How much do I love this? The amazing Drawn! showed this, and now I really want one. Really. Custom designed toast? It doesn't get any better! And I thought that the Hello Kitty toaster was unique...
you're so vain...
...you probably think this post is about you.
Actually, I've just been hit recently by people selling things, and using vanity to help them. There was the "consultant" who told me that I looked like Audrey Hepburn. No, thanks, I don't want to buy any cosmetics. And there was the "consultant" who liked my design work. No, thanks, I don't want to drop $400 on a portfolio package.
Anyway, it got me thinking. Vanity is used frequently to try and sell things, and often, it works. Why? Why do we let ourselves be swayed by someone appealing to our vanity? But then, we've all learned to do it to get something we want. Even my little brother has learned to tell our mother what a good mommy she is--and he's only 5.
This has been a rather philosophic post, one without any answers. Except that, I plan to watch out for those compliments that may not be sincere. Do the same. I leave you with a quote from the wise Jane Austen:
Actually, I've just been hit recently by people selling things, and using vanity to help them. There was the "consultant" who told me that I looked like Audrey Hepburn. No, thanks, I don't want to buy any cosmetics. And there was the "consultant" who liked my design work. No, thanks, I don't want to drop $400 on a portfolio package.
Anyway, it got me thinking. Vanity is used frequently to try and sell things, and often, it works. Why? Why do we let ourselves be swayed by someone appealing to our vanity? But then, we've all learned to do it to get something we want. Even my little brother has learned to tell our mother what a good mommy she is--and he's only 5.
This has been a rather philosophic post, one without any answers. Except that, I plan to watch out for those compliments that may not be sincere. Do the same. I leave you with a quote from the wise Jane Austen:
"Vanity working on a weak head produces every kind of mischief."Mr. Knightley, from Emma
and i'm vanessa...
We (my brother, sister and I) were reminiscing today about ABC's One Saturday Morning, and a couple of our favorite mini shows. Mrs. Munger's class was always great, and I was able to find a couple clips on YouTube:
But truly, our favorite was always a 30-second show called "Flyndiggery Do!" If you never saw it, allow me to help you picture it: a Crocodile Hunter type--Australian accent and everything, comes on and says, "I'm Alistair Flyndiggery!" Cut to a shot of the same guy, this time as a girl, who says, "And I'm Vanessa!" Back to Alistair: "Yes you are." He goes on to tell about some kind of animal, but it always disappears, "Hey, where'd it go?"
Maybe you had to see it to get the effect. I do know though that others found this as amusing as we did. A few years back, we were standing in line for the Jungle Cruise and Disney World when we looked over and saw a couple of teenagers doing their own version of Flyndiggery Do! for the family video camera. Priceless. Unfortunately, I was unable to find any surviving clips of the actual show on the internet. Actually, I would have settled for clips from that family's version...
But truly, our favorite was always a 30-second show called "Flyndiggery Do!" If you never saw it, allow me to help you picture it: a Crocodile Hunter type--Australian accent and everything, comes on and says, "I'm Alistair Flyndiggery!" Cut to a shot of the same guy, this time as a girl, who says, "And I'm Vanessa!" Back to Alistair: "Yes you are." He goes on to tell about some kind of animal, but it always disappears, "Hey, where'd it go?"
Maybe you had to see it to get the effect. I do know though that others found this as amusing as we did. A few years back, we were standing in line for the Jungle Cruise and Disney World when we looked over and saw a couple of teenagers doing their own version of Flyndiggery Do! for the family video camera. Priceless. Unfortunately, I was unable to find any surviving clips of the actual show on the internet. Actually, I would have settled for clips from that family's version...
walk the line...
...or ride it...or simply follow it.
My brother has recently become addicted to Line Rider. This is a simple thing, in which you essentially make a line (or many lines), then send a teeny little man riding along on a sled, on the line you've just created. The challenge comes in making the line interesting, and keeping the man sliding without falling. There's also a bunch of movies to watch of some amazing lines that others have made.
Along a similar line (pun intended), I recently found a book that I will be adding to my collection of children's books. It's called, "Follow the Line," by author/illustrator Laura Ljungkvist, and is simply a joy to look at. One continuous line leads you through the entire book, creating city buildings, waves and sailboats, forest animals, and some fabulous faces. The text of the book is very basic, asking counting questions about what you see, which is perfect, because this line has so much to see. I'm looking forward to ordering this book and another called "Follow the Line Through the House."
Now, keep in line...
My brother has recently become addicted to Line Rider. This is a simple thing, in which you essentially make a line (or many lines), then send a teeny little man riding along on a sled, on the line you've just created. The challenge comes in making the line interesting, and keeping the man sliding without falling. There's also a bunch of movies to watch of some amazing lines that others have made.
Along a similar line (pun intended), I recently found a book that I will be adding to my collection of children's books. It's called, "Follow the Line," by author/illustrator Laura Ljungkvist, and is simply a joy to look at. One continuous line leads you through the entire book, creating city buildings, waves and sailboats, forest animals, and some fabulous faces. The text of the book is very basic, asking counting questions about what you see, which is perfect, because this line has so much to see. I'm looking forward to ordering this book and another called "Follow the Line Through the House."
Now, keep in line...
avast me goober...
Not too long ago, I reminded my brother, PJ, about a button I made for him: "We should find that pirate PJ button..." To which he replied: "What pirate peanut button?"
This got me thinking. A pirate peanut. I like it. And so this goober was born, and now resides on a bag. I think he needs a friend, but I've not yet decided what. A pretzel? Arrrr...
In other semi-related news, I discovered that my supply for the brightly colored canvas bags I like, was about to dry up. Thankfully I was there to clean out the shelves, and save a few bucks at the same time. I guess this means I can get stitching! Anyone interested in buying an embroidered tote?
bid-a-note, er project...
I've sent out a few quotes on projects in the last couple of days (with the hope of work to come!), and as I estimate my time, I keep thinking that it's like "Name That Tune." (Potential Clients: Please don't think that my work is like a game, just read on)
I take a look at what needs to be done, and, with limited information, decide how long the work will take. "I can design that project in 4 notes, I mean, hours." If I come out close, I win, and the client wins. But if I get overconfident on how long something actually will take? My loss...
I take a look at what needs to be done, and, with limited information, decide how long the work will take. "I can design that project in 4 notes, I mean, hours." If I come out close, I win, and the client wins. But if I get overconfident on how long something actually will take? My loss...
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