Exhilaration or Accutime Watch Instructions - For Your Convenience!

This is completely random, but I have these two watches that I bought from Target that I adore, and it is surprisingly hard to find anything about them online. I noticed that there does not seem to be an easy way to get to the watch instructions online, so I decided to be helpful and write up this post. ^_^

First, a little back story...
If you don't care to hear it, just scroll down. *Wink!*

I take pride in being a nerd. I've never fit in and never tried to follow "popular fashion." I just wear what I like. Why shouldn't we just wear what makes us happy? Anyway, I've always desired a calculator watch. Back in the 80's, they were kind of a luxury item for nerdies. Many, many years later, while at Target, I spotted some sweet dual-color calculator watches on clearance. Huzzah! They don't have a brand name emblazoned across them and only come with a little instruction sheet banded to them. They are more than calculator watches, too! They have world time, a stop watch, memo mode, a scheduler, a currency converter, date countdown, and more. I bought one in sea green and lilac and one in pink and lilac.

They actually come in a variety of colors...

The sea green one I got isn't even shown above.

The painted symbols on the keys tend to wear off over time and the picture on the instructions sheet is tiny, which is why I went searching for images of the watches and learned of their internet scarcity. The only brand names that I saw that might be for these watches are either Xhilaration or Accutime.

On the back of the watches I have, there is engraved information.

The pink one says, "TGXL103PNK." After that, it says, "CHINA MODULE CR2032." (That code is the button cell battery type.) Then it says, "0712 AWC." I thought the letters might suggest "Accutime Watch Corporation," but I wasn't able to connect these watches with that company directly.

On the back of the sea green watch, it says, "TGXL103TEAL." That's not teal to me, but then I'm a color nut. :p Next is the same "CHINA MODULE CR2032" and then "F16813375 10/12 AWC." I find it interesting that the last codes are so different.

A few years after I bought my watches from Target, I saw that Avon came out with some.

(If you click on this image, you should be able to enlarge it.)

This brochure page I scanned seems to have the best clarity on the buttons. So, I super-scanned it for you. ^_^

Okay, now onto the juicy bit that many of you visitors were probably hunting for.

WATCH INSTRUCTIONS

Click on the images for the enlarged view.

Front Side

Back Side

There you go! All the information I have on these fine watches. One last thought: number 11 on the instructions sheet is "Brand/Name Mode." I have yet to figure out how to get to this feature. If anyone understands this step, please leave a comment and share your wisdom. ^_^ Happy calculating!

Adjective Focus

Last night, I felt The Sadness blooming inside of me and I needed to challenge myself to overcome it. I used a coping method that I learned while I was in treatment, which was very effective for the moment, and today I realized that I need to share it with you.

When you describe an object, your brain is searching for suitable adjectives, usually in a non-emotional way. My first instinct is to describe colors, then I go to height and shape. Do not use judgmental descriptions; choose objects that have no sentimentality to you. This technique is most useful when you are traveling or in a place with many objects.
I'll share an example of a car ride home:
"That sign is yellow. That sign is triangular. That light is red. That light post is tall. That building is gray. That car is blue. That car is silver. Those tail lights are red. That curb is yellow."
Just describe things one after another (without overwhelming yourself), breathe deeply, and focus on directing your brain to gather factual knowledge rather than running haphazardly about emotional ideas.

Look at the image below. How many (non-emotional) descriptions can you come up with?

For me, intense sadness often stems from misinterpreted incidents in my mind, so focusing on unrelated facts helps me "lasso" the emotions so that I can calm myself down to reason. Don't worry if people think you're crazy for "zoning out" or listing adjectives randomly. It's only until you can get balanced, and really--Everyone is crazy in their own way. ^_^ I hope that you find this "descriptions technique" useful for you.