so this week has been a little crazy busy at work...meaning that i haven't had much time to blog. but seriously, we've been working on this huge mailing to high school and 8-10th grade counselors. we've mailed about a bizzillion and forty brochures. this has involved counting, packing, taping, labeling and i am wore out. my back is all out of whack, my finger tips hurt and i have too many paper cuts to count. good times and thank goodness for my college education.
on a happy note the bizzillion brochures that we mailed out are the brochures i've been fretting about for about three months. anyway, they are done and i'm very happy with them. i didn't design them but i had a huge amount to do with the creative direction and i think my designer did a great job. woo hoo. once they are available to view online i'll post a link.
tonight i went to the library to find some movies for my long holiday weekend. despite my subscription to netflix i still find the need to watch more stuff. i have a very sad life. while browsing the library and picking up 5 books that i will not read (or will read 20 pages each) i found a book titled "I'd Kill for a Cookie" and it just made me laugh. i'm not sure i would for a cookie but maybe a donut.
i also picked up some old school madonna and i noticed that madonna was born two years after my mother. madonna could be my mother...i don't know if that makes me feel better or worse.
sorry, i am all over the place today. but during our mailing sessions this week we listened to KOMA (or oldies, which by the way, i think has shifted to include 70s music now) and my good male baptist co-worker at one point made a comment a long on the radio. he commented that it was john lennon's song "my sweet lord." he said that the song was about the hare krishna and how it was so sad that someone like john got wrapped up in this other religion - what if he had found God? which at first just seemed like a typical baptist comment but the more i thought about it the more i thought - what if john lennon would have become a Christian - what would have occured? would he have been as successful? would you still hear his song on oldies radio? would he have become a bono or a steven baldwin? my guess is he would have had to start writing more blatant christian songs with a bunch of JPMs (Jesus' per minute) in order to be accepted by Christian culture or he would create music to still get mainstream attention but the christian community would have rejected him. i just thought my co-workers comment was sort interesting and i'm still pondering it so i might come back to this. have christians created a culture that doesn't allow believers to be relevant in the real world?
i would also like to point out that the song was actually sung by george harrison.
i'm leaving work early today to go to a couple of doctors appointments. a counselor and some fun annual stuff. good times. no big plans for the weekend. e is in california so i've got lots of spare time on my hands.
happy weekending.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
i heart baked goods.
this week at work we are working on a big mailing project. we have volunteers helping us and as thanks we have snacks. muffins and cookies. today i made it through the day with only one cookie. i'm psyching myself up to be as strong tomorrow. because let's be honest, muffins are the devil.
last night at my class we learned about linear perspective. i've always known that my ability to grasp spatial concepts is one of my weaknesses. this weakness was shown to me when i worked with architects and also last night when drawing a cube became a daunting challenge.
i'm not sure what i've gotten myself into.
last night at my class we learned about linear perspective. i've always known that my ability to grasp spatial concepts is one of my weaknesses. this weakness was shown to me when i worked with architects and also last night when drawing a cube became a daunting challenge.
i'm not sure what i've gotten myself into.
Monday, August 28, 2006
where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain...
how can you not love the sooner state?
Deputies corral wayward kangaroo
this answers so many fat questions for me...i've bolded my favorite parts.
FAPC to host Deep Fat Frying Workshop
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Food & Agricultural Products Center on the campus of Oklahoma State University is hosting a Deep Fat Frying Workshop on Sept. 26-27, 2006, in room 120 of the FAPC. The workshop will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 and conclude at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.
"Fried foods have been very popular for centuries and continue to be top-selling items in restaurants, food services and grocery stores," said Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oilseed chemist and workshop chair.
Frying is one of the fastest ways to prepare food, but the frying process is very complex. Numerous reactions taking place during frying generate both desirable and undesirable effects on both oil and final product quality, Dunford said.
The interactive workshop will cover the science and technology of the deep fat frying process. The objective of the workshop is to train personnel in frying operations and provide basic and practical information that is relevant to frying performance.
"The practical information provided by the experts in the field and hands-on demonstrations carried out during the workshop will allow the attendees to apply appropriate techniques to maintain highest quality in their frying operations," Dunford said.
The workshop attendees will learn good operating techniques that will minimize undue oil damage and deliver fried foods with high flavor stability. Food processing research and development, quality control, packaging, sales and marketing, engineering, restaurant and production management personnel will benefit from this workshop.
"We are fortunate that nationally recognized experts in the field agreed to come to the FAPC and speak at this workshop," Dunford said.
Mike Peterman of Archer Daniels Midland will discuss "Oil Selection for Frying Applications."
Monoj Gupta, an expert industry consultant, will present both "Industrial and Food Service Fryer Operation" and "Food and Oil Interaction."
Brian Cooke of the The Dallas Group Specialty Adsorbents will cover "Frying Oil Filtration," and Larry Case of Mir Oil will discuss "Antioxidant Systems for Frying Operations."
A roundtable discussion allowing participants to interact with experts and ask questions will follow the presentations.
