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Getting Things Done: My Start

Merlin over at 43 Folders talks a lot about Getting Things Done, the book with multitudes of personal organization tips that works for a lot of people who follow its advice. I ordered the book from Amazon yesterday, and it’s coming in the mail. Now if I can only find a place on my old to-do list to put “Read GTD.”

Four Things

I blame you, Internet.

In chronological or preferential order.

Four jobs I’ve had:

Night shift convenience store/gas station station attendant
Movie theater bitch
Web intern
Web designer

Four movies I can watch over and over:

The Big Lebowski
Office Space

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My First Life Hack

Or “Reduce your view to expand your productivity.” Fancy, huh?

Cinnamon Goodness

Starbucks now has a cinnamon latte called “dolce.” The barista behind the counter seemed surprised that on the first day of selling them that someone would know how to pronounce “dolce.” (Pronounced: “dole-chey.”) It was then that I had to flash my Italian credentials, put on some slick sunglasses and a smile, and dash out […]

Big Apple Weekend

I took a trip to New York City this past weekend. It was a perfect day of travel, with local food and landmarks scattered throughout the day and plenty of entertainment to amuse us. Things I learned:

Tiffany & Co. has six floors. The number scared me into retreat.

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