A local publication here in Kansas City contacted me in regards to a feature in their magazine — it’s called My Essentials. The writer asked me to provide her with “10 Things I Can’t Live Without”. I’ll admit, it was fun to force myself to trace my steps and daily habits to figure out what it is I must have (note: my iPhone, iPod and computers are given so they are not on this list).   I’m not sure when it’ll be published officially, but here’s the list I emailed her:

**UPDATE**
I failed to mention that the publication also said “the rules” are that these things must be tangible.  This is so other people can feel like they themselves could purchase or obtain them if they wanted to.  So things like people (sorry Mom and Dad), emotions, or things that are intangible can’t be included on the list.

1.) The Internet
I am a 100% Internet addict. I live, work and play on it. I can’t imagine life without it. I’m fortunate enough the place I consider “play” is also the same place I conduct “work” on. There’s not denying that living without it would be tough.

2.) Canon 40D DSLR
I’m a huge fan of photography — and do some shooting of my own with my Canon 40D. I consider it “my baby” and love that I’m learning something new every time I use it. I’m especially a big fan of capturing “people” and “emotion” shots.

3.) Flip Video Camera
When I shoot my video blogs, this is my gadget of choice to record them with. Why take a picture when you can take video!

4.) npr (National Public Radio)
Every morning on my way to work I listen to NPR. It’s the best start to any day to get caught up on the world and local news before stepping foot in the office.

5.) My Red Nike Running Shoes
I’ve had a pair of red Nike running shoes ever since Freshman year of college and I still run in them. While they’re obnoxiously “loud” in color, they still remain my favorite shoes to run in.

6.) Bose Tri-Port Headphones
I used to DJ in college (University of Kansas) at the bars, now I DJ here in Kansas City at weddings and parties for my friends. These headphones I swear by and love them for both work and just jamming out at home.

7.) Pinot Noir wine from Willamette Valley (Oregon)
ANY wine from this area of the country that’s a pinot noir, consider me a fan. It’s my favorite type of wine to cheers at happy hours and on the weekends.

8.) Twitter.com
Twitter is social networking site is a daily addiction that allows me to keep informed in real-time with everyone — including my friends, thought influencers and other people in the Internet industry.

9.) Brooks Brothers Slim-Fit Dress Shirts
I know, I know — not really a cool things for guys to admit certain clothes are a “must have”, but for the slim-fit shirts Brooks Brothers has can’t be beat. I love everything about how they’re tailored and the material they use.

10.) Orange Gatorade
Easily my favorite drink of choice!  This perfect blend of orangey citrusy electrolytes is awesome.  Nothing in this world beats the plain original Orange Gatorade drink.   It’s my gas station “go to” every time.