Archive for February, 2010

• What are to odds that we'd walk into an Aggie MSC event in Austin? At least it's been long enough for us that we didn't know anyone. #
• RT @mashable New to Twitter or know someone who is: The Twitter Guide Book: http://bit.ly/uDAo via @TourismCurrents #
• RT @daveiam: @chrisandersonis Inbox Zero is such a 90's concept. Google Buzz Zero is the future. #
• well that little prize has only been missing (packed) since ~May. Now, I can return it from whence it came! #
• @IleenieWeenie @austindirtydog I'm signing up, too! I had never heard of this…. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie @austindirtydog @alexstivers several things i want are already full. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• If u've been hacked, change your twitter password. @annamunoz @k8wolfe #
• I'm ready for spring to go ahead and, well, spring! These warm days and cool nights are just annoying. I lose more jackets this way. #
• 55 tabs open in my browser. Almost all of them are tasks I need to see to. THIS is why I'm doing #polyphasicsleep. #
• @jenztweets @maczter @myerman Jennifer, I think you forgot to tag @slavetofashion in that Tweet. She has AOPES. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets Adult Onset Picky Eater Syndrome, of course! in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets Don't get me wrong, Cathy /made/ /up/ that term! in reply to jenztweets #
• LOL! @jenztweets: @loriluza Heh, not surprised since she's got that straw thing, too. @slavetofashion #
• @IleenieWeenie are you KIDDING? in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• daily, I find words that spellcheck doesn't know; I add them. Today, I mis-typed calculate and it suggested ejaculate. WTF? #
• @simplyv @maczter <sad panda>Moo-yah's used to do that. </sad panda> in reply to simplyv #
• @maczter yeah. the veggie burger was good, but it was too expensive to return. in reply to maczter #
• @maczter good to know. I'll try them again if that's the case. in reply to maczter #
• @simplyv I think I need to learn more about your diet. RT @maczter: @simplyv Corn, milk, soybean, wheat and brewer's yeast. #
• @simplyv wow! I don't have a corn allergy, but suspect a wheat one, and know that I'm sensitive to carbs in general. in reply to simplyv #
• @simplyv I was my healthiest weight (& I felt so good!!) when I kept carbs down. I have tummy grumbles when I have >1 serving of carby food. in reply to simplyv #
• f@laniar isn't that how it always is with cats? #
• perhaps allergies &sensitivities are nature's way of keeping us balanced? #
• @simplyv ditto and I might just do that! in reply to simplyv #
• I just don't think Google Voice's transcription software "speaks" Southern. Perhaps in the next version….? #
• RT @paul_steele: Every day you spend without a #smile, is a lost day. #Quote /via @kvinu @rlalita #
• @vickwrites I've heard more good than bad about Clear. in reply to vickwrites #
• That's a good one! @stealingsand: this is how I feel about this week's weather. http://bit.ly/cE6vFK #
• @stealingsand totally! in reply to stealingsand #
• National Margarita Day February 22 – on The Food Channel: http://bit.ly/cWFk8L via @addthis #
• Sign os spring: marshmallow Peeps and Cadbury eggs! #
• Thought for the day: Women are angels & when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly…on a broomstick. We're flexible like that. #
• that last tweet compliments of @IleenieWeenie #
• RT @techjane: If Carmen San Diego and Waldo ever got together, their offspring would probably just be completely invisible. #
• @kdfw Man sends Bank a message by bulldozing own house http://bit.ly/9EJVha He's also had trouble w/ #IRS #atxplanecrash v @CourtneyinTexas #
• @84jordan What's Tillmans? #fortworth in reply to 84jordan #
• @luannsaid Meat. After my tonsils were removed, I wanted steak. Cried because it hurt to eat it (after ~10 days, even). in reply to luannsaid #
• Hey, @jrlaughlin Maybe now you can pass him up on foursquare! RT @patfreakinjones: I'm at…ONT… #
• OMG ROFL. This is /so/ ME! 10 reasons to avoid talking on the phone http://theoatmeal.com/comics/phone v @oatmeal #
• @maczter congratulations to @mrsmaczter! Yippieeeeeeeeee! in reply to maczter #
• @IleenieWeenie @txhoudini @maczter @myerman I'm also super-busy, so I'll stay by Twitter in case we end up cancelling. #AWTWX in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @jrlaughlin yeabutt, did he pass you up again? ;P in reply to jrlaughlin #
• @maczter @loriluza @IleenieWeenie @txhoudini @myerman Works for me. I think I'll be at RISE next week. #AWTWX in reply to maczter #
• Pet peeve: Drivers who don't pull over for emergeny vehicles. Bastages! #
• @ileenieweenie Id love to schedule compare. Need to drop a couple, probably. #
• I just ousted Hugh J. as the mayor of The Dig Pub on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/27OHwL #
• @jenztweets @txhoudini here is the link to RISE http://bit.ly/17ItJf in reply to jenztweets #
• RT @roybragg Visitors to the chicken coop are always complimenting my cock in Farmville #fakefarmville #
• @Pats4Me LOL! It's sleeting here, but everyone had to go to work/school. It's not sticking. Neat sound, though. in reply to Pats4Me #
• whooo hoooo! #austinsnow RT @TxDOTAustin: Heavy snow at US 183 and Anderson Mill Rd. #
• RT @crredwards: Sleet/chunky snow combination falling. I believe the Eskimo word for this type is "bullshit." #
• @Pats4Me oh there are giant clumps of snow/sleet falling, here. I have a meeting SW and then an event NE, today. Fun! in reply to Pats4Me #
• I just used thetwitcleaner.com @TheTwitCleaner. Neat. Tidy. #
• @Pats4Me Thanks, Alice! Will do. Happy Tuesday! in reply to Pats4Me #
• Work stops. Co-workers press noses to glass, childlike, watch huge snowflakes fall. #Austin. (Boss, stoppage was momentary) v @takingcharge #
• @ValerieKusler LOL! @purrrrrl wouldn't even look at it through the window. in reply to ValerieKusler #
• RT @unmarketing What if I didn’t use Twitter? http://bit.ly/cL9Qgh Written after arguing ROI with someone. via @techjane #
• #ATX #Austin closings http://news8austin.com/content/closures/ #
• wow, who did WeddingWire blow to get this fluff piece on CNN? http://bit.ly/atwwxO #
• @aggiediva NICE! Hopefully, they'll let y'all go in late tomorrow. in reply to aggiediva #
• RT @PendejoJoe: If we replaced all the Farmville players with real farmers, there'd be no more hunger or lameness in the world. #
• hey, @maczter why'd you have to get all nerdy on little @JennaSnacks ? LOL. #
• @maczter you are toooooo funny! in reply to maczter #
• i HATE "verified by Visa". It never works for me on the first pass. bastages. #
• Correct way 2treat good wine:Open bottle.Allow wine 2 breathe. If it doesn't start breathing, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation v @techjane #
• RT @KungFuSaloon Grand Opening on Wednesday. Help us celebrate. Happy Hour all day long and drink specials starting at 5pm #
• RT @roybragg: Nutria prices are tanking in Farmville. #
• @pagetx I don't think so. I don't think they ever know unless you block them and they try again. in reply to pagetx #
• LOLing at all the #idol complaints. Y'all can turn the show off, you know! #
• RT @laniar: how to suck at facebook: http://bit.ly/c2DHPk #
• @alexanderhill soooo cute! and she has your smile! in reply to alexanderhill #
• @alexanderhill Oh my! What a fun memory for them to have with you. Savor. Before you know it, you'll be walking them down the aisle. in reply to alexanderhill #
• ::sigh:: if she can't dial the number correctly, why do *I* have 2 chase *her* down? She managed 2 email me but didn't leave her number. arg #
• RT @KungFuSaloon: Today's our grand opening! Help us spread the word please. We open at 4 w/ drink specials all day long! #