The workshop will conclude with a frying demonstration sensory test presented by FAPC faculty and staff.
The registration fee is $150 prior to Sept. 15. After Sept. 15, the registration fee is $200. The fee covers lunches, refreshments, parking and workshop materials. A certificate will be presented to each participant upon completion of the workshop.
To register for the workshop, contact Jerri Beth Tivis, FAPC workshop coordinator, by telephone at (405) 744-6277, by fax at (405) 744-6313 or by e-mail at jerri.beth.strickland@okstate.edu. Online registration is also available at www.fapc.biz/pages/deepfatfrying.htm.
Deputies corral wayward kangaroo
this answers so many fat questions for me...i've bolded my favorite parts.
FAPC to host Deep Fat Frying Workshop
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Food & Agricultural Products Center on the campus of Oklahoma State University is hosting a Deep Fat Frying Workshop on Sept. 26-27, 2006, in room 120 of the FAPC. The workshop will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 and conclude at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.
"Fried foods have been very popular for centuries and continue to be top-selling items in restaurants, food services and grocery stores," said Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oilseed chemist and workshop chair.
Frying is one of the fastest ways to prepare food, but the frying process is very complex. Numerous reactions taking place during frying generate both desirable and undesirable effects on both oil and final product quality, Dunford said.
The interactive workshop will cover the science and technology of the deep fat frying process. The objective of the workshop is to train personnel in frying operations and provide basic and practical information that is relevant to frying performance.
"The practical information provided by the experts in the field and hands-on demonstrations carried out during the workshop will allow the attendees to apply appropriate techniques to maintain highest quality in their frying operations," Dunford said.
The workshop attendees will learn good operating techniques that will minimize undue oil damage and deliver fried foods with high flavor stability. Food processing research and development, quality control, packaging, sales and marketing, engineering, restaurant and production management personnel will benefit from this workshop.
"We are fortunate that nationally recognized experts in the field agreed to come to the FAPC and speak at this workshop," Dunford said.
Mike Peterman of Archer Daniels Midland will discuss "Oil Selection for Frying Applications."
Monoj Gupta, an expert industry consultant, will present both "Industrial and Food Service Fryer Operation" and "Food and Oil Interaction."
Brian Cooke of the The Dallas Group Specialty Adsorbents will cover "Frying Oil Filtration," and Larry Case of Mir Oil will discuss "Antioxidant Systems for Frying Operations."
A roundtable discussion allowing participants to interact with experts and ask questions will follow the presentations.
The workshop will conclude with a frying demonstration sensory test presented by FAPC faculty and staff.
The registration fee is $150 prior to Sept. 15. After Sept. 15, the registration fee is $200. The fee covers lunches, refreshments, parking and workshop materials. A certificate will be presented to each participant upon completion of the workshop.
To register for the workshop, contact Jerri Beth Tivis, FAPC workshop coordinator, by telephone at (405) 744-6277, by fax at (405) 744-6313 or by e-mail at jerri.beth.strickland@okstate.edu. Online registration is also available at www.fapc.biz/pages/deepfatfrying.htm.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!
my electricity went out last night for about 2 hours. good times for me and blu in the dark. thanks wis for taking my call!
today i went and saw "little miss sunshine" - a big happy face from me. i wasn't expecting a big crowd but the theatre was about 75% full and there were a ton of older people which surprised me. i thought it would be more of a younger, indie crowd if you will.
a really old couple sat behind me and the only reason i noticed this was the because the woman could barely climb the stairs. anyway, early in the movie olive is watching a recorded miss america pageant and miss louisiana wins. for about the next 15 minutes the older woman behind me kept randomly saying, "i think I read that miss lousiana won in the paper." i was getting slightly annoyed by it but what can you do - the woman was obviously a little out of sorts. i will also point out that the movie uses the big F word a lot. and this woman also kept saying things like "i've never heard such bad language" or "oh my, i've never seen such a bad movie" and "i can't believe he would say such a thing." after awhile it was kind of endearing. and yes, i could hear my grandma saying something very similiar.
the last couple of weeks i've been thinking about getting a little part-time job on weekends and maybe evenings to help save for our trip in december. and just to add a little cushion to our month to month money flow. so this morning i saw this ad in the daily oklahoman -
Demo Rep - to work weekends representing premium pet food to consumers. Must have internet & be available on weekends. $15+/hr. Position in OK City area, hiring immediately. Email resumes kfonda@141worldwide.com or call 720-468-1967 for interviews on Tues. 8/29.
i've actually done some demo work when i was much younger and thought that wouldn't be too bad. well, i emailed k. fonda my resume and this was the response i received -
I will be in ok city on this tues to interview people concerning this job. I'll be at LaQuinta Inn Airport, 800 s. Meridian Ave. 405-942-0040. I'll be there from 1-6 PM. Please visit me for 15 min to interview I think you'd be a good canidate.
