Darphynia's Diary

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Since having a spinal fusion I have needed to use a laptop stand to keep from constantly looking down.  For years I took one with me, the folding table type, everywhere I went.  I still use it, but now it stays put in the house.  When I would travel, the biggest issue was with its size.  I always had to be mindful of where I sat.  During conferences I would have to make sure using it would not get in anyone's way.  Because the legs angle out, it takes up far more room than it should.  That being said, I loved that the computer would be at the perfect height and that it was relatively portable.  Yes, it was bulky, but it did the job.  Ultimately, I needed one that was more travel-friendly and space-saving.

There are several changes coming to the blog, including a new name!  After a very long, arduous journey, we have decided to go in a semi-new direction.  We will be expanding our content to include a YouTube channel that will feature low-impact alternatives, taste-testing, recipes, travel tips, and more.  Additionally, Darphynia, one of our favorite gnomes in World of Warcraft (and my main character), will open up her diary so we may get a glimpse into her life.  You can read more about her here .  Welcome to "Darphynia's Diary"!

This is going to be a bit of a ramble, so read on if you're interested.  Zero-waste has become more and more popular, which is wonderful in many ways.  That being said, there is a lot of controversy over the term.  There is no way to truly be zero-waste, so we've decided to adopt a low-waste lifestyle.  Yes, there are some things we still buy in packaging, mostly because we like to try a variety of products,, but we are far more conscious of what we buy, how products are packaged, how the packaging can be disposed, etc.  We can only do the best with what we have.  Another misconception is that you have to change everything at once.  All is takes is one small step to make a big impact on the whole.  If you choose to change your lifestyle, whether it's to start bringing your own straws, using reusable produce bags, cycling instead of diriving to destinations, etc. it will make a positive impact, even if you don't see it.  Also, don't be discouraged if you don't fi

January was the month we decided to only spend what we needed, and nothing more.  While, I must admit, it felt a bit odd, it wasn't all that hard.  With sites like Amazon that allow you to buy something at the click of a button, and get the product within a couple of days, it can be easy to buy a ton of items that you don't really need.  The only thing I bought, aside from a glass takeaway container and metal straw, was a bike seat cover.  Those seats on the gym bikes are quite hard, so I opted to get a gel seat cover.  It makes the ride so much more comfortable!  All-in-all, everything was about $15.00.  Since I use ibotta, there was also a bit of cashback.