On Second Thoughts: August 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

A writer in the making

I browse through the stationary shop, feeling the smooth touch of papers. My mind is racing.. shall I pick up the onion skin paper, plain white notepaper or the handmade paper ? No wait! I'll pick up the recycled paper. It makes me feel real good and smug about myself. I've done my bit for the world environment. Why do I need these papers? Because, I have to write! I know I can use the word processor, but then, having a few sheets of exotic paper around is a good idea. You see, I had always wanted to become a writer, right from my college days, never mind that was more than 30 years ago! I still feel like when I was in college, don't I? My mirror can go and crack itself. Its important how you feel and not how you look. Right ?

Next I eye the neat array of pens. A writer should have a good pen! All the brands look so shiny and classy. Parker, Sheffield, Waterman , Pelikan , which do I choose? Oh gosh! Shall I pick up the ball pen or fountain pen or just gel. The colors? Flashy red , black? Well, I'll settle for the dignified navy blue. It will suit my image of a serious writer! Then I decide on a dark tan leather file to keep my papers, that odious plastic file is an absolute no no!

I walk back home, already feeling like a writer and pass by an electronic shop. What's that shining like a pearl on the display window? Its a laptop, a white Apple laptop! Yes ,I definitely must have that one. It's so chic and I am to be a chiclit writer, honestly, I am! How can I write without a word processor? A laptop is a must. The laptop that I bought six months earlier, is already a tad ancient and slow with all the spy wares and adwares happily sitting inside the machine. I keep walking , calculating how to pay the bill if I do buy it and of course it hits me! I'll pay it all back from the earnings I make from writing! Good, that's settled!

I reach home and look at my tiny corner. That chair does look uncomfortable! Doesn't it? I'll have to spend hours sitting and writing. Maybe, I'll buy a white leathered cushioned one to match my laptop. With my mind full of calculations, I open my engagement book. Dear me, I do have a party tonight !Oh no, tomorrow there is a baby shower and the next day, my friends are coming over for a girlie weekend .Gosh,I have appointments for this whole month, just like last month and all the months before that. Never mind, relax,I'll start writing from next month. What's the big deal? I have waited 30 years to become a writer, so another month of waiting will do no harm!

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Monday, August 24, 2009

32 Social Networking Icon sets for Craft Blogs and sites

Icons! The icons in your blog or website reflect you. It speaks volumes
about you, your likes and taste, your moods and state of mind ! So, I spent hours scouring the web to compile these amazing and astounding social networking icons just for you! These will definitely look real awesome in crafter's blogs or site. Social bookmark icons on your blog or site, are so very essential, as they are the keys to the door of communication to your social network sites! Of course, social networking has become a way of life, whether it is to be in touch with the global community, your family or even to promote your business! Therefore, keeping in mind the artist in you, these icons were handpicked to touch your aesthetic chord ! :)

Click Read More to view the 32 Social Networking Icon sets for Craft blogs and sites.

The sets include social media graphics for Delicious, Reddit, Linkedin, Digg, Facebook, StumbleUpon, Technorati and Twitter as well as commonly used icons such as RSS etc.
Enjoy picking the icon after your heart! :)
Check out the Cool Social Networking Icon sets here.(Coming soon!)

Web 2 Origami Icon Set

Hand Drawn Doodle Set

Glossy Waxed Wood Social Networking Icons

Social Media Icons by Plechi

Hand Drawn Photoshop Social Networking Shapes

Social Icons Hand Drawn

Sticky Notes Social Media Icon Set

Free Hand Color Stroked Icon set

Coffee Stain Social Networking Icons

Page Peel Free Social Media Icon Set

Orange Grunge Stickers Social Bookmarking Icons

Handy Icons

Black Magic Marker Social Bookmarking Icons

Social Grunge Icons by Tydlinka

Social Bookmark Sketchy Icons

Woodgrain Social Media Icons

Worn Cloth Social Networking Icons

Post Stamp Social Icon Set

Black Ink Grunge Stamps Social Media Icons

Wooden social Icon Sets

Handycons - Hand drawn Social Media Icon set

Retro Grunge Stripes Social Media Icons

Hand-drawn Social Media Icons

Watercolor Social Networking Icons

Free Crumpled Paper Social Networking Icons

Grunge Social Icons

Glassy Space Social networking Icons

Hand-drawn Sketch Icons

Color Pencil Social Media Icons

Glossy Social Icon Set

Whitewashed Star Patterned Social Bookmarking Icons

Grunge Style Social Bookmarking Icons

Please do drop in a word if you enjoyed this or was useful to you! :)

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40 Cool Free Social Networking Icons

Here’s a fabulous offering to all the social media enthusiasts on the lookout for wonderful icons! Feast your eyes and pick and choose whatever fancies you! I have bunched together some amazing and incredible social networking icons just for you! I enjoyed the hours of slogging, admiring the vibrant works of art from these great designers!
Hats off to these awesome artists who create superb graphics and offer it to us for free! :) Click Read More to view the 40 Cool Free Social Media Icons .

White Magik Social Icon Set