Kent
ok, i will preface what i'm about to say with this - i'm not a grammar guru, i like to type in all lowercase, i often spell words incorrectly (mostly because i'm lazy and hate to proof) but seriously when i'm typing a professional email or cover letter or any type of correspondence i try to do a decent job. kent, were you really too lazy to spell out oklahoma city and tuesday. i know we say candidate that way, but come on. and then the topper - a hotel near the airport - i don't think i can do it. is this normal for this type of thing? just curious.
well, i'm off. i need to make some buttons and venture to the grocery store.
today i went and saw "little miss sunshine" - a big happy face from me. i wasn't expecting a big crowd but the theatre was about 75% full and there were a ton of older people which surprised me. i thought it would be more of a younger, indie crowd if you will.
a really old couple sat behind me and the only reason i noticed this was the because the woman could barely climb the stairs. anyway, early in the movie olive is watching a recorded miss america pageant and miss louisiana wins. for about the next 15 minutes the older woman behind me kept randomly saying, "i think I read that miss lousiana won in the paper." i was getting slightly annoyed by it but what can you do - the woman was obviously a little out of sorts. i will also point out that the movie uses the big F word a lot. and this woman also kept saying things like "i've never heard such bad language" or "oh my, i've never seen such a bad movie" and "i can't believe he would say such a thing." after awhile it was kind of endearing. and yes, i could hear my grandma saying something very similiar.
the last couple of weeks i've been thinking about getting a little part-time job on weekends and maybe evenings to help save for our trip in december. and just to add a little cushion to our month to month money flow. so this morning i saw this ad in the daily oklahoman -
Demo Rep - to work weekends representing premium pet food to consumers. Must have internet & be available on weekends. $15+/hr. Position in OK City area, hiring immediately. Email resumes kfonda@141worldwide.com or call 720-468-1967 for interviews on Tues. 8/29.
i've actually done some demo work when i was much younger and thought that wouldn't be too bad. well, i emailed k. fonda my resume and this was the response i received -
I will be in ok city on this tues to interview people concerning this job. I'll be at LaQuinta Inn Airport, 800 s. Meridian Ave. 405-942-0040. I'll be there from 1-6 PM. Please visit me for 15 min to interview I think you'd be a good canidate.
Kent
ok, i will preface what i'm about to say with this - i'm not a grammar guru, i like to type in all lowercase, i often spell words incorrectly (mostly because i'm lazy and hate to proof) but seriously when i'm typing a professional email or cover letter or any type of correspondence i try to do a decent job. kent, were you really too lazy to spell out oklahoma city and tuesday. i know we say candidate that way, but come on. and then the topper - a hotel near the airport - i don't think i can do it. is this normal for this type of thing? just curious.
well, i'm off. i need to make some buttons and venture to the grocery store.
Friday, August 25, 2006
if you find me dead in my cube...
it's because i've gone over the state agency edge. this place is driving me insane. actually my life is driving me insane.
sorry i'm being a bit dramatic today...
sorry i'm being a bit dramatic today...
Thursday, August 24, 2006
something to help make the day a little easier...
it's not a stapler but it might be close enough.
you can get your very own here.
in the meantime, someone brought cake today. maybe this will be a good day afterall.
you can get your very own here.
in the meantime, someone brought cake today. maybe this will be a good day afterall.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Everybody Down
This morning I scheduled an appointment with a counselor. Granted it is someone with the employee assistance program but I think it is a move in the right direction. And honestly, I’m freaked out about it. Because I know that it will force me to accept that I don’t have control over my emotional baggage – which for the most part I’ve been able to do. But I have lost the skill – I am completely ruled by emotional baggage and it’s becoming a problem in many areas of my life. And it’s going to suck dealing with 31 years of crap.
Thanks dysfunctional family. It’s been great having you around but I’m tired.
Today I bought my art supplies for class. It’s funny because I have no idea about any of it. Pencils and their leads and erasers and various types of media but I suppose that is why I’m taking a class. It will be a good time.
I stumbled across this article today titled “Don't Marry Career Women” and well…it was interesting and annoying.
Thanks dysfunctional family. It’s been great having you around but I’m tired.
Today I bought my art supplies for class. It’s funny because I have no idea about any of it. Pencils and their leads and erasers and various types of media but I suppose that is why I’m taking a class. It will be a good time.
I stumbled across this article today titled “Don't Marry Career Women” and well…it was interesting and annoying.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
The Difference
E and I watched the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. Please don’t be mean – we don’t have cable (not even the basic crappy cable) and the pickens were slim that night. Anyway, it was slightly entertaining. It was just one long commercial for Fox shows and products that teenagers love. I enjoyed seeing the old people – Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon – who won awards but seemed strangely out of place. But the highlight came when Johnny Depp won something for Pirates of the Caribbean and E said something along the lines of Johnny Depp still being a teen idol (because of the never-ending shrill from the teen audience). And I realized, Johnny Depp was my teen idol. Back in the 21 Jump Street days he was my poster obsession of choice. I did have a small stint with Jordan from New Kids but that was temporary.
