Friday, May 7, 2010
the freedom act
the american veterans traveling tribute is in ennis, folks. here is photographic evidence:
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
fan mail?
sometimes i get e-mails complimenting my work, sometimes i get e-mails correcting my work, and on the best days, i get the questionable, creepy e-mails. here is one i got today from a fellow we will just call Creeper, for the sake of this blog post.
Corrie,
I saw your article on the Relay for Life in the paper. If you never want to be scared of cancer again. If you never want your family or friends to be scared of cancer again, let me know and I can show you how.
The Creeper Who Sent This
1-800-CREEPS-A-LOT
is this supposed to be sarcastic? is he trying to be helpful? threatening? is he senile? perverted? either way, it's like an 8 on the creepfest scale.
Corrie,
I saw your article on the Relay for Life in the paper. If you never want to be scared of cancer again. If you never want your family or friends to be scared of cancer again, let me know and I can show you how.
The Creeper Who Sent This
1-800-CREEPS-A-LOT
is this supposed to be sarcastic? is he trying to be helpful? threatening? is he senile? perverted? either way, it's like an 8 on the creepfest scale.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
procrastination 101
as if anybody needs tips.
1. facebook.
the obvious, the master, the ultimate time-waster. it's like going into a mall, there is no sense of how quick time lapses. the zombie apocalypse could take place right outside the door, and you wouldn't have a clue, unless something posted a status about it, that is.
2. twitter.
another vehicle to getting nowhere fast, except way more educational than facebook and the perks of little to no emo status updates. however, clicking on links in tweets can lead to more time down the proverbial drain.
3. trip to the coke machine.
mind you, it doesn't take up that much time, but when used correctly, it can give at least five minutes, especially if you have to dig for change.
4. youtube music videos.
BEACH HOUSE
lately, i'm super obsessed with this song, and it helps to get me back in the writing mood. or groovy'ing mood, then i just feel like dancing, not typing.
when i do all four of these in this order, and then repeat 1 & 2 a couple more times, i am usually ready to write some more.
usually...
1. facebook.
the obvious, the master, the ultimate time-waster. it's like going into a mall, there is no sense of how quick time lapses. the zombie apocalypse could take place right outside the door, and you wouldn't have a clue, unless something posted a status about it, that is.
2. twitter.
another vehicle to getting nowhere fast, except way more educational than facebook and the perks of little to no emo status updates. however, clicking on links in tweets can lead to more time down the proverbial drain.
3. trip to the coke machine.
mind you, it doesn't take up that much time, but when used correctly, it can give at least five minutes, especially if you have to dig for change.
4. youtube music videos.
BEACH HOUSE
lately, i'm super obsessed with this song, and it helps to get me back in the writing mood. or groovy'ing mood, then i just feel like dancing, not typing.
when i do all four of these in this order, and then repeat 1 & 2 a couple more times, i am usually ready to write some more.
usually...
r is for relay
i participated in my first relay for life on friday.
i arrived right when the luminaria portion started, and needless to say the tears came shortly after.
then when that was finished, a little girl got on stage and sang a couple miley cyrus songs. i contemplated leaving early at that point. but, then she finished. whew.
it was neat to actually join in on something i had been interviewing people about for months. i had been pumping out relay team features like arizona pumps out crazy legislation.
so, now to answer some of my own questions that i asked people about their relay experiences:
my favorite part was convincing/begging/pleading the DJ to let liz and i karaoke "don't stop believin'" by journey. and that no, the thunderstorm heading our way was not a big deal, and no you should not pack up the equipment. ok, we will back off. you don't have to ask us twice. sheesh!
my advice to future relayers is to bring a few different forms of caffeine and to take part in all the activities; like the tug of war, the obstacle course, and karaoke, if they let you. and of course, walking.
and finally, i relay for the same reason most people said; so future generations won't have to, to find a cure.
i arrived right when the luminaria portion started, and needless to say the tears came shortly after.
then when that was finished, a little girl got on stage and sang a couple miley cyrus songs. i contemplated leaving early at that point. but, then she finished. whew.
it was neat to actually join in on something i had been interviewing people about for months. i had been pumping out relay team features like arizona pumps out crazy legislation.
so, now to answer some of my own questions that i asked people about their relay experiences:
my favorite part was convincing/begging/pleading the DJ to let liz and i karaoke "don't stop believin'" by journey. and that no, the thunderstorm heading our way was not a big deal, and no you should not pack up the equipment. ok, we will back off. you don't have to ask us twice. sheesh!
my advice to future relayers is to bring a few different forms of caffeine and to take part in all the activities; like the tug of war, the obstacle course, and karaoke, if they let you. and of course, walking.
and finally, i relay for the same reason most people said; so future generations won't have to, to find a cure.
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