"Earn your right to wear white." No, thanks.
First of all, thanks so much to everyone who replied about the phone usage! I'm also cellular-only, mostly because I'm not a huge fan of talking on the phone (except to my family, of course.) And I guess I'll ask another question. I have an addiction to takeout. While I *can* cook, I seldom actually *like* anything I make for myself. Plus, living alone tends to screw up my motivation. So, do y'all know of any websites that feature recipes for casseroles or other simple dishes that can be made and then frozen or refrigerated for leftovers?
And while I'm asking questions... any advice for making a good first impression? :) Next week I start a new job. Ordinarily, that wouldn't be a big deal, except that I was at my previous school for nine years. When I meet new people, I tend to come on either way too strong or standoffish. I know all the usual tips: be on time, act professional, smile, make eye contact, try to remember others' names (always a challenge for my ADD-addled brain.) Yesterday I brought cookies for the school secretary. I started knitting myself a new lanyard for my ID badge and room keys, and I thought of making more for my new teammates. Then again, bringing lots of gifts can also be off-putting. If y'all have any tips, I'd love to hear them!
Not much else to report tonight, so here's the usual linkspam.
-- Mental Floss celebrates the joys of toasters.
-- JoshReads describes losing on Jeopardy.
-- PopPhoto lists six vacation photos that can kill you.
-- Time wonders if iPods are bad for your hearing? (I hate those earbuds. Give me good ol' headphones.) They also interview a man who wants to save the plastic shopping bag. Hmph! ;)
-- Sepinwall asks what is a telling/funny/surprising detail that you never noticed until your umpteenth viewing of a beloved film or TV show?
-- PopWatch wants you to name the TV sex scene that left you breathless. Some familiar ones there. And apparently David Boreanaz wants to blog for them. I look forward to future posts about the evils of poultry.
-- And via Broadsheet: go buy yourself an abstinence thong.
P.S. I love the photo in my icon to itty, bitty pieces. If any of you want it, you're welcome to snag. :)
And while I'm asking questions... any advice for making a good first impression? :) Next week I start a new job. Ordinarily, that wouldn't be a big deal, except that I was at my previous school for nine years. When I meet new people, I tend to come on either way too strong or standoffish. I know all the usual tips: be on time, act professional, smile, make eye contact, try to remember others' names (always a challenge for my ADD-addled brain.) Yesterday I brought cookies for the school secretary. I started knitting myself a new lanyard for my ID badge and room keys, and I thought of making more for my new teammates. Then again, bringing lots of gifts can also be off-putting. If y'all have any tips, I'd love to hear them!
Not much else to report tonight, so here's the usual linkspam.
-- Mental Floss celebrates the joys of toasters.
-- JoshReads describes losing on Jeopardy.
-- PopPhoto lists six vacation photos that can kill you.
-- Time wonders if iPods are bad for your hearing? (I hate those earbuds. Give me good ol' headphones.) They also interview a man who wants to save the plastic shopping bag. Hmph! ;)
-- Sepinwall asks what is a telling/funny/surprising detail that you never noticed until your umpteenth viewing of a beloved film or TV show?
-- PopWatch wants you to name the TV sex scene that left you breathless. Some familiar ones there. And apparently David Boreanaz wants to blog for them. I look forward to future posts about the evils of poultry.
-- And via Broadsheet: go buy yourself an abstinence thong.
P.S. I love the photo in my icon to itty, bitty pieces. If any of you want it, you're welcome to snag. :)