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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
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Facebook Profiles Reveal Gen Y Work Trends
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Excited to be trying out the Nissan thermos my dad gave me for Christmas. Some like it hot!
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Wordless Wednesday: Fiveblondes together.
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Merry Christmas to my favourite sisters!
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A Christmas Survey
22 Dec 2011 | 12:18 pmA little nap time blogging for your enjoyment. Mic just posted this survey, which Lauren completed 2 years ago. Since I finally have some down time with 2 kids sleeping I’m going to give it a go, and waste precious nap time. 1)Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? I love Hot Chocolate (especially specialty kinds like Rolo hot chocolate and white hot chocolate) 2)Does Santa Wrap Presents or Just Sit Them Under The Tree? They are wrapped (unless they are oversized), but the presents in the stockings are not wrapped. 3)Colored Lights or White Lights. We have warm white on the tree and cool white (look… -
Brianna – 5 months!
19 Dec 2011 | 9:01 pmWeight – Slacker mom never got Brianna weighed for her 5 month birthday Length –See above. Diapers – Size 3 she kept peeing out of her size 2s at night so we went to size 3s. Clothes – Size 3-6 and 6-12. Feedings – Every 3 or 3.5 hours. Nighttime – Bed at 7pm (she would go earlier but an earlier bedtime would not allow us to get anything done in the evening). Dream feed at 10ish, I feed her again when she gets up at 6ish and put her back down until 8 or 8:30 whenever she wakes up. I love my sleeping baby. Personality – She can’t make up her mind wether she loves… -
Loving My City
12 Dec 2011 | 1:58 pmYesterday my roommates and I had a roommates date, where we went shopping, and saw New Year’s Eve. The movie was amazing. It was made by the director of Valentine’s Day, but in my opinion it was wayy better than Valentine’s Day, mostly because even though I love Taylor Swift, I couldn’t handle her in that movie. My sisters and I love these kinds of movies, where there are a lot of different plot lines, but in the end they all connect in some way. Kind of like Love Actually, one of our favourites. Before the movie, we met Keira at the mall, then headed to one of my…
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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button… -
Your Stats Have a New Home
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amAre you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too. Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will… -
Reblogging is Back!
22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmAs we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your… -
New Theme: Newsy
20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmIt’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you… -
Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place
19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pmIf you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
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Facebook Profiles Reveal Gen Y Work Trends
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The work-life balance double standard
9 Jun 2011 | 9:11 amThese days most companies are understanding and even supportive of an employee’s need to fulfill family obligations. In the 21st Century, Generation Y thinks companies should be understanding and supportive of an employee’s life... -
How to improve your relationship with TV
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Work is essential for Gen Y women to be happy
26 May 2011 | 9:00 amMillennials are known for working to live not living to work. But, for Gen Y women, work is essential to a meaningful and happy life, according to recent research by the Business and Professional Women’s (BPW... -
Praise more important than alcohol and sex for Gen Y
28 Apr 2011 | 9:06 amGeneration Y values praise, even more than alcohol and sex, according to researchers from Ohio State University and the Brookhaven National Laboratory. In the study, college students were asked to rate how much they liked and wanted a bunch...
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Excited to be trying out the Nissan thermos my dad gave me for Christmas. Some like it hot!
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Rice Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
26 Jan 2012 | 8:10 pm1 can (14 ounce) chicken broth 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked) 3/4 cup milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( I like a cheddar/jack blend) via lynnskitchenadventures.com My quest for easy, yummy, and healthy meals continues (as it probably does for anybody strapped for time). For some reason, this evening, I started to ponder the possibilities of rice cooker meals. Indeed, my rice cooker is one of my most treasured kitchen items. My aunty actually bought me my current one—a coveted Zojirushi—for me while I was pining for Asian food in college. And tonight it occurred to me that… -
MirrorBook Air
2 Jan 2012 | 6:26 amvia blessthisstuff.com Nerdy? Yes. But kind of adorable? Also yes. Now your makeup mirror can look like a mini version of the elegant Macbook Air. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Remembering John Heckathorn
29 Dec 2011 | 1:44 amI first became acquainted with John Heckathorn the way that so many of us did—through his byline. As the former editor of Honolulu Magazine, a prolific food critic, and active community member, John’s name preceded him. It was easy to find his writing across newspapers and magazine titles. And everyone seemed to know him. Which became easy to believe considering his larger-than-life personality. An aspiring editor and writer myself, I followed the glossy pages of his city magazine and read his newspaper columns, tracking his food interests and listening to his writing voice in my… -
DJ Earworm does it again—United State of Pop 2011
27 Dec 2011 | 2:31 amvia holykaw.alltop.com DJ Earworm does it again with his annual mashup of the year's top songs. Not only are DJ Earworm's mashups some of my favorites—they're becoming a real hallmark of the year's end. Here's to all the music—both good and bad—of 2011! Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button… -
Your Stats Have a New Home
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amAre you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too. Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will… -
Reblogging is Back!
22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmAs we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your… -
New Theme: Newsy
20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmIt’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you… -
Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place
19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pmIf you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
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Chelsea Talks Smack
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Familiar things. Insomnia and....where are all the men in this town?
12 Jan 2012 | 11:47 am“Can we take a nap?”They were the first words that spilled out of my mouth when we saw each other, in our comfortable familiar place, with familiar sounds, of puppies nails on the kitchen floor scurrying to give me a nuzzle around my ankles. It was a home where I’d spent days and hours working from the study, digging into the homemade granola that tasted different because they kept it in the fridge (and I liked it that way, because it was how they did it) making myself egg sandwiches and sifting through pictures of him as a little boy. It was a home where I’d fallen in love with his… -
Look around Little Dreamer......
26 Dec 2011 | 5:21 pmIt's interesting what you see when you decide to view it from another angle. ...Like, right now- I'm sitting on the floor of my childhood bedroom, a floor I've cried on, meditated on, made love on (sorry Mom, Hi Dad, sorry.) On this floor, I'm usually facing one direction- towards where the door is, but tonight- I'm facing another wall.... again, a wall I've stared at a million times- I see different parts of Me from here. There's a stack of sheet music under my bed, for instance- one book has a 100 songs, the other about fifty plus. I've only sang, mmm, 25? There's a birdhouse, an unpainted… -
Getting to the ROOT of it all....
1 Dec 2011 | 12:08 pmThere’s this incredible tree, in front of my doorstep, that I marvel at everyday. I just sort of sit and listen to it. The way it moves, the way it lets the wind sort of take it and rustle its leaves. I don’t know what kind of tree it is, I don’t know how long it’s been there- but I know that it’s this magnificent organism that’s functioning, breathing, sustaining itself and there’s something about that, that I find incredible solace in. There’s comfort in knowing that amidst the dis-order, there’s destined order and routine, the kind that doesn’t have any agenda, rather… -
On being positively irresponsible and healthily selfish. There's also a Tiger involved.
22 Nov 2011 | 11:20 amI feel different. It’s funny…. The days you think you’re supposed to feel different aren’t usually the days you do. Your birthday, usually just feels like another day and every year Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween inch further and further away from feeling special, especially without serious planning and allotted time for tradition and childlike enthusiasm (all of which seem to need a calendar date, otherwise they won’t happen.) The days you’re supposed to feel a significant change aren’t real days, because change is subtle. I was aware of the drastic changes that were… -
Pay attention to your instinct. You've ALWAYS known....alternate title: I cannot be tamed and other wild things.
15 Nov 2011 | 11:58 am“What is not as it appears? What do I know that I wish I did not know? What of me has been killed or lays dying?” You know those moments when you read something and it sort of makes your heart skip a beat? The ::gasp:: happens. Then, the “Oh fuck” stomach drop hits like a sucker punch? You know the times. The times when you understand why ignorance is bliss and you’re pissed that you can’t just remain fucking blissful? Yeah, well. When I read that sentence, from Women Who Run with the Wolves- a book that, in my opinion, needs to be on the bookshelf of every woman, (especially the…
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Spread
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmA couple weeks ago, when my period still hadn’t come and my boobs felt like they were falling out of my bra I took a pregnancy test. Then, when the display INSTANTLY turned into a plus sign, I convinced myself I had done it wrong. It was a Saturday. I took two more tests, with the same results. So… I went to the doctor… and she had me pee on ANOTHER test and told me I could expect a baby around August 27th. I’m pregnant. My whole world has changed, and not just because I can’t fit into any bra I own. We’ve told just about everyone, now, except my grandpa,… -
I know, Mom, I know.
23 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pmI can’t believe she’s been gone 10 years now. It seems like a lifetime, and yet sometimes it hurts like it happened yesterday. I’m not too sad, considering. I’m just remembering. I read this letter from Anne Sexton to her daughter: I understand. I may look and (even) be a functioning adult, but really, really, I still need her. 10 years is a lifetime: too many years, too many rememberings, too many times I’ve thought “I know, Mom, I know”. -
shopping lists
5 Dec 2011 | 1:18 pmInspired by the above video, Eli and I made the following lists of things we need from the store: Eli’s list for me: 1) Automatic finger-nail trimmer 2) cat-patch kit 3) instant egg- spray 4) meat-polish 5) face diapers 6) fish de-beaker 7) dog diabetes test kit 8.) grumble tube 9) butcher’s watch 10) power cheese My list for Eli: 1) vegetable sunscreen 2) baby tape 3) reduced-guilt toilet paper 4) carrot filters 5) manatee saddle 6) quick dry coffee 7) personal eye-repair kit 8.) overnight toilet tabs 9) dance pole 10) finger sleeves -
missed gifts
13 Oct 2011 | 11:15 amHave you ever bought someone candy, truly intended to give it to then, but ended up eating it yourself? and then, as you were eating it, think, ‘oh well, I’ll just share and give him half, it will still be a nice surprise’, then keep eating past your half without realizing, then pretty much HAVE to eat the rest so he didn’t know? no? oh. me either. -
quit
2 Oct 2011 | 2:49 pmI just gave my second ‘I quit’ speech in one week. It is completely terrifying (I don’t really understand why I am shaking, but I am) and I really hope this one takes. In other news my fucking bird flew away and life seems to be placing one stinking pile after another right under my fucking nose.
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Rhi in Pink
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Henry is Two Months Old!
26 Jan 2012 | 11:08 amDear Henry, You’re two months old! How on earth did this happen? I can’t believe how much you’ve changed in the past few weeks. Sometimes, when you’re asleep, I look through pictures at you on my phone and marvel at all these changes. You’re not a teensy baby anymore. You smile ALL the time and it’s just the best thing ever. You’ve found your voice and love to coo at the “guys” on your play mat. Your favorite toys are “Bob the Bee” and “Milo the Monkey.” You love your bath and kick your feet in the water when we put… -
Friday Bullets
13 Jan 2012 | 1:26 pmI think it’s time to admit to myself that there will only be Bullets on SOME Fridays. Henry turned two months old on Wednesday and has his two month checkup, complete with icky shots this morning. I’m super excited to see how much he weighs (the super scientific bathroom scale method says 13ish pounds) and how long he is. UPDATE: Shots happened. OH MY. Poor little guy. If you need us, we’re spending the day cuddling on the couch. Send cookies. My husband had his first business trip since Henry was born this week and I’m proud to report that we survived without too many… -
I have a lot to learn…
10 Jan 2012 | 9:29 amHenry, who was 11 and a half pounds at his last weigh-in, is seen here in the outfit that I brought for him to wear home from the hospital (IT WAS LABELED NEWBORN). (He’s thinking, “Cool it with the giraffes, Mom.”) And, here he is partially seen in the OTHER outfit I brought for him to wear home from the hospital. Let me say that I’m REALLY GLAD that neither option fit as that would have made for a difficult delivery. Basically, if there’s every a Baby on Board v2, I’ll be sure to bring an ACTUAL newborn outfit. -
We’re doing the best we can
9 Jan 2012 | 8:46 amAfter a few days of practically falling asleep the second Bill walked in the door in the evenings from exhaustion, I decided that it was time I figure out how to get our non-napping baby boy to nap, so that I can also nap for a bit each day. Sure, he falls asleep while nursing or in the Ergo, but the second I try to lay him ever so gently into his Pack and Play, his eyes bolt open. Sometimes, he even smiles at me, which makes it impossible to leave him there. But! He has to nap. Other people’s babies nap. Their babies nap, they have clean houses and time to style their hair. If I can… -
I didn’t know…
6 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am…that the first time I peed post childbirth that I’d have an audience. …how “normal” I’d feel immediately after giving birth. Heartburn? GONE! …that I’d be doing baby laundry EVERY single day. …just how time consuming breastfeeding is. …how well I’d get at doing things with one hand. …how well I’d be able to function on very little sleep. …how happy it would make me to see my husband holding our child. …how many of our conversations would revolve around a certain someone’s bodily functions.
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Bullet points
25 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pmI woke up feeling awful today. Headache, nausea, some dry heaving in between shooing Owen out of the bathroom. (I don’t like him to see me get sick.) While the stay-at-home-mom job is great, it doesn’t come with sick days, and Michael couldn’t stay home today leaving me in a suck it up situation. Luckily, a teeny bit of caffeine helped with the headache and after the dry heaving subsided, a egg and cheese bagel seemed to do the trick. I’m still not feeling 100% but I’m glad I’m back with the living and able to pay attention when Owen runs off down the hallway with a bag of cheese… -
How to start using DuckDuckGo as your search engine in 30 seconds
24 Jan 2012 | 11:12 pmIf you’re fed up with Google (qualms may include: Search Plus Your World providing useless results, changing privacy so you’re tracked across products, weird executives, etc.) it’s really easy to start using DuckDuckGo as your default search engine on your computer: Safari: set hosts file to 184.72.115.86 search.yahoo.com and change your default search engine to Yahoo Chrome: visit DuckDuckGo, right click address bar, Edit Search Engines..., find “DuckDuckGo”, click “Make Default” Firefox: install this Firefox Addon iOS device: install this app I’ve been using it for a full… -
It only takes a few weeks of sharing a dishwasher …
24 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pmIt only takes a few weeks of sharing a dishwasher with other people to realize: everyone else in the world loads their dishwasher totally wrong. -
Raising a Boy
23 Jan 2012 | 10:24 amLast night he spent 15 minutes laughing while he farted in the bath. He says, “Hot, Mama!” and pats my butt. Speaking of butts, he fell down today and asked me to kiss his butt all better. He thinks poops are funny and stinky and likes to tell you as much. Sometimes I think I birthed Bart Simpson, and he’s only 18 months old. I can’t imagine the boogers, toilet humor and general boy-ickiness in our future. He shrieks with joy when he hears my footsteps coming up the stairs when I’ve been out. “MAMA!!!!”, I hear before even getting inside from the garage. And there he waits at… -
Free things, balloon hats & a topless Morgan Freeman
22 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pmBiSC. Heard of it? I had the term written on my calendar at work and one of my students asked if BiSC stood for “Betcha I’m So Cool”. I almost agreed, because yes- that phrase definitely fits. If you are out of the loop, BiSC actually stands for “Bloggers in Sin City”. Last year on a whim, I signed up to go to Vegas and spent 4 days with some of the most thoughtful, amazing and hilarious people on the planet. Who just happened to be bloggers. I wore a balloon hat for 7 hours straight, there was a band created named “Fanning the Slash”- complete with dance moves, I watched…
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Half-Deserted Streets
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Book Review: Tempest
2 Jan 2012 | 10:04 amTempestBy Julie CrossSt. Martin's GriffinPublication date: January 17, 2012ISBN: 978-0312568894Let me be honest - time travel is hard for me to understand. It's really easy for a book to glaze over the fundamentals, and let the reader flounder around trying to grab onto the ins and outs. It's really hard for an author to offer a new take that's not just unique, but also understandable. Julie Cross not only got me to understand time travel, but see it in a new light and actually (gasp) enjoy it! Not since The Time Traveler's Wife (book, not movie) had I enjoyed the plot devise so much. -
Happy 2012!
2 Jan 2012 | 9:15 amHappy 2012! Also, Happy Blogversary to HDS! Half-Deserted Streets started exactly four years ago. It's changed over time, but has always been quite close to my heart. Thank you all for reading it over the years. -
Book Review: How To Save A Life
23 Dec 2011 | 9:41 amHow to Save a LifeBy Sara ZarrLittle, Brown and Company Release date: October 18, 2011ISBN: 978-0316036061When I first heard about How To Save A Life, I immediately thought of the Fray song with the same name (and then, of course, Grey's Anatomy).You guys - remember how good the show was back during seasons 1 and 2? Have you seen it lately? Me neither. So because of this connection, I thought "eh, I'll pass." And then I saw the title pop up on all of the "Best of Lists."Well then.So I got it and read it and I'm really happy I did! I'm not sure if it'll make my Best Of list, but I did… -
Book Review: The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories: Volume 1
13 Dec 2011 | 9:28 amThe Tiny Book of Tiny Stories: Volume 1By hitRECord & Joseph Gordon-LevittIt BooksPublication date: December 6, 2011ISBN: 978-0062121660 "The universe is not made of atoms; it's made of [tiny] stories." -Muriel Rukeyser [& wirrow]Actor/artist/producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt created the website hitRECord as a place where artists of every kind can come together and collaborate. A creative commons like environment, it's considered an "open-collaborative production company." Essentially, all users work together to create art, whether it's by adding images, photos, texts, footage,… -
Interview: Jessica Martinez
7 Dec 2011 | 8:15 amRecently I reviewed Jessica Martinez's debut novel, Virtuosity. She kindly agreed to answer a few questions for HDS regarding her new novel and her writing career. Read on!How did you come up with the story for Virtuosity?I started with one scene—a girl lying on a balcony, dangling her million-dollar violin off the edge—and envisioned all the different things that could lead her this point of desperation. With every attempted draft (there were many and they were all different!) I came back to that same scene and knew it had to all come from there.There are three major story lines -…
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That Celebrity Fitness Video? Watch It Now Entertainment’s Probably Behind It.
