March 2010
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750 Words: April Challenge
One Month Challenge Contract
I, Alana Marie, accept this challenge to write 750 words every day during the month of April, 2010. If I succeed, I accept that my name will be added to the Wall of Amazingness. But I miss a day or more, I also accept that my name will be added to the Wall of Shame.
In addition, I (optionally) pledge to the following self-created rewards and punishments…
If I...
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Star Trek iPad →
This is the first thing I’ve seen that’s made me want an iPad.
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Babies Pick Up Language in the Womb! →
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Celebrity Math...
cheaperthanacupofjoe:
It’s actually kind of scary how much Ms Germanotta looks like Mr Cohen
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Celebrity Math...
cheaperthanacupofjoe:
Oh, my G, how I love these Celebrity Maths. Too funny!
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“It’s not difficult to warp your perception of reality.
It is difficult,...”
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Later I will post some of my kids’ character analyses for the year end show.
It will be epic.
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“For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for...”
– Jesus
Cheaper Than a Cup of Joe: The Amazing Matchstick... →
Step 1: Take a razor blade and slice a wooden matchstick in half (make sure to leave the red tip intact).
Step 2: Use glue, and the remaining half of the matchstick to design your plane.
Step 3: Catch a bunch of flies and put them in a jar. Place the jar in the freezer, and in…
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“And how come a transvestite donkey witch is standing next to you and why is she...”
– LMAO
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Karen: It came to me.
Penny: How?
Karen: Well, Penny, like anything worth writing it came to me inexplicably and without method.
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“Let’s start with ridiculous and work our way backwards.”
– Stranger Than Fiction
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Stranger Than Fiction
Harold Crick: Ten seconds ago you said you wouldn't help me.
Professor Hilbert: Well, it's been a very revealing ten seconds.
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Top TV Stars in Their Own Words →
These are fun. A bunch of shows and some awkward Tracy Morgan moments in the 30 Rock ones. :)
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“I’M GOING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!”
– Stateside Trip in April and I CANNOT WAIT!
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“Being alone is a funny thing.
In the right context, it’s freeing and...”
– Me
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50 Terrific Nap Hacks →
austinkleon:
Types of Naps
Depending on what you want to accomplish with your naps, you’ll need to figure out which type of nap is right for the moment.
Power Nap: Power naps are the most useful type of nap to busy students or professionals and can boost your energy, productivity, and even morale as you gear up for a work out, study group, or a late class. Power naps should last for about 20...
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“Every day I give up.
Every day I reenlist.”
– Me
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“I do not put title, do not place the image, shit. Just choose the photo and...”
– ‘best translation of a portuguese article on tumblr ever’ (meaghano) (via david)
Good to know it’s pronounced, “Tamble”, too!
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“Now that we got the obligatory 5 minutes of what is happening on the island out...”
– Latest Never Seen Lost
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Elaine: Is it possible I'm not as attractive as I think I am?
Jerry: Anything's possible
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The NYC Polaroid Project. →
devincastro:
Andrew Faris takes polaroids of New York City. I’m in love.
Wants.
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Writer’s Talk interview with Lynda Barry →
austinkleon:
Lynda on words vs. pictures, and how she makes her comics:
I’ve been thinking a lot about when words and pictures separate for people. A kid learning to write the alphabet is actually learning to draw the alphabet.
When I remind people that writing by hand is actually drawing, they look surprised and then try to figure out how it is not drawing, how it is different, but there is...
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