Dearest blog,
I'm really sorry for the neglect lately. I've somehow been staying busy between my new writing ventures, the job search (which is getting better), going to the gym (yes! I'm still going strong!) and (gasp!) a social life.
Let's recap my life:
- You can check out my new articles on ChickSpeak about Tammy Tibbetts and the MacDella Cooper Foundation here, Project Girl here, "The Zookeeper's Wife" here and getting your car ready for a roadtrip here. If you're on Twitter, FOLLOW US at @ChickSpeak. We aren't a robot, and I know because I'm the official tweeter! If you're on Tumblr, FOLLOW US here. We'll follow back, too!
- I'm also writing at BizMe.biz. My first article is about the corporate dresscode. I have more coming though, so stay tuned.
- I have a part-time retail job now. (Hey, at least it's something. Although I've had to dress up and wear more makeup for this job than pretty much every other job/internship I've ever had.)
- I have friends and a social life. Sweeeet. I even went on an actual date recently with a guy who actually lives near me. (No more of those out-of-town boys. Although they were fun, haha.)
- I have serious job prospects on the line. I'm not big on talking about it because I do feel it might jinx me, so just keep your fingers crossed.
- My war with the treadmill is definitely going in my favor. In fact, I actually managed to KEEP my weight-related New Year's Resolution this year! I'm thinking of possibly running a 5k sometime this fall. Although my only worry is that I haven't really run outside (and by haven't really I mean haven't at all). Oh well, I suppose I'll try soon!
Ok, that's my recap. I have also been reading a lot about interesting topics in my blogs. Tomorrow I have a 5-hr bus ride back home, so I'm sure I'll end up not doing anything I'm supposed to be doing and blog. For some reason, that's what tends to happen.
Toodles for today,
Cassandra
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Are You a Supergirl?
I had the pleasure of interviewing Supergirls Speak Out author Liz Funk for ChickSpeak.com. She's such an awesome girl. Very inspiring, too. You really ought to read the Q&A, then read her book. (Then join ChickSpeak and comment on all of my articles! haha)Friday, May 22, 2009
Total War
So I’m currently at war with the treadmill in my gym. This war, however, has spread to the weight machines, free weights and even my kitchen. It feels so good to be working out again. I can actually see the muscle coming back!
But to really get a good grasp on how I’m doing, I want this: Tanita BC-350 Ironman Body Composition Monitor.
According to the description, it provides your “weight, body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, basal metabolic rate, physique rating, visceral fat level, and metabolic age.”
It’s $269.99, but isn’t it pretty?
But to really get a good grasp on how I’m doing, I want this: Tanita BC-350 Ironman Body Composition Monitor.
According to the description, it provides your “weight, body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, basal metabolic rate, physique rating, visceral fat level, and metabolic age.”
It’s $269.99, but isn’t it pretty?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Books, Books, Books
There’s this pretty cool project going on called “Fill in the Gaps: 100 Project.” I discovered it here on the blog, Editorial Ass.
The basic idea is to create a list of 100 books that you have been meaning to read or that you think you should read. Then you start reading them. You have five years to finish the list.
Interested? Check out this blog dedicated to the project: “Fill in the Gaps: 100 Project.”
I want to participate, but coming up with a list of 100 books to read is not very easy. I read over a few of the other lists and here are a few books I think I’ll add to my list:
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Middlemarch by George Eliot
But there are also books I want to read again because I read them when I was younger and don’t feel like I took everything I could from them. Like these:
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Ahh, so many books. I’m currently reading The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (one of my favorite authors). So at least I don’t have to include that on my list.
Do you have suggestions for my list? What criteria should I base it on? Do you have a list? What are you reading? Let me know; I’m curious.
The basic idea is to create a list of 100 books that you have been meaning to read or that you think you should read. Then you start reading them. You have five years to finish the list.
Interested? Check out this blog dedicated to the project: “Fill in the Gaps: 100 Project.”
I want to participate, but coming up with a list of 100 books to read is not very easy. I read over a few of the other lists and here are a few books I think I’ll add to my list:
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Middlemarch by George Eliot
But there are also books I want to read again because I read them when I was younger and don’t feel like I took everything I could from them. Like these:
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Ahh, so many books. I’m currently reading The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (one of my favorite authors). So at least I don’t have to include that on my list.
Do you have suggestions for my list? What criteria should I base it on? Do you have a list? What are you reading? Let me know; I’m curious.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
(Not) In the Mood
This week has not been all that great of a week. So I haven't really had any motivation to blog. But last night around 2am after watching Journey to the Center of the Earth and Sex and the City, I finally decided to do something. So I started to fold my laundry while listening to some music. (Let me tell you; there was A LOT of laundry.)