26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pmIn a 15,000 square foot studio complex in the heart of West Hollywood stands a facility filled with multiple set stages and film production equipment that is, by any stretch of the imagination, the envy of most Hollywood producers. Yet the space does not produce movies or films of the traditional sort – it is, however, probably responsible for making most of the celebrity fitness videos you see today. The facility is owned by full-service production company Watch It Now Entertainment (WIN), and its forte is giving its clientele the ability to direct, produce and promote any kind of… -
Social Media – A Marketing Tool To Be Taken Seriously
26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amBy Marsha Friedman, CEO of EMSI Public Relations and author of Celebritize Yourself I remember when the Internet first gained prominence and it became apparent that having a website was essential for any commercial enterprise. Back then, web designers were not plentiful and few people thought to hire a professional to create a site. They felt that ANY web presence was better than none at all and they found people they knew who were “into the whole Internet thing”to help them. As a PR professional, when I saw a website that didn’t represent people well or looked amateurish, I’d ask who… -
The Essential MBA Library
25 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pmWhile you’re undoubtedly learning a lot from your MBA courses at college, it never hurts to supplement your education with a little outside reading material. There are numerous great books out there on business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and other topics of interest to MBA students that can be immensely valuable to anyone looking to build their knowledge and prepare for a career in business. In fact, you may learn a few tips and tricks you won’t cover in any of your MBA courses. Whether you’re looking to learn more before graduation, or build your business skills afterwards, these… -
What Leaders Can Learn From Tim Tebow
25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amBy Mark Miller, co-author of “Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life“ Some of you are Tim Tebow fans and some of you are not – got it. Regardless of your feelings, let’s not miss the chance to learn something here about leadership. Here are a few things I’ve observed watching Tebow this season that may help you on your leadership journey. Leadership Matters. Team sports require leadership. In the NFL, there is an expectation that the quarterback will provide that leadership. Business, ministry, government and academia are all TEAM SPORTS. If you are going… -
ExhibitMatch.com – Matching Trade Exhibitors With Vendors
25 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amIf you’ve ever been a trade marketing manager in charge of setting up an exhibition booth for your company in a trade conference or expo, you know the acute pain of trying to source for the right vendors who can build and run your booth at the right price. Founded in 2010, Las Vegas-based startup ExhibitMatch (www.exhibitmatch.com) hopes to solve that particular problem – it is a global online interactive bidding platform that matches trade show exhibitors with stand builders from around the world. It’s a simple enough concept – finding trade stand builders can be an…
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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button… -
Your Stats Have a New Home
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amAre you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too. Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will… -
Reblogging is Back!
22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmAs we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your… -
New Theme: Newsy
20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmIt’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you… -
Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place
19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pmIf you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
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Schaefer's Blog
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Fun Video on the Future of 3d Printing
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OODA Isn’t Simple…and It Probably Shouldn’t Be
19 Dec 2011 | 5:41 amLtCol Dave “Sugar” Lyle recently wrote a great rebuttal piece in the Armed Forces Journal addressing the Oct AFJ article “Goodbye, OODA Loop” which Lyle says, “…should have set off alarm bells across the U.S. defense community.” As has already been commented on by several in the Boyd community, the oversimplified OODA diagram and corresponding straw-man argument presented in the Benson and Rotkoff article takes an elegant and fairly sophisticated framework and cuts it down to the equivalent of a kindergarten finger painting, turning OODA into a… -
Best Thing I’ve Seen this Week: JP Auclair Street Segment
10 Dec 2011 | 11:18 amseriously, this is amazing not just for the skiing, but for the creativity that went into making it: TweetNo related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Homemade Egg Nog Recipe
1 Dec 2011 | 11:22 amIt’s December, that time of year when we can finally drink one of life’s greatest culinary pleasures without getting any too many looks of judgement…eggnog. My friend Aaron Stern calls Mountain Dew the “nectar of heaven,” but he is mistaken, it’s eggnog….and it’s not even close. So, a few remarks before enriching your lives with this recipe. First, it makes A LOT of eggnog so I recommend going to your local brewery/pub/hipster bar and picking up a couple growlers to store it in. Also makes it convenient when toting to holiday parties or… -
Collapsing the Military Rank Structure
30 Nov 2011 | 7:15 amPosted this on a Facebook thread last week and wanted to add it here to solicit feedback: Here’s what I think we should do to the AF rank structure: 1) Merge 2nd and 1st Lieutenant into Lieutenant 2) Merge LtCol and Colonel into Colonel with squadron command positions going to senior Majors 3) only 2 types of General instead of 4 Each level of hierarchy removed helps for more accurate information as it travels to decision makers…less opportunities for rank-intimidation/posturing to obscure the message Chuck Spinney added the following which also would be a huge step forward in the…
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It's like I'm... mmmagic!
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Free things, balloon hats & a topless Morgan Freeman
22 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pmBiSC. Heard of it? I had the term written on my calendar at work and one of my students asked if BiSC stood for “Betcha I’m So Cool”. I almost agreed, because yes- that phrase definitely fits. If you are out of the loop, BiSC actually stands for “Bloggers in Sin City”. Last year on a whim, I signed up to go to Vegas and spent 4 days with some of the most thoughtful, amazing and hilarious people on the planet. Who just happened to be bloggers. I wore a balloon hat for 7 hours straight, there was a band created named “Fanning the Slash”- complete… -
“The only way I can convince my husband to visit my parents is by promising sex in the bathroom. Works every time!”
27 Dec 2011 | 3:26 pmNew: Important follow-up at the end of the post Secret Project Time! Also, look at how cute Macy is! I know. I KNOW. Adorable. Now to the secrets! 1. My friend from work is dating a former coworker of ours whom I can’t stand. I think he’s obnoxious and stupid and full of himself when he has no reason to be. Even though she seems really happy with him, I keep hoping that they’ll break up, and I feel awful about it. 2. I love my life. Everyone around me is struggling in some area but I just feel like I won the lottery. I have a great marriage, healthy kids, awesome support… -
Macy. Kim. Me.
6 Nov 2011 | 7:13 pmSo first of all, if you break out into hives when someone whispers the word “Kardashian”, this post is not for you. But here, look at my cute puppy before you go: You want to see how adorable Macy is in her harness she wears because her walking speed is Mach 5? Okay! One more: Now that you feel that you’ve swallowed a rainbow of happiness, you may leave. Kardashian time. Let’s just get it out in the open- I like Kim Kardashian. I think she’s a smart business woman and is ridiculously talented at knowing how to market herself. Of course, she has an entire team… -
Contest Winner!
8 Oct 2011 | 8:39 pmLisa! I’m going to need your mailing address. Email me with your information. For everyone who didn’t win… here is a prize for your eyes. And yes, it’s from pinterest. And yes, I have shared this picture before. But can you EVER GET ENOUGH OF PUGS IN HATS?! -
Here! Look at all the things I am afraid of!
6 Oct 2011 | 12:06 am(inspired by one of my *favourites) I’m thinking of blaming Nike (because after my last globalization class, I like to blame them for everything that’s wrong with the world) or all the pastel colored chick lit books that line my shelves. Or maybe I should just blame Sarah Palin because really, I enjoy blaming her for everything. More seriously (because really, anything is more serious than Sarah Palin), I think it might be a generational thing. The idea that being afraid of anything, admitting regrets or fears is a weakness. We worked so hard to become leaders and college grads…
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Sex for Health
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Girls, Guns and G-Strings: The Andy Sidaris Collection (12 Film
25 Jan 2012 | 5:24 pmGirls, Guns and G-Strings! A Pumped Package of Centerfold Action! The unmistakable formula of Andy Sidaris – beautiful people filmed in exotic locations with an unapologetic amount of explosions, gunplay, and Playboy Playmates all with big budget productions values and did I mention hot girls in sexy outfits? For the first time own the entire library in one attractive 12 Movie Collection. Starring Playboy Playmates & Penthouse Pets: Dona Speir Julie K. Smith Hope Marie Carlton Sybil Danning Roberta Vasquez Julie Strain and many more! Also starring: Pat Morita (Karate Kid) Erik… -
Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough
24 Jan 2012 | 5:10 pmPrice: $5.49Posts Related to Wild Things: Diamonds in the RoughBetter Sex Video: Erotic Indulgences – Wet, Wild & WickedWould you like to build confidence to try exciting new ideas with your partner? Designed to reawaken the power of lasting intimacy with a partner, ...Sexual Health: 3 Basic Veggies to Spice Up The Sex LifeWant to [...] -
Ken Park (Uncut Uncensored NTSC Region Free!) [DVD] Larry Clark
23 Jan 2012 | 3:51 pmFilmmaker Larry Clark reunites with Kids screenwriter Harmony Korine, with some additional directorial assistance from cinematographer Ed Lachman, for this look at a group of troubled teens and their guardians living in Southern California. Ken Park takes its name from the skate park where an ancillary character takes his own life in the film’s opening moments, and then proceeds to chronicle the somewhat-interrelated lives of his classmates. The audience is introduced to Tate (James Ransome), a young man living in relative misery with his board-game-playing grandparents. Also tormented… -
The Voyeur (Special Edition)
20 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pmErotic filmmaker Tinto Brass is here at the height of his powers, crafting an unforgettable fable of sexual desire. The Voyeur, based on the famous erotic novel (L’uomo che guarda) by Alberto Moravia, tells the story of Eduardo “Dodo,” who in public is a professor of French literature but in private a desperately lovesick cuckold, married to the ever-more-elusive Silvia. His life shattered, he becomes an onlooker rather than a participant in life. Cult Epics presents the SPECIAL EDITION Uncut version including both the Italian language track and the newly mixed English… -
The Girlfriend Experience
18 Jan 2012 | 11:46 amChelsea (Adult Film Star Sasha Grey in her mainstream film debut), a $2,OOO-an-hour Manhattan call girl, offers more than sex to her clients; it’s her companionship and conversation that provides her customers with the complete girlfriend experience. Chelsea thinks she has her life totally under control, but when you’re in the business of meeting people, control can be easily manipulated. Price: $6.99Posts Related to The Girlfriend ExperiencePrivate Practices: The Story of a Sex SurrogateIn this cult doc from 1985, director Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated) weaves a…
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Du Wax Loolu
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Twelve months
24 Jan 2012 | 11:07 amHoly god, you guys.My baby is one year old.My tiny little newborn.He is talking and he is close to walking and until he is really walking we can keep pretending that he isn't actually a toddler, RIGHT?LOOK HOW TALL HE IS OMG.I can't believe that it's been a year. It seems physically impossible. And yet the proof is undeniable.Happy birthday, baby boy. You have made this past year the best of our lives. -
Grad school
17 Jan 2012 | 8:01 amWhen I graduated from college, most of my friends were talking about grad school. Some of them were going right away. Others were going to work for awhile while they figured out what they wanted to get an advanced degree in. But nearly all of them had a plan that involved going to grad school eventually.And pretty much all of them have done so by now. Law school. MPA. MPP. MBA. A couple ambitious friends are even in the middle of PhD programs at the moment.Me? I was NOT interested in grad school. I always said that the classes were my least favorite part of college. The thing I liked least… -
Sickie
10 Jan 2012 | 9:52 amCallum got a cold a little over a month ago. After a week or so, I took him to the doctor to get checked out in advance of our trip. The doctor said he had a cold but his ears and lungs were pristine so he was fine to fly, and in fact, taking him to a humid climate is the best thing you can do for the cold.The trip did seem to help. The second we landed in Florida his nose basically turned into a faucet for the next three hours, which seemed to be the humidity softening everything and letting it flow. He remained sick for the rest of our trip, but it seemed pretty mild.We got home and he was… -
Sunny days
4 Jan 2012 | 8:01 amSo. Christmas travel. We spent four and a half days in Miami before heading to North Carolina for a week at my parents' house, and wow, was it glorious. The whole trip was really fantastic, actually. Callum is basically a dream traveler--no fussing, naps through plane rides, rolls with the unpredictable vacation days as far as a nap schedule is concerned, sleeps fantastically at night, is generally adorable and happy as always, even 1,500 miles from home.We didn't buy him a ticket for any of our flights, but for two out of the three flights we were able to snag an empty seat for him so he… -
Time to sum it all up again
30 Dec 2011 | 4:08 pm(Previous years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?Had a baby. Paid off a car. Started working for a for-profit company.2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I didn't make any resolutions last year, and I don't intend to make any this year. Sorry.3. Did anyone close to you give birth?A ton of people (plus me, of course). My sister, and a whole bunch of friends. Including several local friends, which means play dates for Callum!4. Did anyone close to you die?No.5. What countries did you visit?For the…
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These Little Moments
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Bullet points
25 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pmI woke up feeling awful today. Headache, nausea, some dry heaving in between shooing Owen out of the bathroom. (I don’t like him to see me get sick.) While the stay-at-home-mom job is great, it doesn’t come with sick days, and Michael couldn’t stay home today leaving me in a suck it up situation. Luckily, a teeny bit of caffeine helped with the headache and after the dry heaving subsided, a egg and cheese bagel seemed to do the trick. I’m still not feeling 100% but I’m glad I’m back with the living and able to pay attention when Owen runs off down the… -
Raising a Boy
23 Jan 2012 | 10:24 amLast night he spent 15 minutes laughing while he farted in the bath. He says, “Hot, Mama!” and pats my butt. Speaking of butts, he fell down today and asked me to kiss his butt all better. He thinks poops are funny and stinky and likes to tell you as much. Sometimes I think I birthed Bart Simpson, and he’s only 18 months old. I can’t imagine the boogers, toilet humor and general boy-ickiness in our future. He shrieks with joy when he hears my footsteps coming up the stairs when I’ve been out. “MAMA!!!!”, I hear before even getting inside from the… -
I Pinned It So I Did It — Recipe Roundup
19 Jan 2012 | 9:38 amKnow what’s SUPER FRUSTRATING? Writing and scheduling a post, only to find out that only the title posted. Also, I have tried THREE TIMES to make this work with photos and WordPress is being a jerk today. Hear that, WordPress? GET IT TOGETHER. Head —> Desk. So I guess I’ll write it again. If I can remember what I said. And you might not get photos. I’m sorry. Hm…I think it went something like this: I adore Pinterest. (Find me here.) If asked to pick a favorite feature one might think it would be hard, but for me, it’s not. I love the recipes the most. -
Oh, Dog…
18 Jan 2012 | 8:30 amWe’re dog sitting for my mother-in-law while she’s in Florida. For 10 days. She goes a few times a year and in the past we’ve driven back and forth to her house to let her dog out, or alternated with a neighbor to save us a trip or two. She lives about 20 minutes away, though, so the back and forth three times a day is just too much and too inconvenient now that we have Owen. There was something lost in translation this time, though, because we didn’t quite understand that we had agreed to dog sit for a week and a half…until we were. So we are. Lucy is a lab and… -
Thoughts on the way to get a bagel
11 Jan 2012 | 9:13 amI’m not a bad driver. I’m actually a really good driver. But I have one big problem: getting in and out of the garage. You may remember that I backed into the edge of it a few months ago (no? You forgot? That’s good for me.), but what I didn’t tell you was that one rainy night on the way to Lowe’s I scraped the bottom edge of my car on the retaining wall next to the driveway because I was…I don’t know. Over correcting or something. Of course Michael was in the car with me and was telling me to just back out straight! Just straighten out the wheels!