Madonna is 48 and Johnny Depp is 43. Holy cow. Then and now.
My class was good last night. I have to admit that I am fairly intimidated. Mostly because my professor pointed out that the class was taught for art majors that will need to compete at larger schools and that it might make it harder for those of us just wanting a humanities credit. Eeek. But I think if I work hard and go to class I will do ok. I’m just going to look at it as a good learning and stretching experience. I need to go buy some materials (in addition to my $40 paper back book). Double eek.
Madonna is 48 and Johnny Depp is 43. Holy cow. Then and now.
My class was good last night. I have to admit that I am fairly intimidated. Mostly because my professor pointed out that the class was taught for art majors that will need to compete at larger schools and that it might make it harder for those of us just wanting a humanities credit. Eeek. But I think if I work hard and go to class I will do ok. I’m just going to look at it as a good learning and stretching experience. I need to go buy some materials (in addition to my $40 paper back book). Double eek.
Monday, August 21, 2006
catchin' the bus
today i'm heading back to school AND i'm really excited. granted i do have a minor case of first day jitters. i'm learning something really new to me, i will likely be the oldest in my intro class and i don't have new school clothes...but otherwise i'm happy and excited.
work is work today. i've been fighting a migrane all weekend so it wasn't the best weekend but at least it didn't involve the cube. and our A/C is misbehaving which is not a good thing right now because it's still a bizzillion and four degrees outside.
and this week i'm setting a five day goal - stay within my points and exercise. baby steps...
work is work today. i've been fighting a migrane all weekend so it wasn't the best weekend but at least it didn't involve the cube. and our A/C is misbehaving which is not a good thing right now because it's still a bizzillion and four degrees outside.
and this week i'm setting a five day goal - stay within my points and exercise. baby steps...
Friday, August 18, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Happy Birthday M!
Can you believe Madonna is 48? She looks good and if she’s that old, that means I’m really not that far behind. And I really wish she would give up this dance pooh. Go back to her pop roots; you know some Lucky Star or Borderline. Those remind me of good times in the 5th grade.
Highlights of the week
E got home last night. So my week long bachelorette stint is over but I’m sure that I will have another soon.
On Sunday I went to see “The Devil Wears Prada” with my mom and sister. At one point (as the assistant is being berated and forced to do horrible things) my mother leans over and asks, “Is that how it is for you being a secretary?” What, I think to myself. I say “I’m not a secretary” and she says “well, an assistant?” Does she know me or what I do at all? I just went back to the movie. What can you say to that really? Granted, I’m not a director or CEO or even the boss of anyone but I am sure that secretary has not been in my job description for a seriously long time. My mother wears me out.
Plus, my mother harassed me when I didn’t laugh at certain things. That annoys me too. Just ask E.
I started my weight lifting routine on Tuesday and I did water aerobics last night. I am sore and it seriously hurts to straighten my arms.
I’m super excited to see “Little Miss Sunshine” this weekend.
The Richardson’s entertained me on Tuesday night and gave me some yummy grub.
Engineered grass found growing in wild - seriously, can we stop jacking with nature.
Could rising gas prices kill the suburbs? – Hmmm. Could SUVs and gas prices change the landscape of U.S. cities?
I saw this episode of Dateline on Sunday. The segment was about hell and Carlton Pearson (a charismatic pastor from Tulsa). It was pretty interesting and made me miss my theologian friend Brent. So many questions.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
the storm team is back...
it's good to have the oklahoma i love back...
gary england is yelling, there is constant tv interuption and people drive like they've never seen rain. good times.
i promise this is my last weather update...
Monday, August 14, 2006
try again.
I have a tummy ache today. So not only is it just a stinky Monday but a Monday with a stomach ache…blah. I drank a Sprite. I’m not sure it helped. Do clear carbonated beverages actually help with stomach aches? Or is that something we all do just because that’s what we’ve always done? Blah.This little guy is the microbe for stomach ache or shigella. Thanks to Amber who found this great website, we can find a stuffed microbe for all sorts of illnesses. I’m not sure what my favorite is but I really like mad cow and flesh eating.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
If you can't take it with you...
Growing lines of irritated travelers snaked through U.S. airport terminals Thursday as people waited hours to reach security checkpoints, where they were ordered to dump all liquids, water bottles, suntan lotion, even toothpaste, following the discovery of a terror plot involving planes leaving Britain. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Don't Say Nothing
Oh, where to start?
Last night I was out of allergy medicine (which I take daily to fight the dander of my dog and the many allergens in the state of Oklahoma) and this morning when I woke up I felt like I had been run over by a truck. My head hurt, I was foggy and had a runny nose to boot. And I woke up 30 minutes late (which my normal time is generally 30 minutes late so really it was an hour late). Not the best way to start a lovely Friday. So after stopping and getting some drugs and a big cup of coffee – I’m feeling much better.
Last night I made some avocado-lime hummus, which I must say is my new favorite thing in world. It is very yummy with very low pointage. I’ve decided it is really good with the baked tortilla chips. Actually, I’m munching on some as I type.
