Links Gallerie

Yay!! Another episode of Links Gallerie.

This has been a short week, post-wise, and as I've been doing a lot of resting since Sunday, I haven't been doing much surfing these past few days.

However, in the time that I have spent online, I've found some rather cool sites to drift through, so here they are.

• The Makeover-O-Matic, from iVillage. The basic version is free, and the process of adding your own photo is kind of tedious, but it's fun to see yourself with celebrity haircuts. Even if the proportions are funky, and you can't really do much about it.
• The Four-Hour Workweek Blog. Just reading the blog made me take a look at some of the things that I'm doing - like stressing out and going into false labor. I think I'm going to take more time out for me.
• UPumpItUp.com. This is something like a social network, created by Mandy Moore and the "Wellness Team." As a part of this community, you take on challenges to help you improve different aspects of your life. I've taken on about eight of them, which I'll be starting next week. New season, new start, I always [not really] say.

Well, that's all that I've got for you this week. I should be nice and fresh Monday morning, so we'll give it a go then. Until then, Happy Easter and have a great [rest of the] weekend.

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One of Those Head-Scratching Moments...

I'm browsing through the blog of Tim Ferriss [The 4-Hour Work Week author] when I come across a link to one of his posts within his post. [If you haven't noticed, I've somewhat modeled my blog after his - or tried to, anyway. I have no idea how that's working out for me, but it's something to do.]

While I was simply expecting to read about his take on extreme outsourcing [I haven't even read the post yet], I find a video embedded into the post. I could tell that it was a news story from the caption - but I didn't pay attention to the network that it came from.

"Many U.S. Parents Outsourcing Child Care Overseas"

Talk about a shocker. And I was drinking a Coke at that particular moment, so you can imagine the possible mess that would have made. Thank you, Gas Chamber. [It's an Army training thing - you can calm down now.]

Of course, this is a news story from The Onion, so I just laughed through the entire thing. It amazes me that these "newscasters" can keep a straight face when reading these stories.

And of course, when I go to the website to check my link, what do I find?

"Black Guy Asks Nation For Change"

It's an article about Barack Obama, but you can't help but see the humor in it. Even though it's a little on the racist side. We'll let that slide for humor's sake.

P.S. I mentioned Tim Ferriss in a press release that I wrote today for the Houston Business Journal. We'll see if it gets picked up. Cross your fingers for me.

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The Space City Appeal and The "Help Me Out" Sweepstakes

As I said I would, here is more information on my latest project - and I think this will be a winner.

[Not that DJC and Signature won't be winners. Speaking of which, I've added a new product to the Signature line, so be sure to sign up for our mailing list.]

The new project is called The Space City Appeal. It's a free e-mail newsletter that gives you all the inside scoops that the Houston metropolis has to offer.

Essentially, it's a localized version of a certain newsletter that I subscribe to. Plus, it's a paper-free way to get the news that you want sent straight to your inbox.

The first editions of The Space City Appeal [The SCA for short] will be delivered on May 1, 2008, and a subscription form has been supplied here. It'll be a real treat, and I'm looking forward to working with Houston businesses [and writers - let me know if you're interested] to create a better sense of community in the area.

Furthermore, to promote The SCA [and DJC], I've decided to start a contest. It's the "Help Me Out" Sweepstakes, and everyone that enters gets a chance to win three months of personal concierge service for FREE. All you have to do is sign up for a subscription to The SCA.

This promotion will end April 20th, 2008, so be sure to sign up today! And tell all your friends, family, and colleagues - I'm sure they'll appreciate the information.
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Oh, the Irony... Or Something Like That

Today is St. Patrick's Day, I'm in stuck in the house on roommate-imposed bedrest.

Something is definitely wrong with that.

I had another contraction scare yesterday while at the Library, and the nurse there gave me two doses of the "I'll relax your uterus but jumpstart your heart" medicine and 10 milligrams of Ambien. I'm still not back to normal yet and that was almost twenty-four hours ago.

In fact, I went to see my doctor today, and I was high. How embarrassing. Although I did decided that I want a baby shower and chocolate cookies with baby blue MM's baked inside.

And in the midst of drug-induced sleep sessions, I decided to start another project. [I think three may be the magic number, but we'll see.] I'm still a little groggy, so I'll tell you a little about it later.

