i just clapped for a band on tv. it felt right, and then weird.
i wish i could make a career doing what i am best at. unfortunately i don't think i can be a professional avocado picker.
why do all baseball players look like douches?
isn't whistle blowing just the adult version of tattle telling?
how did the tenacious d movie happen without me noticing, i am making up for lost time now!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
procrastination reaches seriously combustable levels
nearly done with my first year of my mba. i am currently, one finance final, one econ final, one group ids paper, and one econ term paper away from the amazing half way mark in my masters. i really need to be working on my econ term paper right now, which i am writing on pita chips, (i know how to pick some interesting topics, huh). i just can't focus. econ really is the most awful subjects i will ever have to study. it is a shame too, because it is so applicable in everything you do, that it is just stupid. it is always about this point in the semester, when crunch time turns into distraction time. blogs, facebook, and a new smart phone do not help.
but worst of all, knitting. it seems i only love knitting when it is keeping me from something really unpleasant like econ. last semester during finals, i knit the beer koozie necklaces, this time i want to make monsters, a lot of monsters.
here is my inspiration.
i am going to start with some monster chunks...
these look way more fun than econ, huh?
but worst of all, knitting. it seems i only love knitting when it is keeping me from something really unpleasant like econ. last semester during finals, i knit the beer koozie necklaces, this time i want to make monsters, a lot of monsters.
here is my inspiration.
these look way more fun than econ, huh?
Monday, May 9, 2011
say cheese!
lil' gus got his photo taken by professional, inspiring, and all-around awesome person, monica hoover. he was a little camera shy, but she captured his goofy, lovableness, don't you think? she is working to get her "rescue cards" picked up by a large retailer. they are beautiful greeting cards that feature rescue doggies, a portion of proceeds from sales will go to the rescues that saved the dogs photographed. even in her state of extreme hunger and exhaustion she was wonderful. it is no easy feet to photograph 30 puppies and abut 50 dogs in one day.
if you also love her photos, you can like her on facebook here.
Monday, May 2, 2011
doesn't play well with others
i recall the occasional phrase, "doesn't play well with others" on elementary report cards. i was always exceedingly bright but would get knocked down to a "satisfactory" on report cards due to this. i was also the youngest in my grade, started kindergarten at age four, went to college at age 17, will finish grade school at 24. so i am accustomed to being the youngest around but interestingly instead of being complacent and agreeable, i still to this day, get worked up over the stupidity of group projects. lets just say, mba=a million group projects. luckily i have formed amazing friendships with easily the smartest gals in my program, but still we wind up with some hangers on in our groups that, don't do shit, and just drive me bonkers. i tend to get much more upset about these boogers then other people do. don't get me wrong i am not a type a, perfectionist, will accept nothing but the best....... i am human, i will fall apart, or slack occasionally, or even procrastinate to dangerous levels.... but never, do i not complete my portion on time, when others are counting on me. be it the magnitude of team sports i played growing up, or learning the worst thing you can do is let your peers down, or perhaps i just like to feel superior. maybe it is a little of all of it, but i don't let me team down. i finish my part with due diligence and am ready to get everyone else parts and see them fit together like a puzzle that creates a project that REALLY represents the magnitude of combined brain power of our group. insightful, witty, creative, thorough, and most importantly complete. but dummies that are in my group always seem to make this a near impossible task.
i once had a teacher who, during class one day, asked, "who here likes group work?" about 1/5 of the class raise their hand, "the teacher says, now everyone take a look at these people, remember who they are." ....."all of those that didn't raise their hand, hate group work more than anything, it is because of you few, with your hands raised, that they hate it." quickly hands went down. but i felt so great in that moment, that a teacher understood and was empathetic of the struggles to carry the dead weight that is your lazy classmates.
but riddle me this. why, if teacher know how horrible a struggle it is, do they still assign so much group work?
i know, because in the real world, you will have to deal with lazy, unmotivated, or just bad colleagues.
i maybe optimistic, or naive, but i hope to work in an atmosphere someday with people who care about the quality of their work, that can meet a deadline, that have a sense of time urgency, and are intelligent and decent people. (oh, and team-players too!)
of all the lies that one could put on a resume....to lie and put you are a team player, when you actually are not, just because it is one of the BUZZ phrases that managers like to see, has got to put you in one of the deepest rings of dante's hell.
and that is why ladies and gents, i don't play well with others.