• in this day/age, how are there people who can't be found on Google? #
• I plan to kick this (recurring) headache's arse. #
• I hate Flash-only websites….grrrrrrr….. #
• @michaelcummings my favorite Mexican place in San Antonio! </jealous> in reply to michaelcummings #
• @andreaschulle @mccurtin @bflay Did you say tacquito and imply a Tweetup? #throwdown in reply to andreaschulle #
• RT @webanna: Wow..imitation is a compliment, but this is getting ridiculous. At least play nice online if you're going to copy cat #
• Dear @SostaKitty I'm missing you lots today, Little One. #
• @austindirtydog Thanks. @purrrrrl has taken up being on the couch…used to be @SostaKitty's hangout. in reply to austindirtydog #
• ….maybe Yelp will finally align with good practices, now. http://tcrn.ch/c8Qi2n #
• @jeremya What @atbushnell said. It will take you forever to get all the way to Mo-Pac from there. #
• Why isn't there a "weather" category when uploading video to YouTube? (yes, I'm late uploading my #snOwMG video.) #
• @austindirtydog pshaw…no worries! in reply to austindirtydog #
• hey @BethylEthyl this might be our favorite new website: http://www.austinontherocks.com/ #
• @promisepizza I used one just the other day: BYGO(half off) for Brunch at Iron Cactus. Friends are using the @foursquare ones, too. in reply to promisepizza #
• I <3 Foam the Squirrel. http://bit.ly/dwoelx (NSFW) #
• RT @chelsealately The Octomom said that she is "media shy." I really wish that was true. via @techjane: #
• I wish there was a way to snooze a hashtag (ahem #idol) from clogging up my feed. #
• I wish y'all could see @emil285 and @purrrrrl napping on the couch. So cute! But I don't dare interrupt with a camera flash or shutter. #
• There are 300 people working at Yelp. It's $300 a month for the sponsored listings. Coincidence? #
• @laniar I heard 1 earlier near the Arboretum. in reply to laniar #
• @AhhPhotography c'nt'n ? in reply to AhhPhotography #
• @austindirtydog @g_ack @be3d @alexstivers @stephensurefire Hey, @multiplepets does a pet-themed podcast, too. Y'all should get together. in reply to austindirtydog #
• @AhhPhotography always happy to oblige. in reply to AhhPhotography #
• RT @crredwards: GM is planning on shutting down the Hummer brand. Now what will all the asshats drive #
• LOL @crredwards You must be talking to the same person I talked to yesterday! #
• LOL @crredwards: I'm not saying you're an idiot. I just wonder if you need Post-Its on the inside of your eyelids to remind you to breathe. #
• LOL @robquig: This review of that My Little Pony show is just hilarious, too. http://is.gd/99Ovs #fb #
• Learn the atrocities of Scott & White Health Care Plan: Help Save This Wife http://bit.ly/bnxcO0 #
• pronunciation of though vs. thought #englishisstupid #
• “It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. via @RayBeckerman @Terrympeck #
• @stealingsand if you are looking for a host, I <3 icdsoft.com. in reply to stealingsand #
• @jenztweets delivery of electronic images is taxable in Texas…& if we ever sell an item from a session, the photo session is taxable, too. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets I know a nice accountant you can call/ask. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets if you can't find a rule on patterns, what about recipes? I'm guessing you do need to pay tax just like u would selling a book. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets are e-books and pdf-books taxable? in reply to jenztweets #
• RT @idtsoa Know when it's OK to NOT give ur SSN? Many times it's not necessary. Protect your ID! http://bit.ly/9zbcAk via @andreaschulle #
• @aggiediva I do that….worse about my phone than the whole purse, though. in reply to aggiediva #
• @andreaschulle good! busy! how are you? When you goonna come CroKnit at Dig with us? in reply to andreaschulle #
• @andreaschulle Ok, marking that Tweet as a favorite so I can prove you gave me permission to pester! LOL. in reply to andreaschulle #
• hey @containerstore, your background links you just posted are broken. #
• ok, Tweeps, i'm outta here. Be good while I'm gone. #
• Me too & I'm not Gen Y! @jrlaughlin Gen Y are DFL (Digital First Language) That explains why my daughter needs unlimited texts but no m … #
• I just threw the U at a fellow 'Cane at a red light. Alumni stickers FTW! #theU #gocanes #
• @jenztweets take the class. If you get a job, you'll only have to adjust your schedule for the first few Mondays. Summer goes by FAST. in reply to jenztweets #
• RT @maczter Austin Tweetup: Get Your (Roller) Derby On! – Feb 28, 2010 – RSVP here: http://twtvite.com/hzhmep #atxgydo #twtvite #
• @jenztweets no \good/ employer/boss would begrudge you a few Monday afternoons to let you honor a prior commitment. in reply to jenztweets #
• @annamunoz been there, done that! sux, I know. in reply to annamunoz #
• @jenztweets very cool! in reply to jenztweets #
• RT @TourismCurrents If u don't use the CAN-SPAM req'd Unsubscribe link, we'll tweet about it using our fave #stabbyhate tag. #tourismchat #
• Tweeps, I need to deliver a large .zip file to a client. Too big for drop.io; Google docs refuses file. Other ideas/resources? #
• @LaMaisonFrench uuummmm. Your website/link isn't in your Twitter profile…. in reply to LaMaisonFrench #
• @jeremya @TheJenATX yeah, my stuff is usually 25-50% "down", too. in reply to jeremya #
• A crowd is gathering for the candlelight vigil. #ATXplanecrash #
• @findmesoftware Thanks! I hadn't heard of Box.net. Cool! #
• RT @vanhoosear 1 Dont use a sh**y password 2 Change PW occasionally 3 Dont clk suspicious links 4 Dont ent PW aft clking link. via @laniar #
• RT @kvinu: “A #dog wags its tail with its heart” Martin Buxbaum #Quote #
• RT @kvinu: “One reason a #dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why” #Quote #Animals #
• @willsmom @austindirtydog friends are the family you CHOOSE. in reply to willsmom #
• @maczter eeeewww. WalMart is of the DEVIL! in reply to maczter #
• @AmberAusten2 Where'd you go? in reply to AmberAusten2 #
• @maczter OMG I read your Tweet and totally just heard Carmen sing "in the geh-hett-ooooo" in my head!!!! LOL. in reply to maczter #
• @AmberAusten2 well, Sweetie, that was your first mistake. @precisioncamera is your friend! in reply to AmberAusten2 #
• @AmberAusten2 Get a decent bag. if you buy a non-kit lens, get a UV filter for it. You need some memory. Skip xtra warranty & xtra batt. in reply to AmberAusten2 #
• @AmberAusten2 Your sweet! …but just to put all my cards on the table: I'm a Canon girl! #greatadvice in reply to AmberAusten2 #
• nap, errand, photo shoot, #roundrockjelly, Happy Hour with friends. BUSY day! #
• I effin' hate wind! Dammit. #
• #roundrockjelly (@ Star Co. w/ @jenztweets) http://4sq.com/8kO9xz #
• cool! @emil285 That was totally wicked. Walked out of conv. store & car cut through lot (about 20' away) w/ over 12 cops chasing after him #
• LOL! @chrisandersonis: I need a haircut. Does Great Clips deliver? #
• @chrisandersonis would be cool if you could find a mobile (like in an RV) barber that really could come to you! in reply to chrisandersonis #
• put up or shut up! #
• Ok a 'minute' ago it was 4pm and now im rrunning late for happy hour and i missed my nap! #
• OH at Happy Hour: NoEffinFarmville.com Woot! #
• OH at Happy Hour. "For our date, we are going to his place to play Strip Chat," LOL #
• @AhhPhotography thansk for the #FollowFriday in reply to AhhPhotography #
• I have friends who lived in Santiago for two years. Hope their friends/colleagues in Chile are all ok. @annamunoz: #
• Pretty day. #WhyAustin #
• RT @Ines #gocanes ! looky http://twurl.nl/q3tiia #WhyTheU #theU #
• learning about Purim thru my friend's facebook photos. Knew t'was a drinking event. Didn't know about costumes. what a goy. #

