Am I a dinosaur?

There is such an incredible world of social media out there right now, and I just don't know how to keep up. Between tumblr and twitter, flickr and facebook, fourquare and pinterest, how do I know what I should use and how long I'll be able to use it before the next fad overshadows it? I like the aesthetic of pinterest and tumblr (and is tumblr the new blogspot?). I like the practicality of fourquare. I find "checking in" on sights like facebook and foursquare somewhat big brother/weird to be giving over 1000 "friends" your location. There are so many blogs and newsfeeds or rss's that I'd like to follow, but I don't have the time between work and play, nor do I know where to begin. Anthropologie just launched their own tumblr (powered by Roam--what is Roam), etymologie. There are so great suggestions of other blogs and feeds on the "What we're reading" tab, but I almost feel to keep up with the news and what's going on in social media land, I have to give up my day job. Trust me, not happening. I very much enjoy working in paper retail, making people happy one piece of stationary at a time; not to mention, I can barely support myself with a job. Anyhow, I just thought I'd put this out there, vent on my lack of internet intelligence, and hope sometime soon one of my friends will be able to take me under her wings and give me a good, sit-down crash course in Social Media 101.

Here's an example of a nice suggestion from etymologie:

http://www.businessoffashion.com/2011/05/fashion-2-0-the-trouble-with-ipad-magazines.html

Another question, which of the following phones do I get?

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/devicesController/viewCompareDevices.do?item=phoneFirst

In other news, 6 days til I'm 25.

Things I'm liking right now

http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/

http://www.r-nichols.com/

Weekend wrap-up

What a fun, relaxing weekend, during which I was slightly productive. But, when I'm out of school, I don't have to worry as much about being productive, and it's been such a light load so far!

Today we had our writer's meeting for the fall issue line-up. I received two assignments, of which I had already know of one. I get to choose a third one provided no one else is interested in my preferences, and I'm looking forward to starting these since I've got more time these days. Prior to the meeting, I saw Marisa (for the first time in over a year) at her daughters' (Arianna and Jazmine) birthday party at the Children's Museum. It was good to see her and her and Neill's family after so long, but the girls are so big and barely remember me. And, my gift of books were the least exciting of their presents, but I didn't know much about their sizes so I couldn't buy cute clothes, and the more I know children, the less I want to buy toys for two reasons. One, what child do I know that doesn't have more than enough toys? Buying all the toys we buy for our kids encourages materialism, consumerism and waste-production (especially with all the marketing and packaging). Secondly, books are something you can enjoy for a longer time and they are teaching tools. I got them This is London and This is Paris, classics that have mid-century modern illustrations and chalk-full of interesting information! They're six and seven; they will read them.

Anyhow, Jesse and I walked around the Quarter this afternoon and just enjoyed the sunlight and even made it to the boardwalk, and for those of you not paying attention (which probably refers to none of my readers; ya'll probably pay more attention than I do anyway), the Mississippi is quite high!

Saturday, I worked at Scriptura as I usually do, but after at Sallie's encouragement, Jesse and I checked out Bayou Boogaloo, a three-stage mini-Jazz Fest on Bayou St. John. Jesse and I are moving to American Can in about 20 days so it was nice to check out the neighborhood, and I love festivals--tents with homemade wares, music, and street vendor foods! We experienced Woody's fish tacos, Katie's charboiled oysters, and Jacques-Imo's shrimp and alligator cheesecake! But, it was a really nice evening because we met up with Sallie, James, Margaret and Dave and after went to Sallie's amazing house to hang out and have pizza and drinks on their second-story deck. I felt like an honorary Jones sister, I joked, but there was truth my excitement.

Friday night, Jesse and I went to Sippin' in Seersucker, a fundraiser at Shops at Canal put on by the Ogden Museum for Southern Art. I actually need to put together an article for Amelie G's website so I'll link that after I'm finished.

Til next post.

Sunday evening

I'm giddy at the idea of not having the stress of school this upcoming week. This weekend, though I had to work Saturday and had a babyshower to go to today, Jes and I had a nice and rather relaxing weekend. I think this is only the beginning of a wonderful summer. And, rather than in spite of my one online course, I'll be happy to take my literature class (taught in English) given by the department chair.

I'm looking forward to also getting my life together (not that it's falling apart), but it's just so that I can be a little bit more secure in my financial state in light of my recent scaling back on nannying/babysitting.

Sleepy time

I'm exhausted and I've had less to do recently than I did prior to this week, exam week. Well, perhaps it's all over and I'm just running out of the stress adrenaline. I'd like to think that, but maybe I'm just lazy. But, after this week (starting tomorrow), I'm going to exercise. Jes and I are going to do more with the animals. Well, I'd like us to, but I haven't specifically asked him. He's going to take Saki though to the park while I'm at work tomorrow. After, we'll go to Tori and Ashley's grad bbq, and Sunday, we have a baby shower for Lydia in Metairie, which reminds me to get the gift tomorrow at Angelique Baby. Today, I worked at the Metairie store because Sally and Margaret have been out of town.

Oh sweet bed. Running around with Pippa today was a little worrisome (on the way to the vet); hurried (trying to make it from Metairie to Uptown in what was supposed to be a 30 minute lunch); and lastly, fun (running grocery errands for food for her and her dad). We'll have to do it again soon...with Saki though.

Things to do. I troubleshooted my phone today with an at&t rep so if it doesn't help the service, I'm probably going to cancel my account. Then, I'll get my smart phone, which will help me use twitter and other social media/networking tools. I also need to get Neill to work on my website; he can really make it my own, but I don't now when I'll be able to pay him.

I've been planning Mia's 21st birthday party.

Invitations - check

Reservations at Eiffel Society - check

Dress - not yet

It's pretty exciting! Will share more later :)

Lastly, Jes and I are moving to MidCity to the American Can Company Apartments! Will update more on that later, too.

Done, done, done!

Today I finished my last final for the semester so now I'll have plenty of free time. Free time to do what, you ask?

-write (including blogging)

-play/practice piano

-play with Saki and Pippa (our new kitten)

-write letters

-spend time with my boyfriend

I'm taking one class this semester and quit one of my nannying jobs. And, Jes and I decided today on moving to a new apartment with a pool!

Life feels nicer.

a short update

I'm so close and yet I have so much to do. I am still working on my 12-page Spanish paper or Luis Buñuel. I have three final next week and A LOT more work to do for a fourth class. When I'm done, I will blog, I promise. I want to.

Also, Neill's going to redesign my website so I'll have something complete to put on my calling cards and forward to future employers. Not that I'm looking at all for a job. I've got too much going for me and on right now. Speaking of calling cards, I received my Amelie G business cards last week.

Friday, Margaret found a tiny, tuxedo kitten in the middle of Laurel and Jefferson. So after a short trial sleepover with Saki, Jesse and I have more-or-less decided to adopt her. In the spirit of the royal wedding, the day of which she was found, the girls at Scriptura have named her Pippa. I'm bringing her to work everyday and to the store even when I have class. She's so cute, feisty, adventurous and a scratcher. We're hoping Saki is liking her more and more each day.

I turn 25 in about a month. I'm not going to have party, but Jesse and I are probably going to Ocean Springs for the weekend. I'm going to throw Mia a birthday party though the weekend after so I'm pretty excited about all of that. Just too much to do before then!