Altoids Clocks and Toothpaste Squeezers

Don't ask me why, but I love how-to articles. I just do. And you know what I love even more? How-to websites. I love learning how to do new things, from managing you finances to achieving a high-fashion ponytail, to baking pumpkin pie, to learning to sew your own clothes and learning to fulfill your goals... the possibilities of the things you can learn are endless.

When I discovered Wiki-how, I went crazy. I learned to put on eye shadow (that's some tricky stuff) and then I learned how to mix and match clothes, and how to make cool computer pranks. After a while, my sister's boyfriend showed me instructables. It changed my life. Not that I have a lot of time to do all the crafts and projects, but I enjoy reading them and just knowing that they are there: thousands of recipes for cool projects, instructions for amazing technological gadgets....

Anyway, I don't think I'll ever fully understand my obsession with how-tos. I just think they are plain awesome. I highly recommed Wiki-how for self improvement: make-up, clothes, learning to overcome shyness or realize your full potential. But, if you're into crafts and gadgets, Instructables is for you. Man! I love it. And, let's face it, some of these things are really lame, like this one that shows you how to make a toothpaste squeezer. I mean, who really needs a toothpaste squeezer? or an Altoids Can Clock?

I know I don't need them but they are fun. I mean, an Altoids Clock is pretty cool, unnecessary but fun. Good old fashion fun! I loved kits when I was little. You know, those kits that teach you how to turn on a light bulb with a potato or an apple. Guess I haven't changed much.

Well for those of you out there, who love how-tos and projects. This post is for you.

love out,

Isabel