Friday, April 29, 2011
traffic from interesting sources
so as anyone who blogs would know, you can see where traffic to you your blog comes from. the stats page tells you various cool information like keyword searches that brought your blog up in google, among other things. interestingly i saw more than usual traffic coming from certain keyword searches, that were, surprising, and well ummmmm....disturbing.
now think of what someone might search, that would accidentally bring up a blog called amateur's corner. if you were thinking along the lines of pornography, you would be correct. i can't believe, that it took me two years to realize that my title had a dirty innuendo. i am usually so good with clever innuendo, i guess this one just slipped by.
anyway, for the internet community that stumble upon my amateurs corner by uhmm...accident, i apologize for the mix up. let me just say, it is pretty unlikely that any risque photos will be posted here.
how hilarious that i received way more traffic to my blog than i would've under a less ambiguous title. as a marketing professional in training, i wonder how useful a tactic that is for seo. give links or web pages potentially dirty names, in order to get more keyword hits. one unconfirmed stat that i always hear is that the web is 70% porn, so someone could strategically use that to their advantage......right?
:)
now think of what someone might search, that would accidentally bring up a blog called amateur's corner. if you were thinking along the lines of pornography, you would be correct. i can't believe, that it took me two years to realize that my title had a dirty innuendo. i am usually so good with clever innuendo, i guess this one just slipped by.
anyway, for the internet community that stumble upon my amateurs corner by uhmm...accident, i apologize for the mix up. let me just say, it is pretty unlikely that any risque photos will be posted here.
how hilarious that i received way more traffic to my blog than i would've under a less ambiguous title. as a marketing professional in training, i wonder how useful a tactic that is for seo. give links or web pages potentially dirty names, in order to get more keyword hits. one unconfirmed stat that i always hear is that the web is 70% porn, so someone could strategically use that to their advantage......right?
:)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Goodwill Pub Crawl
pub crawls are pretty frequent happenings in pacific beach area of san diego, so the need to distinguish themselves through t-shirts, mustaches, and common themes is needed. pickle and i have been on a hand full of them, and they are always fun. for some reason, walking with a group of friends, or soon to be friends, down by the beach, drunk, leaving one bar before it gets old or stale, only to stumble to the next new place, it's just so exciting.
last weekend, we were lucky enough to join a group for a dual birthday fiesta. we didn't know more than a few people, but we liked the theme and like meeting new people so, we went. the theme was "dress to embarrass." the idea was that everyone met a bar, wearing clothes they planned to donate to goodwill, they names are pulled, and the name that you pull, is the person you will be dressing at goodwill. at goodwill, it is a free for all- the craziest items that anyone can find, are put on and then starts the pub crawl.
i must stop to mention, how this idea also supports goodwill, we may have left the store looking a little bit like a tornado hit it, but i bet the group spent about 300 + dollars there. plus we donated our clothes. ....well, most of us did. i decided to wear leggings that were jeans, or jeggings as they are commonly referred to. when it came to drop them in the donate bin, something in me didn't want to part with the jeggings. they made it back to the trunk of my car, and they will be worn again, probably as another joke.
anyway, here is a photo of me and pickle in the glorious outfits that were chosen for us. pickles was a women's- set and very tight on him, he looked like he was going to bust out of it, like the incredible hulk.
last weekend, we were lucky enough to join a group for a dual birthday fiesta. we didn't know more than a few people, but we liked the theme and like meeting new people so, we went. the theme was "dress to embarrass." the idea was that everyone met a bar, wearing clothes they planned to donate to goodwill, they names are pulled, and the name that you pull, is the person you will be dressing at goodwill. at goodwill, it is a free for all- the craziest items that anyone can find, are put on and then starts the pub crawl.
i must stop to mention, how this idea also supports goodwill, we may have left the store looking a little bit like a tornado hit it, but i bet the group spent about 300 + dollars there. plus we donated our clothes. ....well, most of us did. i decided to wear leggings that were jeans, or jeggings as they are commonly referred to. when it came to drop them in the donate bin, something in me didn't want to part with the jeggings. they made it back to the trunk of my car, and they will be worn again, probably as another joke.
anyway, here is a photo of me and pickle in the glorious outfits that were chosen for us. pickles was a women's- set and very tight on him, he looked like he was going to bust out of it, like the incredible hulk.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
random pics and movie reviews
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movie reviews;
the social network,
well i certainly don't understand what all the hoopla was about. i found the story interesting, but i felt like i could've edited 45 minuted out. but those winkelman twins, that were rowing the whole time, ....babes. 45 minutes of lawyering up should get cut, and 45 more minutes of the crew team should be added. just a suggestion.
the fighter;
excellent. can't believe mark wahlberg was pretty much the sole person not nominated for an academy award in that cast. well, what does the academy know? so he plays pretty much the same character every movie he is in... so what! you can't help it if you have been type-casted as a bad-ass, with an amazing six pack. loved this movie, and amy adams, and christian bale too.
that is all for now, unless you want to watch this snl short "mark wahlberg talks to animals"
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The ethical side of business
my accounting instructors have mentioned everything from fudging numbers, to creative accounting, and keeping things off the balance sheet. no wonder so many execs have been caught participating in unethical business practices. maybe we should take a closer look at how we are teaching accounting and financial practices to mba students. it seems to me that damn good accounting and illegal activities can look very similar.
but this post isn't to talk about the sarbanes-oxley act, it is to shine the light on some companies doing the right thing, just because. few have realized that there is money to be made if you stay true to values. here are some of my favorite.