Anyways, Stand by Rascal Flatts started on my iTunes, and it made me feel a little better. So I wanted to share it with you guys to use when you're not having a good day.
Anyways, Stand by Rascal Flatts started on my iTunes, and it made me feel a little better. So I wanted to share it with you guys to use when you're not having a good day.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I am a Blogaholic.
Some of you may have caught my earlier post about possibly being a blogaholic. Well there is no possbility. I -am- a blogaholic. And thanks to Google Reader, my addiction gets worse and worse and worse. I'm currently at 83 subscriptions.
Ok, to make sure you don't think that I'm sitting at a computer all day, I don't necessarily read every post. I skim through a lot of it and read what interests me the most. It's so easy to do on Google Reader, too. I don't have to visit 83 different Web sites when I want to see what's happening.
Last time I got some great suggestions for new blogs. So once again, I figured I'd share a few favorites of mine and ask you about yours. What are you reading? Because here's a spotlight of what I'm reading:
Funemployed in NYC - They have a great "Job of the Day" feature where they find ridiculous job postings. It's pretty funny. They make unemployment funny, which is nice.
Save Like Me - This is SELF's money saving blog. MP Dunleavey gives you great suggestions on how to go about saving money. I like how she uses real life examples, too.
Salon.com's Broadsheet - This is my go-to blog for women's issues and current affairs. I like how they talk about serious and not-so-serious issues with a conversational, witty and amusing tone.
Almost Savvy - This blog isn't updated too frequently, but when it is, you can find some great information.
Beyond the Beauty Pages - This is SELF's beauty blog. I've learned a lot from all the women there. I love reading what they're up to and what they suggest. (I also love that my friend Ale is a regular blogger. She's awesome!)
Ok, to make sure you don't think that I'm sitting at a computer all day, I don't necessarily read every post. I skim through a lot of it and read what interests me the most. It's so easy to do on Google Reader, too. I don't have to visit 83 different Web sites when I want to see what's happening.
Last time I got some great suggestions for new blogs. So once again, I figured I'd share a few favorites of mine and ask you about yours. What are you reading? Because here's a spotlight of what I'm reading:
Funemployed in NYC - They have a great "Job of the Day" feature where they find ridiculous job postings. It's pretty funny. They make unemployment funny, which is nice.
Save Like Me - This is SELF's money saving blog. MP Dunleavey gives you great suggestions on how to go about saving money. I like how she uses real life examples, too.
Salon.com's Broadsheet - This is my go-to blog for women's issues and current affairs. I like how they talk about serious and not-so-serious issues with a conversational, witty and amusing tone.
Almost Savvy - This blog isn't updated too frequently, but when it is, you can find some great information.
Beyond the Beauty Pages - This is SELF's beauty blog. I've learned a lot from all the women there. I love reading what they're up to and what they suggest. (I also love that my friend Ale is a regular blogger. She's awesome!)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Are You Stressed Out?
Did you know today is National Stress Awareness Day? Do you think they picked the day after taxes are due on purpose? Because I imagine that most people are acutely aware of their stress levels right now. I also imagine some people may be much more stressed than usual.
So I thought I’d share a few things to alleviate some of the stress you may or may not be feeling.
- Back up your LinkedIn contacts! Just in case something goes wrong (knock on wood), keep track of all the hard work you put into your LinkedIn connections by following the steps on Almost Savvy’s post. You’ll save contact information for all your connections, your profile and your recommendations. Then I suggest putting those files on one of those little storage thingies. You know what I’m talking about, right? BAM. Less stress!
- Laugh a little! I already shared one of my favorite sites, Fmylife.com, but there are so many other great ones. I literally laugh out loud a lot of the time. Two other sites that make me giggle are Said In Bed and One Sentence. Maybe it isn’t nice to laugh at others, but if they’re brave enough to post it online, chances are they’re laughing, too.
- Go bowling! Before you say it’s too expensive, here’s a coupon to AMF bowling centers. With it, you can play up to 10 games for 99 cents each. The coupon is good until April 30, so take your family or friends and relieve some of that pent up stress!
- Let go! My mom always tells me to take things one day at a time. You’d think this was easy, but it’s actually not. Use this link to learn how what to let go of and how to do it. It can’t hurt to try.
So I thought I’d share a few things to alleviate some of the stress you may or may not be feeling.
