Just incase you're choosing an alternative route to celebrate St. Patrick's Day [i.e. by not celebrating it], here's Smoke City for you. Relax and enjoy the music from south east London:
For more on Smoke City, click here.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Music: Smoke City
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Volunteer on your Cell Phone
I have to admit, I'm a terribly selfish volunteer. Last year I had the grandiose idea of becoming a Big Sister, until I realized that my 9-5+ schedule would not work out with my future Little Sister's 3 PM after school program. A brief brush with becoming a kitten feeder at The Humane Society followed [Sundays? Thursdays?], as did contemplating being Saturday staff at St. Michael's Hospital, but apart from all my thought-that-counts volunteering, that's as far as I made it. The thought.
For those having similarly pressing schedules and an unshakable desire to volunteer, The Extraordinaries have devised a program that can suit all volunteer time constraints. Through what they refer to as "micro volunteer opportunities", you can now volunteer for many organizations simply by using your cell phone. [And no, peanut gallery, not to make the call!]
How would you like to identify craters on the surface of Mars for NASA? Or tagging images for the Smithsonian? Or fact checking items for reporters on the run? If you have a smartphone and a pocket of time [waiting for the bus / a client approval / an internet upload / parking space], it's possible.
For more on The Extraordinaries, click here. Hats off to all the volunteers who do find the time.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Stress Relief
It's Friday!!!! So I'd hope your stress level is coming in for a landing. But just in case you're having a rough day, here is a stress management technique recommended in all the latest psychological tests.
The funny thing is that it works.
1. Picture yourself near a stream in the mountains.
2. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.
3. No one knows your secret place.
4. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called the world.
5. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
6. The water is crystal clear.
7. You can easily make out the face of the person you are holding under the water.
See. You're smiling already.
Via Have Fun With English
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