2.24.10
Let me preface this by saying: I understand why some people think Social Media, Twitter, Facebook, etc. are a joke and a waste of time. They are looking at the people who sit in front of a computer all day and tweet things like "I just saw a bird that looks like a dinosaur" or "I'm hungry" or "I hate my job". However there is a HUGE world on the other side of twitter full of people who network the HELL out of these social media tools. They not only tweet, they are in relationships other tweeps supporting their businesses, supporting their blogs, their lifestyles, etc.
Last night I attended a San Antonio tweet up. There is a conference going on next week in Austin and this was a pre-party for San Antonions going to the conference. I know that the internet connects people internationally. I didn't realize that these international relationships existed in a physical sense as well. I'm standing in this room with my fellow San Antonio tweeps and I the more I get to know people the more I learn they are NOT from San Antonio. 2 people from Los Angeles, 1 from Mexico, 1 from Colorado, 1 from Nebraska, 1 from Minnesota...I'm thinking am I the only true San Antonian at this tweet up - oh wait, I'm from Dallas!
I was proud of myself for taking advantage of twitter and making the physical effort of showing up at these events. If I didn't attend, I would be stuck in my St. Mary's University, San Antonio bubble (no offence to StMU, but that bubble is pretty boring to me- esp. compared to these characters I'm meeting).
I'm looking forward to Austin this Saturday for a "San Antonio tweet up" for San Antonians attending SBSW - let's see how many foreigners I meet this time!
Social Media Guru Colleen Pence's Photos from last night
Correction: SBSW San Antonian "tweet up" is March 13th - same day as Luminaria...deciding between the two will be tough!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Why Women hate cars
Everyone dislikes things they don't understand such as: dumb people, taxes, and for women - cars.
I just don't understand why we are supposed to pay $20k++ on an item that we KNOW will break down. We KNOW it will need new tires at one point and it WILL need oil every few months and it might just stop STOP WORKING all together one day and they only way to fix it is to get screwed over by a man who thinks you're in idiot for not changing the oil (which you are - well, I am)
I just don't get it. When I buy a new pair of pants it comes with extra buttons in case one button falls off and when I buy a new phone it comes with at least a 2 year warrenty in which I can take it back for a brand new phone....those 2 years are just enough time for technology to change and a new phone/contract to be purchased and signed. But the hunk of metal I call my car needs gas EVERYDAY and I have to change the oil every 30,000 miles...(isn't gas made from oil - why both?) and heaven forbid the tires go flat - it may be one tire, but they sell you 4 anyways!
When you purchase a car we should get extra tires along with a 2 year supply of gas and maybe some of that stupid oil. I doubt it really costs 20k to actually make those cars - how much is pure profit anyways? Save the flashy super bowl commercials for someone else - I'd like to buy mine wholesale.
Ok, I know the 'gas' you put in your phone is the electricity and I do pay my electic bill but still. My legs aren't broken and after I use my car to move me into my new house, I'm locking the doors and letting the birds have it- as I walk to work everyday!
go urban.
I just don't understand why we are supposed to pay $20k++ on an item that we KNOW will break down. We KNOW it will need new tires at one point and it WILL need oil every few months and it might just stop STOP WORKING all together one day and they only way to fix it is to get screwed over by a man who thinks you're in idiot for not changing the oil (which you are - well, I am)
I just don't get it. When I buy a new pair of pants it comes with extra buttons in case one button falls off and when I buy a new phone it comes with at least a 2 year warrenty in which I can take it back for a brand new phone....those 2 years are just enough time for technology to change and a new phone/contract to be purchased and signed. But the hunk of metal I call my car needs gas EVERYDAY and I have to change the oil every 30,000 miles...(isn't gas made from oil - why both?) and heaven forbid the tires go flat - it may be one tire, but they sell you 4 anyways!
When you purchase a car we should get extra tires along with a 2 year supply of gas and maybe some of that stupid oil. I doubt it really costs 20k to actually make those cars - how much is pure profit anyways? Save the flashy super bowl commercials for someone else - I'd like to buy mine wholesale.
Ok, I know the 'gas' you put in your phone is the electricity and I do pay my electic bill but still. My legs aren't broken and after I use my car to move me into my new house, I'm locking the doors and letting the birds have it- as I walk to work everyday!
go urban.
Monday, February 22, 2010
This is how it should be
Last week I was up at 5 a.m. and in the office by 6:30 a.m. dealing with staff and clients. As my groups slowly packed up to leave, Thursday afternoon never looked so beautiful. Then my boss walked into my office: "I'm surprised you haven't asked me for the day off yet." What? I started 3 weeks ago, it wouldn't be appropriate. She completely read my face and responded, "Usually after such a busy and hectic week I give you the day off to recover" at that moment the heavens parted and the tension in my back disappeared.... perfecto!
What a great boss! What a great workplace - this is how it should be. You put in everything you have and it's respected and compensated. If I had to work Friday I probably would have fallen asleep at my desk or at least had a nervous breakdown in the copy room (ok-that's an exaggeration). But less than a month ago I was a workaholic who could barely stay above water only working 8-5. Now, I am at a peaceful and happy place in my comfortable working environment!
Lesson #1 on how to have great employees who respect you and their job.
What a great boss! What a great workplace - this is how it should be. You put in everything you have and it's respected and compensated. If I had to work Friday I probably would have fallen asleep at my desk or at least had a nervous breakdown in the copy room (ok-that's an exaggeration). But less than a month ago I was a workaholic who could barely stay above water only working 8-5. Now, I am at a peaceful and happy place in my comfortable working environment!
Lesson #1 on how to have great employees who respect you and their job.
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