
When I was setting goals for 2010, one of the things that I wrote down was: "Do something that scares you." At the time, I wasn't quite … [Read more...]
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When I was setting goals for 2010, one of the things that I wrote down was: "Do something that scares you." At the time, I wasn't quite … [Read more...]

Being a loud and proud, iPad-carrying gadget geek girl, one of the things that I get asked about a lot is: "What apps do you recommend on … [Read more...]
Well, most of the aches and pains have come and gone. After all, it has been over a week since I walked the 12K from Adelaide City to … [Read more...]
I first tried sushi in my late teens/early 20s back in Manila. I think it was a California Maki Roll - and I didn't take to it. Silly me … [Read more...]
Well, August has come and gone, and I'm still working through the questions and requests from my 10 for 10 Special. And, I will continue to … [Read more...]
"Life is meaningless only if we allow it to be. Each of us has the power to give life meaning, to make our time and our bodies and our words … [Read more...]

For my 10th blogging year anniversary, I shared my 10 for 10 Special blog post where I invited folks to make requests and/or ask questions. … [Read more...]
Ten years ago, I reserved the domain ShaiCoggins.com to host my personal site. Over the years, it has been moved, revamped, redirected, and … [Read more...]
Hi, my name is Shai Coggins. I have been running this site since August 2000. Studio Notes has evolved from being a purely personal site to a personal lifestyles online magazine in a blog format (aka, a 'blogzine'). Here, I write about social media, the web, food, travel, self development, creativity, fashion, craft, books, writing, movies, gadgets, daily living, and anything else that catches my fancy at any given time. So, grab some chocolate and enjoy all the creative geeky goodness that you'll find right here. [Read More …]
Follow these simple rules and you'll be on your way to blogging misery... 1) Forget blogging for yourself. Just blog about what you think … [Read More...]