Just some fun stuff to pass the time. Thanks to Meredyth for most of these!
Ever wanted to have your handwriting made into a font for your computer? If you get lucky, this awesome lady might just do it for free! Check out the requirements here.
Or you can download the myriad other fonts she has made: some out of other people's handwriting, some for scrapbooking. All of these are completely free. Find it here.
Be an 80's mix master with this fun site. Just click and then you can type to create some fun electronic noise. It's totally tubular! Don't forget to turn your speakers up. :)
Feel smarter than your average Asian when you visit Engrish.com where people post some of the funny translations they've encountered around the globe.
Found Magazine will have your eyes on the ground to find awesome things to submit. Take a gander at some of the "litter" people have discovered and submitted for your viewing pleasure. (Sometimes this site isn't entirely "G-rated", consider yourself warned.)
And just for fun, check out these:
Virtual Bubble Wrap
Jackson Pollock
Wordle
Here's what happened when I typed in the URL for my blog! Fun stuff!
Mr. Picasso Head
Enjoy!
3.11.2009
3.01.2009
When we're helping we're happy!
When I got home from Russia, I got back into school, and then I got married, and I haven't had much time to volunteer. I miss helping! It's always been a big part of my life. And since Angie is leaving me to go improve lives in South Africa, I'm both jealous and inspired.
So... I've been looking for ideas for how I can make a difference in my community and in the world on my limited budget and with my limited schedule. One idea I find particularly intriguing is Kiva.
This is a non-profit organization that deals in person-to-person micro-lending. The idea is that you use PayPal to lend a small amount of money, let's say $25, to an entrepreneur in another country. You help them get their business of the ground, improve their lives and the economy of their community, and they pay you back. You then have 3 options: you can withdraw your money, you can donate it to Kiva (to cover their overhead, etc.), or you can select another entrepreneur and lend it out again!
I've had the thought that groups of friends or families could get together funds an choose together who to give it to. I mean, get 5 friends together, each of you pitch in $5 and you're off! I think you can get updates from the people who are using your money, and the payback rate is 97% (a better return than most "investments" these days, and definitely more rewarding!)
Check out their website to learn more. My brother also had me read this blog post -- seems like this guy has really done his research!
Kiva also has a group on Facebook.
So... I've been looking for ideas for how I can make a difference in my community and in the world on my limited budget and with my limited schedule. One idea I find particularly intriguing is Kiva.
This is a non-profit organization that deals in person-to-person micro-lending. The idea is that you use PayPal to lend a small amount of money, let's say $25, to an entrepreneur in another country. You help them get their business of the ground, improve their lives and the economy of their community, and they pay you back. You then have 3 options: you can withdraw your money, you can donate it to Kiva (to cover their overhead, etc.), or you can select another entrepreneur and lend it out again!
I've had the thought that groups of friends or families could get together funds an choose together who to give it to. I mean, get 5 friends together, each of you pitch in $5 and you're off! I think you can get updates from the people who are using your money, and the payback rate is 97% (a better return than most "investments" these days, and definitely more rewarding!)
Check out their website to learn more. My brother also had me read this blog post -- seems like this guy has really done his research!
Kiva also has a group on Facebook.
2.24.2009
A Penny Saved...
So... I'm not a good blogger, and it's been a long time since I've posted anything. I've thought and thought of interesting things to post, but I have had a bit of a dry spell.
BUT I have now found something worthy of sharing!
I know we all want to save money on groceries, and I was recently introduced to the Community Food Co-op of Utah.
The basic idea is that they order directly from the same local and national producers and wholesalers that service local grocery stores. The more people who order through the co-op, the larger the savings will be, because you order in bulk as a group. Then volunteers divide and distribute the orders to distribution sites across the Wasatch Front, where you pick up your order. (The one nearest me is less than a block away!)
For more information, visit their website. Or take a look at their order form for this month.
The "Full Share" for March costs only $23 and includes the following:
2, 8 oz. Top Sirloin Steaks
4, 5 oz. Pork Chops
2 lb. Chicken Legs and Thighs
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef (85/15)
3 varieties Fresh Fruits
5 varieties Fresh Vegetables
1 loaf of Artisan Wheat Bread from Stoneground (YUM!)
16 oz. brown rice
Wow!!! I'm impressed! And if you don't want to buy the full share, there are smaller options available, also at an amazing price! Each month's selection is different, so keep checking back if this month's selection doesn't float your boat.
March will be my first month ordering through the co-op, and I'm sure it won't be my last! If you want to join me in supporting their efforts, submit your order and meet me at the (would be pretty if it wasn't ORANGE) Presbyterian Church on S. Temple and C St. on Saturday morning, March 28 between 9 and 11. (Or find a pick-up location closer to you here.)
BUT I have now found something worthy of sharing!
I know we all want to save money on groceries, and I was recently introduced to the Community Food Co-op of Utah.
The basic idea is that they order directly from the same local and national producers and wholesalers that service local grocery stores. The more people who order through the co-op, the larger the savings will be, because you order in bulk as a group. Then volunteers divide and distribute the orders to distribution sites across the Wasatch Front, where you pick up your order. (The one nearest me is less than a block away!)
For more information, visit their website. Or take a look at their order form for this month.
The "Full Share" for March costs only $23 and includes the following:
2, 8 oz. Top Sirloin Steaks
4, 5 oz. Pork Chops
2 lb. Chicken Legs and Thighs
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef (85/15)
3 varieties Fresh Fruits
5 varieties Fresh Vegetables
1 loaf of Artisan Wheat Bread from Stoneground (YUM!)
16 oz. brown rice
Wow!!! I'm impressed! And if you don't want to buy the full share, there are smaller options available, also at an amazing price! Each month's selection is different, so keep checking back if this month's selection doesn't float your boat.
March will be my first month ordering through the co-op, and I'm sure it won't be my last! If you want to join me in supporting their efforts, submit your order and meet me at the (would be pretty if it wasn't ORANGE) Presbyterian Church on S. Temple and C St. on Saturday morning, March 28 between 9 and 11. (Or find a pick-up location closer to you here.)
11.18.2008
One Year!
Happy Anniversary to me and Preston!
I can't believe that it's been a year since I married the love of my life!
Here's to many more as happy as the first. I love you Preston!!!
I can't believe that it's been a year since I married the love of my life!
Here's to many more as happy as the first. I love you Preston!!!
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