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Re: MinnPost begins a site redesign. Finally.

Kaeti — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:51:03 -0000

Yes, Drupal! We wrestled between variations of django and drupal, but with our budget, we opted for the more scalable option (for us).

Re: Reading the Sunday Times So You Don’t Have To (Even Though You Should): 6.5.10

Kaeti — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:46:35 -0000

Jonah Lehrer is my hero-nemesis. Namely because I am fascinated by the work he does and, simultaneously, am incredibly jealous of his success and prolificacy.

Re: Hey, former Internet teens!

Kaeti — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:10:24 -0000

I'm in.

Re: On laziness.

Kaeti — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:30:02 -0000

Damn straight! I agree that people aren't just lazy, as if it's some sort of inherent character trait. We choose to check out and take the path of least resistance (or least risk, fear, pain, etc.). When we feel scared, challenged, threatened or faced with otherwise uncomfortable experiences, we tend to opt for escapism over staying with those emotions/experiences and continuing in spite of them.

I feel like part of it is also the vicious cycle of doing work that de-energizes you -- so then you feel like you don't have energy to do any of the work/play that would actually GIVE you energy. And so you choose activities that require little effort, and feel even more drained, perpetuating the feeling of being trapped and unmotivated. Breaking out of that is so easy and so hard. It simply requires making time for meaningful activities that engage you, but choosing to be present and engaged, even in the face of failure, can be very scary indeed.

It takes cojones to take a good hard look at your habits and ask, "what am I avoiding?"

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:40:53 -0000

They've got a nice little intro video that kinda explains it, but basically it is a stylish way to aggregate your various content from around the Web all in one place. I like it because it's much easier than linking people to 10 different sites, and is a good portal for people to see what I'm about on the netz. Also, it's pretty.

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:40:25 -0000

It was really good (and fast)! It's no pie, though . . .

Re: Teach Me to Video Blog

Kaeti — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:13:44 -0000

There are lots of free tutorials here: http://multimedia.journalis.... They've got tons of stuff on shooting video, editing and audio (like making your own music with Garage Band).

10,000 Words is another great resource (one of my favorite blogs) with really accessible tutorials: http://www.10000words.net/l...

My personal tips:

1. Watch videos from people doing the sorts of things you want to do. Think about what you like and what you could do better.
2. Practice. Let yourself make some bad videos — that's how we grow. Don't let a pressure to make something excellent stop you. Just do *something* and you'll learn as you go.

Re: 500th Post Party, Part 1: Giving Thanks

Kaeti — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:55:15 -0000

You, Ms. Ericaaaaa, make MY tumblr life awesome.

Re: I'm thinking about selling my car

Kaeti — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:24 -0000

I like the way you think. I don't know if my boyfriend is progressive enough, though ...

Re: I'm thinking about selling my car

Kaeti — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:54:54 -0000

Winter is definitely an important consideration. But since I walk to work all winter anyway, this might just save me the trouble of having to start my car every few days!

Re: On journaling

Kaeti — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:10:33 -0000

I'm adding Ueland to my reading list. And to everything you wrote: Yes. Just ... yes. I think blogging and public writing has shifted my understanding of writing (in both good and bad ways), but in the process I lost a lot of the fun and joy that I once had doing it — when I was writing for me. It's so much harder to present truth or your authentic self when you're up against the wall (self-created or not) or "what will other people think?" And group think influence is straight-up creepy in how subtly it seeps in and becomes part of your internal censor.

Anyway, this is a much larger discussion than a comment box can hold, but I do love my journaling. As a record, as therapy, as pure venting or pure silliness. I just need to shake this nagging Future Person that keeps reading over my shoulder, shaking their head with distaste. I should start every entry with "It's OK to be exactly who I am right now, even if it's a mess."

Re: Fight with knives - A decade into the 21st century, selecting a...

Kaeti — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:14 -0000

Toaster oven! (Also, I loved that cantankerous old vacuum cleaner.)

Re: this is water, this is water, this is water...

Kaeti — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:15 -0000

This is one of my favorite books.

Re: One Year and Counting

Kaeti — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:40 -0000

Wow! It's been an eventful year — full of friends, adventure, learning and guacamole. Just like it should be. :-)

Re: Tag party

Kaeti — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:14:32 -0000

I love it. It's been a running joke in my head, e.g., "I don't remember the last time I showered. ...This is probably why I don't have a boyfriend."

Re: Tag party

Kaeti — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:09:58 -0000

Ooh, fun! Mine is: http://tumblrtags.rivers.pr...

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:00:15 -0000

Yours is the first negative feedback I've heard about it, but I usually agree with your movie reviews — I will definitely let you know what I think.

...dolphin hater.

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:16:34 -0000

Yeah, that was a bit grating. But I guess you have to have a bit of an ego to get the access he has.

Re: live to eat.

Kaeti — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:58:48 -0000

Another article on exercise and nutrient timing that might be helpful: http://www.experiencelifema...

Chocolate milk is my favorite post-run recovery food (and I can justify it because of the 3:1 carb/protein ratio :).

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:57:41 -0000

Yes! That store is a very dangerous place for me...

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:28:05 -0000

Heck yes!

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:38:48 -0000

Benjamin Gervais isn't nearly as awesome. I'll stick with Ricky, thank you.

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:41:23 -0000

There's even more here http://jezebel.com/5222868/...

Re: So It Goes

Kaeti — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:56:30 -0000

I love that chair. (The boxer beast is also adorable, but that goes without saying.)

Re: Brain Popcorn

Kaeti — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:31:16 -0000

What are you TALKING about? My grasp of Science and Logic is impeccable! ...

I will try to parse it for you:

Not wearing pants increases your productivity (fact). Until the five hour mark, when not wearing pants starts to eat away at your ability to get things accomplished because you give in to the desire to eat Cheetos and watch daytime television. Tyra Banks is what I will refer to as a "secret variable."

Productivity is measured in units of awesomeness.