Tidying up

Every now and then I get this overwhelming urge to tidy up stuff. You know, all those little projects that take a few minutes but you just never get around to them?

Our beach bag is way too full as the towels just take up way too much space. Often all I need is my daughter's stuff and a towel for me. So I've put her stuff all into a bag and that way I can choose to take a big or small bag for myself depending on the swimming location.

The next 'project' is ripping a few of the CDs we've bought recently and popping them on the Ipod and computer for car playing and back up purposes. Of course, as soon as you connect the Ipod you get the 'hey, there's a new software update available' message and the whole shenanigans begins.
Thankfully it has downloaded ok and now I just have to re-boot the computer...I'll do that after I've used the safe and reliable WMP to rip my CDs thanks!

Speaking of backups, the Powerhouse museum had a fascinating display on recording information and retrieving it in the future. It really highlighted the fact that you need to keep backups and update the way you back up with the technology changes or else you'll lose your information. As my hubby pointed out, a lot of the tablets we're growing used to don't have USB ports. You have to buy a connection cord of some sort. Got to wonder what's going to replace the USB. Whatever it is, it will probably happen before I'm 40. Goodness knows how many times electronic storage will change in my lifetime.

I forgot to post this yesterday!  So, two things to be thankful for then. Let me see...how about good workplaces and organised mums. I am very lucky to have and be both.