Horoscopes are LIARS!

I would just like to say that horoscopes are bullshit. I always thought so but given the good news I was supposed to be expecting yesterday, I decided I would hope and believe and maybe it would be right this time. My horoscope (for Cancer) said that I was going to get some sort of increase in income yesterday in form of a new career venture (i.e. opening up my own company - which, by the way, I did 2 years ago). Being that I knew I would not be opening my own company yesterday, I decided that my income increase would come in the form a raise at my current job. Oh how I eagerly awaited to be called into the boss's office to be told the good news. Still waiting :/

Photo credits: CC by The Cleveland Kid

The Harsh Reality

I have no idea why anybody would sign up to do such a thing, but there is always someone who will. This site that I recently learned about called failin.gs is a place where people can set up a profile for themselves and invite friends to anonymously tell them how they really feel about their personalities. I, personally, can be pretty hard on myself (as my father says, “my own worst critic”), so I don’t need anyone to help pull my ass down to earth. Sorta how the Facebook status update bar asks “What’s on your mind?” the failin.gs homepage has its main, central question in large, bolded font: “What is wrong with me?” 

Seriously? Am I the only person who doesn’t get this? Although they describe it as a place to receive “constructive criticism” so we may improve, it feels like a place to butcher your self esteem. No thanks. I’d like a site that allows someone to pet me and tell me I’m the best. Now, don’t get it twisted, if someone I know creates a profile, I’ll participate in the “constructive criticism.” After all, if they sign up for this crap, they’re asking for it; I just won’t be the person with the profile.
What are your thoughts on failin.gs? Do you or anyone you know have a profile on failin.gs?

Get Your Own Online Resume

I recently came across a really cool site/product called Ceevee that allows you to have your resume online and your own URL free of charge. Aside from free registration, putting it together is really, really simple. I can't wait to be able to just copy and paste my URL into the body of an email. No more attaching! Woohoo! And you can tell people in conversation to just look up your URL instead of having to send them an email. It makes it easier to get my resume out there to more people. Get 'er done at Ceevee.com.

The Lemonade Movie

I went to a film presentation tonight at the Books & Books in Coral Gables for a film called Lemonade. It is about creative advertising professionals who were laid off in this recession and their innovative approach to making a living. It was amazing! The film has not yet been released but I highly recommend it to anyone who is unemployed, hates their job or is unsure about what to do with their life. Its hope-reviving and totally inspiring. I feel like quitting my job and doing my own thing!..(whatever that may be). The writer of the film, Eric Proulx (who is also featured in the film), was there to present it. You can sign up to be notified when the film comes out at lemonademovie.com and watch the trailer there, too. Be prepared to feel the urge to do something crazy and a little wreckless. You can also check out Eric's blog Pleasefeedtheanimals.com. I would like to close this post with: "Can i say Fuck You?"

The Pet Doorbell

Attention fellow owners of un-potty-trainable-doggies: I found this item and I'm dying to get it. It's a pet doorbell that pets can buzz when they need to go out and do the peepers creepers or other fun stuff. Its exactly what I need for my stubborn dogs (particularly the min pin). It says no training necessary...I believe it! Because I want it to be true.  Buy it for me?