I also made some oat bran muffins. I had some peaches that I needed to use and I wondered if they would work in a muffin. And for the most part they did but I went with a low point muffin recipe so they turned out a little bland. I opted for honey instead of sugar. I’m pretty sure I’ve learned this lesson before but I forgot that baking and honey don’t really work for me. But let’s face it – they are a bready subsistence and I will eat them.
Today I’m going to my monthly lunch with my old E+A co-workers. It is always a fun time and slight sad. They remind me of the fun stuff I am missing out on – like the old school Plaza Theatre, the interview with Metropolis Magazine, and the old brewery west of downtown. Those were good times and hopefully I will find something like it again one day. I heard Brazilian food might be on the agenda.
My big project at work is being stalled by another department and I’m starting to get a little snippy about it. I have a goal and their incompetence is standing in my way. Errr. How many times can I ask the printer to change something? Soon they will hate me.
No big plans for the weekend. I have a few movies to watch and some busy work around the house. So if you know of something wild and crazy to fill my time with (that is indoors), please let me know.
Here's to a short afternoon.
Last night I was out of allergy medicine (which I take daily to fight the dander of my dog and the many allergens in the state of Oklahoma) and this morning when I woke up I felt like I had been run over by a truck. My head hurt, I was foggy and had a runny nose to boot. And I woke up 30 minutes late (which my normal time is generally 30 minutes late so really it was an hour late). Not the best way to start a lovely Friday. So after stopping and getting some drugs and a big cup of coffee – I’m feeling much better.
Last night I made some avocado-lime hummus, which I must say is my new favorite thing in world. It is very yummy with very low pointage. I’ve decided it is really good with the baked tortilla chips. Actually, I’m munching on some as I type.
I also made some oat bran muffins. I had some peaches that I needed to use and I wondered if they would work in a muffin. And for the most part they did but I went with a low point muffin recipe so they turned out a little bland. I opted for honey instead of sugar. I’m pretty sure I’ve learned this lesson before but I forgot that baking and honey don’t really work for me. But let’s face it – they are a bready subsistence and I will eat them.
Today I’m going to my monthly lunch with my old E+A co-workers. It is always a fun time and slight sad. They remind me of the fun stuff I am missing out on – like the old school Plaza Theatre, the interview with Metropolis Magazine, and the old brewery west of downtown. Those were good times and hopefully I will find something like it again one day. I heard Brazilian food might be on the agenda.
My big project at work is being stalled by another department and I’m starting to get a little snippy about it. I have a goal and their incompetence is standing in my way. Errr. How many times can I ask the printer to change something? Soon they will hate me.
No big plans for the weekend. I have a few movies to watch and some busy work around the house. So if you know of something wild and crazy to fill my time with (that is indoors), please let me know.
Here's to a short afternoon.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Satellite
Well it’s Thursday. I’m bored. E left for Idaho today. He will be gone until Wednesday. You know when I was a kid, learning geography, I remembered Idaho because I thought it was shaped like a microscope. In my mind Idaho is the microscope state. Today at lunch I went to the gym and met with a trainer on the weight machines. I’ve been set-up on weight machines about 10 times in my life but yet I never stick to it. But yet…I will try again. I didn’t sleep well last night so I am sleepy. It is 3:17 p.m. I’m hungry. Tomorrow is Friday. Woo-hoo
http://www.thebubbleproject.com/
I think this is an interesting ad campaign.
If McDonald's wasn't bad enough with their non-decomposing death sticks, they are now giving away Hummers in Happy Meals.
And lastly, I also heart Yaris.
http://www.thebubbleproject.com/
I think this is an interesting ad campaign.
If McDonald's wasn't bad enough with their non-decomposing death sticks, they are now giving away Hummers in Happy Meals.
And lastly, I also heart Yaris.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Feel the Silence
In response to my post yesterday, Brent sent me a blog where the writer recently discussed his blogging and what it really means. I found it interesting and thought provoking. I won’t recite all the text but an excerpt states:
“What is it about blogs that turn us into exhibitionists?
What is it that allows us to openly and publicly discuss intimate details, dreams, goals, heartbreak and sorrow – subjects that we would, and should, normally hold close to ourselves and discuss only with a few select confidants?
Why is anonymous narcissism so compelling?
Or is it all legitimate?
Why do you do it?Why do I care?”
I was slightly rubbed by the mention of narcissism but I suppose you have to be somewhat self-focused to spend the time I do – rambling about myself. But that word just has such a horrible connotation. So in addition to my exhibitionism and narcissism, I think I blog because it’s somewhat cleansing for me. My brain is constantly gathering information, processing it and trying to figure out how to dispel it. Constantly. I analyze everything and frankly it’s exhausting. And for some reason this blog has given me an outlet to express that information and work out my thoughts…which for me is a good thing…most of the time.
Blah, blah, blah...there I go rambling about my feelings and emotions again.
Now to other things…
I stumbled onto this site through my web travels. I thought it was fun.
