Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Why be Traditional?
Written by my friend Constance Hayden
I have worked from home for a few years now, but I have been pretty traditional about where and when I work. I set up a home office, and during work hours I work. I don’t turn on the TV, call my parents to catch up, or run errands. I started to think about my situation recently and was wondering what the benefits from working at home are if I’m not even giving myself the flexibility to work when I want, and from where I want. I don’t get any of the social interactions that most people get working in an office, so sometimes it gets pretty lonely. I decide to start exploring things I can do to get out more, and maybe work from a coffee shop or library somewhere. One of the things I came up with was to sign up for 4g wireless internet service. This service would give me the freedom to work from another location, but know I could still keep in touch and send work to my clients. I’m excited about getting started and can’t wait to start exploring all of the possibilities.
I have worked from home for a few years now, but I have been pretty traditional about where and when I work. I set up a home office, and during work hours I work. I don’t turn on the TV, call my parents to catch up, or run errands. I started to think about my situation recently and was wondering what the benefits from working at home are if I’m not even giving myself the flexibility to work when I want, and from where I want. I don’t get any of the social interactions that most people get working in an office, so sometimes it gets pretty lonely. I decide to start exploring things I can do to get out more, and maybe work from a coffee shop or library somewhere. One of the things I came up with was to sign up for 4g wireless internet service. This service would give me the freedom to work from another location, but know I could still keep in touch and send work to my clients. I’m excited about getting started and can’t wait to start exploring all of the possibilities.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Library Trip
Thanks for the guest post by Esteban Vinson
A recent trip to the library surprised me with many gifts. I love local publications almost as much as I love anything that is showing on my directv houston satellite tv channels. My adoration for local papers and magazines prompted me to pick up a recent copy of the local family magazine. It gave me a lot of ideas to keep my kids busy during the summer. The article surprised me by giving me actual places I should visit with my kids. Some of the places are free; some places required me to spend a few dollars. The first place on the list was a toy store. I do not like toy stores because of the consumerism. I also do not like having to bring my kids out of a store crying because I refused to buy the latest gadget or doll. This toy store is different. They buy and sell used toys. That sounds like a great store to have during these hard economic times. What is even more fascinating about the store is that it is owned by a mom.
A recent trip to the library surprised me with many gifts. I love local publications almost as much as I love anything that is showing on my directv houston satellite tv channels. My adoration for local papers and magazines prompted me to pick up a recent copy of the local family magazine. It gave me a lot of ideas to keep my kids busy during the summer. The article surprised me by giving me actual places I should visit with my kids. Some of the places are free; some places required me to spend a few dollars. The first place on the list was a toy store. I do not like toy stores because of the consumerism. I also do not like having to bring my kids out of a store crying because I refused to buy the latest gadget or doll. This toy store is different. They buy and sell used toys. That sounds like a great store to have during these hard economic times. What is even more fascinating about the store is that it is owned by a mom.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
SNARED BY FLIPPING OUT
Authored by Leandro Delgado
I'm not prone to watch reality shows other than snippets here and there when channel surfing. However, there is one reality show that has caught my attention “Flipping Out”. My time is scheduled around this show. I control the www.cannonsatellite.com TV when this program is broadcast. I do not want to miss one minute of this show.
Originally, I had thought “Flipping Out” was about fl! ipping houses and is what caused me to tune in. Flipping houses is an aspect of the program. But, the cast is the feature that snared me. Perfectionist Jeff Lewis is a designer, who originally bought houses, renovated them and sold them. The last few seasons of the show have Jeff moving more in the direction of designer extraordinaire. Jeff's ability to design is not what makes this show. It is Jeff's expectations of his staff and his reaction when they do not meet those expectations that I consider the highlights.
Jeff Lewis has sent employees to the bathroom in tears. He has had to be scolded by his maid, Zoila, and his assistant, Jenni, for his actions. In one episode, Jeff expected on of his employees to apologize to his dog. The employee had not informed the dog he was taking it to the vet. Not being forewarned about where he was going evidently caused the dog undue stress.
"Flipping Out" is as good as any sitcom for laughs.
I'm not prone to watch reality shows other than snippets here and there when channel surfing. However, there is one reality show that has caught my attention “Flipping Out”. My time is scheduled around this show. I control the www.cannonsatellite.com TV when this program is broadcast. I do not want to miss one minute of this show.
Originally, I had thought “Flipping Out” was about fl! ipping houses and is what caused me to tune in. Flipping houses is an aspect of the program. But, the cast is the feature that snared me. Perfectionist Jeff Lewis is a designer, who originally bought houses, renovated them and sold them. The last few seasons of the show have Jeff moving more in the direction of designer extraordinaire. Jeff's ability to design is not what makes this show. It is Jeff's expectations of his staff and his reaction when they do not meet those expectations that I consider the highlights.
Jeff Lewis has sent employees to the bathroom in tears. He has had to be scolded by his maid, Zoila, and his assistant, Jenni, for his actions. In one episode, Jeff expected on of his employees to apologize to his dog. The employee had not informed the dog he was taking it to the vet. Not being forewarned about where he was going evidently caused the dog undue stress.
"Flipping Out" is as good as any sitcom for laughs.
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