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Devin Reams
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I’m starting to add “please” to the end of my comm…
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How to start using DuckDuckGo as your search engine in 30 seconds
24 Jan 2012 | 11:12 pmIf you’re fed up with Google (qualms may include: Search Plus Your World providing useless results, changing privacy so you’re tracked across products, weird executives, etc.) it’s really easy to start using DuckDuckGo as your default search engine on your computer: Safari: set hosts file to 184.72.115.86 search.yahoo.com and change your default search engine to Yahoo Chrome: visit DuckDuckGo, right click address bar, Edit Search Engines..., find “DuckDuckGo”, click “Make Default” Firefox: install this Firefox Addon iOS device: install this app… -
It only takes a few weeks of sharing a dishwasher …
24 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pmIt only takes a few weeks of sharing a dishwasher with other people to realize: everyone else in the world loads their dishwasher totally wrong. -
Breckenridge Brewery
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The effectiveness of Occupy versus blackout SOPA/PIPA
19 Jan 2012 | 8:44 amHas anyone started to measure the effectiveness (attention, awareness, change) of the Occupy movement versus blackout SOPA/PIPA? On one hand, Occupy Wall Street and the movements across the country gained plenty of media attention. With people physically taking over public spaces, standing on street corners, and getting pepper-sprayed, it was hard to miss. But was the point well received by the public at-large? Or congress? Or business? Was there a clear goal reached? On the other hand, by “turning off” websites in order to protest the ability for organizations to……
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Beyond Megapixels
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Your Weekend Photography Project – Get Low
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amI took this shot while balancing precariously with one foot a rock, the other foot on a branch, camera held down at a level lower than my feet. There was no way to look through the viewfinder to compose the shot, of course. So I set the camera on aperture priority (f/2.8), zoomed it all the way out (55mm), held the camera as steady as I could while I pressed the shutter halfway, and let the auto-focus do its thing. Once I could feel that the auto-focus had set (photography by feel! we use all of our senses!) I fully pressed the shutter button. I had no idea what kind of picture I would get,… -
Lock in the Light
26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amI was standing at the top of a mountain when I took this picture (click to enlarge). The wind was blowing, my hands were freezing (even in Arizona, it’s cold at an elevation of 7600 feet in January), it was about 4:30 in the afternoon, and I was completely blown away by this LIGHT. This extremely tricky light. I’m standing in the shadow cast by the peak of the mountain. The sky is overcast. Beams of light are hitting the landscape from mid-frame all the way to the horizon. There are reflections on the water (that’s Roosevelt Lake there, by the way). All the time my eyes are… -
Backgrounds and Backdrops Outside The Studio
23 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amLast week, on the subject of backgrounds and backdrops, I focused on the studio environment; a place where the photographer is in control. I thought it would be good to complement that article with one where the photographer has less control; outside the studio. In doing so I’ve decided to list a number of things to look for and think about when photographing outside the studio. Sometimes it’s easy to focus so much on the subject that you forget to visually survey the background and decide if you want it to be part of the photo. Below are some of the things I’ve seen in photos… -
Product Review: Case Logic SLR Camera/Laptop Backpack
20 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amI have a new go-to bag for extended travel. The Case Logic SLR Camera/Laptop Backpack (model SLRC-206) is everything I need for a road trip or plane trip. It is roomy enough to fit all of my essential equipment, but low-profile and lightweight enough to lug around all day or stash in overhead/under-seat storage on a plane. My Canon Rebel, used for illustration purposes. It’s got this great feature called the “Hammock Suspension System”, which suspends the camera inside the bag in a way that is easy to reach for quick retrieval. The top portion of the front panel zips open… -
Photography News from CES 2012
19 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amHere are a handful of the items that came out of the Consumer Electronics Show (held in Las Vegas last week, with a crowd of over 140,000) that I found to be the most intriguing: Fujifilm announced the introduction of the X-Pro1, which sports a new CMOS sensor that is supposed to provide resolution that is equal to, if not better than, a full size sensor. Three lenses, the “XF18mmF2 R”, “XF35mmF1.4 R” and “XF60mmF2.4 R Macro” will be available immediately. Techradar has done a full hands-on review that you should check out if you’re interested in this little gem. (Photo…
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Forum Discussions - 20 Something Bloggers
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Looking for Guest Bloggers
27 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pmHi Guys! I blog about my life in New York City, being Turkish, being a student of writing at Columbia, and whatever the hell else is on my mind at the moment. I would love to have energetic guest bloggers to post for my blog and I would love to write for you! Let me know if you're interested and your ideas! xo http://confessionsofaturkishgirl.blogspot.com/ -
Blog discussion poll: what do you do as a couple that you wouldn't normally do single?
27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 amHello bloggers! I am collecting feedback on dating and would love you all to contribute! A friend of mine mentioned the other day that he hasn't had Yogurtland in over six months (frozen yogurt for those of you who don't know of the CA chain) because he's been single. After thinking about it, I thought to myself... "oh boy, I just dragged my bf there the other day and ... yeah." I guess it IS a chick thing to do which leads to a couple-type date. So I am curious, what things do you do as a couple, with your gf/bf (for them) that you wouldn't do single? Aka, are there things you'd just steer… -
Stalkers & Internet Identities
27 Jan 2012 | 9:35 amSo, I have a bit of a stalker situation, well my boyfriend does and it's now effecting our relationship. I've blocked her from my Facebook, but now I'm a bit worried about her Googling me and finding my blog. Would it mess with my current readership if I changed my name to my middle name on my blog or would that be too confusing? I could close it off and make it unsearchable, but seems to limit my experience a bit. Not sure how to keep the open forum aspect of my blog while also censoring it and keeping it hidden from certain people. -
Social Entrepreneurship
26 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pmAnyone interested in learning more about Social Entrepreneurship, join The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) for a FREE, live, Q&A on February 1st at 8:30pm online. Pre-register to reserve your spot! http://live.theyec.org/sam-davidson/ -
Karaoke is good for your health
26 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmKaraoke really is good for you health. There are doctors out there that will tell you so. At least there should be. You've probably heard of the fabulous that is the Karaoke Ring of Death and I know you want to get in on the action. Don't you fear, it's still alive and well. We actually started a KROD blog so you don't miss out on anything. We're still looking for suggestions for a theme for February, since we let you decide what we sing. That obviously means you should head over and suggest the types of music you want to sing or hear us sing. When everything was mostly decided through 20sb…
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ThrillingHeroics.com
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The Top 10 Young Heavyweight Entrepreneurs of 2011
24 Jan 2012 | 6:57 amRead this full article on Thrilling Heroics here: The Top 10 Young Heavyweight Entrepreneurs of 2011Every year, Inc. Magazine does an annual list of the top 30 entrepreneurs under 30. I had wanted to share this cool inspiration with you a bit earlier in the New Year obviously, but Business MBA decided to compile the top ten into a very interesting infographic to find out how ten of these young adults are making huge impressions on business and on the world. (click for a larger version) Matt Mickiewicz, 99designs Co-Founder—27 Years Old 27 employees, with plans to double that number over… -
The Young Social Entrepreneur Shaping the Future Helping At Risk Families in Bangkok
12 Jan 2012 | 6:55 amRead this full article on Thrilling Heroics here: The Young Social Entrepreneur Shaping the Future Helping At Risk Families in BangkokI’ve been wanting to share a lot more here about the people and stories I find truly fascinating and inspiring, and first on that list is someone very unique that I’d like to shine a spotlight on: When we were organizing events together in Bangkok, he proved it was possible to do good and have a blast at the same time. He showed me the secret recipe for absolute guaranteed happiness as we volunteered with children throughout Thailand. He has… -
In Remembrance of a Truly Virtuous Man, Robert L. McKibben, 1929–2012
10 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pmRead this full article on Thrilling Heroics here: In Remembrance of a Truly Virtuous Man, Robert L. McKibben, 1929–2012One of the absolute hardest things about living abroad is not always being able to be there. All of the last week, my grandfather had been fighting his last losing battle for his life in a hospital on the other side of the world. He had been suffering of Alzheimer’s the last few years, and finally decided it was time to go Saturday morning, thankfully in a peaceful sleep and surrounded by family. He was the kindest, most happy, content man I knew, with a very gracious… -
How You and I Are Going to Shape the Next Century Together (PLUS Scholarship Winners!)
4 Jan 2012 | 8:27 amRead this full article on Thrilling Heroics here: How You and I Are Going to Shape the Next Century Together (PLUS Scholarship Winners!) A few weeks ago, my old blogging buddy Ron Davison sent me a copy of his new book The Fourth Economy: Inventing Western Civilization, which examines the pattern of progress from an agricultural economy to an industrial one, then from industrial to an information economy, and predicts what the next generation will see with the rise of an entrepreneurship economy. If you feel the same entrepreneurial rumble around you right now as I do, we’re only just… -
Help Me Spread the Holiday Cheer: I Need Your Help to Decide the 2 Most Deserving Scholarship Recipients!
30 Dec 2011 | 10:23 amRead this full article on Thrilling Heroics here: Help Me Spread the Holiday Cheer: I Need Your Help to Decide the 2 Most Deserving Scholarship Recipients! NOTE: VOTING HAS ENDED – THANKS! It’s been one hell of a hectic Christmas week as the video applications I asked you for have come rolling in. I’ve been honestly overwhelmed, impressed, and moved by your submissions and reactions to the Digital Nomad Academy scholarship opportunity! I really didn’t expect such a resounding response. It was clear to me that there were people who wanted to be a part of this, who could…
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Thoughts from Meggie Poo
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#NeverLetGo - The Amina Dream Story, Chapter 1
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#Thankfulfor 11.29.11
29 Nov 2011 | 2:32 pm- Blood donors, helping my momma out with transfusion. Today she said she felt like she had Superman's blood in her. Thanks Superman. - Good doctor news from family. - My hilarious Dad. He wanted to join Facebook so he could see what we were doing and was so open and honest about it. - Post-It Notes. We should be thankful for these on a daily basis. - The Internet - truly making my wedding plan easy peasy. - My fat pants, reminding me that I need to stop eating so much because they are now my normal pants.RSS to Meggie Poo. -
Future Mrs. McMahon
20 Nov 2011 | 1:29 pmMy BFF, Mallory, made me this for my wedding dress. How awesome is she??? This will be perfect for photographs of my wedding dress and a sweet keepsake. Maybe I can dry the flowers from my wedding bouquet on it and keep it as a wall decoration? So many possibilities. And yes, I will soon be Mrs. Meghan McMahon. M-squared. Meggie Mac (Hubs hates this one). So many nickname possibilities!RSS to Meggie Poo. -
#ThankfulFor 11.15.11
15 Nov 2011 | 12:52 pm- My work is sending me to Vegas tonight. How cool is that? I've never been and I'm so excited and definitely thankful for this opportunity! - Google Calendar that integrates with my phone - lifesaver! - iPods and Kindle's for 8 hour plane rides. - Not flying with anyone I know so when I inevitably fall asleep and grind my teeth/ snore, I won't care (also I won't really know either). - My family and fiance were so happy and excited for me! I love knowing I have their support :)RSS to Meggie Poo. -
#ThankfulFor 11.14.11
14 Nov 2011 | 9:46 am- My friends at work - who always make me laugh at smile! - My new phone case, which makes my new phone even more AWESOME. - Finally having my nights free again so I can go to the gym, catch up on reading and sleep and prepare for the next day properly. - Amtrak rewards points allowing me to take a free train home for Thanksgiving. - My funny, smart and STRONG sisters. They inspire me daily.RSS to Meggie Poo.
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random mel
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Funny reasons cats are better than boys…
26 Jan 2012 | 10:13 amLet’s be fair, this is coming from the girl with cats and no boy. Take from this what you will. Click here to view the embedded video. So much love going out to you right now. M xox p.s. the tune is Mama Do The Hump by Rizzle Kicks. I kinda love them a little bit, even though I’m not 12. -
Some much needed London Underground etiquette
19 Jan 2012 | 8:37 amIt appears that there are quite a lot of people who have never been taught how to commute underground. I thought I’d take time out to share some good etiquette with you, you know, just incase you didn’t already know. Watch this and tell me if you haven’t experienced at least one of these Click here to view the embedded video. Happy Thursday! Stay awesome. M xox -
Some embarrassing situations to avoid…
12 Jan 2012 | 9:16 amIf you can… I mean, I know it’s not always possible, but learn from my *ahem* friends experiences and save yourself redface. Click here to view the embedded video. Stay awesome. Much 2012 love. M xox -
Some of the funniest dating site straplines
5 Jan 2012 | 9:18 amWe’ve all been there… you know, the person that tells you they’re not a murderer, so they must be a catch, right? In this week’s video I share some taglines to avoid if you’re hoping to *actually* meet someone. You’re welcome. Click here to view the embedded video. Keep it awesome peeps. Much love to you all. M xox -
My 2012 Happiness Project
2 Jan 2012 | 2:27 pmAs you will have seen from my last post, I recently read The Happiness Project by Gretchin Rubin and have been keen to create a project of my own. I decided to hold off of starting my own until the new year, it just felt apt. Having taken a good while to consider ways I want to improve my life over the next year, I’ve managed to come up with a project of my own, cross referenced with my personal commandments. Below I’ve outlined my resolutions below. The idea is that every month you introduce a new element whilst maintaining those from previous months. Jan – Take better care…
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Jen-ology
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Happy Birthday to Adelyn!
21 Jan 2012 | 8:46 pmToday is Adelyn's 4th Birthday!We spent last night putting her bike together after the kids went to bed and then I hid it in the coat closet for whenever we were going to do presents today.Before Jared and I were even out of bed Adelyn came into our room and said, "Someone got me a big girl bike! JR found it in the closet!!!"haha she was so happyWe started the morning off with a "super special" breakfast at McDonalds, that was Adelyn choice of course.Then we spent part of the day trying to teach her to ride her bike inside the living room cause it was just so cold. That didn't work out too… -
Grandpa Griffiths
11 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pmMy grandpa, Robert L. Griffiths, passed away last Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the ripe age of 86.I will miss him very much but I don't feel as though I am in mourning.He had a good life, great love and was so blessed.He was ready, peaceful and prepared.My only regret is that I haven't been able to spend much time with him the last few years since moving to Missouri and that I won't be able to go spend this time with my Nana, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and siblings who are gathering in Utah for his funeral service.Even though we are saying goodbye I know that would have been a very… -
Christmas
30 Dec 2011 | 10:58 pmIt was my family's turn for Christmas this year.Jared only had the Monday after Christmas off so the kids and I went early (and stayed later) and he only came for Christmas weekend.We stayed about two weeks and did lots of fun things in the gorgeous San Diego weather.We went to the Wild Animal Park with Chad, Ashley and my Dad, which is now called The San Diego Zoo Safari Park...what the crap is that about?We're too cheap to buy the "professional" picture so we took a picture of it :)At our house in Missouri we don't have any boy dress up clothes, since JR loves to play with his big sister he… -
Santa and other holiday merriment.
17 Dec 2011 | 12:20 amToday we took the kids to see Santa, I wouldn't call it a disaster or a success.As in, they didn't scream or cry, but they weren't very happy about it either.As you can see in the picture they kind of just sat there like zombies.Santa tried pretty hard but he couldn't even get them to crack a smile or get one single word out of them.Really the best part of the story happened when we got home.Adelyn was talking to us and out of nowhere said,"I like the REAL Santa better."Jared and I just kind of looked at each other like how would a three year old have any idea that wasn't the real Santa??So… -
Adelyn's Holiday Extravaganza
17 Dec 2011 | 12:00 amThis last Tuesday was Adelyn's Holiday Extravaganza at her dance studio.Technically her first recital, but it was super low key.They just set up chairs at the studio and only the classes that are held the same night she has class performed that night (like four classes total and they each did two dances.)Adelyn's class did a tap number and a ballet number.Getting ready to perform.They are just so dang cute!After the performance in the dressing room.She was so proud!She did really well in the tap number and I was SO annoyed when this lady walked straight up to the front in the middle…
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Kyla Bea
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How Credit Standing Affect Your Chances of Getting Your Mortgage Loan Approved
28 Jan 2012 | 4:41 amA lot of people are now taking into the plunge of home buying, but before you schedule a meeting with your realtor or plan to have your home loan pre-approved, it would be wise to take a look at your credit report first as well as your FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) scores. You are surely wondering what your credit score have to do with your mortgage loan application. The answer is a lot! In fact, your credit rating or credit standing can make all the difference. It is a critical piece of financial information that lenders will look for to determine your mortgage eligibility. That being said,… -
Keeping A Healthy Lifestyle
27 Jan 2012 | 8:50 amIf you want to live a life where you can be energetic, mentally alert, and physically in shape to fully enjoy your daily work or play, then it is time to choose a healthy fitness lifestyle. Merely choosing the fitness lifestyle, however, is not enough as there is some amount of work in order to achieve it. Exercise training and a nutritious, well-balanced diet should be an active part of your everyday activities. Remember just because you have a health policy from Sovereign Insurance, you have already a free pass to neglect yourself. Things don’t work that way, no amount of planning can… -
How to Find the Right Diet Plan That Suits You
14 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amA lot of people, these days, are becoming more and more health as well as weight conscious. If you are one of those trying to lose weight, you are definitely thinking what kind of diet would best work for you. What you should know, though, is that there is no universal diet out there. This simply means that there is no single diet plan designed to help everyone lose those extra pounds. So, a diet that worked for your classmates from your phlebotomy training classes might not work for you. Most people who go ‘on diet’ do this simply to lose weight but then once they achieve their goal and… -
How Budgeting Can Keep Your Spending On Track
10 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amBudgeting is one of the key skills every adult needs to know–the ability to work out how much can be spent on different elements and how much should be saved is one which is vital to navigating everyday life, especially in those tight periods. As budgeting isn’t commonly taught at school, it’s something which some people can find very difficult. The temptation to go on a spending spree on payday can be overwhelming, and a budget which is too tight can be very degrading and difficult to stick too. Beginning A Budget The first step to completing a budget is to add up how much… -
Funny T Shirts You’ll Love
16 Dec 2011 | 9:37 amThese days, it seems like everyone is wearing funny t shirts. These cool looking tees often include sayings that most people wouldn’t dare say out loud, at least not to strangers. There are lots of shops which sell humorous shirts. Some, however, are better than others. Individuals interested in really funny and unique t-shirts should shop at Spencersonline.com. They have a nice selection of these types of shirts with sayings and graphics that are truly unique. Depending on what they say, funny t shirts aren’t appropriate to wear everywhere. It is important that individuals use…
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by teresa wu
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My Serena & Lily duvet cover is on sale on RueLaLa, my...
26 Jan 2012 | 11:07 amMy Serena & Lily duvet cover is on sale on RueLaLa, my favorite sample site, today - along with a bunch of other pretty bedding, including W Hotel sheets. My friend has them and they are GODLY… I’ve “accidentally” taken naps on his bed on more than one occasion. Click through for invite. (Much to my chagrin, my room is not this lovely.) -
Casey's DIY Chalkboard Tree Wall
25 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pmIf you’ve been following the adventures of the Superlounge for the past year, you’ll remember that in April of last year, we painted our kitchen wall with chalkboard paint. In the fall, my friend Casey stayed with us for a weekend visit to NYC. Inspired by our chalkboard wall, Casey - who is a homeowner in San Jose (of all my friends, he is most passably a real adult) - decided to paint a chalkboard wall in his own kitchen. I have yet to see it in person but he recently uploaded a photo of it to Facebook, and I’ll admit he has totally outdone ours. Since I never got around to writing… -
Ohaithere, new bag craving! Been looking for the perfect work...
