kids these days

conversations about where my sister kate will be going to college in a year have sparked some interest in taking a look at the choices kids are facing these days.  with the recent boom of social media as not only a pastime, but a bona fide industry; creating new jobs, platforms, ways to share and get information, and launch whole marketing campaigns,  it's true what people always tell you...we're training kids today, for jobs that don't even exist.  i always am impressed when i meet CEO's that are younger than 21.   technology has allowed anyone with enough time and brainpower to revolutionize the world.  i wonder what we'll all be talking about five years from now?  the crazy thing is that it won't be a slow evolution.  i'm sure it will be something completely different, and too mind blowing to even sit here and ponder.

fasten your seat belts!

oh, america!

ahh.  as i sat perusing the web this morning for updated news to jump start my day, i came across a clip that reminded me just how 'great' it is to be american.  a country that idolizes fame and fortune above all else, a place where anyone can achieve the american dream (whatever that is these days).  a place that others would give their family, possessions....LIFE for.  yes, we do live in the greatest country in the world.  a place where the  greatest quality of life can be achieved.  (but apparently, not the highest quality of education)  ahhh.  ignorance is bliss, isn't it?

top 10

so, it's that time of year again.  everyone is counting down; days till christmas, the new year, and of course....favorite memories, albums, movies, quotes, clips, ticks and whatever else you can think of.  so in case you were wondering, here's MY favorite things that happened in 2010.

10.  first class upgrades on united.  it really does make flying more fun!
09.  uncovering more 'layers' of the city.  an adventure around every corner!
08. discovering the secret of 'coffee'  who knew it was so good?!
07.  new stamp in my passport!  peru (check!)  new continent (check!)
06.  roger waters and the wall.  no further info needed
05.  turning 30.  with age comes wisdom, and a chance to start a new chapter.
04.  watching 2 of my dear friends getting married and having a wonderful vacation in the bahamas
03.  buying a beautiful home in a beautiful place which means no moving for awhile!!
02.  the christmas tree.  the memories.  the cards.  reconnecting with tradition, old friends, and your roots.
01.  spending another year doing what i love, living life as i want, and being with the love of my life.  priceless.


hope yours was spectacular as well, and looking forward to putting another one in the books!  cheers!

peruvian blend

it's finally here!  after 8 months, we've finally gotten our poop in a group and made our peru photo book!  i'm not a great scrapbooker, so this project has taken forever.  i love all the new programs and services that make documenting memories a snap!  check it out if you wish, and if you've ever thought about going to peru, i would highly HIGHLY recommend it.  my only regret is that we didn't get to stay longer.  south america is certainly a top destination on our list to explore further.  can't wait to take our next big trip!  however, i definitely need to brush up on my spanish, thank goodness we had our fluent spanish-speaking friend with us on this trip!  of course, when in doubt, take it from paul...just say 'y dos'!

enjoy!

Click here to view this photo book larger

extra social

i attended a 'tweet-up' last night.  for those of you unfamiliar with the term, it's a meeting for people on twitter.  instead of interacting with one another, everyone was on their phones tweeting about the event.  it got me thinking that this new 'social media' craze is anything BUT!  in fact, i think this whole medium of communicating has made people less social altogether.  because i'm in business, one can't help but try to ponder the uses of these new platforms.  how can we leverage these networks for the betterment of business, or for both professional or personal gain.  it's also a little scary to think that there is a lot of information out there that people can tap into.  with all these 'networks' tracking your likes, dislikes, tweets, and updates, it's easier and easier for data to be collected and analyzed.  i think george orwell was certainly onto something.  it's scary and exciting all at the same time!

elf yourself!!

with christmas just around the corner, i thought it appropriate to spread some holiday cheer.  with all the hustle and bustle, carol overload, and ho ho hoeing, sometimes it's just nice to sit back, relax, and watch your sELF dance around to disco music.


enjoy!

nothing to report

today was one of those days.  i got up, worked, came home, and went to sleep.  a day filled with just 'being'.  by all accounts, practically a boring day.  i find myself enjoying these types of days lately.  it's nice to actually be able to take the time to enjoy grocery shopping, have time to beat traffic home, or even just driving along in silence pondering my thoughts.  no fire drills at home or work.  no need to rush home, be at an event at a certain time, or even attend to immediate e-mails.  a leisurely day with enough hours to accomplish everything that needed to be done; in addition to some simple pleasures of life.  microwave popcorn, homemade chex mix, a fire in the fireplace, our twinkling christmas tree, and me and the moots.  aaaahhhh, life.

cheers.