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Interesting video on TED about the power and role of advertising. Kind of ties together with what I just read, "The Lost Symbol." I'll ignore the Dan Brown haters, thank you. Sutherland talks about the power of placebos and how our perception of people, objects, etc. effect it's worth. Just as Brown's book discusses the power of the mind. Like confidence - if we believe we can do something, we can. Does any of this make sense? It all made sense in my head.

Now if only I can get past recent Facebook shenanigans of this morning that sort of threw off my day. And focus on what the book taught me - to control my own thoughts and find the "God" & power within me. hmm

Tweet Tweet

For those new to Twitter, it becomes instantly obvious that the actual twitter site is somewhat bare bones. I've discovered that one has to do a lot of leg work to figure out how to Re-tweet and other common twitter practices. More research is involved when trying to discover who to follow. Who will inspire you? Who has relevant information? It's amazing how much twitter is being talked about in the media and how it's really changing the face of communication. Over the last few months there's an explosion of services related to twitter like websites that shorten URL's, blogging services that mimic the short, simple twitter platform, etc. Anyway, Chris Anderson from TED neatly outlines some easy to use Twitter tips here along with linking another helpful guide which I'll be checking out here on the how and nitty gritties.

Aight, I will now disconnect myself and enter the happy dreaming world. I'm hoping that tomorrow morning, I won't wake up clutching my eye glasses- having slept through my alarm after battling the adorable but annoying Pheobe Mc. Pheobester.

All Updates Fit to Print

I'm hoping you weren't crying yourself to sleep every night wondering when you'd see my next post. This week was action packed. Okay, maybe "action" is not the right word. Tuesday night had a meeting for an event I'm helping to organize.. more details to follow but save the date for Thursday night, June 25th. Wednesday went home to Schmersey for a mere 4 hours to see my dad get a worthy send off after serving the Board of Education for 12 years. It was beautiful to see both of my parents recognized and appreciated and the impact they've had on our town. The fact remains that I grew up in a very special town and they're continuing to do great things. Yeah, I'm a dork.

Thursday, I had my photography class and afterward, attended an end of semester party for Brooklyn Law. I was wearing my chucks and jeans while all the girls were wearing heels and dresses. It was awesome. My friend introduced me to some cool peeps. Of course they were drunk and I was tired.. which I guess sort of puts us at the same level.

Then Friday, thankfully I had a day off. Let's not even talk about the ending to Grey's Anatomy. Okay, let's. Any thoughts??? Holy crap! Saturday, I spent all day walking around Brooklyn. I checked out the NY Photo Festival, last day is today so GET THERE. Managed to run into about 6 people I know including someone I used to work with at ted.com. It always comes back to ted. Like aaalways. Then walked from DUMBO to Carrol Gardens - nothing like an evening stroll with my music and myself. Then met friends in Park Slope to attend a house party. At the party, spoke in length to a girl who went to Harvard undergrad and now attended MIT for grad school. It was funny that she talked about people being insecure about their Harvard background. What an interesting but understandable perspective. Then we headed back into Manhattan where I had my first Katz's Deli experience.. I know, I know. And finally back to my beautifully, comfortable bed where I would have slept my Sunday away if my mom hadn't called around 11:30.

Off for another adventure. Tootles.

here's some visual entertainment. Shots I took for my class.