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http://www.outofprintclothing.com/
t-shirts that feature the original book art on classic novels.
"For each shirt we sell, one book is donated to a community in need through our partner Books For Africa."
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another is the shoes adopted by the so anti-trendy, that is has become trendy, pseudo-sub-culture, the hipsters. and it goes so well with their flannel and chunky boots. tom's shoes donated a pair of shoes for every purchase to a child in need, all over the world.
http://www.toms.com/
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the greater good website (specifically the shopping part)
The GreaterGood Network is a family of websites that provide simple, effective, feel-good ways to directly help people, animals, and the planet. Thank you for your caring online actions.
I am a fan of this website because when you choose rescue animals, then each product for sale, tells you how many bowls of food that it will buy.
https://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
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but this post isn't to talk about the sarbanes-oxley act, it is to shine the light on some companies doing the right thing, just because. few have realized that there is money to be made if you stay true to values. here are some of my favorite.
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http://www.outofprintclothing.com/
t-shirts that feature the original book art on classic novels.
"For each shirt we sell, one book is donated to a community in need through our partner Books For Africa."
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
another is the shoes adopted by the so anti-trendy, that is has become trendy, pseudo-sub-culture, the hipsters. and it goes so well with their flannel and chunky boots. tom's shoes donated a pair of shoes for every purchase to a child in need, all over the world.
http://www.toms.com/
the greater good website (specifically the shopping part)
The GreaterGood Network is a family of websites that provide simple, effective, feel-good ways to directly help people, animals, and the planet. Thank you for your caring online actions.
I am a fan of this website because when you choose rescue animals, then each product for sale, tells you how many bowls of food that it will buy.
https://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Randomness--Quick Update on This Year's Success and Failures
can you believe that it is february already? my aztec basketball team is rated number 6 in the nation, amazing! i hope to get tix to a game coming up, but students are camping out at night in order to get their hands on the student section tix. i just don't know if i have that kind of school spirit in me.... we will see.
i have been failing at getting motivated and we are four weeks into the semester, i really need to get my shit together before my midterms sneak up on me.... please adhd, give me a freakin' break.
surf class has been occupying my thursday afternoons and this week, (our first week in the ocean) i stood up twice, for a long duration of time. the same day, my older sister was kind enough to text me that a "small" great white SHARK was spotted just 15 minutes from where i was surfing, 500 yards form the shore..... awesome.... it will be difficult to surf next week without playing scenes of jaws in my head. dun nah............. dun nah...........dun nah...dun.nah..dunnah!
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2011/feb/10/small-great-white-spotted-coast-la-jolla-cove/
funny, because i saw lots of dolphins yesterday while in the water, but next week i hope i can tell the difference between this.....;
and this;
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KNIT FAIL:
i have also failed to finish all my beer koozies... i promised more than i could deliver. i need to get on these, many are mostly completed just waiting to be stitched up.
BROWNIE FAIL:
tried this recipe, and i messed it up fo sho, because (pickle can vouch for this) mine tasted like garbage.
READING SUCCESS:
well not anything school related, MBA FAIL, but i have finished three books in just a few weeks. i feel good about it, since i really love reading but my add has often kept me from completing books, even if i was very interested in them. (okay i didn't finish the last 10 pages of MJF's book, and not the last 50 of redemption) i am not a perfect person, alright!
i have been failing at getting motivated and we are four weeks into the semester, i really need to get my shit together before my midterms sneak up on me.... please adhd, give me a freakin' break.
surf class has been occupying my thursday afternoons and this week, (our first week in the ocean) i stood up twice, for a long duration of time. the same day, my older sister was kind enough to text me that a "small" great white SHARK was spotted just 15 minutes from where i was surfing, 500 yards form the shore..... awesome.... it will be difficult to surf next week without playing scenes of jaws in my head. dun nah............. dun nah...........dun nah...dun.nah..dunnah!
i would poop my wetsuit if i saw this!
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2011/feb/10/small-great-white-spotted-coast-la-jolla-cove/
funny, because i saw lots of dolphins yesterday while in the water, but next week i hope i can tell the difference between this.....;
and this;
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KNIT FAIL:
i have also failed to finish all my beer koozies... i promised more than i could deliver. i need to get on these, many are mostly completed just waiting to be stitched up.
BROWNIE FAIL:
tried this recipe, and i messed it up fo sho, because (pickle can vouch for this) mine tasted like garbage.
READING SUCCESS:
well not anything school related, MBA FAIL, but i have finished three books in just a few weeks. i feel good about it, since i really love reading but my add has often kept me from completing books, even if i was very interested in them. (okay i didn't finish the last 10 pages of MJF's book, and not the last 50 of redemption) i am not a perfect person, alright!
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