...with all the writing I do at work and for school, I'm pretty much done when it comes to writing on my blog.
Sorry.
Maybe later.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tips For Aspiring Power-Pointers
Now that I've completed my first PowerPoint presentation, I think I'm ready to divulge some secrets of success in 5 easy steps:
1. Remember your title page. And your "Questions?" page.
2. When they say to take 15 minutes, it's not really a long time. Don't over-prepare.
3. If you do overprepare, and part of your grade is based on time-management, don't talk so super fast to make your way through to end on time.
4. If you do talk super fast, don't suck your spit in and choke. Making breathing noises and having coughing fits do not make for a great presentation.
5. If you do suck your spit in and choke, gratefully accept ANY water given to you, don't ask in your shaky non-voice if it's been opened cuz you don't want germs. Just swig it down. Move on.
My 5 Grateful Fors:
1. My husband! Today we are celebrating 15 years! FIFTEEN! I can't believe I can be with my best friend forever!
2. Training Table who provided dinner last night.
3. My sister who took my daughter out for a night of fun.
4. Garden fresh lettuce.
5. My son who discovered a new favorite animal: the Tasmanian Wolf. Google it.
1. Remember your title page. And your "Questions?" page.
2. When they say to take 15 minutes, it's not really a long time. Don't over-prepare.
3. If you do overprepare, and part of your grade is based on time-management, don't talk so super fast to make your way through to end on time.
4. If you do talk super fast, don't suck your spit in and choke. Making breathing noises and having coughing fits do not make for a great presentation.
5. If you do suck your spit in and choke, gratefully accept ANY water given to you, don't ask in your shaky non-voice if it's been opened cuz you don't want germs. Just swig it down. Move on.
My 5 Grateful Fors:
1. My husband! Today we are celebrating 15 years! FIFTEEN! I can't believe I can be with my best friend forever!
2. Training Table who provided dinner last night.
3. My sister who took my daughter out for a night of fun.
4. Garden fresh lettuce.
5. My son who discovered a new favorite animal: the Tasmanian Wolf. Google it.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Accomplishments Over the Weekend
1. My ankle is 100% healed, per the doctor. Yay!
2. I let my kids use glitter at home for the first time EVER!
3. Made cards.
4. Made my first Powerpoint presentation EVER!
5. Ate jello, an ice cream sandwich, and 3 brownies in one day. Did not exercise. Made new goals.
6. Missed my sisters. Do I even have sisters anymore?! We need to get together!
2. I let my kids use glitter at home for the first time EVER!
3. Made cards.
4. Made my first Powerpoint presentation EVER!
5. Ate jello, an ice cream sandwich, and 3 brownies in one day. Did not exercise. Made new goals.
6. Missed my sisters. Do I even have sisters anymore?! We need to get together!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Missing The Office
I spent two days at a conference this week, so I wasn't at the office. But that's not what I mean when I say I am missing the office. I am missing The Office! When it not a rerun, I watch it every Friday. It's just close enough to real life that I can sympathize yet at the same time so far out that it makes me feel grateful for my job.
But I haven't watched in weeks. And now my office is the one that seems far out. Sometimes I just need Michael Scott's perspective:
Michael Scott: Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.
Oh well. Here's what I am grateful for:
1. It's Friday. Not Friday-The Office-Day, but Friday-McGrath's Fish House Tonight-Day
2. Canada Dry and Mounds candy bars.
3. Today is National Donut Day. For some reason, this makes me happy. Happy National Donut Day everybody!
4. Rain. I love rain.
5. Flip-flops. Right now they're about the only shoes that my right foot fits in to.
But I haven't watched in weeks. And now my office is the one that seems far out. Sometimes I just need Michael Scott's perspective:
Michael Scott: Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.
Oh well. Here's what I am grateful for:
1. It's Friday. Not Friday-The Office-Day, but Friday-McGrath's Fish House Tonight-Day
2. Canada Dry and Mounds candy bars.
3. Today is National Donut Day. For some reason, this makes me happy. Happy National Donut Day everybody!
4. Rain. I love rain.
5. Flip-flops. Right now they're about the only shoes that my right foot fits in to.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
It's Like Riding a Bike
You know what they say about riding bikes: once you learn you can ride one for life. It is my personal goal in this blog to denounce that theory! NOT TRUE FOLKS! I proved it yesterday when I went for ride with my son and totally BIFFED it! As my son pointed out, though, at least I didn't bonk my head (I wasn't wearing a helmet).
My Five:
1. Not only did I not bonk my head, I didn't land on my formally broken ankle.
2. I got to spend time with my kids and husband yesterday - I had half a day off!
3. I can sort of get gossip from facebook. Not that I'm a gossiper silly, but I can get to kind of know the people that I secretly admire.
4. I have a personal trainer for a neighbor. We have a meeting on Saturday.
5. Watching Forever Strong as a family last night. Good movie.
My Five:
1. Not only did I not bonk my head, I didn't land on my formally broken ankle.
2. I got to spend time with my kids and husband yesterday - I had half a day off!
3. I can sort of get gossip from facebook. Not that I'm a gossiper silly, but I can get to kind of know the people that I secretly admire.
4. I have a personal trainer for a neighbor. We have a meeting on Saturday.
5. Watching Forever Strong as a family last night. Good movie.