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Many of you will remember our Bryan neighbors, Paul & Victoria Springer. They used to be as into Hallowe’en as we were so on the years when our parties would sync up, we’d all wander to their party and their guests would all wander over to our’s. They had the keg of beer, we had queso and kitty litter cake. Win-win and much fun. Paul spent a couple of years teaching at West Point while Victoria finished some courses and started her research. Eventually, she moved up there with him and then they re-located to Alabama.

Well, Paul wrote a book and it’s currently in pre-sales and scheduled for a March release.

Congratulations, Paul!!!

Last week’s #ATXplanecrash hit close to home, literally. It occurred just a couple of “highway” blocks south of where we live. I was home, never heard a boom, and didn’t see any smoke.

Twitter was our source for information. I learned of it first, there (just like I did of Michael Jackson’s death) and Re-Tweeted significant information so that our friends would see it, too.

It was a bit surreal and resurrected tragedies in my life—the Paris tornado (1982), Hurricane Andrew (1992), Aggie Bonfire (1999), and yes, the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks—only on a much smaller scale. The day’s news blurbs via Twitter and local network streaming were even a little reminiscent of the Columbine tragedy.

Tomorrow night, our friends—@kimhollenshead, @laniar, and @bennrosales—are hosing a Candlelight Vigil in memory and honor of those affected. True to the open-minded and welcoming style of Austin, it’s a secular not-quite-”Kumbaya”-but-with-that-spirit event that is designed only to bring the community together in the aftermath of a tragedy. If you are in Austin, please join us:

#ATXplanecrash site
Candlelight Vigil
25-Feb-2010
6:15pm
BYO candles
across 183 in the Gateway Lawn

• @TexasBelle74 Welcome to Twitter! So glad to see you on here! #
• I'm sunning on my rock. My momma (@loriluza) gave me new water today. A clean tank is a happy tank. #
• Dear self-centered taco consumer, Torchy's is fast food in a small space. Your party of 20 is a burden on the staff & everyone else, too. #
• Headed to a supper date with @emil285. Mmmm Italian… He's the best Valentine, ever! #
• I just became the mayor of Tree House Italian Grill on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/6yK0Ag #
• Dear people who dine in groups of 5 or more on Valentine's, it better be someone's birthday! #
• @midnightferret On foursquare.com, if u check into a place more than any1 else, you become Mayor. Some biz's give free stuff 2 the Mayor in reply to midnightferret #
• @ValerieKusler CONGRATULATIONS, Dearie! That is so exciting! #
• @IleenieWeenie LOL! Can't take you ANYwhere…even home! Do you need a sippy cup? in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• #texasbluelime #
• RT @AustinHypnosis A return diabetic client got over his addiction to sweets. He is now taking 1/3 the insulin! My gift for Feb: save $80! #
• RT @Blogography: Oh noes! I can't tell the difference between The Onion and FOX News anymore. #
• facebook is being all "facebookey" again, to use a @TheJenATX term. #
• friendly reminder: if you have to introduce yourself on a regular basis, rehearse your elevator pitch with a timer. ~45 seconds is ~perfect. #
• dear Dave & Busters, a) kids? WTF? b) if you are going to promote the private room, then keep the sound out of it, c) CLEAN your restrooms! #
• LOLing at 11points.com thanks to @BethylEthyl. Damn that shit is funny! #
• LOL! whatever the context, this Tweet is funny! @chrisandersonis: @michaelpearsun ?????? #
• @atbushnell I haven't seen Hoarders yet. But @keithandthegirl have been talking about it enough for me to want to see an episode. in reply to atbushnell #
• oh gawd we're old! @BuyHome: Hall and Oates @longcenter in Austin, March 27! http://bit.ly/bTZCZ5 What is ur fav Hall n Oates tune? #
• @chrisandersonis Why, yes! HOW /ever/ did you KNOW? cc @michaelpearsun in reply to chrisandersonis #
• .@michaelpearsun @chrisandersonis Hate is such a harsh word! Sure is fun to give you hell, though. #
• RT @austinbootcamps: @austindirtydog I just saw you on News 8 #
• COUPON: Save 40% on premium business cards from overnightprints.com with code: BCPREM40 'til 28Feb. #
• how cool would THAT be?? @vickwrites: New lion babies at Austin Zoo may be rare Barbary lions: http://shar.es/m1Ghr #
• OH at a a workshop "you can get off!" LOL. #
• LOL @galleryofpets Ever notice if you blow in a dog's face he gets mad, but when u take him in a car he sticks his head out the window? #
• @atbushnell do you go to Whiskey Wednesdays? in reply to atbushnell #
• Is this correct, @slavetofashion? #whiskeywednesday, Feb 17th, 6pm, Mother Egan's. #austin. #
• RT @RoundSparrow: Planned Parenthood will be teaching contraception, condoms and the pill – at an Austin church! http://bit.ly/buGtMG #
• @atbushnell It's once/month. I'll send you the deets when I confirm that I have them correct. in reply to atbushnell #
• I'm at Bazaarvoice Southwest w/ @mccurtin @slavetofashion. http://4sq.com/5eHjHZ #
• Totally forgot to mention: I was able to sleep in my car for my 1st nap today! Helps me stay on schedule on busy days. #polyphasicsleep #
• @emil285 @bazaarvoice is a company in Austin. #
• @kirtusdixon I KNOW…but I have a lunch meeting AND workshop during that time tomorrow. Next week, I hope. in reply to kirtusdixon #
• hey facebook advertisers, what does it mean if my current ad is stuck in a state of "pending review"? #
• @biznic That must be it. I guess they dont' want us changing too much too often. It's been ~3 days. in reply to biznic #
• Mission 'Free Donuts Acquisition' complete! Nom for Krispy Kreme courtesy of Riata. @emil285 #
• free WiFi and caffeine-free diet coke on tap! (@ Chick-fil-A) http://4sq.com/4PhGJ3 #
• Here's a fun little site we saw at #ASMC last night: http://www.stockholmpride.org/howhetero/ Thanks @ehrenfoss . #
• I wish I had an extra $300,000. :: sigh :: #
• @JennaSnacks I bet if we tried to move our family from a Yahoo! Group to any other service, we'd lose them. LOL! in reply to JennaSnacks #
• @JennaSnacks We ddi that at first (!years ago) in reply to JennaSnacks #
• @JennaSnacks Now, they seem to use Google groups (but I don't care for that one). in reply to JennaSnacks #
• Another successful nap in my car. #polyohasicsleep FTW #
• @BigMikeInAustin tomorrow will be two weeks for me of #polyphasicsleep in reply to BigMikeInAustin #
• @84jordan no, of course, it's not the best sleep, but it's far better than missing a nap on a #polyphasicsleep schedule in reply to 84jordan #
• Dear new iPhone owner, either turn off that annoying click or put the phone down during the presentation. Kthxbai #
• LOL! @crredwards: Weeping with laughter: http://is.gd/8BOPj #
• @slavetofashion for Lent you could give up drinking beer through a straw! in reply to slavetofashion #