24 Jan 2012 | 7:26 pmOhaithere, new bag craving! Been looking for the perfect work bag and I think THIS IS IT. -
A Chinese New Year gathering of friends and food at the...
23 Jan 2012 | 3:33 pmA Chinese New Year gathering of friends and food at the Superlounge In my family, Thanksgiving and Christmas pass without much fanfare, but Chinese New Year is the real celebration. I was a little bummed I couldn’t make it out to California this year, especially as my dad was visiting from Asia for the holiday. Instead, we decided to have our friends over for a favorite type of Chinese meal of mine: hot pot! For the uninitiated: Hot pot involves cooking fresh vegetables, tofu, seafood, and meat in stock over a communal pot. It’s often described as Chinese fondue, which I find hilarious… -
I miss this face.
22 Jan 2012 | 6:47 pmI miss this face.
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Allison Jones
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Why Your College Major Doesn’t Matter
20 Jan 2012 | 7:48 amTweet With only 55% of millennials employed–the lowest percentage since World War II–there is a pressing need to pinpoint the reason behind this depressing statistic. After all, with this generation being the most educated, surely we all should be able to find employment, no matter what the economy is. The consensus seems to be that if millennials are struggling, there is one reason: they don’t know how to choose the right college major. It makes sense to me that professional track majors would yield higher employment statistics as there is often a clear path and clear… -
5 Questions to Help You Create Your 2012 Nonprofit Career Plan
8 Jan 2012 | 10:30 amTweet On Wednesday, Rosetta Thurman and I hosted our first #ynpchat of the year on creating a 2012 nonprofit career plan. The questions, adapted from Rosetta’s powerful piece on the 15 questions you should ask about your nonprofit career, strengthened our sense of pride in our work and allowed us to walk away with a better vision and strategy on how to rock our careers in 2012. 1. What do you most want to get out of your involvement with the nonprofit sector? In other words, why are you here? What are you hoping to learn and do that will help you grow… -
What did 2011 teach you?
31 Dec 2011 | 8:48 amTweetThis is my favorite time of year. People are reflecting and sharing excitement about possibilities and growth. There is simply a lot of positivity and promise in the air. 2011 seemed to be a year of transitions and lessons for me and those I love: my five year college reunion is coming up (five years? already?); my mailbox was full of wedding invitations; my calendar was overflowing with good bye parties as friends went off to grad school; I celebrated big professional wins and took the plunge into GRE prep; and I have a neat stack of failed projects and squandered opportunities that I… -
Three Ways to Work More Deliberately
14 Dec 2011 | 11:33 amTweetI’ve become increasingly focused on having the right mindset when working. I worry that sometimes we work without focus and deliberation. Aside from leading us to feel unfulfilled, we also lose confidence in our skills. We can’t pinpoint our strengths and weaknesses, as our work just seems to be a series of endless tasks. We don’t reflect on our accomplishments and where/how we thrive and instead focus on just getting things done. In doing so, we don’t sharpen our skills and instead allow them to become dull. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to work more… -
Five Ways Thinking Like a Blogger Can Help You Professionally
10 Dec 2011 | 2:48 pmTweetThe more I blog, the less I am able to turn off my blogger mind. (And yes, there is such a thing as a blogger’s mind. Read for sheer hilarity.) Rather than limiting my focus, it’s helping me be more productive in other areas of my professional life. Here’s how: I think in terms of lessons learned: When I attend an event or read an interesting article I’d like to discuss, I think in terms of takeaways. I ask: what would my readers find most useful? By thinking this way, you are able to drill down on what matters most to the people you are working with. I look for…
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Geoff at Mount Allison
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The Argosy hosts a debate of candidates for the Students' Administrative Council at Mount Allison University
25 Jan 2012 | 9:44 amThe Argosy just wrapped up hosting a debate of all the candidates for the SAC executive on Sunday and I was there live-streaming it to those who weren't there. If you missed it you can watch it here: Argosy Hosts SAC Debate -
Mount Allison University plans website redesign
23 Jan 2012 | 9:15 amAs you may know, the University is undertaking a redesign of mta.ca. I'm on the Web Advisory Group which is providing input to the project. I talked to the Tony Frost, my boss and contact person for the project for more information. It's a vitally important project for the school and I'm excited to offer whatever helpful input I can. I'll let you know more as the project progresses. From The Argosy: If everything goes as planned, Mount Allison will have a brand new website this summer. The website redesign comes at the heels of the now-complete branding project and will easily… -
The Argosy hosts a SAC all-candidates debate
22 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pmThe Argosy will be hosting a SAC all-candidates debate at 7pm tonight in the Wu Centre (Dunn Building). Tune in here if you can't make it in person: Watch live streaming video from theargosy at livestream.com -
Norovirus Hits #NASH74: A Case Study in Crisis Communication
18 Jan 2012 | 9:59 amAs many of you have heard, including from the school administration a few of us from Mount Allison went to the 74th Annual Conference of the Canadian University Press. There were many great presentations from journalists and other experts, helpful round-table discussions from those at other papers from around the country, and inspiring, informative, and sometimes hilarious keynote addresses. However, all you heard was probably something like this headline: Painful norovirus infected 75 people at Victoria conference Thankfully I left unscathed by the virus. however many others didn't. -
Canadian University Press Archipelago (74th Annual National Conference)
12 Jan 2012 | 11:56 pmI got in yesterday to the Canadian University Press' 74th Annual National Conference known as Archipelago (as each member paper is like an island in an archipelago). Anyway it was a long flight in but it has been a great conference so far. I'll be writing more specifically about what I've learned later this week for my report/presentation to the Argosy Editors' meeting on Wednesday but right now I'll provide some information on the presentations I've appreciated/learned the most from so far and the ones I'm most looking forward to tomorrow and Saturday. So far: And still to come:…
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Temerity Jane
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Obvious fluke. Tomorrow’s going to be all soaps and bon bons.
23 Jan 2012 | 11:13 amSo, I don’t know if I told you, but Phil is away for some military-type training for the next three weeks. And I’m pretty sure I did tell you, but I’ll tell you again, that I have a major event coming up at my house in… three weeks. So I took last week off from posting, thinking, hey, no big. Phil’s going to be away for three weeks. The only responsibilities I will have will be to clean my very small house and keep the baby alive and shop for an entire weekend’s worth of supplies for 18 women. Psh. PSH. A week off doesn’t matter, because I am going… -
Olds, sockies, all of the books, and puke-related genius.
12 Jan 2012 | 11:27 amSo you know what gets more smiles from strangers than a dad carrying his baby daughter through the grocery store? A dad in uniform carrying his baby daughter through a grocery store. Honest to pete, my face is sore from all of the polite smiles I had to return trying to walk through Safeway the other day. All these people were glancing at Phil, looking back over their shoulders at him, nudging whoever they were with and jerking their head in our direction. “Look! A man with a baby! A man in UNIFORM with a BABY!” I GET IT, IT’S ADORABLE. HE FARTS IN BED, THOUGH. THEY BOTH DO. -
Point six six six six repeating of the way to the big zero one.
9 Jan 2012 | 11:59 amHey! Penny is eight months old! A while ago! But she’s not nine months old yet, so… victory! So, my daughter. What a delightful little asshole she is. Let me tell you about her. Words: None. Movement: Can still only roll back to belly. No locomotion. Teeth: Two! Firsts: Christmas. Plane rides. Waves. Loves: Riding in the shopping cart, obvs. Collecting adoration from retirees in the Commissary. We shop a lot, okay? Food-based likes: Noodles, apples, bananas, puffs, waffles, banana toast, broccoli, chicken noodle soup, chili, whatever you are eating right now what’s that… -
Long-winded reasons for not doing stuff.
4 Jan 2012 | 10:57 amI have this to do list of things that I am supposed to have put here by now, so sit back and listen to me tell you why I haven’t put them here. 1. Penny’s 8 month post. I know I’m not going to keep these posts up forever, and like last month, I’m wondering if this is going to be the month that it finally stops, but I HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS. It’s just that every time I go to take the picture with the bears? Penny throws up on herself. Enough to ruin a picture, but not enough to justify changing her outfit. “Oh my GOD. I ALWAYS change my baby’s clothes… -
Let’s talk about how 2011 was the worst thing ever.
2 Jan 2012 | 10:34 amI needed to make sure 2011 was well and truly over, with no more tricks up its sleeve, before I crawled out of my bunker deep beneath the covers of my bed to post this year end wrap up, jacked many times by many people over the years from Sundry. Here’s mine from last year. 1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? Last year, my survey was basically entirely focused on getting married and being pregnant, so obviously this year will be the year of Penelope. That’s pretty much a spoiler alert for this whole thing, so you can probably stop reading now and not miss…
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Clever Girl Goes Blog
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And I forgot the milk.
17 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amParenting Anecdote #226: After baby, the amount of time you spend getting ready for an outing will be directly proportional to the amount of time spent ON said outing. For example: Today it took me 2 hours to prepare to go to the grocery store for 51 minutes. -
The shit that no one tells you: Volume 3.
2 Dec 2011 | 11:34 amI spend a lot of time during the day staring at my baby. I’m pretty sure that’s normal, I mean, they’re small and they need constant supervision. But when I say I spend time staring at her, I mean I spend time STARING at her. Part of my charming neuroses involves a daily inventory of her well-being, from the top of her head to the tip of her toes. Call it whenever you like (the popular choices have been crazy, obsessive, and paranoid), but I call it THOROUGH. Anyhoodle, I’m pretty much an expert on this child. I know where her birthmarks are, I can use 10 adjectives… -
Home Improvement.
16 Nov 2011 | 10:54 amParenting Anecdote #111: If anything in your house ever breaks, including furniture or walls, you can use rice cereal as spackle to glue it back together. -
Does not play well with others.
27 Oct 2011 | 5:00 amIf you didn’t know, I am an almost professional amateur diagnostician. (Also, yes, that is a word. Although at first I thought I made it up.) If you tell me your symptoms/what you had for lunch/your hopes and dreams/where it itches, I will evaluate and then diagnose you. It only takes about 3 minutes because I am very uninformed talented. This stems from those shitty commercials they play late at night on Lifetime, you know, the ones that go “Do you feel depressed? Does your back hurt? Do you have feet? Does the sky look blue?” and we all watch and go “YES THAT’S… -
No rest for the wicked.
26 Oct 2011 | 5:00 amParenting Anecdote #87: The ONE TIME you stay up until 2 am catching up on this season of The Vampire Diaries a highly educational program will be the same day that your usually-amazing-sleeper baby will decide to wake up at 5 am and not nap all day.
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Wonderland or Not
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Lunch With Long Forgotten Friends
13 Jan 2012 | 12:26 pmThey eat chicken Caeser salads and complain of their (tall dark and poor, short blond and rich) boyfriend’s habits of waiting up for them at night, and leaving the toilet seat up. They talk of local politics, trips to the Caribbean, and of learning Italian. Anticipating with equal eagerness messages from the office or lover, they never put down their Smartphones.Stocking up on lipstick while worrying about gas mileage, rogues, and finances, they seem content. Having (once again) misplaced my phone, my hands are free to eat a seafood salad consisting of squid and something hidden… -
Have Read (Seen, Listened To, Will Miss), Friday
6 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pm….Is Back I’ve read (on Kindle) just today…. A good fast read. I recommend it as gift to friends and enemies. I’ve seen a video in which Penn Ji fucking lette does a good job justifying his stint as a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice. Then I remember that he used to star in a show called Bull Shit. I’ve listened to Bert Jansch’s cover of Angie, and Amy Winehouse’s cover of Will You Love Me Tomorrow, thanks to the various In Memoriam posts at Starmaker Machine. [See post to listen to audio] Will You Love me Tomorrow. I will miss 2011. It was good to… -
Gracias A La Vida
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She Takes on the World
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3 Resolutions Your Small Business Needs to Keep
18 Jan 2012 | 11:08 pmPhoto courtesy of Shutterstock The hoopla of a New Year is fading out, we’re a few weeks into 2012, how are those new business resolutions going? According to an article on examiner.com, four out of five people will not keep up their New Year’s resolutions; not very promising odds. Though statistically hope looks quite bleak, here are the three business resolutions you need to uphold despite the odds: Incorporate. If you are a small business owner, new or old, and have not legally incorporated your business or formed an LLC you are past due. With an incorporation your business not… -
In the Age of the Platform, the Sky is the Limit
15 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pmIn Phil Simon’s excellent new book, The Age of the Platform, he writes about how platforms have become more important than ever. He focuses on Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google–aka, the Gang of Four. Beyond those ever-present companies, he discusses emerging platforms like WordPress and Twitter. At TorranceLearning, the elearning company I run, we leverage platforms like crazy for many reasons. As Phil describes in his book, we use platforms as key pieces or planks in our own platform. First, because of their ubiquity and constant evolution, platforms do the heavy lifting. This… -
ABC’s “Work It” and the Myth of the “Mancession”
11 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm“Women are taking over the workforce. Soon they’ll just start getting rid of the men,” says a character on ABC’s new sitcom, “Work It.” Obviously the writers and powers that be at ABC failed to check the facts before creating a comedy based on the mythological “mancession” that simply does not exist. A recent national jobs report showed that unemployment for women is not declining: rather, 300,000 women fell out of the workforce. While more men are going back to work, fewer women are able to find jobs. From October 2010 to October 2011, only 27% of the 1.5 million jobs added… -
One Small Shift That Can Rock Your Life + A Happy Birthday to Me Giveaway!
7 Jan 2012 | 12:13 amIt’s my biiiiirthdaaaay! To celebrate I’m sharing a small shift I made last year on my birthday that changed everything and rocked my life over the past year. This small thing cleared the path for my best year yet and I’m ready for even bigger things this year. To find out what it is, watch my video AND don’t miss the end when I tell you how to enter my super special birthday giveaway. xoxo One Small Shift That Can Rock Your Life + A Happy Birthday to Me Giveaway! is a post from She Takes on the World Did you enjoy this article? Subscribe to She Takes On The World and… -
Women Entrepreneurs: Power Up Your Business With 10 Resolutions for the New Year
3 Jan 2012 | 7:40 amThe New Year offers a clean slate and a time to reflect on the changes you want or need in order to enhance your business. Take some time to look at your successes and failures over the past year. What went right and what went wrong? Have you considered what changes you want to implement in 2012? Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for your business: Resolution 1: Get a Handle on your Taxes With the New Year fast approaching, it is important to get a firm handle on your taxes. To claim certain tax benefits, you need to act no later than Dec. 31. According to the IRS, here are…
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Black Marks on Wood Pulp / by Corey Vilhauer
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Nine years (and one day)
26 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pmShe had just turned 21, yet I hadn’t taken her to the bar. That was a thing back then. Going to the bar to celebrate your 21st birthday. Tons of my friends were crossing into that weird level of adulthood, where nothing seemed off limits anymore. We had just moved back to Sioux Falls, and she had come over to see the new house, and we probably made a date to go hang out; to head to the bar and to do the things that over-21 year olds do. To drink. To enjoy each other’s company. To be friends. It was old news to us by that point. I was 24. We had become the wise sages of bar life. -
It’s more complicated than that
13 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pmMy daughter is four years old. The other day, as I was leaving the house, she asked me why I needed to go to work. “Why can’t you stay home?” she said. My simple answer was, “Dear, you see, I need to go to work so I can make money, so we can have nice things and eat nice meals.” She accepted that answer as truth. What I didn’t say was that I enjoy going to work. That there are days when going to work is a break from the kids, as much as I love them, and that while I would certainly rather spend the day with her and her brother, there are times when I need… -
The things we make
10 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pmI believe that, as humans, we are unique from most species in that we are driven to make things for aesthetic alone. We don’t just make things because we need them, but because they make us feel good. Because they are interesting. We don’t write blog posts, or make interesting websites, or paint or build works of art because they will help us survive, but because we’re driven to find the beauty in life. Even in the case of life’s staples, we embellish the simple act with art. For example, we don’t learn and perfect artisan bread-making because we feel the need to… -
Dancing on the ceiling
6 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pmLast night Kerrie and I went to a short seminar on Getting Your Child To Sleep, put on by Sierra’s preschool, and we sat at tables and listened to a woman talk about why children don’t want to go to sleep, and we fidgeted and played with our phones because it turns out the information didn’t apply to us, and then the woman put in a video of a 1980s-era episode of 20/20 about solving sleep issues, which featured a family that had issues getting their son to sleep through the night despite their routine of rocking him WHILE LISTENING EXCLUSIVELY TO LIONEL RICHIE ALBUMS every… -
I lie to my kids, every Christmastime, because I’m supposed to
29 Dec 2011 | 2:10 pmSanta isn’t real, but don’t tell my kids. They still believe in him, like the little fools they are. That sounds harsh, and it is. But that’s how it feels when, willingly, I continue to convince my kids that the presents they got for Christmas came from some dude that broke into their house, some guy that was initially set up as a representation of sainthood – Saint Nicholas! – and has morphed into a ninja-like spectre of gift-giving. Saint Nicholas of Myra gave gifts to the poor, devoted his life to his religion, and became the patron saint of children, sailors…
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1, 2, 3... ELEVEN Petals
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I never finish anythi
23 Jan 2012 | 12:13 amRemember the time I said I was going to teach the world to sing? And I was so excited and dedicated? But instead of teach I said blog about stress reduction because I can’t sing? And then I only wrote like 3 blogs about it? Or what about the time I said I was going to take a self-portrait every single day for a year but ended up only doing it for about 90 days? Yeah… umm… about that. In other news, I was super pleased and excited to learn that the kids I teach in church adore me. :) YAY! Happy days! -
Once upon a time she learned to embrace her individuality
21 Jan 2012 | 3:12 amOnce upon a time there was girl who really liked to start stories in her mind with the phrase “once upon a time.” *happy sigh* ”Once upon a time” is so romantic. :) There’s really no other way to start a story I think – unless of course you want your story to be a cold, heartless, bitter, tragedy. But even then, it’s prolly better to go ahead and give it a good ole “once upon a time” to start, JUST IN CASE at the last second you decide Dexter is going to swoop in and save the day by murdering a bad guy. Or Detective Morgan!! -
Get yourself back home. And in case you were wondering? home = me :-o say whaaa????
