Julie's Journal

It’s the end of another year, and man did this one go by fast for me. I really wish there was a way to slow them down. I guess that’s good though. I’m enjoying life so much I don’t want it to pass by quickly, right? Shrugs…I dunno.

So, back to my question. How are you planning on spending New Years Eve? We’ve got big plans of a picnic in bed, champagne toast at midnight, and a marathon game of Little Big Planet.

[tags]New Years Eve, Little Big Planet[/tags]

My most favorite app of the year has definitely been Twitter. The enormous reach it has across the internet is amazing. I’ve read news breaking stories on Twitter before the networks even pick them up. From the devastating tornado that wiped Parkersburg, Iowa off the map, to the first hand twitters of hostages being held in Mumbai India.

I’ve reconnected with long lost internet friends, and have made new internet friends along the way. I’ve even developed friendships with local Las Vegas/Henderson Nevada Twitter’ers.

Since my love for Twitter is huge, I thought I would give a shout out to the 25 people that I love to follow on Twitter with links so you can follow them too. I love to follow them for all different reasons, from great news sources, humorous tweets, thought-provoking tweets, and just fun to read tweets.

In no particular order:

1. @juliafish
2. @tedmurphy
3. @DavidHowell
4. @CCSeed
5. @JessicaKnows
6. @vegascabbie
7. @seeking_balance
8. @Koufie
9. @GodFodder
10. @ijustine
11. @jimmyfallon
12. @lasvegasnow
13. @wood
14. @DotComDud
15. @KellyTirman
16. @loveheylola
17. @AverageGalDotCo
18. @MomGoesGreen
19. @cesarmillan
20. @mzampino
21. @HippyGeek
22. @joannpeach
23. @ricksanchezcnn
24. @Social_Citizen
25. @Linc4Justice

I need to give a shout out to @tedmurphy who sparked this blog topic idea for me with his post about the 25 Social Media Peeps I am Watching in 2009. Thanks Ted, your post was great!

Who are your favorite people on Twitter? Oh and if you want to follow me @JustJulie

[tags]Twitter, social networking, social media, social marketing[/tags]

I got quite the surprise today when the UPS truck pulled up in front of my house. My mom sent us a Tastefully Simple gift box! I can’t wait until Michael gets home so we can make all this yummy goodness together!

Cozy Comfort:

• Classy Chocolate Pound Cake Mix
• Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®
• Creamy Wild Rice Soup Mix

The Trio Dip Mixes:

• Garlic Garlic™
• Bacon Bacon™
• Onion Onion™

Thanks Mom, you ROCK!

[tags]Tastefully Simple, gift baskets[/tags]

I had 451 entries into my Sears – Don’t Just Give A Gift Grant A Wish contest on my blog. It’s been the best contest outcome that I’ve had here on Julie’s Journal and a lot of fun.

I had a great time reading all the things that people would buy if they won the $100 Sears gift card, and now comes to time to grant someones wish! Ted Murphy from IZEA made the winner announcement on TedTube just a few minutes ago, and you can watch the show here.

Were you the winner? You’ll have to watch TedTube to find out!

JUST KIDDING!!! (But you should watch it, he’s a funny guy)

The winner of my Sears $100 gift card is…Jeanette Malan and she said she would buy the Kodak 9.2MP Digital Camera, EasyShare C913 – Pink Sears item# 00353288000!

CONGRTULATIONS! I will be contacting you through the email you entered on your comment.

[tags]Grant a Wish, Sears, gift cards, shopping[/tags]

I think every single person that surfs the internet has came across Wikipedia at one time or another. It is a massive wealth of information, and I reference it about 5-6 times a day.

Jimmy Wales the Wikipedia founder has made an appeal asking for donations to keep the site going. Since they have been so helpful to me in my daily life I decided to donate to them, and I think you should consider it as well.

Millions of people around the world will learn something new on Wikipedia today. Your donation helps the Wikimedia Foundation sustain Wikipedia and deliver new and innovative global programs to improve our quality, reach, and levels of participation.

How is the revenue spent?

1. To support the continued operation of Wikipedia and our other free knowledge projects (by paying for servers, hosting, bandwidth, and operations staff)
2. To continue the development of the open source software powering our projects
3. To respond to requests from our volunteer community
4. To support the growth and impact of our international volunteer community and the content in our projects through key events like Wikimania and Wikipedia Academies, through strategic partnerships, and through the cultivation of local chapters around the world
5. To pay for financial, administrative, legal, and fundraising expenses

Please consider donating to Wikipedia and keep it ad free!

[tags]Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, donate to Wikipedia[/tags]