upcoming PMP studies, having a social life and waiting eagerly for the 15th of July when I go on vacation. So check back in August when TechGirl will start again! Have a nice summer!
Our summerhouse in southern Sweden, my favourite place in the world.
Where you will be able to find me….
Sunday June 7th will probably be remembered as the day when the young population of Sweden clearly demonstrated that it is possible to make a political difference. Sunday June 7th was the day for the election to the Swedish representation in the EU parliament. The widely debated Pirate Party scored a whooping 7.1% in their first election ever which some claim may be a heads up for the election for the Swedish government in 2010.
What I feel is most interesting about this is the fact that the party has done what other parties have failed in the past: to mobilize the young generation who has a lacking interest in the politics which governs our lives. Say what you will about one-question political parties, their ability (or lack thereof) to actually be able to lead the country if they make it into the swedish government. They have awakened the realization that if you believe in something, and actually vote, you can make a difference. That my friends I believe is the most important lesson of all.
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