“What is it about blogs that turn us into exhibitionists?
What is it that allows us to openly and publicly discuss intimate details, dreams, goals, heartbreak and sorrow – subjects that we would, and should, normally hold close to ourselves and discuss only with a few select confidants?
Why is anonymous narcissism so compelling?
Or is it all legitimate?
Why do you do it?Why do I care?”
I was slightly rubbed by the mention of narcissism but I suppose you have to be somewhat self-focused to spend the time I do – rambling about myself. But that word just has such a horrible connotation. So in addition to my exhibitionism and narcissism, I think I blog because it’s somewhat cleansing for me. My brain is constantly gathering information, processing it and trying to figure out how to dispel it. Constantly. I analyze everything and frankly it’s exhausting. And for some reason this blog has given me an outlet to express that information and work out my thoughts…which for me is a good thing…most of the time.
Blah, blah, blah...there I go rambling about my feelings and emotions again.
Now to other things…
I stumbled onto this site through my web travels. I thought it was fun.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
I continue to be fascinated by blogging or at least my own blogging tendencies. You see, my blog is a clear indicator of what’s going on in my life. For example, for the last couple of weeks I’ve been somewhat frustrated. Frustrated over things that I can’t change, things that don’t have right or wrong answer, things that really don’t warrant conversation and therefore, I’ve been somewhat checked out of my life. Much like my blog, which has been random fluffly stuff for the last couple of weeks. The funny thing is I don’t feel drawn to blog but I feel guilty for not updating it. So I find some interesting tidbits to add.
And I’m fascinated by this. Why, I don’t know. It seems somewhat simple but yet I continue to be intrigued by the act of blogging and the many forms of communication that occur online. I want to study it – maybe in one of my next careers.
Anyway, I decided to see what I could find and I really didn’t find anything meaty – I wanted something about the emotional or societal implications but nothing that interesting. But I did find this and it’s fairly interesting.
Bloggers: Summary of Findings at a Glance
Blogging is bringing new voices to the online world.
Telephone surveys capture the most accurate snapshot possible of a small and moving target.
Contrary to the impression created by the press attention on political blogging, just 11% of bloggers say they focus mainly on government or politics.
The blogging population is young, evenly split between women and men, and racially diverse.
Relatively small groups of bloggers view blogging as a public endeavor.
The main reasons for keeping a blog are creative expression and sharing personal experiences.
Only one-third of bloggers see blogging as a form of journalism. Yet many check facts and cite original sources.
Bloggers are avid consumers and creators of online content. They are also heavy users of the internet in general.
Bloggers are major consumers of political news and about half prefer sources without a particular political viewpoint.
Bloggers often utilize community and readership-enhancing features available on their blogs.
Source: Lenhart, Amanda and Susannah Fox. Bloggers. Washington, DC: Pew Internet & American Life Project, July 19, 2006.
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And to help myself get out of my funk, I'm forcing myself to post some "real" life stuff.
1. My last swim class is tonight.
2. I hate coming up with the title for my blogs so for now I'm going to use what Nola is playing at the time. For example, if I were writing a title it would be "Your House" by Jimmy Eat World.
3. I think A and I are going to sign-up for the half-marathon again. I am insane. Or maybe she is insane because I am a whinny baby.
4. My big ole publication for work is at the printer - woo-hoo. And I'm really happy with it.
5. Talledega Nights made me laugh. And I didn't expect too.
6. My drawing class starts on the 21st and I've paid my tuition. I need to go to the bookstore and get my parking permit. I'm actually a little bit giddy about going back to real school.
7. I went to the gym at lunch today.
8. I bought some Patsy Cline off of itunes.
9. I've become a "Hell's Kitchen" addict.
And I’m fascinated by this. Why, I don’t know. It seems somewhat simple but yet I continue to be intrigued by the act of blogging and the many forms of communication that occur online. I want to study it – maybe in one of my next careers.
Anyway, I decided to see what I could find and I really didn’t find anything meaty – I wanted something about the emotional or societal implications but nothing that interesting. But I did find this and it’s fairly interesting.
Bloggers: Summary of Findings at a Glance
Blogging is bringing new voices to the online world.
Telephone surveys capture the most accurate snapshot possible of a small and moving target.
Contrary to the impression created by the press attention on political blogging, just 11% of bloggers say they focus mainly on government or politics.
The blogging population is young, evenly split between women and men, and racially diverse.
Relatively small groups of bloggers view blogging as a public endeavor.
The main reasons for keeping a blog are creative expression and sharing personal experiences.
Only one-third of bloggers see blogging as a form of journalism. Yet many check facts and cite original sources.
Bloggers are avid consumers and creators of online content. They are also heavy users of the internet in general.
Bloggers are major consumers of political news and about half prefer sources without a particular political viewpoint.
Bloggers often utilize community and readership-enhancing features available on their blogs.
Source: Lenhart, Amanda and Susannah Fox. Bloggers. Washington, DC: Pew Internet & American Life Project, July 19, 2006.