And this situation may not be ironic at all, but I still don't like it.

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Links Gallerie

Welcome to another edition of Links Gallerie.

This week has been pretty mellow, so the links won't be too shocking. In fact, that's pretty much all the introduction that I'm going to give.

Here are my links for the week.

• Kaboodle.com. If you haven't been to this site yet, I'd suggest you make it a priority. If you like making lists and meeting random people, that is. In fact, you can add me as a friend.
• Style.com. This is the online home of the CandyCast - and Vogue magazine. If you get the chance, go listen to her rant about trunks, or whatever she's talking about now.
• Lifehack.org. This is one of new favorite blogs. Not that it's new - it's been around since 2005. It's full of great tips and advice on productivity and other stuff that may prove useful.
• TeamSugar.com. This is the online hub for all the [blank]Sugar websites. The format of this community is really cool, and all the cool things that you can read about could really take up a lot of time - if you're into that sort of thing.
• Zoomstart.com. This is another blog that I like. It's more focused on creating "zoom" for your business. With a lot of great articles on marketing, book reviews, and lists of software and websites that can really give you a leg up, this blog has made it to my favorites list. Go check it out if you're starting a business, or even working with one that you wish would improve.

So, how was your week?

P.S. You have no idea how excited I am about my first comment. It was from the Self Made Chick herself! I think I almost jumped out of my chair when I read that. Thanks again for all the encouraging words, Christine.

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Get Ready To Rokk!!

I'm am proud to say that I went to my first real concert last night. And I saw a really cool band called Freezepop. Yay for having quirking roommates!!

It was a lot of fun. Despite the fact that I was the only pregnant person there, and most of the kids looked like they were thirteen. I tried not to worry about it.

I even got to be in the front row [of the standing crowd] and touch the Other Sean T. Drinkwater's hand!

If you've never heard of this band, you're not really alone. I'd never heard of them either until I played Guitar Hero with my roommate. Then after that, she turned me on to their music [by listening to it everyday - non-stop]. It's really catchy, even thouugh some of the song are too funny to take seriously. But I think that's the mystique of Freezepop.

The band is from Boston, but they decided [or so I heard] to stop in Houston after playing in the South By Southwest [SXSW] shindig that everyone's been talking about. How they found the JavaJazz Coffeehouse, though, will probably be forever beyond me.

For my first concert [I've never been a big fan of the concert scene], it was a lot of fun. I kind of felt bad because I wasn't all bouncy and in the front row. Plus, I only really know a few of their songs. But I did get to hear my two favorites [the title of this post is one of them].

So, with that being said, if you ever get a chance, go see Freezepop. Do it. Do it now.


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NYLO Hotel - Where I Would Love To Be

I wanted to write another post when I woke up today, but I accidentally pulled another all-nighter last night [I have got to stop doing that], so I am just waking up. Horrible, I know.

I was checking my email yesterday [technically, it was this morning] and I got to reading my Daily Candy. As I was going over the articles, I stopped at the one for Dallas because I saw a name that I remembered from Project Runway - Daniel Vosovic.

[I love Jeffrey and Chloe, but Daniel was my favorite from that season.]

Turns out , Daniel has designed the uniforms for a new hotel in Plano, The Nylo Hotels. From looking at the picture of the housekeeping model, I'd say the uniforms are going to be pretty spiffy. And apparently there are commercial versions of the design on sale at the hotel itself.

So, when I clicked the link to get to the hotel's online hub, I was quickly taken aback - in a good way.

This place looks amazing! The lofts [their hotel rooms] are to die for. And seeing that one of my goals is to move into my own loft, I would know. In fact, I'm starting to consider moving to Plano. I wonder how my business would go over there?

Plus, the place isn't that expensive at all! They have great weekend specials - even a BOGO promotion [a shopping girl's best friend]. And their common area is awesome. From what I can tell by gawking at the pictures, anyway.

I could go on and on, but I'm still a tad bit sleepy and the fetal bomb is kicking me in the ribs for not letting him rest. Suffice it to say that the Nylo is awesome. If I ever get the chance, I'll take a weekend and go lounge there for no reason. I don't know when that will be, but it's on my to-do list now.

One of my many to-do lists, anyway.

So, what great finds have you come across? Share the wealth with your musings.

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