- Back up your LinkedIn contacts! Just in case something goes wrong (knock on wood), keep track of all the hard work you put into your LinkedIn connections by following the steps on Almost Savvy’s post. You’ll save contact information for all your connections, your profile and your recommendations. Then I suggest putting those files on one of those little storage thingies. You know what I’m talking about, right? BAM. Less stress!
- Laugh a little! I already shared one of my favorite sites, Fmylife.com, but there are so many other great ones. I literally laugh out loud a lot of the time. Two other sites that make me giggle are Said In Bed and One Sentence. Maybe it isn’t nice to laugh at others, but if they’re brave enough to post it online, chances are they’re laughing, too.
- Go bowling! Before you say it’s too expensive, here’s a coupon to AMF bowling centers. With it, you can play up to 10 games for 99 cents each. The coupon is good until April 30, so take your family or friends and relieve some of that pent up stress!
- Let go! My mom always tells me to take things one day at a time. You’d think this was easy, but it’s actually not. Use this link to learn how what to let go of and how to do it. It can’t hurt to try.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Rearranging My Sheep
If you haven’t noticed, sometimes I post things into the wee hours of the morning. I’m attempting to work on regulating my sleep habits, and I’ve been reading up on getting better sleep for a while now. Some ideas are not applicable to me (like drinking caffeine late at night; I only drink it in the morning if at all) and some ideas just won’t work (like reading before bed; if I get really into the book, I won’t put it down until I’m done). So I thought I’d share some of the ideas that sounded like they could possible work. After all, I know some of you are up in the wee hours, too.
- Get some sunlight! (should be easier now that spring is here) You’re body recognizes that sunlight means daytime and no sunlight means nighttime. How? When the light goes away, your body produces a hormone called melatonin, which (surprise!) promotes sleep. Your body doesn’t equate indoor light with the light outside either. So being indoors all day has a different effect on melatonin, which can interrupt your sleep.
- Tidy up before bed. A messy room/house can increase your stress levels. Who knew? Stress, in turn, affects your sleep!
- Take a hot shower/bath approximately two hours before bedtime. Apparently when your body temperature cools, it makes it easier to sleep and stay asleep. By taking a hot shower/bath, you raise your temperature (duh). But a few hours later, your body temperature drops, and then you can (hopefully) sleep.
- Get serious with that internal clock. As creatures of habit, if you (try) to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, seven days a week, your body will eventually register this schedule. It will get easier to fall asleep on time. (I just have to shift my internal clock back a few hours and I’ll be set!)
- Get some sunlight! (should be easier now that spring is here) You’re body recognizes that sunlight means daytime and no sunlight means nighttime. How? When the light goes away, your body produces a hormone called melatonin, which (surprise!) promotes sleep. Your body doesn’t equate indoor light with the light outside either. So being indoors all day has a different effect on melatonin, which can interrupt your sleep.
- Tidy up before bed. A messy room/house can increase your stress levels. Who knew? Stress, in turn, affects your sleep!
- Take a hot shower/bath approximately two hours before bedtime. Apparently when your body temperature cools, it makes it easier to sleep and stay asleep. By taking a hot shower/bath, you raise your temperature (duh). But a few hours later, your body temperature drops, and then you can (hopefully) sleep.
- Get serious with that internal clock. As creatures of habit, if you (try) to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, seven days a week, your body will eventually register this schedule. It will get easier to fall asleep on time. (I just have to shift my internal clock back a few hours and I’ll be set!)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Ca-Ching!
Self recently launched a new blog, Save Like Me, and I love it. It’s so personal and so informative, which I think make for a generally fabulous blog.
One blog post that really got my attention was “My Favorite Ez Money Saver.” I was like, “Oh! A money saver tip! I love saving money!” I really do, too. I absolutely hate spending my own money. I squirrel it away in bank accounts or piggy banks or little bags tucked away in my underwear drawer. But then I read it. She suggests saving every five dollar bill you get.
Sounds pretty genius, if you have a continual flow of cash in and out of your wallet. Do I? Not so much. I often rely on check and credit cards to get me through the day, with an emergency cash stash just in case someone doesn’t take cards.
I’m just starting off in this whole “real world” adventure, so to me, five bucks is still a lot of money. Seriously. I’m not kidding. I imagine a lot of you are just starting off, too. So this is my take on the Ez Money Saver:
Idea 1: Save one dollar bill every time you get change from something! So if you buy a magazine that costs about three dollars with a five dollar bill that you don’t feel fully comfortable saving yet, you save AT LEAST one of those dollars you get back!