• @TheJenATX @andreaschulle LOVE that idea! Put me down to help, if I can. in reply to TheJenATX #
• RT @SummerH: I met the baby lions at the Austin Zoo today. SO CUTE. http://flic.kr/p/7DRPnW #
• dammit. late for my PT appointment that I forgot about. I hate being sick. #
• 7 minutes late means a whole reschedule? What???? I like the therapy itself, but I'm not enjoying the process/logistics. #
• @TheJenATX @andreaschulle later works just fine for me, too. #
• @84jordan thanks. I just wasted 40 minutes to NOT go to my appointment. Now, I'm wiped out. in reply to 84jordan #
• RT @slavetofashion Confirmed by my BF (works right behind the building) a building got hit by a plane. That's nuts, I hope no one is hurt!! #
• RT @IleenieWeenie: Live feed from crash site. http://bit.ly/93S1f #austin #
• RT @laniar: at least PARTS of the Echelon I building is for lease (http://is.gd/8F3FZ) so praying for low/no casualties #ATXplanecrash #
• RT @laniar: video of the fire from the crash http://is.gd/8F5bD @bennrosales noted they got the fire out pretty quickly. #ATXplanecrash #
• RT @Harvey1966 A small plane crashed into office building next door to Arkane. We're all fine. http://twitpic.com/13yfcd via @News8Austin #
• RT @conniereece Plane hit Lexus b4 going n2 Echelon I bldg which houses IRS investigative ofc. FBI in diff Echelon bldg. #ATXplanecrash #
• RT @keyetv Federal: Pilot is Joseph Stack, believed to have burned down his house & intentionally flown plane into bldg. v @maczter #
• Apparent manifesto of pilot http://embeddedart.com via @brooksbennett confirmed site registered to Stack. #atxplanecrash v @conniereece #
• #austin brides and #wedding pros, what night makes the best time to mingle and socialize? http://twtpoll.com/jj2eo0 #
• @annamunoz Well, considering the weather where you are, i would think ice skating would be in order! in reply to annamunoz #
• @annamunoz but seriously, how about a scavenget hunt! in reply to annamunoz #
• SCORE. Dexter 3rd season arrived in from Netflix today! whoo hooo! #
• Excellent images of the crash site in #austin from @jaredten #ATXPlaneCrash http://bit.ly/cJJd7s #
• Nice thing to do! @dawnmphoto Free headshots for workers in Dallas area who have lost jobs during this downturn. http://bit.ly/cFL83N #
• Gotz my hair did this evening. @emil285 did, too. Ashley did a great job! #
• RT @84jordan Austin plane crash suspect's online suicide note is on smokinggun.com http://bit.ly/bTtGKC #atxplanecrash #
• now that we live in ATX, I can admit that I think this is funny. @MarkClayson Pot Holder Prevents Burns When Baking http://bit.ly/dp9AHs #
• and thus it begins. He's now referred to by all three of his names: Andrew Joseph Stack. He's officially immortalized. #
• There's a national Margarita DAY??? @littlewoodrow 1/2 off ALL margaritas in our bar on Natl Margarita Day (Mon 2/22)! Tell your mom! #
• I saw a scary ex-friend on facebook this eve, commented where I'm also a fan, eeeeww… . We even have a friend in common EEEEW. #
• RT @IleenieWeenie F*cking hilarious @maczter @laniar @cougarclaws put THE BEST craigslist ad 4 roomate http://is.gd/8Hsh7 LOL (nsfw) #
• RT @techjane @barefoot_exec How to get things done? Set a deadline! Be accountable to someone! Focus narrowly! Accept no excuses! #
• dear friends on Twitter. Thank you for all the support & ideas you offer. I appreciate you. (and can finally say so late when it's quiet) #
• RT @Mnmissy: WARNING: Men taking iron supplements while taking Viagra may cause them to spin around & point north!! #
• RT @TornadoTexan: saw a guy at HEB (at hancock center) who was obviously a man on a mission. 3 items: wine, flowers, condoms. #
• I gave my grandmother the most thoughtful xmas gift I could find….and it has become a real treasure for me. #
• @KeithMalley LOVE the show! Wish I could be there for April 15th. in reply to KeithMalley #
• @annamunoz I like REK's stuff. That's cool that he'll be so close to you. in reply to annamunoz #
• RT @Pats4Me Perfectionism is the enemy of completion! ~ Zen habits #
• good #ff list! @daveiam #FF @SMCAustin @Bazaarvoice @mccurtin @MikeChapman @katmandelstein @daveiam @slavetofashion #
• #Twitter #Tip Want to get/keep followers? Don't use auto-DM or spam via DM. by @SharonHayes ?v @303bytm @AskAaronLee @TrendyDC @paul_steele #
• where did this headache come from all of a sudden? #
• @austinbootcamps Thanks for the #ff!!! #ATX in reply to austinbootcamps #
• @jenztweets yep, was just gathering up my stuff to head over there. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets yeppers. See you there! in reply to jenztweets #
• OH at #roundrockjelly "do you know what a sheep says in Kansas?" "Are you my daaaaaaaaad?" #
• @IleenieWeenie You are so sweet! Thank you for the lovely #ff love! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• OH at #roundrockjelly: "is that some kind of veiled incestual three-way?" #
• We are lost without our fearless leader, @SheilaS. #roundrockjelly #
• dear USPS. Getting our mail near 5pm every day is not acceptable. #
• .@MikeChapman Yes, we do! It's a Wedding Tweetup for brides & wedding pros on Tuesday 23Feb @ 6pm @ The Daily Grill #idoatx #austin #wedding #
• planning a dessert outing with @emil285. We won't be going to Jasper's or Joe Dimaggio's since their Flash-only websites are so useless. #
• and we have a winner: Flemings Steakhouse. #
• @ileenieweenie YOU are travelling NORTH of 16th street???? except for the feeder by that building, all roads are open. #
• Rain rain go away. @multiplepets and her doggies and I want to play today! Besides, it's the weekend! Come back on Monday. #
• the food is usually worth the ill-bahaved childrun of breedrs (@ Torchy's Tacos) http://4sq.com/7LW8W4 #
• @thejenatx I don't do baby showers anymore. Too many gross conversations and horrible games. #
• @BethylEthyl Yes, because your tax dollars stay HERE instead of going to another city/state. And, do we have any shoe mfg companies in ATX? in reply to BethylEthyl #
• @RCSAustin I <3 Mighty Fine! (Thanks to @laniar and @BennRosales for teaching us about that place!) in reply to RCSAustin #
• facebook is hiccuping again. :: sigh :: #
• @TheJenATX yep, I skip those, too. I help host them for our neices (pay my part), but I don't attend. I send a handmade blanket, instead. in reply to TheJenATX #
• True DAT! @jenztweets @incslinger I get that no one wants to drive x-town, but the south-ers seem to complain about it a lot more. #
• @austindirtydog @TheJenATX LOL! Glad I've been able 2keep babyshowers outta my life. Did they make u sniff "poopy" (chocolate) diapers, yet? in reply to austindirtydog #
• @TheJenATX That is FAAAAAR too long for a baby shower. It's a shower, not a wedding! in reply to TheJenATX #
• @Pats4Me mmmmm. I wish we had Braum's down here! in reply to Pats4Me #
• @BethylEthyl good for YOU! in reply to BethylEthyl #

