Okay folks, I’m experiencing a bit of a blogging burn out. It’s not that I’ve run out of things to say. I could probably post four blogs tonight, but I won’t. My Reader is nearing 400. It’s never been that high. To be quite honest, I have no intention of tackling that tonight. So if you didn’t see me creeping around your blog today, don’t take it personal.
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I’m in the process of giving my reader and blog roll a bit of a makeover. In the last couple of weeks I added about 20 blogs to my favorites to read. So I’ll be updating the roll and trying to organize my reader so it’s more “Jenn-friendly.” In addition to that, I’ve been thinking about reoccurring post themes. I’m going to test it out and see if I can stick to the routine. Instead of four days of geek news, I’m trying to save it all up for one day. So far, this is what I have:
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Tuesdays – Around the Blogosphere
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Thursdays – Geek News
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Of course, this won’t stop me from posting totally random things on those days either as I have a habit of posting multiple times a day. Show me a rule in which it says I can’t!
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I’m trying to think if I have any other reoccurring topics…that’s it for now.
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While I’m on this makeover kick, I’m making over myself a bit. Tonight I went to the gym across the street from my work to sign up for a guest pass. As I was taking my tour, a woman from my work stopped me and told me that RF will be giving us corporate memberships come March 25th. This is very exciting for me because I can’t afford to pay full membership. The guy giving me my tour was pretty aggressive; very salesman like. He also kept using the word several, “several package options,” when only referring to two. Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t “couple” represent two and several represent, well, several?
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I also signed up with a personal trainer for 24 sessions which will be nice. I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to eating, working out or living. I’ll be that girl flying off of the treadmill or dropping weights. Mr. Abrasive also measured my body fat. Yeah, thanks for that. I apparently have the body of a 28 year old. I look 17, but my body feels 28. Fantastic.
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In other exciting news, Angela, TKTC and I will be going to see Ingrid Michaelson, Joshua Radin and Cary Brothers at the Hotel Cafe Tour at Park West on March 30th. There’s still tickets available if any other Chicago bloggers want to come! I’ll also come up with a date for the Cupcake Crawl. I’m thinking one of the first two weekend in April. More details to come!
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Well I think that about does it for tonight. I promise to catch up on everyone’s blog! Have a good night folks!
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Hi there! Creeped over here from OhHowLovely.net. Happy to be a new reader and will continue to read and comment no matter what day is geek day. However, if you start going all work-out crazy and make me feel bad for sitting around trying to train my puppy to fetch me the bag of Ruffles, then I may leave out of spite. You have been warned…
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Ben –
I look forward to reading your blog!
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I like you. If I could train my cat to bring me an oreo cookie, I would. So have no fear my faithful reader, I won’t make you feel bad
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i think i want to join you girls at the hotel cafe tour! i love love love radin and really, whats a better way to spend your sunday night? only balcony GA tickets are left…is that what you have?
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let me know
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Ben is totally awesome. He’s one of my new favorite readers!
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Anyway, so excited for Cupcake Crawl! It’s going to be amazing. Yay for phones and Minnie’s too!
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oh just noticed that didnt link back to my blog…
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http://angilio.blogspot.com/
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Angtrig -
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You should come! Yes!
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Jamie –
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Cupcakes ::drool:: Is it bad that I wrote about cupcakes and the gym in the same post?
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I very much would like to work with a personal trainer. I’m so jealous! :p
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Yes! Cupcake crawl!!!! I’m in for either weekend.
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Geek day only once a week? The SO just breathed a huge sigh of relief!
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What’s RF?
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I’m seeing the Hotel Cafe Tour on the 24th in NYC! So excited.
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As for the fitness thing, I’ve been doing the Self.com challenge and it’s actually really good if you’re not so exercise-inclined…haha. I’ve actually managed to go twice a week for the past 2 1/2 weeks (it’s meant to be 3, but the 3rd time is only 25 mins of cardio and work etc got in the way), so you could try that too. Plus they have videos and things…although I suppose you won’t really need that since you’ll have a personal trainer!
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Joshoa Radin AND Ingrid Michaelson AND Cary Brothers?
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I am SO jealous!
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Hope -
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Well it’s only a few sessions as these folks are quite expensive. It’s pretty ridiculous actually.
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Cheryl –
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Yay! I’ll share more details as soon as I figure them out!
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Vanessa -
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It’s going to be hard. But imagine how packed that post will be!
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Clueless Cat –
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That sounds pretty cool though. I only have the trainer for a few sessions.
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Hope -
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You can come be with us in spirit!
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So, ummm, if you’re overwhelmed by all those posts in your Reader, how do you think we feel when we have 4 posts from you in one day???!!! Talk about overwhelmed! And let’s not even think about commenting on every single one. You’re helping me dig my grave, girl!
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I’m so jealous of and excited for your tickets to see Ingrid Michaelson. I think we’re using one of her songs as our First Dance at our wedding. Too bad that weekend is already packed to the gills for me. Otherwise, I’d be all over buying tickets to that concert.
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Nilsa -
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I have good intentions though!!
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I feel like I need to learn about Ben now. Also, I dig that you are a frequency poster. I don’t get how you can keep it going, but more power to you!
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I just redid my blogroll, and it felt wonderful. Enjoy your makeover!
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Noelle -
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I’m not sure how I keep it going either. I like to talk though. I like writing. So I suppose having this outlet is on some level therapeutic. I don’t expect people to comment on everything. This blog is more for myself than anything. Oh, and to help get me a job with Google!
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I think I’d have a panic attack if I saw my reader at 400.
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I’d also cheat and just press “mark all as read” because .. yeah.. Couldn’t do it.
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i have a personal trainer too and it was the best decision i could have made. they really kick your ass. my only recommendation is to give yourself a day off after a session because man will your body be sore.
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Deutlich -
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I’d feel too guilty if I did that.
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Alexa -
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Good to know!
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Angtrig: Hi! Park West marks their tickets with Balcony GA meaning General Admission…there are no assigned seats and it is basically first come first served.
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Nilsa: Which song? If it’s Die Alone I am gonna giggle to myself.
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Jenn: I feel like I’m taking over! On that note though, I am so excited about the blogger presence at Hotel Cafe! Apparently they are having a great tour so far but I know they’re pumped to be in Chicago for a bonus round. Don’t you just love to see your people do well?!
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TKTC -
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I’m ridiculously excited for this concert!
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