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And to help myself get out of my funk, I'm forcing myself to post some "real" life stuff.
1. My last swim class is tonight.
2. I hate coming up with the title for my blogs so for now I'm going to use what Nola is playing at the time. For example, if I were writing a title it would be "Your House" by Jimmy Eat World.
3. I think A and I are going to sign-up for the half-marathon again. I am insane. Or maybe she is insane because I am a whinny baby.
4. My big ole publication for work is at the printer - woo-hoo. And I'm really happy with it.
5. Talledega Nights made me laugh. And I didn't expect too.
6. My drawing class starts on the 21st and I've paid my tuition. I need to go to the bookstore and get my parking permit. I'm actually a little bit giddy about going back to real school.
7. I went to the gym at lunch today.
8. I bought some Patsy Cline off of itunes.
9. I've become a "Hell's Kitchen" addict.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Friday, August 04, 2006
I heart PBS.
Last night I caught the end of a tribute to Patsy Cline on PBS. They were showing lots of performance videos and I was completely taken by them. Because not only do I heart PBS, I also heart old school country. I didn’t realize that she died at the age of 31. I find it interesting that there are so many things/people that are a part of our culture that we (or at least I) know so little about (ie. cornnuts are genetically modified corn from South America).
Anyway, I’m making today Patsy Cline day at my little blog.
Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer.
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, United States, she received her first contract as a country singer in 1953 and, despite her short life, would become one of the most influential singers in the history of American popular music.
Cline rocketed to fame after she performed her breakthrough hit "Walkin' After Midnight" (1957) on the Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, written by Don Hecht and Alan Block. She became a mainstay on the country music showcase Grand Ole Opry in 1960, which was the realization of her life long dream. Though she began her career recording rockabilly, it became clear that Cline's voice was best suited for pop/country crossover tunes, especially love songs. Some signature songs are "Crazy" (written by Willie Nelson but forever linked to Cline), "She's Got You", "I Fall To Pieces", and Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams". Cline's producer was the legendary Owen Bradley of Decca Records, now MCA. It is Mr. Bradley whom is often credited as one of the pioneers of the "Nashville Sound". Bradley also produced the records of Loretta Lynn, Jim Reeves and Brenda Lee. Before her untimely death, Patsy became one of few female Country artists to play Carnegie Hall in NYC and later, the first to headline her own show in Las Vegas. She also played the Hollywood Bowl.
On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline and her brother were involved in a head-on car collision. The impact of the accident threw Patsy through the windshield, nearly killing her. Upon arriving at the scene, singer Dottie West picked the glass from Patsy's hair and Patsy insisted that the driver from the other car be treated before her. Patsy later stated that she saw the other woman die before her eyes at the hospital. Suffering from a jagged cut across her forehead that required stitches, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip, she spent a month in the hospital. When she left the hospital, her forehead was still visibly scarred. For the remainder of her career, she wore wigs to hide the scars and headbands to relieve pressure on her forehead.
Cline died in a plane crash at Camden, Tennessee while returning from Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 30, on March 5, 1963. Also killed in the crash were three other country music figures who were fairly well-known at the time, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Randy Hughes, and Cowboy Copas. Hughes, Cline's manager, was the plane's pilot. Country singer Jack Anglin died in an automobile accident while driving to her funeral. Today the crash site, located in a forest, is marked by a large memorial. (from Wikipedia.com)
Holy moly! I just realized that Willie Nelson and I have the same birthday. Next year, I’m having a Willie Nelson party – there will be long braids and red bandanas.
Happy Friday.
Anyway, I’m making today Patsy Cline day at my little blog.
Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer.
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, United States, she received her first contract as a country singer in 1953 and, despite her short life, would become one of the most influential singers in the history of American popular music.
Cline rocketed to fame after she performed her breakthrough hit "Walkin' After Midnight" (1957) on the Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, written by Don Hecht and Alan Block. She became a mainstay on the country music showcase Grand Ole Opry in 1960, which was the realization of her life long dream. Though she began her career recording rockabilly, it became clear that Cline's voice was best suited for pop/country crossover tunes, especially love songs. Some signature songs are "Crazy" (written by Willie Nelson but forever linked to Cline), "She's Got You", "I Fall To Pieces", and Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams". Cline's producer was the legendary Owen Bradley of Decca Records, now MCA. It is Mr. Bradley whom is often credited as one of the pioneers of the "Nashville Sound". Bradley also produced the records of Loretta Lynn, Jim Reeves and Brenda Lee. Before her untimely death, Patsy became one of few female Country artists to play Carnegie Hall in NYC and later, the first to headline her own show in Las Vegas. She also played the Hollywood Bowl.
On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline and her brother were involved in a head-on car collision. The impact of the accident threw Patsy through the windshield, nearly killing her. Upon arriving at the scene, singer Dottie West picked the glass from Patsy's hair and Patsy insisted that the driver from the other car be treated before her. Patsy later stated that she saw the other woman die before her eyes at the hospital. Suffering from a jagged cut across her forehead that required stitches, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip, she spent a month in the hospital. When she left the hospital, her forehead was still visibly scarred. For the remainder of her career, she wore wigs to hide the scars and headbands to relieve pressure on her forehead.