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I hit another wave of some #polyphasicsleep challenges.

I can nap easily and hit REM sleep almost instantly, now. I even start to feel a little sleepy ~40 minutes before each nap.

Staying up until 3am has been tough for these last couple of days, though. So, I’ve been going to sleep at ~1:30. Now, this is still way better than 11:30ish in terms of adding hours to my day. However, it seems my body is still adjusting.

Now that I’ve added all this time, I have to re-balance my time. For example, I can watch “my” tv in the afternoon, but if I wait until after Emil goes to sleep to try to watch stuff he doesn’t care for, I’m more likely to fall asleep before my 2:30 or 3am bedtime. There are also a lot of Internet things I used to do during the day that I now need to move to the wee hours.

So, I’m not really struggling…just still mixing things up to suit the new lifestyle.

• @AldenWilkins thank you. thank you. in reply to AldenWilkins #
• @jenztweets Besides friends not "seeing" where u r certain web apps can't find ur geographic area if you use long/lat instead city, ST. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets I'm pretty sure localtweeps.com needs City, ST instead of lat/long. in reply to jenztweets #
• Can't wait to see some of my 'Canes throw the in today's game. #theU #gocanes #
• @jrlaughlin Please let me know how #clear works out for you. I'm interested to see how well it works. in reply to jrlaughlin #
• @slavetofashion is that your AOPES kicking in? in reply to slavetofashion #
• @slavetofashion Do you like any other Asian food? in reply to slavetofashion #
• @IleenieWeenie Just don't let the doggies have any PopRocks!!! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• Daffodil Festival in Round Rock March 6. Spring's just around the corner! http://tinyurl.com/yj96hto via @TexasTripper @BuyHome #
• Yay for the Dorito's commercial with the dog collar. #superbowl #
• Man, Frito Lay, these Doritos commercials are GREAT! #superbowl #
• Tru.tv with a little KISS ad #FTW #sb44 #
• LOL punchbuggy ad #FTW #sb44 #
• LOLing at the HomeAway.com commercial with @BethylEthyl and @emil285 . NICE! #
• OMG that Google commercial made me tear up! #
• My ZTA sister's husband, @frankadgpr, (whom I've never met IRL) just made me proud that we are all friends. #whyIloveTwitter #
• RT @frankadgpr @SocialJulio Yes, it was Jeremy Shockey, from U Miami #GoCanes #
• LOL heeee-yeah! @annamunoz I wanna carry little yellow flags in my bag and call penalties during everyday situations. #
• LOVE the Audi commercial. #sb44 #
• WHO DAT????? #
• Frito Lay stepped it up a Nacho with their superbowl ad campaign. LOL. #sb44 #
• RT @Pats4Me Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning, the devil says, "Oh, crap! She's up!" That's my goal! #
• @Pats4Me I haven't ventured outside. Yesterday was dreary and cold after a gorgeous & beautiful day on Saturday. in reply to Pats4Me #
• @Pats4Me Thanks! You, too. in reply to Pats4Me #
• be careful out there, #Austin! @statesman It's 55, the temp will steadily drop as the day goes on, 90% chance of rain. yeehaw #
• So excited to have lunch plans with @slavetofashion today! eeeeeee! #
• NW Austin knit, crochet (and other lap crafts): join us at 7pm tonight @TheDigPub in Cedar Park for casual crafting. #
• Found dog. Brown, female wiennie dog in Round Rock Laurel Ridge http://twitpic.com/11zunx via @RRDiscGolfer #
• @joeyTWOwheels http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Dat%3F in reply to joeyTWOwheels #
• @joeyTWOwheels "Who Dat?"19th Century song by E.E. Rice "Summer Nights" "Who Dat Say Chicken In dis Crowd" in reply to joeyTWOwheels #
• @daveiam The Dorito's ones were my favorites. #imaadvertisingnerd in reply to daveiam #
• sunshine #Austin! yay! #
• @IleenieWeenie That's a great term of endearment! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @GetDressedShow I got a badge last night for 10 mayorships…just in the NICK of time! in reply to GetDressedShow #
• I am so ADD today. Can't work efficiently. Dang #sb44. #
• Yeppers. hrumph. @TheJenATX: Hmmm…Facebook is being all Facebooky today. *sigh* #
• @IleenieWeenie @TheJenATX @Hopedoty @Karen_Eden Poor Jen has her grammar types mixed up. That was rhyming, Dear. #
• New calendar note: Monday after Superbowl 2011: no meetings or major tasks. It will just be easier this way. #
• @BethylEthyl Good for you! I have cut waaay back on caffeine and feel so much more energy #nocaffeine in reply to BethylEthyl #
• @incslinger mabye you just need to re-install. mine is working fine. in reply to incslinger #
• WHERE did today go? So much to do before this day is over. #
• OH at CroKnit at @thedigpub "That burns my butter!". She's such a Southern Belle. #
• @crredwards Are you being smart/ass? Yes, I crochet and knit. #
• @crredwards yay. Well if you ever need a break from the craziness, we're @thedigpub #
• dear facebook, you suck. #fbsux #
• #texasbluelime #
• girl next to me has an annoying voice. I'll be glad when #AWTWX starts and I can drown her out, better. #
• @slavetofashion What is your opinion on sheer blue pantyhose with a seam coupled with shorty short running shorts? #
• LOL! @bcshomes Texas A&M System plans to initiate environmentally friendly change #green #TAMU http://ow.ly/15rN6 #
• RT @txhoudini: Small possibility of snow in #Austin tomorrow or Thursday! Sweet! #
• @TheJenATX he gets THAT from his Mamma! in reply to TheJenATX #
• RT @crredwards: I have found the ugliest shoe on the Internet. Congratulations, Nine West. http://is.gd/83lZq #
• @austindirtydog I looked at the RSVP numbers today and wondered if the Gingerman will have to call the Fire Marshal! #BATHH in reply to austindirtydog #
• Yesterday, I got back on schedule, naps at 4 & 10pm, sleep at 3am, wake at 6:30am. yay for the routine. #polyphasicsleep #
• @Ilovespace3 Thanks for the #ff reference! in reply to Ilovespace3 #
• @84jordan Nope. Gray is in. In bad economy, earth tones rule. When things pick back up, grays come back. This year, it's gray w/ purple. in reply to 84jordan #
• RT @crredwards: Guide to FB's changes. Hilarious! http://is.gd/85nOQ #
• a beautiful flock of birds just foraged a tree outside my window. #
• @SmartWoman Yes, so many of them are pop culture references about celebrities I've never heard of! in reply to SmartWoman #
• @SmartWoman interesting idea. I'll have to think on that one. in reply to SmartWoman #
• @shesellsfwtx You are quite welcome! #
• @84jordan do you menan brear rabbit who lived in the briar patch from the uncle remus stories? #
• Flurries! NW #atx #austin. But they make a sound hitting the ground, so be careful as potential ice accumulates! #
• @andreaschulle Yes, really. They are the tiniest little sleets I've ever seen. Just flurries of them, though. #atx #austin in reply to andreaschulle #
• @BuyHome I hate it when that happens… in reply to BuyHome #
• @andreaschulle awwwwww. COOL! in reply to andreaschulle #
• LOL! Why does this not surprise me? @jrlaughlin: I just unlocked the "Overshare" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/aIV34p #
• @TheJenATX I think @IleenieWeenie has a favorite or two local print/screen shops. in reply to TheJenATX #
• @omarg are you going to try to get us to remember the difference between sleet and hail. 7th grade science was a LONG time ago, dude. in reply to omarg #
• RT @tonymillionaire 1st gr daughter made this 4 a friend who said she was going 2 hell http://bit.ly/aRYAAs via @drnicomartini @stealingsand #
• One thing I STILL miss about YahooMail that Gmail won't do: different messages open in separate tabs. Refer to one while I draft another. #
• @TonyMast OMG totally forgot you can do that. (I really want it in a tab, but this is a decent substitute.) Thank YOU! in reply to TonyMast #
• @jenztweets @TonyMast suggested using the pop-out feature to see two at a time. in reply to jenztweets #
• @jenztweets in the top right corner of the message area when you are reading mail….just above the Reply link. in reply to jenztweets #
• @JaretS I used to have Yahoo mail, but now have been on Gmail for far too long to go back. Besides I like some of the other features. in reply to JaretS #
• WHEN are "business networking" people going to learn to use calendars & email instead of multiple phone calls for simple tasks? humph. #
• @ileenieweenie yay for doggies gone home! #
• I hate this over-played song. Bleh. #
• @austinbootcamps use friendorfollow.com to stop following those who dont follow you back…and then u can follow more again #
• I bet there is a significant entertainment value to witnessing @laniar throwing a fit! cc @omarg #
• "Money doesn't buy happiness? U live in America? B/c it buys a Wave Runner. Ever seen a sad person on a Wave Runner?" @danieltosh @maczter #
• @Pats4Me oh noes. Thoughts of warmth and safety headed his way! in reply to Pats4Me #
• It's a cold and dreary day in #Austin. I'm fighting the urge to go back to be and ruin my #polyphasicsleep schedule. #
• must. not. sleep. turning on some peppy tunes to keep myself awake this morning. #polyphasicsleep #
• agreed. @crredwards Hey, Today? I don't mean to be a bitch or anything, but you're kind of sucking. In a frozen, wet sort of sucky way. #
• @Pats4Me tell him to hang in there. It's a just a "thing" and can be replaced. in reply to Pats4Me #
• @austinbootcamps Thanks, Jake! in reply to austinbootcamps #
• @austinbootcamps Thanks! We were following each other from @AsYouWish but now I had a good reason to say "hi"! *mwah* in reply to austinbootcamps #
• RT @multiplepets: I'll be listening to the Peace of Mind Pet Trust show by A Variety Of Pets on #BlogTalkRadio http://tobtr.com/s/899798 #
• One more time, ladies & gents: Generally, your business' Twitter account should be public & you should follow your clients. #
• @maczter @slavetofashion or maybe a dog walker? Or a leprechaun? LOL. #
• awwwww, THANKS!!! RT @SheSellsFWTX: @loriluza my new business cards are in and I've gotten a lot of "hip" & "trendy" compliments! You rock! #
• hurmph. No one told me it was Wack-a-do Wednesday yesterday with an encore today. Now, I have to cancel a meeting I reluctantly agreed to. #
• RT @MarkClayson: TiVo's Big Announcement Could Be Full HD Support and UI Overhaul http://goo.gl/fb/Y2Aq #
• Oh! the gorgeous birds (a type o ffinch, maybe) are back! They are very fluttery and have pointed crowns. #
• @chris_bailey it's the weather, huh? Here's to a lively #bathh with 200+ of your closest Tweeps. in reply to chris_bailey #
• @SonnyJohns @chrisandersonis @daveiam @chris_bailey I'm sad I missed THAT! #BAATHH #AUSTIN in reply to SonnyJohns #
• @SonnyJohns I wish I could bring the camera….. next time, though! #BATHH in reply to SonnyJohns #
• what the HELL is wrong with me tonight. THREE BIG mistakes. #
• @IleenieWeenie no worries. I got trapped by the crowd, too. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• RT @SheilaS: Today's Jelly Coworking Round Rock is our First Jelly Birthday! Star Co on Main downtown, 11-2. http://is.gd/5NpXJ #
• #roundrockjelly's first birthday! whoo hooo! (@ Star Co.) http://4sq.com/8kO9xz #
• RT @IleenieWeenie: Dear Facebook; Will you please make up your mind already? Thanks. #
• I'm at a cafe, b/w 2 tables. Both are fighting. One is a couple. The other guy is one the phone. bad ju ju/vibe. Must move tables ASAP. #
• LOL @crredwards , I'm very glad I took @jrlaughlin's advice 2 folw you; DAMN, you're funny! "Daylight See the dew on the sunflower..Memory" #
• hrump. #
• RT @jrlaughlin #RoundRockJelly first anniversary @SheilaS @elze @dmedwards @alexanderhill @brooksbennett @willhampton @cosbo4 in attendance #
• RT @galleryofpets: RT this tweet & GOP will give to the 25th person $25 GOP cash thats good for anything in the store from Feb. 22-28 only! #
• dammit. I told him no and he showed up anyway. I feel bad for the person he cornered. At least he hasn't seen me. dammit. #
• @thebananafairy Agreed 2meet a BizNetworking guy & THEN learned his creepy MLMsales. I canceled but he showed, anyway, & bothered my friends #
• #ff #austin businesses who engage their Twitter followers @galleryofpets @promisepizza @thmatx @EasyDinnerDiva #
• @orchid8 was @omarg or @OscarDavila driving the wienermobile? in reply to orchid8 #
• whooo hooo! @Pats4Me: On the upside, it's T & T Friday night! (Tamales and Tequila!) What a way to welcome in the weekend! : ) #
• Off to rescue a ccard from last night's #BATHH. I'm their 3rd one 2day. Maybe THIS time I won't leave lights on & kill the car battery, too. #
• @LibraFitnessAus Thanks for the #ff Appreciate it much! in reply to LibraFitnessAus #
• @krystle_green NICE. Gooooo Matt! in reply to krystle_green #
• met @promisepizza IRL today..so now we're here tonight (@ Promise Pizza) http://4sq.com/7mBM1h #
• @promisepizza Oh, just now got this. Pizza was nommy, though! in reply to promisepizza #
• @thebananafairy I think my friends ran him off. They certainly made a lot of fun of him. in reply to thebananafairy #
• NICE, @janica! Helped client plan a romantic V-Day: tandem bike ride across Golden Gate, lunch in Sausalito, ferry back to San Francisco #
• @austindirtydog @3dg4r @IleenieWeenie Maybe a "tweetup for those who don't like crowds" could be at a park this spring? in reply to austindirtydog #
• very sleepy, but hanging on for my next sleep shift #polyphasicsleep #
• @emil285 and I are at the Death By Chocolate party with Austin Child Free friends. Nom!! #

