"Web 2.0 was created so that people could publish cute photos of their cats. But this same cat dissemination technology has proved extremely helpful for activists, who’ve turned these tools to their own purposes." - Ethan Zuckerman (http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog...)
: ) - "Twitter lets Robert Scoble tell me what he’s doing 200 freaking times a day… but it also lets me know whether Egyptian activists have been released from the police station when they go in for questioning."
- Sarah Miller
Right now, Mark Zuckerberg is sitting in a dark room, looking at monitors on the screen. A big red button marked "Kill Friendfeed" sits on the armchair to his right. As he giggles menacingly under his breath, his finger hovers ever-so-gently over the button...
- Fleagle
++ Fleagle. "And suddenly, a question pops his head. How come, why not here on my own developed turf? He sips the last of his milk glass, raising the finger off the button, and decided to give them another day." -The book of SocNet, 12:10
- Zu from AOD
As I get older, I'm finding that I can relate to T-Rex more and more often. Whether tying shoes, performing bathroom "paperwork", picking up dropped objects from the floor... it seems that my arms are becoming progressively (regressively?) shorter. As far as the "paperwork" thing, I'm sure it *couldn't* be that my A$$ is getting bigger! #TMI
- Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ
#SaturdayFF I am simultaneously the anchor dragging our financial situation down, and the keystone holding everything together. I've attracted the exact type of job and freelance work I need for our situation, though. I only wish those around me could recognize that. I'm trying to play the best hand with the cards I've been dealt.
Hang with it Rah. Edit: I don't know your situation but you seem pretty level headed. If you've got a plan and a goal, I'm sure it's worth it.
- MoTO #TeamMonique
bliptv: “Jian Ghomeshi could teach a master class in the art of the interview.” The Salt Lake Tribune wrote that last week. It’s hard to disagree. Anyone who’s seen Ghomeshi at work likely harbors a hidden desire to be interviewed, or at least introduced, by the man. What are his rules for conducting a solid interview? Let them talk. Prove... - http://blog.worshiptheglitch.com/post...
Here's the conclusion I came to last night: This is my body. While it reserves the right to look slightly different on a daily basis and may look way different 3-6 months from now, it is mine and this is what I look like. I will stop hating it. I will love me for who I am not what I look like. If people want to judge or dislike me because....
...I have wide hips, an ass and some thick thighs, then they can go screw themselves. I'm tired of beating myself up. I have a good life. I have friends who love me. I have a man who loves me for me and doesn't care that I am soft in all the wrong/right places. I have a loving and supportive family. I have no idea why I make myself miserable other than it's always been that way, and I say it's time to end that. I will still work towards living a healthier lifestyle because I feel good when I do, not because a scale has shamed me into feeling guilty. That relationship is over. Spring cleaning has begun!
- Mary Carmen
the old saying goes I am responsible for my happiness today. And you have alot of good things going on so enjoy them. Your man, your family, your FFers and of course yours shoes. Happy Good Friday my friend.
- VALZ/TEAM TRAVIS
I think you're beautiful, just as you are. And, if you think you're beautiful, then you will be. If you think you're ugly, then you will be. Your outsides reflect what you feel on the inside, so continue to be positive about your body, because there's nothing wrong with how you look.
- Cassandra
Good girl! You're a beautiful woman! It's always the hardest to clean out the junk between the ears than our houses. Continue your fabulousness!
- Hedgehog
*blushes* thank you all. could not do this at all without all your support.
- Mary Carmen
That's awesome. It's going to sound really stupid, but I've been going through the same "overcoming body shame" thing too, lately. Right on, MC!!! (and for the record, you are way better than me at dressing in a flattering way)
- Lo
I continue to hold the opinion: *swoooooon*
- Johnny
We all have the right to be proud of however we look. Awesome on you for getting there! :)
- Heather
*gives MC a standing ovation with a few W00Ts thrown in*
- Fish Are LIES
internal beauty is what counts in life, not superficial fake...these warm comments should make clear what ppl think about u :-)
- کاوه
Great advice for anyone and a great new attitude!
- Paulette
Hi! I don't know you really, but we've 'talked' a couple of times, and I've lurked around a bit. Please forgive me when I tell you that I'm completely jealous of your haircut. It is soooooo cute. I have a weak chin (well 2 or 3 of them :) ), so I have never been able to rock a page boy. I'm sorry that you had a winter of corporal discontent, but you seem like you're recovering well!!! I think that since I can't manage the pretty hair, I will copy the pretty attitude. Happy Easter, and wonderful spring!
- Charleen Mullenweg
Thanks, Charleen! It's an asymmetrical bob and I love it. I part it way on the side and flat-iron it. I love it and I'm definitely asking my dude to cut it shorter next time. I think it is a haircut that a lot of different facial types can wear.
- Mary Carmen
Being comfortable in your own skin is the biggest challenge anyone can face. While self improvement is always a nice goal, loving yourself for being yourself is awesome. Congrats to you! </pseudo-philosophicalism>
- Mike Nayyar
This thread makes me incredibly happy and grateful for all you wonderful people.
- Mary Carmen
Here's the thing that I always yell at myself about: I've been through so much physically, you'd think I would just be happy to be breathing. But some days, I get all on myself about stupid shit.
- Mary Carmen
You are beautiful, no matter what your head says ;).
- Scott. Cat Herder.
I like Adam Ant, but Unobtainium just for the number of time it's been used without any solid lore behind it.
- Jimminy IS Everybody
I'm a geek baby! Jimminy, yeah, my friend is a huge fan of the movie The Core and didn't realize it was in Avatar too. :P
- Zulema ❧ spicy cocoa tart
from Android
My favorite memory of Unobtainium was Alex getting completely offended by the very idea of it. I'm still maintaining a 5-8% LOL over that.
- Akiva
Leave it to gamers to be nerdy enough, focused enough, and motivated enough to do in 3 weeks what professionals couldn't do in a decade. Nerds rule!
- Heather
Yeah, love the quote: "Falcons coach Mike Smith said after the game he thought it was a legal hit and "that's the way we teach it."" Well, apparently the league disagrees, sir.
- Jennifer Dittrich
...thing I hate about the NFL: no one can tackle anymore. they all go for these blow-them-up collisions that will get them on SportsCenter... how about breaking down and wrapping up, like they taught us in pee-wee football?
- .LAG liked that
Each season, it's becoming increasingly obvious that NFL is a business and not a game. Of course, it was always that but they in the past tried to be subtle about it; now they're just being blatant.
- Akiva
visited oldest dotter at lunch to bring her a grilled cheese sandwich and hang out with her. she's loving her new school and teacher and classmates. she's happy. :D
Kids are always surprisingly resilient. I wish I still had that skill.
- Hookuh Tinypants
since picking up our oldest from school it's clear that transferring her to this new school was an excellent thing. she's much happier and already feels at home there. right now she and her younger sister are having dinner before we head off to story time at the city's central library. :)
- Joe "Bad Guts" Silence
I'm so happy that she is settling in nicely at her new school!
- Fish Are LIES