You are boring. – Yes, universe, I get it. I talk too much.
Category: Random Links
Links that I’m reading/watching/listening to/thinking about
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Destiny Calling
Man and woman, preferably married, wanted for expedition to Mars – ZOMG. THIS IS OUR DESTINY.
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Banana Republic Mad Men Collection
Banana Republic Mad Men Collection – Yes, please. All of it.
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How This Teacher Won the $1 Million TED Prize
How This Teacher Won the $1 Million TED Prize – I love the part about “The Granny Cloud.” I mean, really, wouldn’t most of us do better at work if we had a supportive grandmother over one shoulder giving encouragement?
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Brickfields, Chippendale | Grab Your Fork: A Sydney food blog
Brickfields, Chippendale | Grab Your Fork: A Sydney food blog – Oh, CRAP. They’ve turned the old coffee roastery in Chippendale into an awesome looking sourdough bakery. THIS IS TORTURE. The carbs are calling to me! The only thing worse was when Bourke Street Bakery had their Broadway outlet right at the bus stop where I got home every night. I was addicted to those “Personal Sourdoughs” in a very real way. And then one night I worked out the Weight Watchers points in one of them and it was 2/3 of my daily allowance. Whoops.
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Dear Mark: Fruit Wax, Placentophagy, and Second Hand Smoke | Mark’s Daily Apple
Dear Mark: Fruit Wax, Placentophagy, and Second Hand Smoke | Mark’s Daily Apple – If I ever have a rock band, I’m going to call it ENCAPSULATED PLACENTOPHAGY.
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Women who dress cute
Women who dress cute – Interesting opinion piece. As someone who regularly wears sneakers with dresses and has been known to rock a Peter Pan collar, I do occasionally wonder whether other people are judging me for it. I wear what makes me feel comfortable, and it’s definitely not for the appreciation of men. I feel way more self-conscious and fake when I glam it up heteronormative style.
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The Social Psychology of the Selfie
The Social Psychology of the Selfie – “A recent study showed more online photo sharing from people whose self-esteem is based on “public contingencies,” defined in this instance as others’ approval, physical appearance and outdoing competition.”
Note to self: Do not peer into the dark recesses of your soul before you’ve had your coffee.
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These Dogs Are Probably Better Than You (or Me) at Most Things – The Triangle Blog – Grantland
These Dogs Are Probably Better Than You (or Me) at Most Things – The Triangle Blog – Grantland – LOVE IT. These dogs just made me giggle like a maniac. And then I tried to get Dr. Amy to watch, but she was too busy licking herself.
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The Jeopardy! Teen Tournament Just. Got. Real. – The Triangle Blog – Grantland
The Jeopardy! Teen Tournament Just. Got. Real. – The Triangle Blog – Grantland – Ha! Leonard is awesome. I wish they still showed Jeopardy here.