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My new #polyphasicsleep routine hit a couple of snags.

The Superbowl didn’t interfere with my naps, but it did get me off to a bad start of the week. I just fell out of a routine. I had a meeting that conflicted with a nap, but forgot about it until it was too late to nap early. And then I fell asleep off schedule 3 times in two days. grrr.

We are also adjusting the schedule to make it easier for Emil. A 6am wake up for me was just enough to disturb his last hour of sleep. So, we split down the middle for 6:30. I plan to stay up until 2:30 or 3am to make up the difference on the other side.

New Schedule

This gives me 3.5 hours at “night” and another hour during the day in the form of three 20-minute naps.

They say the first week is the hardest. I was doing SO GOOD until the damn superbowl. Maybe the reason the first week is the hardest is not due to adjusting to the sleep pattern and the pseud0 jet lag. Maybe the reason the first week is hardest is because you have to work around the stuff that can interfere with the schedule…like life.

Adjusted

The other good news is that I’m sleeping almost instantly when I do nap. I think my adjustment period on that skill was really short. In fact, I’m starting to feel ready for my 10am nap. Since I have #AWTWX at 10:30 downtown today. I’m going to get all my stuff ready, drive there, and nap in the car before our meeting.

• @TammyLynn thanks for the email. I sent another one. Hopefully they'll take me in exchange for access to a few Interactive things. in reply to TammyLynn #
• RT @shoeboxL half of the defense for the AFC in the #nfl #ProBowl is from #theU …thats how it should always be! #
• @84jordan super cool! What a fun date night! in reply to 84jordan #
• I'm hating some interwebs stuff tonight….and nursing my back. I think I strained a muscle. #
• working on the (bi-weekly all year) Christmas gift to my grandmother. #
• I wish people would follow the rules (as in real Terms of Service) on major websites. Would make the whole community so much nicer. #
• RT @D_Stro Brandon Meriweather: "I get to play w/ Big V (Wilfork), Ray Lewis & some of these other guys & it's a dream come true." #TheU #
• I'm surprised that more off my Tweeps are watching the Grammy's than the Pro Bowl. Not what I expected. #
• ha! @IleenieWeenie I'd love a 1-hour review of award shows like those for football games. Monday Qtrback becomes Monday Diva/Dude Review! #
• I'm done. I just filed a formal complaint against a company who ignores Can-SPAM regulations. eff em. #
• RT @roybragg: Cue Kanye #
• semi-watching The Usual Suspects with @emil285 while I prep for my insane week! yay for so much good busy!!! #
• LOL, me, too! @crredwards: I can hear Monday breathing outside, creeping below my window. #
• Great ONE! @jmlinhart: Quote by unknown: Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I really need it. #
• hey #ATX, if you haven't looked at the Roller Derby schedule, you need to! http://bit.ly/bM0OaV #
• Need Business Cards: 100 free cards (NO Strings/Spam! You pay S&H) from OvernightPrints. http://bit.ly/c9y6o0 #
• RT @closedmic University of Miami sets a record with 11 on Pro Bowl roster http://bit.ly/cGZgx8 #GoCanes #theU Reppin' the 305!!! #
• CroKnit is today at The Dig Pub at 7pm. It's "on" the hook! http://bit.ly/cIYYNR #austin #atx #
• @Larion VERY much so! I loved that so many of them threw a U during the intros! And then the announcers even gushed about Miami's presence. in reply to Larion #
• @Larion Ditto. I didn't watch much of it…too much work to do, but loved what I saw. Yay for the good timing of recruiting! #TheU #1 in reply to Larion #
• RT @emil285 Fitting. A graduating HS running back, ranked 22 overall, looking to sign w/ Miami. His name: Storm Johnson. #theU. #
• ahhhhhh chooooooo! Where did that come from? I'm pretty-sneeze free when I stay on my allergy meds/herbs routine. #
• @SheSellsFWTX LOL! I doubt you gave me sneezes. The weather changed again. in reply to SheSellsFWTX #
• @laniar Can the Gingerman hold that many? ;P in reply to laniar #
• RT @rmilder IMMEDIATE opp 4 web designer w/ Joomla administration/webmaster skills in #Austin #ATX deets: http://bit.ly/diR882 #
• RT @orchid8 AT&T Wireless: worst week EVAR in Austin. Unbelievable. Dropped a good 80-90% of all my calls. #whyverizon #
• @crredwards GREAT story. Love your humor. #
• .@michaelpearsun @jeremya @jenztweets @IleenieWeenie @txhoudini I have a table for us in the side room near the power outlet. #
• I finally got to meet @jeremya in real life! whoo hooo! #
• Hating that I cant get wifi today. Also telemarketing calls. Fsckers. Too busy for this crap. #
• LOL @84jordan Heard the phrases "3some" & "pull out" in my real estate class today. Haha! #
• @emil285 EW! I don't need to SWALLOW the transmitter, thankyouverymuch. Just an indicator on the bottle would be plenty. in reply to emil285 #
• If you're doing Social Media for your org & invite non-members to events, be sure event titles make sense to us. Otherwise, we unsubscribe. #
• @maczter @txhoudini @IleenieWeenie @jeremya works for me. in reply to maczter #
• I just cleaned out my Twitter account using http://friendorfollow.com/ #
• @IleenieWeenie why the tears?? @loriluza still follows you…. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• I'm looking forward to seeing @multiplepets at the WordPress event this evening! #
• RT @laniar HILARIOUS talking cat: http://is.gd/7A4wT #
• Was getting multiple calls abt a networking event that seemed a little shady, but then they were happy to place me on the Do Not Call list. #
• RT @IleenieWeenie WeenieSale: Custom #twitterbackgrounds: $25/ea. for month of Feb. (Thx @outres !) #
• @IleenieWeenie YAY. that is GREAT! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @krystle_green Agreed! I just watched Heathers again the other day. in reply to krystle_green #
• You're welcome! @jrlaughlin Just had coffee woth @reynoldswriting thanks for the intro @loriluza and @alexanderhill #
• @84jordan so birthday was good, then? LOL! #
• Doing my first physical therapy things. So far so good. #
• @IleenieWeenie I hope your new partnership-possibility is wonderful! #
• RT @EasyDinnerDiva Love your heart with this month’s 7 Heart Healthy entrees, including Baked Fish http://bit.ly/9PySLJ #
• RT @IleenieWeenie Dear AT&T: You did not inform me that your service was not water resistant. #AT&Tsux #whyVerizon #
• @laniar Healthy eating: Dream Dinners (in advance) or Tasty Healthy Meals (on the go). in reply to laniar #
• @roybragg UNCOOL! don't call me out like that on Twitter, Man! I cry at movies, too. in reply to roybragg #
• @jenztweets eeek! "Hi, can you put sleeves on an afghan and call it a sweater?" #notafan #maybeforadog #
• The raindrops are so light and breze so gentle, that it almost looks like snow. #austin #ATX #
• Sad. Just found out that a friend's relationship changed for the worse. Here's to believing that everything happens for a reason! #
• Is Twitter down? #
• pajamas. Yes, it's already been that long of a day! #
• @SmartWoman LOL. I didn't have /anything/ on Tweetdeck or text for the longest time! in reply to SmartWoman #
• @SmartWoman Thanks! *MWAH* in reply to SmartWoman #
• Thanks to @maczter, I'm going to try polyphasic sleeping (Everyman). FRI will be my first night; SAT will be a challenge. Wish me luck! #
• @BuyHome I can't wait to see this list! @TrishBeach is also collecting one of all of #ATX with meeting spaces. in reply to BuyHome #
• @IleenieWeenie CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is GREAT news. Someday, I want one of those. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie NICE! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @lukebastos oh, I'm not in Real Estate, I just have several friends who are. in reply to lukebastos #
• ' a Ouija board!" -Hidden Target #
• @IleenieWeenie Police Officers tend to back into parking spaces. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• Dear Law & Order series, I'd love to learn the stories of actors to appeared in more than one character/role and why/how. #
• my PT told me today that the prescription device that insurance won't cover isn't worth the money, anyway. yay for my gut being right. #
• I met someone who was quite clueless in the environment. She's either very ditzy or quite lacking in professionalism for her industry. #
• @laniar yes. in reply to laniar #
• Haaaaeeels Yeah! @daveiam: I LOVE my late night Twitter peeps! Between them and my dogs I will be alright. #
• @laniar on one forum I follow, green text indicates sarcasm. I don't have that on Twitter. in reply to laniar #
• watching Life As a House while I try to find some sleepiez. oh, and doing my new PT exercises. #
• "I was here six years and I only hated two." "Which two?" "The first and the last." -Life As a House #
• Oh, & BTW, I'm still amazed at how some unscrupulous non-local characters have fooled local "experts". #bmccbma #bmarn #
• While I watch the "I'm not going to shower in the yard.!" scene, I'm reminded of how fabulous an outdoor shower is…and missing it. #
• I love the tearing-down-shack scene in Life As a House. So vicariously therapudic! #
• dang it. Just got settled and have to reboot. #updates #
• Urgent need for friend's daughter to find a marrow donor http://bit.ly/9GsuFc #savenatalie (via @mickeygomez @SarahRobinson @mayhemstudios) #
• dear bit.ly and other URL shorteners, please drop the use of either the 0 (zero) or the O (capital O). kthxbai #
• Uh oh. It's another wack-a-do! Glad I saw this one coming. #
• Panera is not a place for young children. #jessayin #
• @emil285 Why would that matter? I's not like their parents-by-genes-but-not-role would care if they listened to it, anyway. in reply to emil285 #
• http://bit.ly/9GDA4Z Mom, mom, mom, Mommy. For crying out loud, see to your kid! #
• LOL! @matthew_parente: When did i move to Seattle? #Austin #ATX #
• RT @MarkClayson: The Gesture Cube Is Basically the iPad Cubed http://goo.gl/fb/VB0f #