6 Jan 2012 | 2:17 amIf you set it free and it comes back to you, does that mean it’s yours to keep? What if you’re the one who flew away? If it’s there when you’re ready to come home – can you stay forever? “oh smooshy face I’ve missed you” and “pumpkin button, I’m crazy wild about you” hee hee – I hope you don’t choke!!! ;) Kiss. “You have perfect Lips” “I know” :) oops!!! yikes. strike that. I meant… “Why thank you.” :) mmmm… yum. love this song. I have it on repeat. Want… -
The one that got away… because I was an idiot and deleted him from my life. :(
23 Dec 2011 | 4:10 amIt’s kind of trippy to see Katy Perry as a senior citizen. :-o It’s also kind of trippy when someone from your past starts haunting your thoughts. Want to know what ELSE is ALSO trippy?? Too bad. :) I’m going to tell you anyway. :) It’s ALSO trippy when you realize they never left your thoughts, you just couldn’t entertain those thoughts until now. :-o AAANNNDDD I seriously watch WAY too much ghost whisperer because I thought “Katy Perry has a ghost!!!! Better call Melinda Gordon STAT!” when I saw the end of this video. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok so… -
The break-up in music, with some words, and some hope. :)
21 Dec 2011 | 10:27 amWe have got to stop meeting like this. ;) Late at night. Too tired to think straight. Eating a dark chocolate orange ball. *SMACK! SMACK!* That’s the sound of my Terry’s Dark Chocolate Orange, as always, splitting into perfect pieces. *happy sigh* It wouldn’t take a rocket scientist to realize J-doo-da and I broke up. Who’s J-doo-da? Oh, you know, ;) just the guy that I was dating this past year. :) My big mistake AND the inspiration for my new break-up playlist. YAY!!! haha!! “There’s a side of you that I never knew .. and the things you…
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Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
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Three Years!
26 Jan 2012 | 8:50 amTomorrow is this my three year “blogoversary.” I can’t believe this little box of chocolates has been around for three years! This year has been amazing and crazy busy. That whole getting married thing took up a lot of time! In all seriousness, I do wish I had been able to spend more time on this blog in the past year. Going from a job where social media was a major part of what I was doing, to one where it’s only minor, definitely had an impact. I also don’t believe in posting for the sake of posting. If I don’t have something worthwhile to say, if I… -
Setting the World Ablaze
24 Jan 2012 | 8:45 amPassion. It’s that elusive word that is talked, dreamed and written about often. As overused as it may be, the truth is that everyone has at least one. The definition is subjective and we are all searching to define it for ourselves. For some it comes early in life. Others search for years before they find it. Whenever you figure out what your passion is, the next step is figuring out how to make it part of your every day. Chances are that your passion will light a fire inside you, and even if you can’t pursue it right away, it will keep burning deep down until you make it a… -
Sharing Your Barbies and Your Content, Too
19 Jan 2012 | 8:57 amWhen we’re little, one of the first lessons our parents teach us is the importance of sharing. Young minds are initially suspicious of this concept…Why would I want to share my awesome toys with someone else? I don’t want to let Cindy play Barbies with me. Her stories probably aren’t as good. What if I let Mikey borrow my Legos and he never gives them back? It wasn’t until we had our first few mutually beneficial sharing experiences that we started to believe the hype. So, if I play nice with Rachel and let her do my dolly’s hair, that means I get to try… -
Dust Yourself Off and Try Again
17 Jan 2012 | 8:30 amThis weekend, I gave one of my best friends a present that has been sitting in my purse since her birthday in October. It was a charm for a Pandora bracelet, something I was sure I had seen her wear. But, it turned out that I was wrong. She doesn’t have the bracelet, and thus the charm is useless. Selecting presents for people I care about is something that I truly love to do. I put a lot of thought into the process, trying to balance fun and function. I enjoy it so much that I even wrote a column about it while I was unemployed a couple of summers ago. As far as I know, this is the… -
The Interview I Shouldn’t Have Gone On
9 Jan 2012 | 8:26 pmDisclosure: This post is an entry in the “Present the Best You” Contest sponsored by Monster.com and their BeKnown app. I was provided with a participant gift that included a makeup kit and professional business card holder, but was not otherwise compensated. In the summer of 2010, I lost my job unexpectedly. The next few months of unemployment were stressful and overwhelming. After some frustrating weeks of many more applications than interviews, I decided to seek the assistance of a recruiting agency. Although agencies can be a great help to people looking for jobs in certain…
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Justin + 1
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Guess What I Found After Waking Up at a Twink's Dorm!
25 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pmMisleading headline! I didn't wake up in a twink's dorm this morning. No, I woke up next to my boyfriend in our Hell's Kitchen apartment.But my FRIEND (let's call him Justin's Friend) DID wake up in a twink's dorm this morning. And the first thing he texts me?"Woke up in a twink's dorm room and saw this... figured you'd appreciate it."And WHAT, pray tell, did Justin's Friend find in Unnamed Twink's Dorm?I'll show you...IT'S MY BOOK!YES! YES! YES!I cannot tell you how excited I get when I find out that gay boys own and are reading my book. I live a strangely disconnected gay author life. It… -
6 Drinks to Order at the Gay Bar
18 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pmOne of the fringe benefits of knowing me, being 21+, and coming to my events is that I will often offer you one and/or many free drinks. It's a perk! I offer it to friends and cute guys! You should totally accept one.Something I've noticed when I offer friends or visitors a free drink is that they often don't know what to order. They say "I don't know, what are you having?" or "I don't normally order drinks!"Basically these guys are of the "pour vodka in a Diet Coke because that's what's at this house party" variety. This needs to be addressed.Let me say this: part of your job of being a gay… -
6 Shits Gay Guys Say That Aren't Unique At All
17 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pmLiving in Club Land, I spend a lot of time talking to gay guys. It's my job! Also, I love doing it. I probably speak to a good 100 or so people on any given night at a party. Sure, as the hours go on, and the drinks continue going down, these conversations get blurry. But that doesn't matter. A conversation is a conversation.Something I've noticed from my thousands of conversations is that gay boys say a lot of things that they think are unique about them, usually negative. They mutter something with a sad face, their heads downturned. They expect me to nod sagely and say, "ah yes, friend,… -
The BEST Workout on Earth!
12 Jan 2012 | 11:06 amI have tried many a workout in my quest to not be a big fat ass over the past (3!) decades. P90x. The gym. Running. Those weird ab-electrocuting belts they used to sell in the early 2000s (which, turns out, never worked, resulting in a class action lawsuit, resulting in me receiving a check for $7 last year... score!)But I just COULDN'T stick to any of them. I just got way too bored. And sooner or later, I'd end up, back at home, back on my couch, skipping meals and starving myself as a means of weight loss/maintenance, since it was efficient: I could starve myself while doing other things… -
BoiParty: Growing Up... and Going Uptown
9 Jan 2012 | 10:27 amIf you are gay, live in or near New York City, and go partying, chances are that you've heard of BoiParty.com.How couldn't you have? The company has been throwing the hottest young gay dance parties in New York City for OVER a decade.And, if you read this blog, chances are that you know I'm the co-director and head promoter of the company, working alongside Alan Picus, its humble creator.For the past 2.5 years since I joined up with Alan, he's made a lot of changes to this company in order to keep it timely, interesting, and exciting. For one, we created a new logo, which was sorely needed.
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The Rest Is Still Unwritten
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Born A Mistake
25 Jan 2012 | 11:18 amMy Mother once told me I was a "mistake."In that moment you can imagine how I felt.I assumed she was defining the word "mistake" as me being unwanted. However, what she really meant by "mistake" is that I was unplanned, but a welcomed surprise. There is a HUGE difference!Perhaps her poor choice of words are to blame, or perhaps me jumping to conclusions and assuming the worse was my fault. In the end it doesn't matter. What matters is that I was conceived out of love and was loved from birth. I hope everyone in this world is as lucky.As a man, I'm in no position to speak even remotely… -
Man In The Mirror
29 Dec 2011 | 2:39 pmThe yearly tradition of reflecting on the year that has passed and writing down your resolutions for the year to come is in full swing. With 2012 just days away, I've been seeing countless blogs rehashing their "Best of 2011" posts or their "2012 Is Going To Be My Year" posts. I'm not going to do either. You can breathe a sigh of relief.I'm also not going to waste space on a "7 Years Of Blogging" post - a personal milestone I will hit on January 1, 2012. While I'm sure I would appreciate the virtual high fives and congratulatory comments that would follow, writing such a post would be… -
Give Presence, Not Presents
20 Dec 2011 | 2:57 pmThe reality of many people's holidays includes too much to do and not enough time. Too much to purchase and not enough money. Too much to eat and not enough willpower. On the other hand some people experience not enough family, fun, and friendship.This is the first Christmas I won't spend with any of my family. Just me and the Bulldog. I won't bore you with the details of why. But needless to say, I'm not looking forward to Christmas. In fact, I want it to be over with fast! Last night I sat with my newly purchased 46'' HDTV and thought to myself..."Hey, this might not be so awful. I could… -
Will You Ever Marry?
15 Dec 2011 | 11:47 amWho needs a spouse? Not many of us.According to the PEW Research Center only half of Americans are married. And half of those marriages end in divorce. "I do" is fast becoming "I don't"...ever! So the question is why?Kim Kardashian was married for just 72 days making a mockery of the sacred vow. Certainly a sign of how our culture views marriage, or is it? We could point to so many examples of how little marriage means. Elizabeth Taylor married 8 times! Why bother?Conservatives blame gay marriage, saying it's unconstitutional. The act was defined between a man and a woman. Others say the… -
One Of The Many Things I Never Talk About
28 Nov 2011 | 12:26 pmWe all have things we don't tell anyone about. Big things. Scary things. Confusing, embarrassing and shameful things. This is one of my things.I suffer from panic attacks.They don't happen often. I had my first in 2007. A second and a third one followed a few months later. Then I was fine for a couple years and recently they started up again. My last one occurred just last week. That might not seem like a lot, or maybe it is but I'm no doctor. Although for me it's enough. It's enough that I now know what they are and I know enough to know that it isn't normal. I haven't told a sole what I'm…
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[Super Duper Fantastic]
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Wine and Love #26
26 Jan 2012 | 1:03 pmWine and Love is a series brought to you by Walking With Nora. It’s basically a list of what makes us reach for the wine this week and a list of stuff we’re loving. Wine… * My neighbor’s car was the victim of a hit-and-run this morning. They were parked in that spot in front of our house where people like blocking us in, but they weren’t the ones who blocked our driveway. Hit-and-runs = NOT COOL. They took down the license plate, so hopefully they catch the guy. * Someone maliciously knocked over the Vespa while it was sitting outside of the store waiting for our… -
Always a Toyota Girl
25 Jan 2012 | 12:53 pmI’ve owned two cars in my life and have really only driven three regularly. Every single one was a Toyota – Corolla, Matrix, and Prius. You can’t really blame me though. It started in the family. Aside from my father’s ’87 Accord, every car since then has been a Toyota – Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and my sister’s Scion TC. My dad is about to buy his next car, and he has his eyes set on a Lexus, another Toyota brand. See, it can’t be helped! I was recently invited to join Toyota Women Influencer Network [TWIN], and of course, I jumped at the chance. -
That Kind of Neighbor
25 Jan 2012 | 1:36 amI don’t want to be that kind of neighbor – the one who is a hawk when it comes to the parking in front of her own home. Parking in front of one’s home is a precious commodity on this street. God forbid you’re the one guy walking all the way down the block to his car. Or even two blocks – oh no! Since we have a two-car garage, we park inside, and we don’t have that problem. Instead, THIS is our problem, usually every week. It’s usually a different car each time, but this van has been a violator many times. The last two times resulted in a note. The… -
8 is my lucky number. Hello Vegas!
19 Jan 2012 | 2:15 amOn Monday, registration for Bloggers in Sin City opened, and within days, the blog has exploded with attendee bios. What started out as 60 open spots has whittled down to 8. Lucky number 8. 8 Reasons I’m Excited About #BISC 01. It’s nearly all-inclusive! That means my attention will be focused on having fun, rather than figuring out where my next meal would be and whether or not I’ll have someone to dine with. There are several buffets on the agenda – bringing my stretchy pants! 02. Reconnecting with the bloggers I met last year! I’ve already had a mini reunion… -
Manual Mode
18 Jan 2012 | 2:17 pmPhotography on manual mode has been on the back of my mind. I’ve attended photography sessions at various conferences in the past, but it didn’t really click until this past Saturday. I attended Fun 101, an introductory photography workshop with Emily of Gem Photo [on the left below]. She went over the basic concepts of photography, not unlike the information from previous sessions I attended, but I think what really drove it home was having the chance to practice and ask questions as the photos were being taken. I don’t have a DSLR any longer, but the mirrorless camera I…
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Everyday Adventures (of Me in the City) -- Chicago, IL
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First dates suck
26 Jan 2012 | 7:45 pmFirst dates are my least favorite part of the dating process. They are the inevitable dance of getting to know someone without revealing too much and being vague enough where you can decide if you would want to see that person again. Most of the time, the answer is “maybe.” Here is usually how my first dates go: Anxiety about going and contemplating if I should cancel or postpone Review the person’s online dating profile to determine conversation topics for the evening Taking my time arriving at pre-arranged location so I’m not the first one there Commence awkward… -
Sundance!
24 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pmFair warning, there is a little bit of cheese in this post so bring crackers. If you know me, you know that I love movies. L-O-V-E. I’ve loved them since I was a kid and saw E.T. in the theaters. And I took a little bit of a blog break last week because I was fulfilling one of my movie-lover bucket list items: going to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. One of my clients was there and I got to be on the ground for five days working and hanging out in Park City, seeing screenings, etc. Yes, I was working, trust me, it was not all play. It was a stressful, exhausting and taxing time, but… -
Golden Globes fashion recap!
16 Jan 2012 | 7:40 pmYes! It’s awards season! And I’m back to share my best/worst dressed picks for the Golden Globes, which is like a playoff game for the Oscars. Overall, there were a lot of great looks last night (I had a hard time narrowing them down!) but in many cases, an overuse of fabric (cough, Sarah Michelle Gellar). So let’s take a look. Favorite Looks Julianne Moore – Simple, age-appropriate and nicely styled Frieda Pinto – Dress was better on TV but the color and her necklace were divine Michelle Williams – A little matronly but love the detail and headband… -
Pet peeves: Winter edition
12 Jan 2012 | 8:45 pmAs much as I love Chicago, there are things here that irritate me, especially when weather comes in to play. Let’s just say, when it rains, your morning commute can become a nightmare. But, that’s life in the big city where you rely on public transportation and tourists are a way of life. So in the celebration of this season, here is my recent list of pet peeves (winter edition): Long hair - Yes, this is my choice, but it gets stuck in everything! Scarves, zippers, coats, etc. It is driving me bananas Sweating - The buses have turned on the heat and when you’re smushed in… -
Getting back out there…or not
10 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pmWhile I was home for the holidays, I logged on to my Ok Cupid app just to…look around. I’m still spending some time in sad city/bummerland so my friends suggested I “get back out there” to try and take my mind off things. I didn’t expect Prince Charming to appear, but when I was deleting old emails, I came across one that gave me a surprising reaction. It said, “how is my future wife doing besides being her usual gorgeous self? Cheesy emails like this are pretty standard but when I read it, my brain immediately said, NO THANK YOU. Maybe I’m not ready…
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Writing to Reach You
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“To start with, look at all the books.”