Idea 2: Save your change! I recently went out to eat with my aunt, and this guy passed by me dropping all his change. Being the nice person I am, I bend down to help him recover his loss. He says, “Don’t worry about it!” and runs out of the place. I continue to collect his change and proceed to put it in my pocket. I just made 73 cents. Then I went home and added the change to my super cool “piggy bank” that counts my money as I put it in. I love watching the number get bigger and bigger. Love it! But the point is, don’t be like that crazy guy and forget your change. Every penny adds up. So empty out your wallet or pick up that penny on the street (I pick up all the pennies I see. Sorry, but an extra penny is always good luck whether heads up or down.), and throw it in a super cool piggy bank like me or use a coffee can or use a sock. Just save it.
Idea 3: This idea is more for a card carrying person. If the purchase is under five dollars, don’t use your card. If you don’t have the cash, don’t get it. If you do have the cash, please go back to idea 1. Presto! You’ve saved!
One blog post that really got my attention was “My Favorite Ez Money Saver.” I was like, “Oh! A money saver tip! I love saving money!” I really do, too. I absolutely hate spending my own money. I squirrel it away in bank accounts or piggy banks or little bags tucked away in my underwear drawer. But then I read it. She suggests saving every five dollar bill you get.
Sounds pretty genius, if you have a continual flow of cash in and out of your wallet. Do I? Not so much. I often rely on check and credit cards to get me through the day, with an emergency cash stash just in case someone doesn’t take cards.
I’m just starting off in this whole “real world” adventure, so to me, five bucks is still a lot of money. Seriously. I’m not kidding. I imagine a lot of you are just starting off, too. So this is my take on the Ez Money Saver:
Idea 1: Save one dollar bill every time you get change from something! So if you buy a magazine that costs about three dollars with a five dollar bill that you don’t feel fully comfortable saving yet, you save AT LEAST one of those dollars you get back!
Idea 2: Save your change! I recently went out to eat with my aunt, and this guy passed by me dropping all his change. Being the nice person I am, I bend down to help him recover his loss. He says, “Don’t worry about it!” and runs out of the place. I continue to collect his change and proceed to put it in my pocket. I just made 73 cents. Then I went home and added the change to my super cool “piggy bank” that counts my money as I put it in. I love watching the number get bigger and bigger. Love it! But the point is, don’t be like that crazy guy and forget your change. Every penny adds up. So empty out your wallet or pick up that penny on the street (I pick up all the pennies I see. Sorry, but an extra penny is always good luck whether heads up or down.), and throw it in a super cool piggy bank like me or use a coffee can or use a sock. Just save it.
Idea 3: This idea is more for a card carrying person. If the purchase is under five dollars, don’t use your card. If you don’t have the cash, don’t get it. If you do have the cash, please go back to idea 1. Presto! You’ve saved!
Monday, March 23, 2009
I Will Win, Treadmill.
If you know me, you know I HATE RUNNING. If you've read the blog, you know that I have plans to conquer the treadmill. I must say in general I've made progress, but I still have a long way to go. I can run a mile non-stop now as long as a good TV show is on.
As the weather gets warmer, all of these joggers start coming out. Usually I roll my eyes and think awful thoughts when I see them, but maybe (odds are slim to none, but I can dream) this summer (it's already spring; one goal at a time) I will join them. Just in case you plan on doing the same thing, here are some tips for transitioning from the treadmill to... the outdoors from FitSugar.
- Start slow. The full transition apparently takes about one to two months. Who knew it was this serious? One outdoor run a week is a good start, and build as you feel more comfortable.
- Run at a slower pace and run shorter distances to get used to all of those extra outdoor challenges. You don't want to trip or get stuck at the bottom of a hill.
- Be safe! Bring a buddy, an ID and your cell phone, just in case. Fanny pack anyone?
For more tips, check it out here.
As the weather gets warmer, all of these joggers start coming out. Usually I roll my eyes and think awful thoughts when I see them, but maybe (odds are slim to none, but I can dream) this summer (it's already spring; one goal at a time) I will join them. Just in case you plan on doing the same thing, here are some tips for transitioning from the treadmill to... the outdoors from FitSugar.
- Start slow. The full transition apparently takes about one to two months. Who knew it was this serious? One outdoor run a week is a good start, and build as you feel more comfortable.
- Run at a slower pace and run shorter distances to get used to all of those extra outdoor challenges. You don't want to trip or get stuck at the bottom of a hill.