• @klm_tweets Yeah, if it's going to be this dreary, I'd rather it be cold enough to snow. in reply to klm_tweets #
• Impromptu dinner date with @emil285. Where should we go? We're both starving. #
• Cheeseburgers, it is! Nom! #
• @IleenieWeenie so cool! we can be Twinkies! Mine came in two days ago! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @laniar We like Community a lot, too. Glad to see it survived the first season. in reply to laniar #
• @SheSellsFWTX That sounds GREAT. Is that an RE-only formula or is it across multiple industries? in reply to SheSellsFWTX #
• @IleenieWeenie If so, I'll just have you tea-dye it for me! LOL! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie but seriously, I really do want a custom stain (red wine?) and your autograph on it. yes, I'm serious! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• more #updates :: sigh :: #
• @IleenieWeenie Yippie! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @jrlaughlin @jeremya I hope I mentioned it. I think it did! #roundrockjelly in reply to jrlaughlin #
• dear facebook, not right NOW! I'm busy and unfortunately need your stupid message system to talk to this one friend. #
• It's time for my first polyphasic nap. Working late last night gave me the chance to start a day early! Wish me luck! #
• I've never been a good napper, but that wasn't bad. Next nap: 4pm. Let's see how I make the day. #
• @maczter Yeah, I normally hit REM really fast, so I'm hoping it goes a little faster 4 me. I did fall asleep, but don't know at what point. in reply to maczter #
• @maczter YAY. I was hoping it would! I hope this works. I'll have so much more time! in reply to maczter #
• @IleenieWeenie 20 mintues to the timer. I think I fell asleep 5-10 mins in, but I'm not sure. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• I just became the mayor of BBVA Compass Bank on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9DvMKI #
• #roundrockjelly (@ Star Co. w/ @jrlaughlin) http://4sq.com/8kO9xz #
• I'm editing portraits from sessions this week and getting so close to posting several more sets. #
• @crredwards We want you to come play with us, one of these days, TOO!!! I'm dying to meet you IRL, funny girl! in reply to crredwards #
• @BigMikeInAustin actually, I've never had a better one. I just hate banks in general. in reply to BigMikeInAustin #
• @BigMikeInAustin so who do you recommend? I like to shop local, but also need good branch access for check deposits. in reply to BigMikeInAustin #
• Trains go through here, too, but they are fast and short and usually under the overpass for cars. #whyaustin #
• Day 1 Nap 2 didn't go as well. No sleeping/REM this time. I bet I'll sleep at 10pm and then 2am, though! #polyphasicsleep #
• Jerks! Five cars in this tiny lot are taking up two spaces. #notcool #
• @IleenieWeenie awwwww Thanks! Right back atcha, Girlie! #ff in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @AustinTweets @simplyv smartasses. both of you! ;P in reply to AustinTweets #
• I made this! @sheilas: OH at #RoundRockJelly – "OMG, really IS a Foursquare whore!" #
• LMAO! @IleenieWeenie h good lord, that's funny. RT @txhoudini Hilarity Warning! Ugly Furniture: http://bit.ly/bDG6Q5 #
• @IleenieWeenie @austindirtydog I put #Flylady in a box. She can come back out in ~March (or maybe late Feb). #
• Get Your (Roller) Derby on in February http://bit.ly/7xuFYg #atxgydo #austin #atx #
• LOL 251,000+ people are fans of BAZZINGA! on facebook. LMAO. #
• @BethylEthyl We need to see that movie, too! We saw derby at the incline track at the A. Conv. Ctr. Next ones are at Parmer Ctr. in reply to BethylEthyl #
• I respect the right of every woman to make personal medical decisions for herself: http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/superbowlad_ppaf #
• @maczter cool. is that like a Wacom? in reply to maczter #
• Approaching Day 1 Nap 3 and READY to sleep a bit. Hope waking up isn't too difficult. #polyphasicsleep #
• @maczter NICE! in reply to maczter #
• @slavetofashion Cathy & Marc, I'm so sorry for your loss. (((hugs))) in reply to slavetofashion #
• Day 1 drawing near an end. I'm very sleepy and fighting dozing off. I'll sleep from 2am-6am. #polyphasicsleep #
• #texasbluelime #
• @84jordan pretty good! 6-7am was sleepy/difficult, but now that I see sunlight, it's much easier. Headed to grocery shop w/ the geriatrics. in reply to 84jordan #
• dear facebook, why can't you just leave shit alone? Something I need has disappeared. #
• Day 2 of #polyphasicsleep has begun. 1-2am last night was tough. 6-7am this morning, too. But, now I'm ready for my day. #
• Turns out, I do like Migas…just never had good migas before. #
• Doggie helping his human shop at Home Depot. #whyaustin #
• Sign of Spring: flowers in bloom at Home Depot and garden stuff at HEB. #
• @LibraFitnessAus @K2daV J&J BBQ & Burgers at Parmer & Amherst. Their Migas made a great breakfast taco! in reply to LibraFitnessAus #
• @Pats4Me That's fabulous! FTW! in reply to Pats4Me #
• @Pats4Me Oh. that was for the walking. I didn't see the "I" rating. Congrats on both. ATX is gorgeous today? How's Sherman? in reply to Pats4Me #
• @Pats4Me At least we aren't on the east coast. 20" and still falling in some places. in reply to Pats4Me #
• @Pats4Me I saw one that was all "stay home" with a polite version of "we don't have the manpower to come rescue yo' ass." in reply to Pats4Me #
• RT @MiamiHurricane WHO DAT? Dat is Sean Payton, coach of the New Orleans Saints, wearing a UM visor & shirt … http://bit.ly/98tYU1 #
• REM, REM, REM! #polyphasicsleep #
• @Pats4Me I need more time to get more done! Portraits to edit, websites to tweak, marketing to do! in reply to Pats4Me #
• @IleenieWeenie Oh, I did hit REM (~instantly) in my 10am nap. That was a celebration Tweet, not a wishful chant! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie PS. Me likey the new logo. LIked the old one, too, but this one is more fun. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @crredwards Yeah, I had to keep my Tweetdeck subtle blues to keep from getting dizzy. in reply to crredwards #
• @IleenieWeenie I blogged it the beginning on our personal site ( http://bit.ly/cQRDBm ). I'll update there and via Twitter a bit. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie I like it matches other stuff. I like it incorporates the DesigNerd "title". The "sloppy" adds quirky humor that is YOU! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• Day 2 Nap 1 was GREAT. I'm a little tired, now, but able to work. Going to have a little caffeine before Nap 2 at 4pm. #polyphasicsleep #
• @IleenieWeenie Thanks! I'm doing pretty well with it today. Anything noteworthy will be blogged and twittered. #polyphasicsleep in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• Thx 4 the #ff, y'all! @lyonmartin @GiveTreeGifts @SonofCasanova @Kay4NJ @mbattistella @AhhPhotography @BigAndBold @Ilovespace3 @westham999 #
• @austindirtydog @IleenieWeenie #flylady can come back out of her box when I get #polyphasicsleep going. Part of the reason I need it! in reply to austindirtydog #
• @IleenieWeenie That is soooo cool! It's good information, too, to remind MP owners how much of a burden it can be. @multiplepets in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie Oh, NO! I think you took on a grand favor. #petfail in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @maczter Very cool on today's efforts for #purge09. Took us four garage sales to get it down to size for moving to #ATX. in reply to maczter #
• @IleenieWeenie I think I missed the beginning of the doggie thing. What happened? #
• @IleenieWeenie OMG! Where did he find Wally's meds? And how did you know that's what he ate? in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie You are not murderous! Dogs get into stuff….probably more so when stressed by being at someone else's home. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie Sure, just take a nap and it will feel like tomorrow and then you can #polyphasicsleep too! LOL in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @mickeygomez Oh, Mickey, she looks so regal! Great photo! in reply to mickeygomez #
• @IleenieWeenie @mnthomas just be careful. Unless it's labeled unisex or family, it's illegal in Texas to use the "other" restroom. in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @IleenieWeenie Yeah, but you don't usually do THAT in front of a line of other people or in a place with security/cops! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• @mnthomas Yes, it's a pretty big issue for the transgender community. in reply to mnthomas #
• @mnthomas @IleenieWeenie "but it's safer for the chiiiiilllllldruuuuuunnnn…." /sarcasm in reply to mnthomas #
• hey, I think I might know that guy! @wesley83 Oops -It's funny how one typo can really change the tone of an email. http://post.ly/MX17 #
• Tonight, it is Settlers of Catan. #Austin #ATX 4:30pm-?? at Dragon's Lair. Always so much fun! #
• I'm starting to get sleepy and ready for my 4pm nap. #polyphasicsleep #
• @IleenieWeenie LOL! You crack me UP! in reply to IleenieWeenie #
• I just ousted Sven J. as the mayor of Dragon's Lair Comics on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/2jn3b2 #
• I have a beer and a straw. WWSD? What would @slavetofashion do? #
• @SheilaS @taxtweet You both should listen to the @fantoogirls. They love NASCAR. http://www.fantoo.com/ #
• @annamunoz I <3 my Google Voice number. I can block the unwanteds! in reply to annamunoz #
• @BethylEthyl ew! cubes of ice in beer? I do like it so cold that part of it freezes, though. in reply to BethylEthyl #
• #texasbluelime #
• Superbowl XLIV: where #theU represents! #gocanes #
• I just unlocked the "Local" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/a861Fy #
• I just ousted @aldenwilkins as the mayor of j&j bbq on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/6FHLGF #
• I just unlocked the "Super Mayor" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cwXOAi #

