Net Work

The Internet is the most incredible resource for work. This is obviously not some kind of new, genius idea I have; it's been said over and over again, but now that I'm working full-time, I'm amazed at how much it rings true.

The main thing I marvel at is networking among people in your field. I belong to a list-serv where people email each other questions and then people freely and happily share answers. I think I've helped some people out a few times with questions, and people have definitely helped me out. I basically developed a project out of answers I got from others to my questions. It's amazing... and I mean, people have always been doing it, but the Internet makes it so fast and easy and... international.

Oh the things we're able to do.....

Notent Notables

Spaghetti - you were SO delicious just now. Why isn't there more of you?

So, tomorrow marks the end of the reading challenge. The challenge was to read 8 books by August 31st. I believe the challenge will end with 7 books read - 2 of them by J.K. Rowling, which had already been read by me before... Boooo. Not exactly the point of the challenge, but I must say I got a little complacent near the end and was far too interested in re-reading the Harry Potter series than anything else. Ho hum, oh well... Still, 5/8 is not so bad when you're a working gal, and the whole point was to get myself reading, not to be too particular about what exactly it was I read. Plus, Harry Potter is a great gateway back into the Fiction world, which was another thing I needed. Although it's not officially over, I call the Reading Challenge a great success!!! [I'll do an official reading challenge post on September 1st to report a little more specifically on my thoughts, books read, achievements, etc.]

Sporcle - stop being so fun!!!

In other news, I have no other news.

Tweet / Poke

I think Twitter & Facebook are meant for different sentiments. You know what I mean?

Entourage Crush!

Obviously we know I love Entourage. Did you know Turtle was one of my (if not the only) favourite characters? Well he is. I've always liked him. In fact, I've even crushed on him a wee bit - since the beginning.












Now check him out!































Damn Turtle! Your arms are bulging and your face is so intense!


Mmmmm.

Ark Aid Fye Her

My favourite band has always been The Beatles, and it still is. Their talent, influence, consistency, personality, story, and music in general is unparalleled. It's not as if there aren't bands who rival them, because there are, but the impact The Beatles had... you just can't compare.

That said, I don't listen to The Beatles on a daily basis. In fact, I can't remember the last time I put on a Beatles song on purpose. Lately, I don't listen to one artist... I don't listen to albums... I don't obsess over one band... I guess I've started approaching my music with the way I approach a lot of things now - in bite-sized amounts. A move to listen to just one song by one artist, and then another song by another artist, is akin to my move to write things in 140 characters or less.

Anyway, however it's happened, it's sort of a bummer... oh well...

The point of this musing is to mention that because it's been held in such high esteem since its release, I'm listening to the entirety (in order - that's important) of Arcade Fire's new album: "The Suburbs". I was really into "Neon Bible" a couple of summers ago, and I like Arcade Fire, so I'm pumped to be experiencing them in a new way again.

Verdict after 2.5 songs? I've GOT to listen to the rest. This album is effing amazing!!!

Bieber Bottle

I do not have Bieber fever, nor am I a Justin hater. I just think this is funny.

Spring Forward, Autumn's Back!

Let's talk for a quick sec about "Entourage".

More specifically: Autumn Reeser.


Dear Autumn,

You are hot, fierce, and super talented. You are killing it as Lizzie Grant, and I mean that. Keep it up. Your ferociousness turns me on.

Sincerely,
Madam Sugar Gravy

Mournings.

I love listening to my iPod on the way to work. It really gets me pumped and ready in the morning, and it also makes me forget about the massive hills that I have to walk up on the way to the office. However, I've recently moved to a small town and listening to an iPod while you're walking is a bit different. When I walk by people now, they're usually interested in smiling and saying "hello" or "good morning" to me. Having grown up in Toronto, this is a strange and new concept. No one was usually interested in smiling at me or saying hello... and truth be told, I've never been interested in smiling at anyone either... at least not in the morning. So, for now, I'll just watch the mouth of the person walking by. If they smile, I'll smile. If they say good morning (or that's what their mouth looks to be mouthing), I'll say good morning... but I'm keeping my earbuds in.

Hermione Looking Finey Part Deux

OH EM GEE, Emma Watson. Bold move, but I think it'll pay off.

You def don't look like Hermione anymore.

Will Burberry still use you? I hope so. It could be FEE-YASS.

FUNdraising

As someone involved in fundraising, I must say - Barack's team is on point. I know the graphic is impossible to read from here, but click on it and take a look. Trust me, you'll be impressed.

Reading Challenge Update

Ok... I really need to get focused, because I've got under a month left to read 3 more books. I've got 5 books on the go right now and that needs to stop. However, I once had 3 books on the go, and I finished them all in a short amount of time. It's all about focus and dedication.

Here's what I've got on the go and what I think so far:

• Smart Women Finish Rich - this book is AWESOME! I've learned some tips and tricks about my finances that I'm so grateful for already! However, the author suggests that you read and re-read sections of it before moving on, so I'm taking a break from the book while I read some others, and then in a few months I intend to get back to it! Another note about SWFR - it is SO great as a young professional to be figuring out these financial skills so early on, BUT some of them aren't applicable quite yet, so I'm sure it'll act as a reference guide over the next 10 years, too.
• The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank) - I started this a month or so ago and kinda took a break for a bit. It's an important read though, and I'd like for it to be part of my final 3 books.
• The Mother Tongue: English and How it Got That Way - this has been on my bookshelf for ages, which is surprising because of how much I've always enjoyed reading it (this is my 3rd time trying). I think I've made it further than I ever have before, and I plan on finishing this first of the 3 I've got left.
• The School on the Hill - this book is a work in progress. No plans to finish it ASAP.
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Could this one even count? It's like my 10th time reading it, but I wanna re-read the whole series before the movie comes out in November, so I'm starting now. I'll see if I want to include it in the challenge... maybe if I'm desperate after finishing the two others. We'll see!
  

You make my dreams come true!

I have so many days like this.

TIGHTROPE!

Janelle. Janelle, Janelle, Janelle.

Keep doin' whatchu doin' gyal!

Doot doola doot doo

Unbelievable interview. Why isn't Nardwuar famous?