- Be safe! Bring a buddy, an ID and your cell phone, just in case. Fanny pack anyone?
For more tips, check it out here.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
In Love with This Song
First, I'm having a friend visit this weekend, so I won't be around until late Sunday/Monday. We're playing tourists; I'm excited.
Second, my aunt introduced to a FABULOUS FABULOUS song that I didn't know existed until today even though it's over 30 years old. It fits most beautifully with the blog. I guess I've always heard the phrase, but I didn't realize it was a song. Helen Reddy, you are officially one of my idols now.
Check this out (and listen to the words!):
Second, my aunt introduced to a FABULOUS FABULOUS song that I didn't know existed until today even though it's over 30 years old. It fits most beautifully with the blog. I guess I've always heard the phrase, but I didn't realize it was a song. Helen Reddy, you are officially one of my idols now.
Check this out (and listen to the words!):
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
An Apple a Day
Thanks to friends, blogs, etc., I've noticed a lot of "one-a-day" sites. You know, those sites that offer one thing a day. They're fairly entertaining. I figured I'd share a few I've come across that I enjoy.
If you're on the job search like many of us, I suggest One Day One Job. It mainly focuses on entry level jobs, but I'm sure anyone can benefit from it. The companies showcased on the site are often very unique and interesting companies.
Hey college students, they do the same thing for internships, too! Check out One Day One Internship. Maybe you'll find an internship that will change your entire life. You never know.
For those of you interested in quotes or motivation like me, check out Oneaday. It provides one Chinese idiom a day. It even shows how to write it in Chinese characters. Today's is "The road to happiness is always strewn with difficulties and setbacks."
I'd like to say I'm a writer, and sometimes I fall victim to writer's block. One Word provides a fun little exercise to help break free of the block. It gives you one word and you have one minute to write about it. It seriously times you though, so don't stop to delete and edit. Just let it flow.
Music is constantly playing in the background as I run through my chores of the day. It's pretty much replaced my habit of watching hours of TV. Even in school, I used to listen to music while writing papers, etc. It just helps me focus. So clearly, I welcome new music all the time leading me to tell you about OnesongOneday. It's just like the title suggests; one song each day.
Do you have any sites like this? I'd love to hear about more.
If you're on the job search like many of us, I suggest One Day One Job. It mainly focuses on entry level jobs, but I'm sure anyone can benefit from it. The companies showcased on the site are often very unique and interesting companies.
Hey college students, they do the same thing for internships, too! Check out One Day One Internship. Maybe you'll find an internship that will change your entire life. You never know.
For those of you interested in quotes or motivation like me, check out Oneaday. It provides one Chinese idiom a day. It even shows how to write it in Chinese characters. Today's is "The road to happiness is always strewn with difficulties and setbacks."
I'd like to say I'm a writer, and sometimes I fall victim to writer's block. One Word provides a fun little exercise to help break free of the block. It gives you one word and you have one minute to write about it. It seriously times you though, so don't stop to delete and edit. Just let it flow.
Music is constantly playing in the background as I run through my chores of the day. It's pretty much replaced my habit of watching hours of TV. Even in school, I used to listen to music while writing papers, etc. It just helps me focus. So clearly, I welcome new music all the time leading me to tell you about OnesongOneday. It's just like the title suggests; one song each day.
Do you have any sites like this? I'd love to hear about more.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Sometimes You Just Need a Good Song
"Fly Away" by Sugarland
Oh I swear this town gets smaller everyday,
and I'm waitin' for my chance.
I'm gonna break away.
I'm so sick and tired of being told
what's good for me.
People got lots of ideas
of who I'm supposed to be.
[Chorus]
Angel carry me, oh so far away.
May my body never touch the ground.
And If I promise you I'll be back someday,
will you set me free so I can fly away?
Fly away, fly away
Well most folks here,
well, they don't dig too deep.
They can't dream too big
'cause they've got fields to keep.
I could walk away
and leave behind my family
or get buried alive in this legacy.
[Chorus]
I wanna sleep under a different piece of sky.
I wanna live a little bit before I die.
I wanna be so close to heaven I see angels.
[Chorus]
Oh I swear this town gets smaller everyday,
and I'm waitin' for my chance.
I'm gonna break away.
I'm so sick and tired of being told
what's good for me.
People got lots of ideas
of who I'm supposed to be.
[Chorus]
Angel carry me, oh so far away.
May my body never touch the ground.
And If I promise you I'll be back someday,
will you set me free so I can fly away?
Fly away, fly away
Well most folks here,
well, they don't dig too deep.
