Friday, 24 June 2016

What does your smartphone notebook say about you?


I showed some reluctance to embrace the technological age, convinced that a combination of quill, parchment and carrier pigeon could fulfil all my communication needs. Alas, like almost everyone, I eventually surrendered and now own a range of devices, including a smartphone.

Nowadays I wonder how I ever survived without my Sony Xperia and devote a chunk of each day to spouting my opinions on Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media. In addition, one application that I regularly use is the ‘Notes’ app, a simple tool that allows one to jot down useful information of any kind; a sort of repository for details, facts and figures I believe I may need to access in the future. Perhaps I’ve got too much time on my hands, but last week I spent an hour or so looking down my list of headings – 72 in total – that comprise my personal notes section. It made interesting reading; indeed, one might consider it a personality assessment or mid-life review.

Some of the headings were unsurprising for a 57-year-old bloke striving to earn a few extra quid as a freelance writer and trainer. Thus, my notes section included titles such as 'teaching venues', 'books to read' and 'ideas for blogposts'. However, other headers on the list were less predictable and maybe provide a neat snapshot of my life.

Below I share a few of the more curious headings on my notebook. I’ve not included any of the detail filed under each one – I’ll leave that to your imagination.


BUSH PRUNING

LASCIVIOUS

BLOOD PRESSURE

VA VA VOOM

BURNLEY LADIES

GENERIC PHARMACY

RED WINE

ROOM 1621

LLOYDS PHARMACY

TURKEY

ALOE VERA GEL

CHRONIC COUGH

PILES

VIBES


After that peep into my personal world, do you think you know me any better now? Likewise, take a look at your own device; what does your smartphone notebook say about you?






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16 comments:

  1. stephen Hayes24 June 2016 at 09:43

    My smartphone says nothing about me, because I don't have one. Sometimes I think I'm the only person without one.

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    1. Bryan Jones26 June 2016 at 08:05

      Respect to you, sir, for successfully keeping the technological world at bay.

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  2. Al Penwasser24 June 2016 at 15:07

    Bush pruning. Gotta be extra careful, lest you need to sit down to pee.

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  3. Bryan Jones26 June 2016 at 08:06

    I've no idea what you're insinuating, Al.

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  4. Daniel Nest29 June 2016 at 14:24

    What this says about you is that you'd be fantastic at email spa...uh...marketing. That list is almost a one-for-one copy of my Junk Mail folder!

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    1. Bryan Jones29 June 2016 at 23:49

      Yes, now I come to think of it ... my life is like a spam folder; crikey that's so depressing. I'm going back to bed.

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    2. Daniel Nest30 June 2016 at 06:30

      Don't forget FREE Viagra and these 6 simple tips to getting a flat stomach the doctors don't want you to know. Also, Gucci Prada Nike shoes.

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    3. Bryan Jones30 June 2016 at 23:54

      I can't listen. I'm pulling the duvet over my head and will never emerge. Bye bye cruel world.

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  5. menopausal mama30 June 2016 at 20:49

    I dug in my heels for years before owning a cell phone. Now I cannot live without my iPhone. So.....what exactly is filed under Va Va Voom??

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    1. Bryan Jones30 June 2016 at 23:55

      I'll let your imagination wrestle with that one, Marcia.

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  6. My Inner Chick2 July 2016 at 09:56

    ****Va Va Voom****
    sort of describes your personality!!
    Keep Well, darling.
    What part of England do you live in? We are going
    to London in 4 weeks for a wedding.

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  7. Bryan Jones17 July 2016 at 01:41

    Kim - sorry for the delay in responding - we've just returned from an extended holiday in sunny Greece.

    Unfortunately, London is over 200 miles south of my abode - I live in Lancashire in the north west of England. I hope you enjoy our capital and the wedding. Take care.

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  8. Anita17 July 2016 at 05:47

    I'm close to your age, less than a year older, so I can relate to a few things. I take a blood pressure pill and have a list of my monthly readings in a notebook. I hadn't thought about putting it on my phone! Although, your blood pressure and list of pharmacies might be for other reasons. Hmmm... Your male-ness is apparent, as you are concerned about things that I don't have to have on my list.

    I also have a long list of books and the blog ideas. :) A few other things - the date I last colored my hair, the date the dog had her last grooming, songs to add to my hardly-listened-to playlist, restaurants, and movies I've seen...because I can never remember the titles when I'm asked. And that sometimes includes restaurants, too.
    Good post! It took me straight to my notes and I've discovered that it needs a bit of purging.
    (I liked and related to your response on my latest post. Thanks.)

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    1. Bryan Jones21 July 2016 at 04:01

      Yes, I've also got a 'blood pressure' heading. I don't list restaurants but I document 'best red wines'. And the 'movies seen' sounds a good idea as, like you, I often can't remember the titles - it's the same with books as well.

      Best wishes

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  9. Linda17 July 2016 at 08:50

    I will be 60 in October, and I have never had a cell phone, smartphone, ipad, e-reader or anything like that. I am so behind in technology, but my finances just don't permit it. I do, however, have a laptop, which I use to share my blog posts. You have a very nice blog. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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    1. Bryan Jones21 July 2016 at 04:03

      Linda - thanks for dropping by. And credit to you for resisting the spread of technology (at least as far as iPhones/iPads are concerned).

      Reciprocal positive wishes from the UK.

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