26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amThis picture was taken in December. Those are unknowing googly eyes. Currently reading: The Marriage Plot Even though I love speaking critically about books and it is basically what I am trained to do, I can’t bring myself to write book reviews. It’s one of the few areas where I’d rather have a conversation than spend time carefully putting my thoughts into words. I don’t want to write about the book as a thing that exists on its own. I want to write about it from my own perspective. In this case, I want to write about my experience of a book that I am not even half completed. -
Every January I Tell The Same Story
24 Jan 2012 | 11:24 pmEvery January I tell the same story. I was taking a required religion class when theology entered and then immediately took over my life. I think it’s fair to say it swept me off my feet and then dropped me on the ground. If you have never taken an opportunity to question everything you know, you should totally do that sometime! Fair warning: things will get personal right away. I am forever grateful that I didn’t have to go through it alone. Like that really great friend who doesn’t make you feel better, except in the way he seems to totally understand what you’re going… -
How To: Slow Down
23 Jan 2012 | 12:33 amThose of us at WBWV (We Blog, We Vlog) use Penguin Awareness Day as a chance to vlog about an arduous journey we will be undertaking in the year to come. In preparation for my vlog this year, I watched my video from last year. 2011 was not at all what I expected, but I spoke in vague enough terms that it almost sounded like I had some idea of what was coming. A year ago, I was finishing coursework for my PhD and working two jobs (for a total of 55 hours a week). I had just come to the end of a 14-month journey of getting myself out of credit card debt, and after working like a crazy… -
What Change Actually Looks Like
18 Jan 2012 | 11:23 pmI have this very simple narrative in my mind about how one accomplishes goals. You make up your mind to do it, then you start, then you kick some ass, then you high five everyone, and then you carry on feeling pretty damn good about yourself. Well, I’m a fairly ambitious person and also madly goal-obsessed, and in my experience it’s more like decide what you want to do, then get overwhelmed with what to do next, then try and find that things are difficult, then don’t give up but maybe flounder for a while, then question whether you are making any progress at all, then the slow fade,… -
I Win This Glaring Contest
18 Jan 2012 | 12:27 amI find it really difficult to write while irritated. The words jump around in my head and none of them are quite right, and I don’t have the patience that writing demands. People keep making noise and asking me questions. My coworker is humming. My brain feels mushy and I think my heart is beating faster than normal. It’s stupid that I’m irritated anyway. There’s no reason. I’m just annoying myself and being unfair to others. But I can’t get back to my normal calm right now, so I’ll stop fighting myself, and give into the pettiness. It really is unreasonable that…
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your wishcake.
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on all those emotions...
26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amI've been trying to write this post for a while now, but it just wasn't coming together. I'm usually most comfortable spilling out my thoughts onto paper (or, in this case, my blog)—but, somehow, this has been harder to do. I figured that I should still try, as I always seem to feel a bit lighter after writing. So, here we are.When I was at the hospital after having Eisley, I was struggling to get my high blood pressure under control, which led to me staying there for a couple extra days. I remember being so eager to just go home with my husband and daughter, and begin our life as a little… -
on a wordless Wednesday...
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on a little shop update...
17 Jan 2012 | 5:24 pmEmbossed banner gift tags (set of 10): $4.00Rosette headbands (3 colors available!): $12.00Yarn wreath, butter & teal: $25.00Yarn wreath, purple & teal: $25.00Felt wallets (3 colors available!): $16.75I've also added a limited quantity of made-to-order eisley necklaces and earrings, so feel free to take a gander! For the next few weeks I'm going to be busting a move over here, and hope to have more items/colors to choose from within the next few weeks...Coming soon: New notecard and gift tag designs, baby headbands, rosette brooches, ruffled felt wallets, and new jewelry styles. -
on a corner of my home...
14 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amA doily.One of my first business cards.My favorite card from a "go fish" set my sisters and I loved when we were little. (Even though my name was spelled "wrong", I loved it.)A childhood photo of my dad.An adorable banner I picked up at the Etsy booth at a Renegade craft fair.This had been adorning the wall of my now defunct crafting nook. Thinking we were going to be getting a washer/dryer, I had taken everything down and rearranged it all to fit the new appliances. Well, the actual purchasing of the washer/dryer kind of fell through (which is just as well, I suppose, since we may be moving… -
on the great lipstick experiment...
12 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amI've always envied girls who could wear red lipstick without being completely awkward. I always told myself, "I wish I could wear red lipstick, but it looks terrible on me." And, "It doesn't work with my skin tone. I would look like a vampire or a lady of the night—maybe a bit of both." And, "I'm too cheap to try out a bunch of lipsticks in order to find the right shade."However, I'm here to say: THOSE ARE LIES. (Well, except for the cheap part. Obviously.) In any case, I'm now having a love affair with ruby red lipstick.Inspired by my friend Katelin's goal of finding more reasons to wear…
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Our Little Apartment
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Friday Photos & Finds
27 Jan 2012 | 7:20 am• A grilled peanut butter & jelly. My dad used to make these for us when we were little (the only thing he could make), and I still love them. • I got a 32 on my ACT but that’s not the point [Moosh in Indy] “If you think you’re perfect for something but were overlooked? Don’t get mad, get active.” Long post title [Nicole is Better] • The internet version of ‘leave a penny, take a penny.’ How to be a Happier Mom [The Happiest Mom] • Not a blog post, but a list of great posts. Making the Online World Work For YOUR Biz [Life… -
Ads in January : Who are They?
26 Jan 2012 | 10:44 amHello and welcome to the January advertisers! Let’s chat about resolutions, debating vs. peace-keeping, comfort foods (YUM), and homebodyishness. That’s a word. Deanna | Soul Like a Spider Are you a resolution maker? Why or why not? If so, what’s your most important resolution this year? I didn’t really used to be one because I always felt like they were just added extra guilt that I didn’t need. But last year I started making them and I have a set again this year. This year my most important resolution has to do with eating. I want to be more creative, cook at home… -
Cleaning the Closet Clutter :: The Front Closet.
25 Jan 2012 | 7:26 amToday’s Closet | Front Closet. This is the first apartment we’ve lived in that has a front closet for our coats and shoes. Before this, we had coat hooks and a shoe rack. We’re living large with an entire closet for our coats. Which means we also have one more place where clutter can congregate behind closed doors. Before We keep random bike stuff, tools, and camping stuff in the front closet in addition to the usual coats, winter accessories, and shoes. Oh, and canvas grocery bags to grab as we’re running out the door. And a broom and mop since it’s close to the kitchen. After… -
Cleaning the Closet Clutter :: Bookcases & Such.
23 Jan 2012 | 7:28 amToday’s Closet | The Living Room/Dining Room Bookcases. Remember how I told you about our built-ins on Wednesday? Well, here is the other one. AKA: the reason I wanted this apartment. It’s in the main living room/dining room area: Before Shoved full o’ junk. After Empty shelves! The holy grail of decluttering. The Process I’ve already culled my books to the point where I have a single bookshelf, so this area is largely Mike’s domain, limiting my decluttering abilities. (I don’t get rid of Mike’s stuff. That’d just be mean.) (Except for socks with… -
Friday Photo & Finds.
20 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amCheese ball heaven! 7 Ways to Successfully Work at Home with Toddlers in Tow | The Mogul Mom | I needed to read #7. How to Treat a Man | Peter DeWolf | “We like our ratty old t-shirts. Accept them.” Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory | This American Life (Okay, not a blog post. But listen! It’s great.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I don’t have many links to share this week, because my internet was out for two days (I NEARLY DIED). I’d love links to your favorite reads from this week! 1 comment(s)
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curly su
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absence makes the heart grow
13 Jan 2012 | 10:31 amI'm not [just] talking about the romantic heart.I get so immersed in what I'm doing, the people surrounding me -- I start to love everything for what it is, at that moment. And when traveling, that love is intensified to the point of almost-heartbreak. I don't forget about my life prior, but I do start to doubt it. Mostly, I doubt it's veritability (is that a word?).And so, getting back to so-called-normality is hard (for me). Whether thinking in terms of career goals, relationship successes/qualms, or something as mundane as apartment location... it's simply difficult.The insecurities tend… -
China: The Boiling Point
11 Jan 2012 | 9:31 amChina:"TWO MINUTES!!!!!!"And then, a frantic run around the corner to the plane. I stuff my ticket stub into the hand of a disbelieving Chinese flight attendant and sprint onto the plane. Then, the jamming of luggage into the overhead bin and seat in front of me, and I collapse into my chair. I fall fast asleep before the plane takes off; Dramamine to the rescue.Earlier that morning...We have a 5am bus call, for a 7:20 flight. That's pushing it, I think, but hey -- all 70 of us are quite experienced with traveling now, and even traveling mishaps -- we'll be fine. It usually takes us 20… -
What We Have
18 Dec 2011 | 11:01 pmI spent today rehearsing for a tour to China with the Camerata Philadelphia. We leave Tuesday and we're gone for 2 and a half weeks.The rehearsals were in a school outside of the city -- a middle school that had facilities many times better than my college. Basses and cellos lined on side of the hall leading to the multiple rehearsal rooms. Sound-proofed practiced rooms were on the opposite side, along with more string instruments. I heard they have 2 alto flutes and a bass flute, just in case they ever need them.The actual rehearsal room had admirable acoustics, with signs lining the wall… -
The Dinner Party
16 Dec 2011 | 2:17 pmI 100% stole this Dinner Party idea from The Bloggess, but after reading her post, I couldn't help but think about who I would invite to a party at my home.You're having a dinner party, anyone can and will come. I made mine a dinner for 10 (8 people, plus me and a date). I tried to think about not only who I wanted to meet, but also who would spark interesting and productive (but not dinner-ruining) conversation. Some of the people would clash, but I'd just make sure they were sitting at opposite ends of the table. I'm that good of a host.First, DEAD:John SteinbeckLeonard BernsteinJames… -
I have this grandmother
7 Dec 2011 | 10:28 amWell, we all do[did], right?This grandmother of mine, she lives about 10 miles from me, or a 30-40 minute drive in Philadelphia traffic.She's one of the most intelligent people I know. She's a champion rower, a violin maker and repair-person, an Ivy League graduate... Most of all, she has always been fiercely independent. She has a wonderful sense of humor and (aside from one childhood incident when she told me to stop fighting with my sister on a car-ride and my feelings got hurt), she has been nothing but kind.She has had a hard life. She grew up in Nazi Germany; she had little-to-no…
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Sydney: Unfiltered.
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Badass Asparagus and Garlic Linguine
24 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pmOn our weekly trip to Plowboys Market, I found some gorgeous asparagus, but it was a bit on the skinny side. Having been craving it lately, I picked it up anyway. Now, I guess I should preface “skinny asparagus” with a story. Back in the day, I was a bartender at Charley’s Steak House in Tampa, Florida. It was a DiRona award-winning restaurant, one of the top ten independently-owned steakhouses in the nation, blah blah blah. We had asparagus. And it was huge. I’m talking asparagus that was as thick as a Crayola marker sometimes. Think about it. That’s a big stalk… -
From Cutaway to 3Ring
24 Jan 2012 | 5:17 pmFor those of you outside of the skydiving world, there are, to my knowledge, two publications that are dedicated to all things air sports: the USPA’s Parachutist magazine, as well as the super-funky, uncensored Blue Skies Magazine. While I haven’t been published in the former, I am pleased to share with you my third installment in my “The Beginning of the End of My Flourishing Career” column for Blue Skies. While they do have an online presence, Blue Skies saves the good stuff for the magazine. You can (and should) subscribe here. Seriously – even if you aren’t a skydiver,… -
Is it there? Square? Landable?
17 Jan 2012 | 8:32 pmFor those of you outside of the skydiving world, there are, to my knowledge, two publications that are dedicated to all things air sports: the USPA’s Parachutist magazine, as well as the super-funky, uncensored Blue Skies Magazine. While I haven’t been published in the former, I am pleased to share with you my third installment in my “The Beginning of the End of My Flourishing Career” column for Blue Skies. While they do have an online presence, Blue Skies saves the good stuff for the magazine. You can (and should) subscribe here. Seriously – even if you aren’t a skydiver,… -
Why We Chose the Omega VRT350HD
15 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pmNote: we paid for our juicer fair and square. Omega is not paying me to write this post. This is me, spewing mad love for my Omega VRT350HD since so many people have emailed and Facebooked me about what’s what and what kind of juicer they should get. I don’t know if it’s just because we’ve been juicing for a few months now or if it’s the new year or if I’ve always had a bunch of friends interested in juicing and just never realized it, but I’ve had an influx of emails and Facebook messages and tweets about which juicer to get and why we chose the… -
Avocado Tuna Salad aka Heaven in Disguise
9 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pmI love tuna salad. I really, really dislike mayo. So, I decided to add avocado to my usual tuna salad mixture. Typically, if I’m in a hurry, I’ll grab a packet of tuna, chop up some onion, add some celery salt and a tablespoon of hummus, stir it all up in the packet and hit the road. But, when I’m planning ahead, it turns out a bit better. This one has avocado instead of mayo – healthy fats. Red onion, celery, hard boiled egg… it’s all good up in here. You can go all low carb on it but either mixing it in the packet (hard to do with lots of…
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The Hungry Twenties
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More chicken sausage -- this time with spinach!
20 Jan 2012 | 5:16 pmSo, why another chicken sausage meal you may ask? Well, I have currently been living off of the stuff. My apartment is undergoing renovations and I don't have a full kitchen to work with right now. Pots & pans are stored in one part of the apartment, seasonings are stored in another place, food is in another place, and I have to gather everything together and pull a Rachel Ray by carrying it all to the kitchen (which is down a flight of stairs and in a completely OTHER place) to even prepare a meal. Therefore, chicken sausage has been my savior. It is low in… -
What's for dinner?
19 Jan 2012 | 7:31 pmOne of the new blogs I've started following A Running Tale recently posted an entry all about planning and scheduling meals. I found myself writing a long response in the comments because I'd recently had this topic in my mind. Just a couple of weeks ago the Weight Watchers weekly meeting topic was about this exact thing-- meal planning.At the meeting, our leader asked the group, "Who here plans their meals?" Without hesitation, I raised my hand. Now, I always get quite a bit of teasing at the Weight Watchers meetings because I am seen as a bit of a teacher's pet since… -
The perfect chocolate chip cookie is on its way!
18 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pmI found this video to be totally adorable. And gave me a future date to start getting excited about now. According to Jeremy Snyder, the perfect chocolate chip cookie will be here in 2040. -
What is on your list?
11 Jan 2012 | 6:20 pmHi everybody! I haven't checked in since I made my New Year's Resolutions and as it turns out... I probably should have made a resolution to blog more. Oops! Anyways, I wanted to share a list today that I saw on one of my new favorite food/health/life blogs, Khushboo's Blog. She posted a list of “100 Things to EAT Before You Die” that got me thinking. How many have I had? I've been plagued for a long time of thinking I dislike foods just by not having ever tried them. Perhaps this list will do me some good. I'd like to make it a resolution to try 5 more. … -
My 2012 New Year's Resolutions
30 Dec 2011 | 10:43 amFor the first time in my life, this past year I kept my New Year's Resolution. I actually exceeded my goal of losing 40 lbs in the year, and ended the year with a total weight loss of 55.6 lbs! I've got some big shoes to fill in 2012 but I think I can do it. My resolutions for 2012 are as follows:Resolution #1: Reach my goal weight and become a Weight Watchers Lifetime member.What is my goal weight? Well, I haven't actually set it yet. Currently I am 6.4 lbs away from getting into the healthy weight range listed for my height. However, I would ideally…
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Only Slightly Neurotic
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Housekeeping
26 Jan 2012 | 10:30 amPart of staying at home with Scarlette is learning to balance. I am awesome at balance. On, like, a beam. Have I ever talked about that time I was in gymnastics? Would it surprise you to know I fell in love with the sport at gymnastics camp? Seriously, you should see me on the uneven bars. Or, well, you should have seen me when I was twelve. I’m not sure if I still have an amazing back hip circle or not anymore because Jeff won’t let me try it on the bars at the park. He says they are for doing chin-ups or something. Lame. But balance in life? Suck at it. If you’ve sent me… -
Project Life 2012 | Week Three
24 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pmIt’s tough to get a good picture through the page protectors! This week I made the title card and the journaling cards with the labels on them because nothing in my stash was exactly what I wanted. Then I decided to save them as a pdf so I can use them again and figured I’d link them up here as a free printable. You can click here to download them. For the second page I used a Jenni Bowlin butterfly rub-on in the top left pocket. It wouldn’t rub on to the page protector so I just cut around it, removed the backing and slipped it in. I like that it is transparent, so that you… -
Pause
23 Jan 2012 | 12:24 pmI was going to write a blog post today but instead I’m chasing after this charmingly cute and crazy little girl. And also cleaning up that huge mess you see in the background of these pictures. This is why I don’t post camera phone photos. Because I don’t want y’all to be jealous of all my mad housekeeping skills. You’re welcome. -
52 Reads | Divergent and Variant
21 Jan 2012 | 9:24 amI’m about ten books behind on my book review posts and about a million things behind on my things-I-should-be-doing-instead-of-posting-book-reviews list. But if you’re like me and there is currently a countdown to The Hunger Games movie on your refrigerator (don’t lie) then you are probably feeling desperate for a good read to tide you over . And so posting these reviews is much more important than, say, doing those dishes I left in the sink last night. I’m just doing my civil duty here. Or at least, that’s what I’m going to tell Jeff when he asks why there… -
Five For Friday | Like It
20 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pmSCARLETTE: The good: Scarlette taught herself how to pump lotion out of the bottle. She’s a genius! The bad: I wasn’t supervising this learning session and now we have some incredibly moisturized carpet. BE MINE: There are Cadbury eggs on sale. Correction. There were Cadbury eggs on sale. Until I bought them. ALL OF THEM. BE MINE TAKE TWO: If you like Tiny Prints on facebook today, you’ll get a code for a free personalized valentine’s day card. I like to take advantage of these deals because a) I like free stuff and b) my baby looks super cute on the front of a…
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The memory of this experience will fade, and you will eventually...
27 Jan 2012 | 1:37 amThe memory of this experience will fade, and you will eventually die. I’m sorry. I’m so very, very sorry. -
Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional...
27 Jan 2012 | 1:31 amJapanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. -
Oil paintings by Jeremy Geddes.
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With every thought, we make a choice between love and fear.
27 Jan 2012 | 1:13 amAwakening happens when you allow the intensity to touch your skin like the air does. Don’t flinch. -
NerdyDayTrips.com
27 Jan 2012 | 12:59 amNerdyDayTrips.com: “User generated nerd map.” Yes, please.
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Introducing...
