What's in my notebook: October

Happy Halloween Everyone!!



The month of October has flown by so fast. I didn't even realize that Halloween was 10 days away, until I saw http://instagram.com/ABCFamily.

By tonight, I will be done with this semester of Investment Finance. I have already submitted my final and will just be going to class tonight to discuss. I am actually curious to see how many people show up tonight. All that is left for my MBA, is one more semester, two more classes then I am free!!! However, I am not sure what I will be doing; but whatever it will be, I hope it's an adventure.

Creativity

I recently found some great travel blogs:
http://www.worldofwanderlust.com/
http://www.thetechgypsy.com
http://www.greaseandglamour.com/
They all have an Instagram account, so be sure to follow them.

Bonus Instagram accounts to follow:

• http://instagram.com/lorraineloots - she paints the cutest and tiniest recreations of her hometown

• http://instagram.com/london - Pics of all things London

Music


Favorite part is the trumpets! Hello new ringtone!

Last min. additions





Looking Forward To:

• Mexico Cruise to Progreso and Cozumel 
• Using my new GoPro Hero4 Silver
• Swimming with Dolphins
• MUCH NEEDED VACATION! - Travel post by December. 
• Thanksgiving and Turkey

GoPro Hero 4

I just realized that I forgot to post about my GoPro Hero 4!

I recently purchased mine from Best Buy. (NOT A SPONSORED POST...I wish)

I thought it would take a week to be delivered, but instead I was greatly surprised when it came four days later. Thanks Best Buy. Because I had already owned the GoPro Hero 3, and generously gave it to my cousin, it was a no brainer to get the new one. However, after some consideration, I started to doubt if I should buy a new one or to repurchase an old one. The reasons behind it was mainly due to the new screen. 

With the addition of a new screen, it meant more parts to be broken. Once I got the product, I didn't even use the screen. I made it my first objective to have the screen off at all times. I really liked the idea of self capturing and not knowing what you would playback. Although the 3 and 4 are the exact same size, for some reason, I feel like the 4's are bigger. I also purchased a monopod/tripod mount from Ebay (for 88 cents!), so I would be able to mount it to my selfie stick. 

*Side note* I am a BestBuy rewards member, when I went to checkout and used a gift card, I was not rewarded points for my entire purchase. Just for the amount minus the gift card; which I thought was very odd, considering I did the same thing at Ulta and they rewarded me all my points. 

I am super excited to use my GoPro next month when I set sail on my first Carnival cruise to Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. For my first GoPro, I purchased an additional case. The reason being, I hated popping on and off the backing to switch from waterproof to non. I knew after constant switching, I would end up breaking the thing. As of yet, I haven't purchased an additional case yet. I am hoping to find one for a great price, or just to deal with the lower sound quality due to the waterproof case. 

Links:

http://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero4-silver/CHDHY-401-master.html

App Highlight: HPL Mobile

Disclaimer: Houston based app

Yep, HPL... as in, Houston Public Library. If your anything like me, the last time we where in a library was in college and the last time you actually borrowed a book would be in your high school years.

I recently stumbled across this app when I saw a HPL booth. They are currently going thought a change in their system and are updating all of their library cards, and I believe they are being sponsored by HEB.
When I was younger, I would usually go to the library for audio books, cds and dvd. But now you don't have to leave your house to borrow audio books. Similar to other audio book apps in the market, the HPL app allows you to borrow digital copies of books and audio books right to your little devices, for free! (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bredir.boopsie.hpltx&hl=en)

I absolutely love listing to audio books, it is definitely a lot better (for me) than finding time to read.
I am currently listening to Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly : Love in a Nutshell. It was just a random choice, but I usually listen to the audio book while working out, usually running or on my car rides to and from work. The best part is, since you are paying attention to the story line, you forget that you have been running for 30 mins. or sitting in traffic.