Cline died in a plane crash at Camden, Tennessee while returning from Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 30, on March 5, 1963. Also killed in the crash were three other country music figures who were fairly well-known at the time, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Randy Hughes, and Cowboy Copas. Hughes, Cline's manager, was the plane's pilot. Country singer Jack Anglin died in an automobile accident while driving to her funeral. Today the crash site, located in a forest, is marked by a large memorial. (from Wikipedia.com)
Holy moly! I just realized that Willie Nelson and I have the same birthday. Next year, I’m having a Willie Nelson party – there will be long braids and red bandanas.
Happy Friday.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
from stud to dud?
today i am back with more randomness.
so my title today is taken from the first headline i saw at yahoo.com. for those following current events, any idea what it's referring to?
insert photo here (blogger's photo watchamacallit isn't working now so you will have to wait)
this is the "big dig" house, built using scraps from boston's big dig. i think it's an interesting house and idea. article, architect photos/info
i found the below information when i was looking for info about the first american dictionary from noah webster.
Below you'll find a sample of the nearly 100 new words and senses from the 2006 copyright version of the best-selling Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition—available this fall in bookstores everywhere. How many of these words are already a part of your vocabulary?
Technology and Computers
mouse potato
ringtone
spyware
Science and Medicine
avian influenza
biodiesel
gastric bypass
Pop Culture
soul patch
supersize
Entertainment and Leisure
labelmate
ollie
wave pool
The Human Condition
drama queen
unibrow
International
manga
qigong
Business and Industry
agritourism
big-box
Nature
aquascape
coqui
Miscellaneous
polyamory
sandwich generation
and because i am a super huge dork...last night some guacomole tasted like cornnuts...which led me to think...what is a cornnut anyway...so if you've ever wanted to know...
so my title today is taken from the first headline i saw at yahoo.com. for those following current events, any idea what it's referring to?
insert photo here (blogger's photo watchamacallit isn't working now so you will have to wait)
this is the "big dig" house, built using scraps from boston's big dig. i think it's an interesting house and idea. article, architect photos/info
i found the below information when i was looking for info about the first american dictionary from noah webster.
Below you'll find a sample of the nearly 100 new words and senses from the 2006 copyright version of the best-selling Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition—available this fall in bookstores everywhere. How many of these words are already a part of your vocabulary?
Technology and Computers
mouse potato
ringtone
spyware
Science and Medicine
avian influenza
biodiesel
gastric bypass
Pop Culture
soul patch
supersize
Entertainment and Leisure
labelmate
ollie
wave pool
The Human Condition
drama queen
unibrow
International
manga
qigong
Business and Industry
agritourism
big-box
Nature
aquascape
coqui
Miscellaneous
polyamory
sandwich generation
and because i am a super huge dork...last night some guacomole tasted like cornnuts...which led me to think...what is a cornnut anyway...so if you've ever wanted to know...
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
blah, blah, blah...
So I’ve been somewhat distracted by myspace lately and in somewhat of a funk so I haven’t had much to blog about. But since I feel like keeping this place somewhat current (even though most of my fellow bloggers don’t – which makes me ask – why do I care?) I’ve got some random musings for your entertainment.
• According to a recent survey, almost 80% of consumers believe that the advice experts will give five years from now about what to eat and what not to eat will be completely different from the current line of thinking. Gourmet 07/06 (I am in the 80%)
• I really liked “Lady in the Water.” I don’t care what critics say because Mr. M. Night always leaves me thinking long after the movie is over. Whether it’s about a purpose, a salvation or characters living in denial of something (faith, love, purpose or simply living), I don’t care I think it’s a good thing.
• Check out the Internet Wayback Machine - Browse through 55 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. To start surfing the Wayback, type in the web address of a site or page where you would like to start, and press enter. Then select from the archived dates available. The resulting pages point to other archived pages at as close a date as possible. Keyword searching is not currently supported.
• McDonald’s french fries scare me. We watched Super Size Me (E hadn’t seen it) and in the extra’s there was a section called “The Smoking Fry.” "The Smoking Fry" shows Spurlock keeping various forms of fast food (some from McDonalds, some from a place that actually cooks the meat and fries from scratches) in glass jars in his office and then how the food breaks down over months. After 10 weeks, the McDonalds French Fries have not broken down whatsoever.
• The video-sharing site YouTube has outgrown the social networking giant MySpace in global hits. YouTube receives a 3.9 percent share of all daily website visits on the Internet. (Stink. I’m late.)
• When walking on the track at the gym please don’t read a book. I realize there is a lot about gym culture that you may not be familiar with but never, ever is it ok to walk on the track while reading a book. Not to mention, using your upper body is important to increasing your heart rate and getting the most out of your workout. Geez.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
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