27 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmhttp://teamspringer.com! My husband and I have registered for the 2012 AIDS/LifeCycle! Follow our progress, trials and tribulations as we prepare! -
Tori Amos//Silent All These Years This may be the best version...
14 Jan 2012 | 1:02 pmTori Amos//Silent All These Years This may be the best version I’ve ever heard of my very favorite Tori Amos song. Years go by Will I still be waiting For somebody else to understand? -
This is pretty brilliant.
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lovemakesafamily: With love from San Francisco. Equality for...
3 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pmlovemakesafamily: With love from San Francisco. Equality for ALL Families in 2012! -
omnomnoming: Hugo 3d! (Taken with Instagram at Sundance Kabuki...
7 Dec 2011 | 4:55 pmomnomnoming: Hugo 3d! (Taken with Instagram at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas) GPOYW, “3D glasses” edition
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The Next Great Generation
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Today on Tumblr: Occupy Valentine’s Day
27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmYes, there have been movies, episodes of TV shows, and mothers across American telling you Valentine’s Day is no big deal, especially if you’re a single woman. “It was invented by Hallmark!” your similarly single friends say. But, one Kay Jewelers commercial pushes you over the edge, and you know you’re surrounded by lies. In retort: a new Tumblr, [...] -
Is Streaming The Future Long Tail?
27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 amHulu is not the only one prepping its bouquet with more diverse and original content. It looks like streaming services will soon become a serious challenge to traditional TV. -
3 Professional Tips for 2012
27 Jan 2012 | 8:56 amSpending just a little time on developing your personal and professional skills can have you reaping the rewards well into the future. Here are three easy ways to become a better you this year. -
From Our Partners In Crime: Starbucks Now Serves Booze, Being Friends With a Stripper, and Bases On the Moon
26 Jan 2012 | 4:04 pmThis week, our partners in crime discuss alcohol at Starbucks, the 2012 GOP race, and being friends with strippers. -
Who’s on First? A Weekly Sports Column
26 Jan 2012 | 1:55 pmLegendary coach Joe Paterno passes away, some say from a broken heart. The Bruins goalie snubs President Obama, and says the federal government is out of control. And a rematch Patriots-Giants SuperBowl has everyone excited for a showdown.
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Miss Lulu Blogs
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The Coma That is January…
23 Jan 2012 | 5:14 pmEver since my son was born (nearly 5 years ago) I have annually spent the month of January in a proverbial coma. My munchkin’s birthday is at the end of the month and so although it’s the New Year…all I can think about is planning his birthday party! ….so if nothing else…that may explain the [...] -
A “SneakPeeq” for the New Year [Giveaway Extended]
3 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pmIf you haven’t heard of SneakPeeq, I am thrilled to be the one to introduce you! There are quite a few sample sale and daily deal websites across the ‘web-o-sphere’ but none are quite as unique and fun as SneakPeeq. SneakPeeq has 3 categories: Living, Style and Taste. The Living category features fun and new [...] -
Happy New Year!
1 Jan 2012 | 11:21 amHappy New Year “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” -Helen Kellen xoxo, -
2011: The Year of Latina Smart
21 Dec 2011 | 8:25 amAs this year is coming to an end, I wanted to share more about my involvment with the Latina Smart Scholarship Fund contest. You might remember that I posted about the contest when it began and since then, I had the great pleasure of reading each and every entry to help narrow down the list [...]
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The Everyday Opinionista
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Love Hues: Review | Swatches
21 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pmLove Hues has some *lovely* eyeshadows. I stumbled upon Love Hues while browsing Etsy, not looking for anything in particular. The product images really caught my attention, as they use swatches of the colors as their main thumbnail pictures, so you can tell immediately when looking at the search results whether you're interested or not. A handful of colors really stood out, and after doing a basic Google search and not finding any bad news bears reviews, I decided to give 'em a try.::: THE SPECS :::I purchased a sample set of 10 eyeshadows for $8.50, and received an extra two… -
Past, Present and Future
16 Jan 2012 | 3:45 pmI should have written this post over two weeks ago, but as everyone knows, things come up. So this has three unrelated topics consolidated into one post, starting with events that happened over Christmas, then an overview of product reviews that I'm currently working on, and finally some fun for the future!::: CHRISTMAS 2011 :::My holidays were spent with family, and it was very relaxing. I had a four-day weekend over Christmas, and my parents and brother made the 180-mile drive from my hometown to where I currently live {which also happens to be closer to the extended family}. We… -
Shiro Cosmetics: A Review
12 Jan 2012 | 1:36 pmShiro Cosmetics is a fun indie makeup company that prides itself on quality products with a dose of geekery. I found Shiro as I find most indie companies these days — through word-of-mouth and other bloggers. I've seen nothing but great reviews from reputable bloggers, so I couldn't wait to give Shiro a try. ::: THE SPECS :::I opted for a sample set to start with, which includes 15 sample baggies. Shiro has a great discount offer for samples purchased in bulk, so because I ordered 15, I received a 10% discount. Sample baggies are normally $1 each. Shiro also has mini sizes… -
Indie Style Awesome Box
31 Dec 2011 | 6:07 pmIt's Awesome!I've purchased subscription boxes in the past, including Julep Maven and Birchbox, and they haven't really been my "thing." I usually received nice items in each monthly surprise box, but more often than not the products weren't usable for my hair type, skin type, etc. The concept behind most subscription boxes is simple: you pay a set price, get a surprise box of samples that exposes you to new brands and products, and ideally you would then invest in the full-size version of your favorite products. As previously mentioned, most of the subscription boxes I had received weren't… -
Darling Girl, Quite Darling Indeed!
28 Dec 2011 | 11:25 amDarling Girl Cosmetics has turned into one of my favorite indie makeup sellers, after just a small order! Susan is the brains and talent behind Darling Girl, and while I don't know her personally, I have interacted with her via a makeup group on Facebook, and she seems as sweet and accommodating as a person could possibly be. Darling Girl has a very personable feel to it, as a result of Susan's desire to ensure her customers are happy and satisfied with their orders. I didn't feel like "just another customer" when I shopped at Darling Girl. Do I recommend it? Um, yeah, I'd say so. :}::: …
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Introducing...
27 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmhttp://teamspringer.com! My husband and I have registered for the 2012 AIDS/LifeCycle! Follow our progress, trials and tribulations as we prepare! -
Tori Amos//Silent All These Years This may be the best version...
14 Jan 2012 | 1:02 pmTori Amos//Silent All These Years This may be the best version I’ve ever heard of my very favorite Tori Amos song. Years go by Will I still be waiting For somebody else to understand? -
This is pretty brilliant.
11 Jan 2012 | 12:32 amThis is pretty brilliant. -
lovemakesafamily: With love from San Francisco. Equality for...
3 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pmlovemakesafamily: With love from San Francisco. Equality for ALL Families in 2012! -
omnomnoming: Hugo 3d! (Taken with Instagram at Sundance Kabuki...
7 Dec 2011 | 4:55 pmomnomnoming: Hugo 3d! (Taken with Instagram at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas) GPOYW, “3D glasses” edition
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Pooping With The Door Open
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Zombie$
23 Jan 2012 | 5:16 pmWhy won't we all admit that our fascination with zombies, warewolves, and vampires stems back to our boredom with Bible stories? We all secretly wish that Jesus would've done some cool stuff after he became un-dead, like neck-biting and terrorizing and such.I plant to capitalize on the Twilight/Walking Dead craze with my new, patented, hand-painted Zombie Jesus Easter Egg, complete with crown of thorns and insatiable taste for human flesh:farts and crafts: sean ate food from mcdonaldsRemember the words of Jesus, when he said from up on high at his famous sermon on the mount: "Eat others as… -
Things That Will Be Becoming Soon
10 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pmDisTRActiondiStractIONdiStRACtionDIStracTiONdiStrACTIONDistRAcTionI get distracted. "Distraction is Action?" In my case, maybe, but not necessarily productive.I have been missing you zero weekly readers/many weekly visitors who mistakenly arrived here from google based upon this site's name and your sexual fetishism. Since this site is actually about life lessons (which are offered by someone who is in little position to give them), remember this: your sexual appetite can only get weirder/more fun for so long; then the day comes when "grandma put down the gun" is no longer a viable safe word… -
R.I.P. Steve Jobs
5 Oct 2011 | 11:25 pmIf you put your brilliant mind to it, you could have created this:she sang Lullaby by Shawn Mullins in a private karaoke room to me and only me and we cried the last verse together into one micBut you didn't. Still, I like my MacBook.P.S. Below is a screenshot of the suggested videos to watch après Shawn Mullins. Yeah, thanks YouTube. Like I need somebody to tell me the lyrics to "Jumper." -
My Most Awkward Years: Musically Distilled
7 Sep 2011 | 8:34 pmThis is a mash-up of a bunch of songs from the 90s brought to my attention by a fellow wild child of those halcyon days—days that are just as bleak even veiled by nostalgia. Nineties FTW (Wick-it's 90's Rock Nostalgia Overdose Mashup) by Wick-it the InstigatorIf somebody with ProTools was able to similarly condense my existence spanning the years this music was made, the resulting song would entail a machine-gun staccato of crying, masturbating and taking Accutane for my acne. It would sound akin to a Joanna Newsom live album.This summer went by quickly. I know that sentence makes me sound… -
Flying Rabbit x Blaxsploitation
2 Aug 2011 | 6:30 amNot much to say about this, other than I wish I had shot it in better quality with my camera phone. At least I'm sort of learning video editing.The Bearded Lady Flies Again from chris barry on Vimeo.Enjoy.
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Life in Pink
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New Kicks
26 Jan 2012 | 9:07 amIt was time for new sneaks. I could feel it in my bones and my knees. So this weekend, I went out and used my LivingSocial deal for Fleet Feet in Annapolis. First of all, this was by far the best shoe buying experience ever. I mean, I’m sure if I were to go into the Jimmy Choo store in Copley one of these trips up to Boston, I’d get one on one treatment but the Fleet Feet Staff was AMAZING and so informative and explained form and gait and all that fun stuff so well. I knew it all kind of but it was all laid out in layman’s terms so well. I wanted to try a pair of New… -
Weigh In Wednesday
25 Jan 2012 | 10:59 amIt’s back jack! My weekly accountability post if you will. Huzzah! (Insert confetti here) This morning I got up super early to get to work super early since I have to leave a bit early. I thought, as I dozed off on the bus that I was on the bus before I usually wake up. If I could do that every day? I could totes get my butt up. I weighed in this morning at 142.2 Starting weight (10 lb challenge weight): 143 (i think?) week 1 – 142.2 I’ve been weighing in each morning and I got as low as 138.8 this weekend but then I took two days off, drank a shit ton of beer Saturday… -
Borderline Obsessive or Just Tracking
21 Jan 2012 | 5:17 amI’m not perfect. I readily admit that. I’ve got flaws – quite a few of them. But I really think that this time is different. What I mean is, that like every other American who vows to lose 20 lbs/workout more/eat better at the start of a new year, I’m really feeling that this year is finally the year. I will not just be someone who sticks with it for the first 3 weeks and then falls back into old patterns and routines. A lot of healthy living bloggers talk about their healthy tipping point and I’m beginning to realize that hubs joining the National Guard, may… -
A workout is a workout is a workout….
19 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pmRight? Well. I had to tell myself that tonight. I had gone – after seeing this awesome treadmill workout over on Tina’s blog I was gung ho, ready to go. I came home, got changed, walked over there and the lone treadmill was occupied. By a walker. Granted he ran a little later. Briefly. (I later saw him yanking down on the lat pull machine downstairs -FYI if you’re yanking…the weight is probably too light). But I was annoyed because generally, unless I workout on the treadmill I bring a magazine to read like Women’s Health, Health, Fitness or Self (or US Weekly)… -
Not awkward
18 Jan 2012 | 10:48 amI’m kind of awkward. I pretend not to be. I’m often neurotic, and anal retentive. I’m a perfectionist for the most part (except when I’m not), and though I’m mostly extroverted, in a few instances I can be very..introverted and shy. I LOVE meeting new bloggers though. I really do, even though that awkward first date like feeling gets me a little anxious, I have adored all the bloggers I’ve met in various facets (BlogHer, meetups, etc..). I’m trying to throw myself into new crowds So tonight I’m going to Jess’s Tasti-D-Lite meet up in…
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DC Dana
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Ethiopia (AKA The Post About Baboons)
20 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amI don't know why it's taken me so long to write about one of my favorite trips. Probably because there were so many things that I loved about it, that it's hard to start telling it all. So I'll give you the short-ish version and some photos instead.My church has sort of a sister church in Addis Ababa and a group of us travelled over there several years ago to help them get started. While Africa was probably the most exotic place I'd visited to date, I did have quite a bit of travel under my belt by that point. As opposed to Sara, this sweet Kentucky girl who roomed with me, who had never… -
Things You Didn't Care to Know About Me This Past Week (but gosh darnit, you're going to hear them anyway)
17 Jan 2012 | 7:31 am-I did finally make it back to Fitness Boot Camp and the next day, my body felt like it was painfully turning to stone. We had done sit ups combined with shoulder presses with weights at one point, and since the extent of my normal workout of core plus arms usually consists of holding myself upright in my office chair while putting a coffee cup to my mouth, this was a shock to my system. So the next day, I felt like I was walking in a weird hunched over yet forward-propelling stance all day. Very attractive.-I also wore makeup that is too dark for my now winter-pasty face… -
The Things We Do For Exercise
9 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pmI'm struggling to get my crap together this week. I'm sorry I don't have any new posts on baboons or boys (although I did just let a guy down using the phrase "I was a little uncomfortable with what felt like aggressive affection on a first date...." which I'll tell you more about later.) But besides being behind on posting here, I'm also behind on work, errands, and keeping up with my Groupon/Living Social Deals.One of those deals being Unlimited Access to a Fitness Boot Camp for the Month of January. (for which I'd like to go back in time and slap my former self when I… -
I Heart New York - even after drama-filled bus rides.
2 Jan 2012 | 5:53 pmI know I should write the obligatory New Year's Resolution post but honestly I typically don't do resolutions at New Years. I make them throughout the year, I feel like they have a better chance of succeeding without all that pressure. But, I am excited to start a year fresh and there are some things I'm hopeful for so I'll keep you posted on developments. For now though, I'm in a New York state of mind...My friend Tiff is an actress who used to live in NYC. This week, she's coming back for a visit and invited me and many others to hang out on Friday night.I'm considering going. Even though… -
Insight Into Where My Oblivion Comes From
29 Dec 2011 | 9:07 amLast weekStranger: I love your ring!Me to stranger: Thanks! Me to my mother: I got that one when I was in Turkey last yearMy mother: You were in Turkey??This weekMe, watching a commercial about a house giveaway in Park City, UT: Oh! Park City is SO gorgeous!My mother: You've been to Utah??Sigh.
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Hope Dies Last
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The evolution of breezy
27 Jan 2012 | 6:45 amThen Me: I’m going to send him a message ’cause see I need help with this thing that only he knows. Her: You don’t need to send him a message. Can’t you Google it, instead? Me: I’ve tried but I’m not really understanding the results. Her: Eleni… Me: I swear! Her: Honey, just admit that you’re trying to get his attention by sending him some contrived question. Me: I’m trying to get his attention. Her: Fine, but are you ready if he doesn’t reply? Me: Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes! It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t reply. -
Change is a dance, not a destination
26 Jan 2012 | 6:18 amI was talking to myself today. On the street, where there were people with eyes and ears. I wasn’t really aware of them though. You do what you need to do to get where you want to go. I wasn’t randomly talking to myself. I wasn’t shouting or muttering like a person who’s lost everything including their sanity. I was psyching myself up, gently. As a recovering agoraphobic, I need to be my soul-leader, my fear-coach. This is especially true when I take a step and go outside into the world, alone, in the car and walk on a road pulsating with city life. A therapist once told me that the… -
On what our family teaches us (without even knowing)
23 Jan 2012 | 4:35 amMy brother has the unfortunate position of being the only real male role model I have in my life. Hang on, let me rephrase that. I have the unfortunate position of having him as my male role model. I’m kidding. (Mostly.) But really, his opinion matters to me most in the world. This is good because we share similar values and world views, but we still manage to argue on almost any given topic. He is Math. I am English. But we’re both Romantics. In the car the other day, he whined about my gender and tried to explain the reasons he hasn’t met a woman he would want forever. Or… -
Note to self
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Do you take shortcuts to get into a relationship?
20 Jan 2012 | 7:02 amWhen I first invite friends over to my house, I give them directions for the longer route. These directions include main roads that everyone knows and landmarks that are real landmarks. I tell them to turn left at Euro Bank. I do not tell them to turn right at the pink house where my high school crush lived. There are few people who have insisted I give them shortcut directions on their first time. Without fail, it’s taken them longer to get here. They inevitably get lost, frustrated and arrive saying: “Where on earth do you live? I have no idea where I am.” But for all the rest, it’s…
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The Caged Bird
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song in my head.
23 Jan 2012 | 4:18 amthere's an incredible song by a band called Sherwood that has always resonated with me in a way that I'm not sure anything else has. sometimes I can't hear it, because it makes me want to cry, and other times listening to it brings me an insane amount of joy. the title is the same as that of this post, and if you look it up, read the lyrics, and listen to the chords, I think you'll understand. tonight, I had a different meaning behind those four words.someone was the music occupying my thoughts, and the words slipped out almost effortlessly, a melody going along with every… -
I can't believe I'm writing this.
