Karen's Blog

Nike Plus- Cool Technology

Karen Metcalf — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 05:19:44

Nike and i-tunes have come together to produce some wicked technology to track your runs.

Check out the nikeplus website where you can sync your ipod nano, that has recorded your latest run with some really neat technology you wear on your shoe.

Once you are a member of the nikeplus website you can compare your runs to others in your country or overseas. Check the leader board for the latest stats of the most miles covered in the past week, month or ever. You can even make a challenge and get friends to join your challenge, log your run and complete a goal!

I love it- the stats are interesting and have given a new lease to my running goals- there are some great runners out there.

Check the community data! Be insipred and set yourself some goals!

Technorati Me!

Karen Metcalf — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 07:49:56

Hi All!

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What is in a brand??

Karen Metcalf — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 06:56:12

What do we see in a brand?
Trust?
Known products?
Comfort?
The list goes on!

Today I was at my local Saturday morning fruit market, trapped again by the trust I place in branding. One vendor was selling 5 Mangoes for $5- an absolute bargain! They looked fresh and juicy, but I could not bring myself to buy them. Why? Because they had no branding! No sticker telling me where the came from, they were unknown, mysterious and suspiciously cheap!

As I wandered through the market I came across more mangoes. The second vendor grabbed my attention: "Three mangoes for five dollars! three mangoes five dollars!"

Hmmm, let me have a look! Yes! these mangoes were for me! They we marginally larger then the first mangoes I spotted, more expensive and they were branded!
Yes! I knew where they came from, therefore I was willing to purchase at a premium price!

Clearly... I am a marketers dream!

An Average Day...

Karen Metcalf — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:12:57

Today was just an average day...

6am- rise- Work on my mind already.. NO! NO! Meditation is where my focus needs to be! I'm so tired.. exauhsted... Can't meditate.. Oh no!

It's now.. 7am! Time to get ready for work

7:17am I'm on my bike and cruising the streets of Melbourne

7:35am I'm Logged on, researching data packs, sales information for our 8am conference call

It's now..

Running Cures All

Karen Metcalf — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:01:02

A short evening run has the power to wash away all the days stress, emotions and worries.
This evening, I found myself experiencing the full power of physical exercise and its ability to assist me in letting go of all the worries of the day.
Running has always played an important part of my meditation practice.
Flying along the road, pushing hard to the next corner, coming home totally exauhsted!
I love it!
I live it!
I couldn't imagine my life without it!

Two Hours at Federation Square

Karen Metcalf — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:31:33

I love the city of melbourne and all its offerings. Today I headed out under the instruction to see Curca- a half hour circus performance with 31 acts!

Not knowing exactly where the preformance was in federation square I wandered about trying to find the curious acrobats and their amazing feats.

I was planning to ride in to the city of melbourne, see the act and zip back home....

Little did I know how much I could see in such a short period of time...

Understanding the Mind...Why??

Karen Metcalf — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:45:05

As I sit here and write about the power of the mind I begin to reflect on its power to control every action in my life. It is one very powerful tool: An indecisive, restless, complicated and controlling creature.

I am constantly struggling with myself to do the most basic and necessary tasks as my mind finds excuses to hold me back. Sometimes I listen to its pathetic requests and other times I do not. Why I listen to my mind I do not know, as the road is never an easy one to follow…

It is in these times that I turn to my teacher Sri Chinmoy. The clarity his writings bring to my pathetic struggles clears the road for further progress, brings me back to reality and gives me the opportunity to go forward with confidence.

You may read some of Sri Chinmoy’s writings on the mind at Sri Chinmoy Library- they helped me!

Mind-Confusion And Heart-Illumination Part 1
Mind-Confusion And Heart-Illumination Part 2
The Mind-Jungles And The Heart-Gardens Of Life

Technology made Simple

Karen Metcalf — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:32:54

Working for the largest Telecommunication Company in Australia, Telstra, I am continuously updating my knowledge of mobile phones and the technology that is within them to make our life faster and so we are able to communicate more effectively and more conveniently with the world at large.

Simplicity and Status: these are the biggest drivers for consumers I speak to every day.

What will the phone do for me? Or…. I just want to make a call!

It is easy to get caught up in the hype of the technology, but take my word for it, if you don’t take the time to learn the functionality of your phone in the first two weeks, then its never going to happen!

Best Buys at the moment for those interested in a new purchase:

Nokia N80

Motorola VX3

Samsung Z510

Astha's Birthday

Karen Metcalf — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 08:00:14

Today was Astha's birthday. We celebrated with a breakfast at The Rainbow Silence Heart Cafe on Bridge Road, Richmond. A peaceful little cafe run by students of Sri Chinmoy. All present enjoyed the morning gathering,happy to catch up and celebrate our dear sister's birthday. Happy Birthday Astha! I hope it was a good one.

Sri Chinmoy's Comments on Birthdays:

"Each birthday is a new awakening.

Each birthday is a new hope.

Each birthday is a new promise.

Each birthday is a new fulfilment"