Julie's Journal

One of the many perks of being an IZEA Insider is that I got to have a new banner made for my blog. I just coded it in tonight and I love it! Thanks Marty! As always, you are a rock star!

Whatcha’ think guys? You likey? I sure likey!

Edit: I just noticed it’s a little whack in IE. I’m going to have to tweak this some I see.

[tags]blog banners,graphic design[/tags]

I didn’t get the job I wanted at Zappos I’m really bumming today.

I still (heart) them.

[tags]work, interviews, zappos[/tags]

Luckily, my mood to choke a co-worker struck right around lunch time, so I was able to leave the office and get away for awhile. And what do I do when the mood strikes to choke said co worker? I go to Walgreen’s and buy ridiculous amounts of nail polish. The lady in the cosmetic department knows me by name, and probably knows my credit card number by heart.

Never in my working career have I had trouble with co-workers. In fact, I married an ex co-worker, and many of my closest friends are ex co-workers. This one is just trouble…bad bad trouble. I’m doing everything in my power to just stay away from her, and yes that includes spending money frivolously.

What would you do if the mood strikes to choke someone? (hypothetically speaking of course)

P.S. (Happy Birthday Jane!)

[tags]co-workers, jobs, employees, human resources[/tags]

Laura from LaLaGirl – Twinfinite Chaos tagged me for this meme called Crazy Eights last week, and it’s about time I get to posting it. I’m not sure why it’s called crazy, because these are some serious questions, but here goes.

8 Things I’m Passionate About

1. My boys
2. My marriage
3. Stopping animal abuse
4. Nature
5. The United States of America
6. The environment
7. Knowledge
8. Music

8 Things I Want to Do Before I Die

1. Own an animal sanctuary.
2. Live in a log cabin.
3. Wear a designer gown.
4. Travel outside the U.S.
5. Forgive the few people who have hurt me.
6. See my boys as happy and healthy adults.
7. Stop biting my nails.
8. Go on some type of expedition to find lost memories of another culture.

8 Things I Say Often

1. “Hey baby”
2. “I love you”
3. “Love you baby”
4. “Stay strong”
5. “Crap, crap, crap!”
6. “Reboot, then call me if you still have trouble”
7. “What shade of green are you waiting for? GO!!!”
8. “Here kitty kitty kitty.”

8 Books I’ve Read Recently

1. Raising Cain – Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys: by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson
2. The Poisonwood Bible: by Barbara Kingsolver
3. The Alchemist: by Paulo Coelho
4. Chick Wit – Over 1000 Humorous: by Jasmine Birtles
5. Skinny Bitch: by Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman
6. Lipstick Jungle: by Candace Bushnell
7. Ecoshamanism: Sacred Practices of Unity, Power and Earth Healing by James Endredy
8. Practical Demonkeeping: by Christopher Moore

8 Songs I Could Listen to Over and Over

1. I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
2. Imagine – John Lennon
3. Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners
4. Hey Jude – The Beatles
5. You’re My Best Friend – Queen
6. Young Americans – David Bowie
7. Black Balloon – Goo Goo Dolls
8. American Pie – Don McLean

8 Things That Attract Me to My Best Friends

1. Strength
2. Independent
3. Humor
4. Adventurous
5. Openness
6. Talkative
7. Outgoing
8. Loves to have fun

8 People I Think Should Do Crazy 8s

1. Courtney
2. Drew
3. Christine
4. John
5. Karen
6. BrainFoggles
7. Lisa
8. Tina

[tags]Crazy Eights meme, blog promotion[/tags]

Have you ever wondered how many points your name is worth in the game Scrabble? I haven’t until today. HA!

My Scrabble© Score is: 12.

What is your score? Get it here. Then tell me in my comments your score.

It would be super cool if you posted this on your blog, with a link back to me!

[tags]Scrabble, name meanings[/tags]