17 Jan 2012 | 5:59 am... but here it is, in black and white (and red!) for the entire effing universe to see. because oh my god, oh my DEAR GOD it is happening. I'm playing at the birthplace of American rock on February 1st for thirty effing minutes with my best friend/guitarist, and I am going to knock the SHIT OUT OF THAT SHOW. I can't believe it's real, but it is, and I honestly couldn't be happier. If you're in the LA area, please come see me. The tickets are $10, but I'll buy yours if you'll just show up. I finally get a chance to share my heart and soul with an audience… -
I'm getting tired of starting again.
14 Jan 2012 | 6:55 pmThe last several days have been proof that I don't need to spend time in this town anymore. The friends I have here, with the exception of a few, are miserable here and tend to deal with that misery by making poor choices. I'm smart enough to "rise above the influence", but due to my depression and frustration with the way things are going, I've messed up in the past few days and somewhat destroyed something that was making me happy. I can't handle being in my hometown right now. I'm not sure what triggered it, but being here makes my anxiety nearly… -
no other road, no other way...
19 Dec 2011 | 5:24 am"I can't control my destiny, I trust my soul. My only goal is just... to be." This weekend I celebrated my life, my continued journey for healing, my friendship with two AMAZING people, and my crazy but incredible love for the city I live in by getting another tattoo. It's not finished, because it lacks a quote, "la vie boheme." [ohm: it's a sort of universal spirituality. it's a symbol of belief and balance. in many eastern religions it is a preface to a prayer, or meditiation. a way to calm the mind and senses so that the main focus is the connection…
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20 Something Awesome
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Song of the Day: Bright Eyes- “At The Bottom Of Everything”
9 Jan 2012 | 8:50 pmI've been on a real Bright Eyes kick as of recently. Who knew it would be such good music to play while gaming some Modern Warfare 3 (Why updates are currently non-existent)? Anyways, I really enjoy this song and I feel that you should listen to it and hopefully also enjoy it. If you don't, [...] Like this? Check out some Related Posts: Song of the Day: Sufjan Stevens- “I Walked” Song of the Day: Low vs Diamond- “Don’t Forget Sister” Song of the Day: The Avalanches- “Frontier Psychiatrist” -
Song of the Day: Of Monsters and Men- “Little Talks”
31 Dec 2011 | 4:19 pmWhy, hello there. It's been awhile hasn't it? I thought I would bring you a Saturday Song of the Day on this New Year's Eve day. This little jam was sent to me by my good friend @wiseami, and I can't stop listening to it. Hey! Of Monsters and Men- "Little Talks" Like this? Check [...] Like this? Check out some Related Posts: Song of the Day: Astronautalis- “The Wondersmith and His Sons” Song of the Day: Frightened Rabbit – “The Loneliness and the Scream” Song of the Day: Sufjan Stevens- “I Walked” -
Flashback Friday: Commercial Edition, 12/23/2011
23 Dec 2011 | 9:16 amWhat's better than pictures? Terrible quality commercials from two decades ago. Enjoy the memories. Like this? Check out some Related Posts: Flashback Friday Round 18, 12/9/2011 Toy Edition Flashback Friday: Round 9, 9/30/2011 Movie Edition Flashback Friday Round 17, 12/2/2011 Movie Edition Part 2 Like this? Check out some Related Posts: Flashback Friday Round 18, 12/9/2011 Toy Edition Flashback Friday: Round 9, 9/30/2011 Movie Edition Flashback Friday Round 17, 12/2/2011 Movie Edition Part 2 -
Song of the Day: Klaxons- “Atlantis to Interzone”
20 Dec 2011 | 2:50 pmI wanted to do a Klaxons track off their debut album Myths of the Near Future, but I was having trouble deciding which to choose. So I did the sensible thing. I let the popularity on Spotify choose and went with the second most popular. Why are the Brits so good at making this indie, [...] Like this? Check out some Related Posts: Song of the Day: STRFKR- “Bury Us Alive” Song of the Day: Arcade Fire- “Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)” [Live w/ Bonus Song] Song of the Day: Sufjan Stevens- “I Walked” -
Movies with the Mikes: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
14 Dec 2011 | 10:57 amJay and Silent Bob Strike Back Mike and Mike 2 here, back to bring our extreme commentary skills to another great flick that all 20 somethings should love. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is one of those movies that has it all - the most of which are phenomenal strings of expletives. So, kick [...] Like this? Check out some Related Posts: Movies with the Mikes: A Knight’s Tale Netflix Instant Review: The Way Back (2010) New Movies on Netflix Instant Streaming 8/3/2011
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Frugal Beautiful
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Pet Food Delivery Service Review & Giveaway with Mr. Chewy
27 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pmThis was my first time using a pet food delivery service in Chicago. With Mr. Chewy I was able to find name brand dog food that Ralphie-pug loves cheaper than the local pet store and best of all? I didn’t have to lug it 10 blocks home! I found all of my favorite brands of dog food and dog treats and got a good deal on canned dog food too with free shipping! From now on, I want to use dog food delivery! Carrying a back pack full of Ralph’s special canned dog food in the snow is a real drag, so I think I’ll save the hassle and go with Mr. Chewy. I can’t believe… -
Spending…& Other Things That Scare Me (Like Using A Mac & Starting A Podcast)
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amDo you ever do things that completely scare you, push your boundaries and make you tremble inside? You know that even when you’re all shaken up on the inside, when you’re scared but totally smiling about it- you’ve made the right call. I can tell you from experience that it’s easy to mistake the inner tremblings as the shakings of fear- but what it really is is the stirring of your soul inside. I’m sitting here right now, fumbling on a new MacBook Pro (Nope, I do *not* know how to use it either!) which I just paid for with more of my own hard-earned cash than I… -
Good Words For Wednesday {01.25.2012}
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How Sweet! A Chocolate Handbag Satchel Giveaway
20 Jan 2012 | 1:48 pmThis unique Chocolate Handbags satchel is part of their Spring 2012 collection & is selling out fast- be excited you can win one here at FrugalBeautiful! Having the right handbag is not only essential to looking fab but also makes life a lot simpler when out and about! How many times have you struggled to make a purse work with a bulky winter coat or be safe & secure when travelling about? Having a gorgeous satchel that looks great but is also practical for fun & adventure is ideal! So, are you ready to win? It’s amazing how a simple handbag can represent all… -
Is Birchbox Worth It? A Birchbox Review For a (frugal) Makeup Addict
20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmIf you haven’t heard of Birchbox, let me formally introduce you: For $10 a month you get a snazzy little surprise box full of brand name makeup and beauty samples. Each box is gorgeously wrapped with fabulous things to try inside. I have been using one brand of makeup for eons, and after getting sucked into the world of beauty bloggers, I have been wanting to expand the palette in my makeup bag. One problem- how do you experiment with beauty when you’re broke? Palling around Sephora hoping to stumble upon the next product you’ll fall in love with can…
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NEG IBM ThinkPad X40, X41, 92P1009 laptop battery 4-cell standard 1 year guarantee
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Year warranty Toshiba/TOSHIBA 2000 2010 R100 PA3154U laptop battery 3 cell
24 Jan 2012 | 7:46 amCapacity: 1800mAh Voltage: 10.laptop ac adapters 8V properties: lithium-ion (Li-ion) Color: Black Packaging: independent carton Warranty: 1 year battery life: 3 hours (reference) Suitable battery model: PA3154U-1BAS PA3154U-1BRS PA3154U-2BAS PA3154U-2BRS For computer models: Portege 2000 Portege 2010 Portege R100 1 receive the product within 7 days unconditional refund of any dissatisfaction 2. 3 There are quality problems within months of replacement new 3. 12 months warranty period the warranty certificate: battery security standard [Note] battery 1 Please try to avoid contact with other… -
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23 Jan 2012 | 1:36 amabercrombies outlet Michael Chao shop Abercrombie Fitch Professional Shopping Want: pertrol From Smile to life, post U.S. stock purchasing ©I ©I Abercrombie Fitch AF men's cardigan sweater khaki
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Gyanban
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Local Angel
22 Jan 2012 | 11:44 am7:52AM and the Virar - Churchgate slow local entered the Bandra station spot on time –just like it had for the last hundred years, or so it seemed. The sequencing was rehearsed perfectly, the... Special invite to read Gyanban's latest. -
Taint
17 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pmShe looked out of her 30th floor window and took a deep breath. The dawn was quite cloudy; she turned to look at her customer lying in a pool of blood. ‘I thought 20 years was enough to... Special invite to read Gyanban's latest. -
Countdown
10 Jan 2012 | 3:39 am5 years in solitary confinement. 4 years in a padded cell. 3 years in rigourous imprisonment. 2 years in a regular prison 1 year in judicial custody. Day 0 – parole turned... Special invite to read Gyanban's latest. -
Change
1 Jan 2012 | 11:25 pmTwists, turns and sharp bends, Hope floats, Crests and troughs high or low. Left land and bygones Hope floats, Shores call for new lives Travel in mind body and soul Hope floats, Change... Special invite to read Gyanban's latest. -
Fliegen
28 Dec 2011 | 12:41 amA famous couple had died that afternoon. Two bullet shots were heard outside the compound. As instructed, the seargents took the bodies upstairs and set them alight. The world rejoiced... Special invite to read Gyanban's latest.
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Kevin Smith Blogs
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You’re Doing It Wrong
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Customer Engagement, Motivation & Moustaches
20 Oct 2011 | 12:37 amWhen I was younger and playing basketball, I used to watch Larry Bird highlights in order to get motivated for games. I can tell you that confidently, because I’m sure many of you did the same. Sure, maybe your choice was someone other than Larry Legend, but you most likely had one player or team [...] -
Cat Scratch Turntable
26 Sep 2011 | 3:38 pmYet another product that I’m upset I didn’t think of first. Very clever. -
Did Facebook Trump Google+?
21 Sep 2011 | 3:52 pmIs it a coincidence that Facebook released another new page design coinciding with the public release of Google+? Pretty clever way to drive down the buzz around Google’s “Facebook Killer”, eh? What do you think? -
Why Qwikster Won’t Work
19 Sep 2011 | 10:46 am…at first. Let’s face it, it’s been widely lamented that Netflix’s streaming options are weak at best. Unless you enjoy watching old TV shows or B-movies, there just isn’t much there for you. And with Starz opting out of a contract renewal, it’s only going to get worse before it gets any better. And what [...]
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Vermont dairies scramble to find feed after Irene
11 Jan 2012 | 2:02 amFlooding from Tropical Storm Irene swept away some bales of hay Doug Turner grew to feed his dairy cows and ripped open others, contaminating them with muddy water. When the water receded, he had to mow down a third of his corn, which had turned brown and moldy. -
Haitians Sue Jesuits, Connecticut School Over Aid Worker's Sexual Abuse of Children
7 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pm(CNN) -- Seventeen more Haitian men are suing a convicted American aid worker and affiliated institutions for sexual abuse they say they suffered while living at a charitable school intended to feed, clothe, educate and house the needy. -
9 Dogs Attack Woman Trying to Feed Them
17 Dec 2011 | 6:58 amTONOPAH, AZ - Authorities say as many as nine dogs attacked a woman Friday morning while she tried to feed them in Tonopah. -
5 Apps To Be More Productive On Android
20 Nov 2011 | 6:45 pmOn this post I’m going to discuss 5 applications for you to be more productive on your Android phone, since the only reason for me to keep using my Galaxy Tab instead of my iPad is because I’m a lot more productive on it. -
More Cats Than Inmates
17 Nov 2011 | 3:35 pmThis was in a local paper.
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Gimundo.com
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New Stuff on Gimundo!
27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pmCheck out some new features on the rest of the site and elsewhere. -
Flash Fortunes: How the Suddenly Rich Make Their Money
25 Jan 2012 | 9:09 amHow do people come into sudden wealth? Check out these sometimes inspiring, sometimes unfair, examples. -
Thin Isn’t Everything: Unique Standards of Beauty Around the World
24 Jan 2012 | 9:02 amLearn about different concepts of beauty around the world, and a few tips to help yourself feel more confident about your own appearance. -
Five Secrets to Getting Places on Time
23 Jan 2012 | 8:49 amProfessional organizer Janine Adams shares tips to avoid being late. -
Pueblo, Colorado Girl Escapes Kidnapper
21 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pmA nine-year-old girl from Colorado escaped her captor and was reunited with her parents after calling 911 at a Circle K convenience store.
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Dustyhawk :: Broken Mirror
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Touch S1E1 – Pilot
27 Jan 2012 | 9:55 amJust watched Touch, a sci-fi serial drama written and created by Tim Kring. The same guy who brought us Heroes before that show got axed. Main players for this series are, Kiefer Sutherland who plays Martin Bohm and David Mazouz as Jacob “Jake” Bohm. Martin lost his wife during September 11 and now takes care of his son Jake who is mute, autistic and has an obsession with numbers. It has been 10 years since September 11 and Martin has been working all sorts of jobs just to make ends meet for his son. Even though his wife was well off, he had decided to give everything of his… -
Wayward Beast, Carry On
26 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pmJanuary is ending soon, February is coming. Serge is graping and scraping the bottom looking for pay. May he pull it through or maybe he should take that tutor course. Deep thoughts, must decide soon. © Serge Norguard for Dustyhawk :: Broken Mirror, 2012. | Permalink | No comment Post tags: blog, job hunt, personal, self-actualization Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh -
A tumbling weed of Marijuana and Poe
24 Jan 2012 | 9:59 amSecond day of CNY 2012 and was having drinks with the elder sibling and acquaintances. Elder sibling tried to wingman a potential date, Serge will admit that the potential has potential and is adorable. Puzzle-less was the factor of him not even thinking about advancing in the war of love and hate. We need a puzzle to be solve, that one was not broken at all. © Serge Norguard for Dustyhawk :: Broken Mirror, 2012. | Permalink | No comment Post tags: blog, personal, rubiks complex Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh -
We won’t tell your name
23 Jan 2012 | 1:15 amand somewhere, somehow in some kind of space and distance; we are feeling all alone. He is alone when you’re not here right now, but we know that things will never be as what he wanted it to be. © Serge Norguard for Dustyhawk :: Broken Mirror, 2012. | Permalink | One comment Post tags: alone, blog, loneliness, personal Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh -
Scattered Fragmentations of Lament
20 Jan 2012 | 6:31 amSurprisingly the call made today from him to her lasted more than the usual sessions. Her is not the one pictured the above mind you but her is her. Identity remaining a secret until everything is settled. Hearts of the prior has been disappointed by a once-before angel and shackled is she to this. Both of them converse about how things could be and how things can change for better or for worse. They both knew that one will break and the rest that is trying to be a savior made, will one day break down and won’t be able to rescue the fallen and down trodden friend. He does not know how…
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Life After College by Jenny Blake
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What’s Your Happy Place?
19 Jan 2012 | 8:08 am“It’s always darkest before the dawn… And it’s hard to dance With a Devil on your back So shake it out…” —Lyrics to Shake it Out by Florence & the Machine Yesterday, as I was transferred for the seventh time during a 15-minute phone call that can only be described as a customer service black hole, my blood started boiling. RAGE. I’ve had a cold this week, so my normal be a friendly decent human being defenses were down. I hadn’t gone running or to yoga in days. I had a devil on my back (as the brilliant lyric above goes) and I had lost… -
SQUEE!!! Life After College goes infographic…and gets poster-ized!
11 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmClick to head over to Mint and see the infographic in full! Today is a VERY exciting day . . . I’m proud to introduce the newest member of the Life After College family!* *Oh my . . .now I’m referring to projects as children. You know you’re hopelessly addicted to blogging when . . . In collaboration with Mint and Quicken, we’ve released an infographic today called “Your Roadmap to Life After College“ — an eye-candy CliffsNotes version of my book! Our aim was to create something fun, interesting and useful, in a style that harkens back to the… -
Light, Love and Yoga Money
5 Jan 2012 | 8:36 pmI’ve been in a great mood this week, feeling very optimistic about the present and future; radiant, cheerful, and impossibly gregarious. But a wave of anxiety swept over me this afternoon. I felt knots in my stomach, tension in my jaw, and had a sad expression on my face. I was grateful to be headed to yoga class because I knew it would force me to breathe, and to let go of this unnecessary weight. Traveling lightly, I left my purse at home and tucked my credit card, metro card and $10 cash into my vest pocket. Side note that will be relevant shortly: I taught my first official Geek… -
What ONE THING will you regret not doing this year? My story as told through my diary*
3 Jan 2012 | 9:39 am*Yes, I still address my journal as “Dear Diary.” Stop laughing!!! I’ve been writing almost daily since I was ten years old and the name stuck. Before we jump in, I want to extend my deep gratitude to Jade Craven for including me on ProBlogger’s list of 20 Bloggers to Watch in 2012 – I’m beyond honored, and in great company if you’re looking for awesome new blogs to follow. I’ve been burrowed away in my apartment these last few days consuming coffee at a pace as close to an IV drip as I can get it, writing, course-creating, working on a… -
Happy 4 Year Blogiversary to Life After College!
19 Dec 2011 | 8:59 amFOUR YEARS. I can’t believe that this little project, cooked up on a whim based on a love for writing that started with a family newspaper operation out of my living room at age 11, has turned into the very center of my life and career. Starting a blog is easy — buying a domain, setting up WordPress, making a few tweaks. Writing quality content week-over-week, cracking yourself open again and again, coming up with original ideas, and exposing your innermost thoughts for public review and scrutiny, is not. But damn is it rewarding. About this post: In these round-ups, I outline my…