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It’s after 1am, and here I am, 48 hours “in”. I’m surviving quite well.

Naps

My 10am nap was great, and 4pm was perfect (I awakened about 15 seconds before the timer went off!). At 10pm, though, I was awake for 5 minutes or more before I finally fell asleep. Oh, that sounds pretentious, huh? Please understand: normally, if I toss and turn for 5-10 minutes, I get up. If I’m tossing/turning even the slightest bit, then I’m not sleepy enough to go to bed. Emil and I have always joked that I’m asleep before my head hits the pillow. I’ve done that my whole life, so any time spent trying to fall asleep is frustrating.

Challenge

My biggest challenge today was to stay focused on any sitting/thinking activities. If I’m moving around (photo shoots, errands), or with a group of people (#roundrockjelly or our Settlers of Catan group), I’m fine. I don’t notice any feeling of tired or sleepy. It’s when I sit in front of this giant monitor that resembles a tv—something I love to fall asleep to—that I struggle a little. And, little is the right word. It’s a little bit of a struggle. I still only feel like I was up late last night….and not at all like I’ve only had 11 hours of sleep across two days.

My other biggest challenge so far when it comes to sleeping is that I can’t always turn my brain off. Ideas and thoughts and words are buzzing through my head. If I can clear my mind, I fall fast asleep.

Alarms

After Emil did me the favor of some research, I downloaded Alarm Clock Pro and set some sha-weet alarms for my computer. In each case, they raise the volume to the Mac and iTunes, display an alarm notice on the screen, and play music from a playlist I selected. They can also do a bunch of other things like sending emails and text messages, too. The alarms telling me to go to bed are soft and gentle. The ones telling me to wake up start gently and work their way up to peppy before they become obnoxious. I hope that this will get me used to waking up on my own (or at least while the sounds are still fairly quiet) so that I’m as little of a disruption to Emil as possible.

Future

I think my biggest problem with the timing will be the 10pm nap. Whether it’s our favorite tv shows or a night out with friends, I’m going to have to take a break from it. Everything I’ve read says you can postpone a nap for up to about an hour, but that skipping them requires a lot of catch up. I’m also working out a plan for how I can nap at 4pm and then 10pm during the next wedding I have where portraits start at 3:30 and we should be home from the event by 10:30. The good thing about multiple photographers at weddings is that I have someone to lean on. So, my current plan is to nap early and then late.

Ideals

Once I’m used to this and can focus a little better, this should result in more time for me for reading, more time for As You Wish for editing and marketing, and more time for Emil and our home. There are literally hundreds of items on my todo list at any point. They are all things I need and/or want to do. This should help me make a bigger dent in several aspects of my life.

No Concerns

Before I go on, I should clarify: if you do the research, you won’t see any negative health concerns. Again, huge numbers of people do this for their profession or so that the third shift worker can pick up the kids from school or whatever. And, from what I’ve read, it’s just about as difficult to switch back to monophasic sleep as it is to convert to polyphasic. So, the body can adapt. Besides, Emil’s always been polyphasic, just by a few hours at a time instead of in 20-minute increments! LOL.

Hopes

If this works and I can adjust, my hope is that my sleep cycle shifts down to just 3 hours (2-5am or 3-6am) so I can squeeze one more hour out of it. My theory is that I lived on 5 hours of sleep each night in college…and of course, hardly any of that was good sleep. So, if I’m getting 5 hours per day now, then I can work down to 4 total and get the same quality of sleep. Waking up ahead of the alarm at 5:20 this morning proved me right, in my mind, at least.