...from the web Fridays, September, 19,2014

Somehow each week I vow to blog more than just my ...from the web Fridays post.  However, each week slips by and all those well-intentioned interesting and meaningful blog post ideas fall by the wayside.  So I'm apologizing.  You guys deserve more.  I'm going to keep on trying and hopefully we will make some progress at some point.  

Until then, (sheepish shrug) here are the links you've been waiting for.  They arrive like beacons in the night, begging you to explore the internet.  Leave Outlook and enter, the web.  Pretend you're doing work. Give your mind a break. Learn trivial things you'll never need to know.  

{Undetectable Engagement Ring Box} Not a bad idea.  But I'm not sure the marketing will reach the target audience.  I mean, I found it, not my husband...

Photo courtesy of www.buzzfeed.com

{Woman Returns People's Litter to Them} She sets off to teach strangers a lesson about littering: don't do it or it will come back to bite you.  In theory, I like the idea, although somewhat vigilante.  The video however, seems somewhat contrived. You mean to tell me no one has exited his car in an attempt to physically harm, or at the very least cuss out, this woman?  Maybe it's because it's filmed in LA...

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{New Gatorade Ad} I know I've posted on him before, but Jeter's last game is quickly approaching and this is, by far, a better commercial than the last one.  Get your tissues ready. 

Video courtesy of www.youtube.com

{Best Pools}  I'm a beach girl through and through, but honestly I'd never turn down a good swim in a quirky pool.  There's a red one, it freaks me out a bit. 

Here are my top five, er six (I couldn't pick only five, so shoot me)

Um, watch elephants and swim right next to them? Get yourself to Tanzania.  

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A pool inside of another pool?  I'd swim laps on vacation for that.  Yes, please.  Gotta go all the way to Fiji for this one.  

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This pool is spec-tac-u-lar.  Dive right in from the comfort of your room.  And tell me that isn't the most gorgeous hotel ever...  India, you impress me.

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A little closer to home, this Dallas hotel lets you swim over the city.  Literally.  Warning: not for the faint of heart. 

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Night swimming is the best, especially if you're in the Maldives (my dream destination), and especially if the pool twinkles in light. 

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Afraid of heights?  This may not be your cup of tea, but this Singapore hotel pool gives you a unique look at the city. And is huge.  Looks lovely and inviting if you ask me.

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And lastly, but certainly not least...

Love that this pool combines art and architecture, placing a glass staircase that leads to the hotel in the middle of the pool.  It's a cultured pool.  Thank you, Fort Lauderdale.

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{Chocolate Chip Cookie Perfection}  I've been (unconsciously) looking for this all my life! I'm totally gonna test this out because I really want fluffy cookies but I always wind up with flat cookies.  I know, first world problems.  

Photo courtesy of www.ozy.com

{SITC: Things You Never Knew}  We all love(d) the show, and some of these things I already knew.  But I still love reading them nonetheless.  

Photo courtesy of www.buzzfeed.com

{Resume Mistakes to Avoid}  I've been telling my students this for ages.  Searching for a job can be daunting for both employee and employer.  The employer has so many fish in the sea from whom to choose.  Do it right, get a bite. (See what I did there? Bite! Too cheesy??? *wink) 

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Enjoy this beautiful fall weekend my lovelies!

~And that, my friends, is worth a glass of champagne.~

...from the web Fridays, September, 12, 2014

In light of honoring September 11th yesterday and it being the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner, (if you're near Baltimore, check out the events for the weekend here) I've decided to post more intellectually stimulating articles today, rather than the pop culture mish-mosh that I normally post.  

{Stephen King Teaches Writing} "Always ask the student writer, 'What do you want to say?'  Every sentence that answers that question is part of the essay or story.  Every sentence that does not needs to go." Great advice from a great writer.  I hope my students listened to me when I tried to teach them this.  If not, listen to Stephen King.  He's a big deal. 

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{Pay with your smartphone} I can't wait to do this. Juggling two kids and a cute purse is hard enough.  I'd love to be able to pay for stuff with just my phone.  

Photo courtesy of www.morningnightlynews.com

{Go to college here to make the most money} Too bad I missed the boat on this one, but maybe some of you got lucky! (Hope you're good at math and science...)

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{Cable TV is here to stay. Bummer.} I still don't understand why tv can't be free over the internet.  That's what I'm waiting for.  We recently got rid of our cable and we are surviving off of Netflix, DVDs and watching things on the internet. Exisiting without cable television is really not so bad.  I actually don't miss it at all, and I definitely get more done.  I'm enjoying the silence of it all.  We just started Orange is the New Black - loving it so far.

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Since my fall fashion blog post is coming up soon, I thought I'd leave you with one about NY Fashion Week. 

{NYFW: Kors and de la Renta} Love both of these designers, although I'll say I love Kors' shoes and watches more than his handbags or clothing.  And Oscar de la Renta? I mean, c'mon. You can't argue with his classic feminine, yet stylish pieces.  I'd love to own one of his dresses someday.  There's this green and white floral number from last season....

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Happy 200th Anniversary Star Spangled Banner!  God Bless America.

Photo courtesy of www.starspangledspectacular.com

~And that, my friends, is [definitely] worth a glass of champagne!~

...from the web Fridays, September 5, 2014

My kids are both screaming bloody murder right now - one because Dora's not on tv (apparently I control the programming, but little does she know, we got rid of tv all together and are surviving off Netflix and the internet) - the other, well because she's ten weeks old and she can- and so, I've got no quippy intro for you today folks.  Happy weekend and enjoy the links! 

{The Server Says, Put Down your Phone} C'mon people don't be rude. Human to human contact and conversation isn't so bad you know.  I think we forget sometimes that human interaction is an innate human need and we are better for it. And if you're a server or anyone else in the service industry I'm sure you can appreciate the sentiment. 

Photo courtesy of www.npr.org

{Why it's Harder for Women to Lose Weight} SO not cool. But I guess that just makes us the stronger sex and, ergo, better.  ;) 

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Tired of reading? Two more hours till work is over? Here are some videos for your Friday to laze your brain

{Amazing ballerinas} Seriously impressive, even if you're not into ballet. She pirouettes on his head! 

{Types of Female Dancers} Going along with the dance theme in the previous post, this one is a parody. The title suggests that it's stereotypes in Singapore clubs, but let's be honest, these girls are everywhere. You may have been one.  You may currently be one. No judgement here. Dance on girlfriend. 

{Back to School} I love these moms. And a solo trip to Target might as well be an arrival at Shangri-la. 

My screaming problem has subsided. One is peacefully slumbering and the other was simply hangry. Nothing a mid-morning cookie couldn't fix. You gotta do what you gotta do sometimes, ya heard? 

~And that, my friends, is worth a glass of champagne (or a bottle)!~