28 9 / 2011
I saw this about all the facebook changes (aagghh they just keep changing it) but the silly thing is that we keep accomodating to all the changes and learning the new ropes on how to access photos, post photos, facebook chat over and over!
And no matter how many things to do to change it were going to keep up with the NEW and IMPROVED facebook appearances and all!
10 4 / 2011
I Made this awhile ago and I found it when I was trying to find notes for one of my classes (need to keep notes more organized)!
It was supposed to be a piece of a collage :) not sure why there are so many fruits on it though?
04 4 / 2011
DO NOT EVER loose sight of your creative side!
Act in a play / or in front of your mirror
Blow bubbles in the summer
Calligraphy (this is super useful when doing wedding invitations)
De clutter your life (changing the space around you is so refreshing)
Engrave your name
Finger paint (this is such a stress reliever)
Garden (Indoor) - It’s amazing how many herbs can grow indoors and BAMBOO
Have a 60’s theme - throw paint at the canvas (this is super fun to do!!!)
Imagine - it’s a wonderful thing
Have a Jamming session with your best friends (who cares what you sound like)
Find yourself a Kraze
Live it Up - Dare to be different
Make a Bucket List … If you have one … plan to do something
Try out a New recipe
Origami
Paint / Pottery / Pictures
Question what you read
Read to kids
Share your creativity with others
Try something new!
Understand someone’s perspective
Volunteer your time at something you have never done before
Write a blog … or a book!
Xtreme (use your imagination)
Yoga (If you already do yoga, there are many other variations that you can do!)
Zip to a nice place - can be a new restaurant / city / country
Create Yourself to the BEST of your abilities
#BP
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03 4 / 2011
How do you like your Sunday … Sundae
Today is apparently the 119th anniversary of the creation of the Sundae, that yummy soda fountain confection of ice cream, fudge, nuts and whipped cream with a cherry on top. Well at least according to Google!
I thought it would be nostalgic to write about some of these yummiest delicious treats. There is quite a lot to say about sundae’s it seems!
Over the years, the sundae has gone through new ideas, creativity and just basic trial and error ideas.
Classic Ice cream sundae
Hot Fudge Sundae
Caramel Sundae
Brownie Sundae
Banana Split (an absolute classic)
Strawberry Sundae
Butterscotch Sundae
Here is a website that is dedicated to all things “ice cream sundae” - http://www.icecreamsundae.com/
Or how about the “most expensive sundae” for $1000 with the decadence of an edible 23K gold leaf (yes you read that correctly, for one grand you can have the most decadent sundae).
Here is some Canadian History: Alberta successfully created the biggest ice cream sundae in Edmonton in 1988 a whole whopping 24 tons
You can also send anyone who is deserving their own virtual Sundae
http://www.icecreamsundae.com/?action=sundae
After reading a little bit about sundae’s … When was the last time you indulged your sweet tooth? Grab a spoon and dig into your favorite flavor and favorite toppings.
Get creative and don’t forget the maraschino cherry on top!
30 3 / 2011
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“We Learn …
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss
80% of what we experience
95% of what we teach others.-W. Glasser
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Teach yourself something everyday!
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28 3 / 2011
I wish I could make white board presentations like these.
After reading the Cognitive Surplus By: Clay Shirky who let me tell you is right on the money! I thought this video adds to some of his ideas, even though its promoting another book “Where Good Ideas Come From” by another great author Steven Johnson, the concept of “free time” is essential to this question as well.
Think about your free time! What do you do with it?
Ideas are in the making as we speak, and in this age (digital age) we can harness other people’s ideas at an exponential rate more than ever before, thanks to social media platforms (which by the way, we spend a great deal of time on) but its not going to waste or is it?
TIME is FREE - FREE TIME = Innovative and creative thinking occurs
We can extrapolate ideas from other ideas of people who we don’t even know, but are able to connect on the same level of interest.
FIND YOUR INTEREST AND … CONNECT!
For other cool white board presentations that make you think check out :
24 3 / 2011
Rant: Don’t Cough on Keyboards
I thought I wouldn’t rant on my blog … but today is the day!
AAGGHH!
I haven’t got sick yet, which is a feat for me because this time during the year is when everyone gets sick “crunch time” sets in and people pull more all-nighters and cram like crazy and try and write a whole term paper in 12 hours, start to finish (every university student has attempted this I am sure).
And every one in the library starts this chain reaction of coughing, especially on level 9 (but maybe that is because its more quiet) but seriously people stop coughing on the computers! I rarely use them since I carry my laptop around everywhere, but today I had to use one and it just had “infected” written all over it. There is this girl literally hacking out her lungs all over the place, I get your sick and it’s never a good time to be sick (especially now) but your sickness is now airborne!!! Which is just a vicious cycle
COUGHING ON KEYBOARDS = ECOSYSTEM OF GERMS!!!
Fact: The average keyboard carries over 4000 different kinds of germs - GROSS
22 3 / 2011
Simplicity Goes A Long Way!
Today I found out that March 21 (which was yesterday, oops) was World Poetry Day
I think Dr. Seuss is a poetic genius! Of course there are thousands of great poets. But, Dr. Seuss writes such simple verses and the content is well thought out (even in green eggs and ham), and his books simplicity help kids learn how to read!
If you haven’t read “Oh the Places You’ll Go” in a while - pull it out and dust it off because the as simple as this book is … the writing and the overall message is invaluable.
Or just click on the link (above)!
But there is something fresh about turning the pages of a picture book. So hopefully you have a copy.
Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind don’t matter and
those who matter don’t mind.
~Dr. Seuss
“YOUR OFF TO GREAT PLACES”!
21 3 / 2011
Paper Crane Donations 1 = $2.00
Once you get to 50 paper cranes, you can email them and receive a pre-paid shipping label
Check out YouTube for how to make origami paper cranes and get folding!
And remember that the cranes will end up being woven into an art installation after they have all been collected.