They can't dream too big
'cause they've got fields to keep.
I could walk away
and leave behind my family
or get buried alive in this legacy.
[Chorus]
I wanna sleep under a different piece of sky.
I wanna live a little bit before I die.
I wanna be so close to heaven I see angels.
[Chorus]
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Free Resume Printing Rocks
Mark this on your calendar immediately: PRINT RESUME OUT AT FEDEX OFFICE TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009.
Why? BECAUSE IT'S FREE! (I told you I love free things.) According to their Web site, FedEx Office is hosting "FedEx Office Free Resume Printing Day"and will print up to 25 black and white copies of each customer's resume for free. Heads up though, the orders have to be placed and picked up in-store. Getting out of your pajamas and to a Fedex store is small price to pay for beautiful FREE copies of your resume.
From the site: “We understand that the economy has affected many people in a very profound way, and we want to help,” said Brian Philips, president and CEO of FedEx Office. “Printing resumes is one small way we can use our resources to help those who need it.”
Thanks buddy! Get the details on the closest one to you at their Web site or call 1-800-Go-FedEx.
Why? BECAUSE IT'S FREE! (I told you I love free things.) According to their Web site, FedEx Office is hosting "FedEx Office Free Resume Printing Day"and will print up to 25 black and white copies of each customer's resume for free. Heads up though, the orders have to be placed and picked up in-store. Getting out of your pajamas and to a Fedex store is small price to pay for beautiful FREE copies of your resume.
From the site: “We understand that the economy has affected many people in a very profound way, and we want to help,” said Brian Philips, president and CEO of FedEx Office. “Printing resumes is one small way we can use our resources to help those who need it.”
Thanks buddy! Get the details on the closest one to you at their Web site or call 1-800-Go-FedEx.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Motivation is Key, Pt. 2
So yesterday I talked about motivation for (mostly) health and fitness. But, of course, motivation is the key to nearly all components of life. And I, being jobless and all, definitely need an extra push every once in a while to keep going.
Maybe everyone already knew about this, but while skimming CNN for interesting news to blog about, I came across a pretty awesome blog: Young People Who Rock. According to the blog, it's "a weekly interview series focused on people under 30 — from CEOs to entertainers to athletes to community and political leaders — who are doing remarkable things." UNDER 30. That leaves me seven years to make it on the blog. But seriously, some of these stories are absolutely incredible and moving. They also encourage me to keep trekking.
In part of my doing something, tonight I'm attending a free financial workshop. Sounds like a good thing to do right now, don't you think?
Maybe everyone already knew about this, but while skimming CNN for interesting news to blog about, I came across a pretty awesome blog: Young People Who Rock. According to the blog, it's "a weekly interview series focused on people under 30 — from CEOs to entertainers to athletes to community and political leaders — who are doing remarkable things." UNDER 30. That leaves me seven years to make it on the blog. But seriously, some of these stories are absolutely incredible and moving. They also encourage me to keep trekking.
In part of my doing something, tonight I'm attending a free financial workshop. Sounds like a good thing to do right now, don't you think?
Monday, March 2, 2009
Motivation is Key
My yoga move update: So I managed to hold the first pose (the Scissor Legs Side Crow) for about two seconds. The second pose (the One-Legged Arm Balance) was a bit less successful. I could hold it for about half a second because I have not regained the flexibility necessary for this move. Therefore, combining the two hasn't quite happened. First I need to work on upper body strength and flexibility. But let's be clear: I -will- do this pose one day.
Running, however, is something that I don't have the same motivation for. I attempted to run on the treadmill today. Thank goodness I was the only one in the gym, so embarassing. So when I read the Words That Move You slideshow on FitSugar, I knew I had to share it. Here are some of my favorites:
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing; that's why we recommend it daily." — Zig Ziglar
"Fall seven times, stand up eight." —Japanese proverb
"It's a dream until you write it down, and then it's a goal."– Anonymous
Treadmill, don't think I won't be back tomorrow. You're totally going down.
Running, however, is something that I don't have the same motivation for. I attempted to run on the treadmill today. Thank goodness I was the only one in the gym, so embarassing. So when I read the Words That Move You slideshow on FitSugar, I knew I had to share it. Here are some of my favorites:
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing; that's why we recommend it daily." — Zig Ziglar
"Fall seven times, stand up eight." —Japanese proverb
"It's a dream until you write it down, and then it's a goal."– Anonymous
Treadmill, don't think I won't be back tomorrow. You're totally going down.
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