tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-259217002024-03-12T17:38:00.609-07:00Jodi's wordsJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-65752022462075520232011-05-20T17:06:00.000-07:002011-05-20T17:07:27.388-07:00MOVEDPlease redirect yourself HERE:<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.jodiskeris.com">www.jodiskeris.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-78785540551457269052009-01-08T07:00:00.001-08:002009-01-08T07:02:12.747-08:00Blog changeHi friends,<div><br /></div><div>I've learned the problems of blogger and wonders of wordpress. So I've changed blog sites yet again!!</div><div>Go to:</div><div>www.jskeris.com</div><div>or</div><div>http://jskeris.wordpress.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-33567400313521009882008-12-07T06:00:00.001-08:002008-12-07T06:02:48.760-08:00Custom skanimals!<span style="font-weight: bold;">Custom skanimals! The world has gone crazy!</span><br /><br />Yes, you can make your own 5 card skanimal box set of any of the skanimal animals. Mix and match to create your own set for the holidays or just for fun. Messages can also be customizable at no extra charge.<br /><br />Have fun!<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5413710<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJeeObhcMscsGsK5TxqhRzShytsM7DSKyyEEm-q-ldawYEHy2UO1i0ZBSOumTRDqlWWiqCf6T-1zLFg89nA87c_9qgEe6p6mYQA2gCjsCCSXaZiVQArxMlW4kOB9IWRfR9ZPPig/s1600-h/ham_front.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJeeObhcMscsGsK5TxqhRzShytsM7DSKyyEEm-q-ldawYEHy2UO1i0ZBSOumTRDqlWWiqCf6T-1zLFg89nA87c_9qgEe6p6mYQA2gCjsCCSXaZiVQArxMlW4kOB9IWRfR9ZPPig/s320/ham_front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277048159363303666" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-78961690737859400562008-12-03T04:49:00.001-08:002008-12-03T04:49:46.577-08:00In The Heights . . . Dreams Come True<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/2nV9IRY5A1s' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/2nV9IRY5A1s'/></object></p><p>Get ready to cry...</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-12483383150688978372008-12-01T14:12:00.002-08:002008-12-01T14:18:03.587-08:00skanimal time!Hey pals! It's that time again!!! WOOOT! Holiday cards coming your way! <br /><br />I have 2 new skanimals that will be up VERY soon (hedgehog and horse).<br /><br />I also finished my skanimal 2009 calendar. Deets on pricing to come ASAP.<br /><br />My esty page is linked to the side or you can click on the link below.<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5413710<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/jskeris/?action=view¤t=puppy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/jskeris/puppy.jpg" border="0" alt="puppy"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-85849565113571779952008-11-14T13:49:00.001-08:002008-11-14T13:49:40.030-08:00Countdown: Special Comment on Prop 8<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/mHVHXsl-n2E' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/mHVHXsl-n2E'/></object></p><p>While I don't agree with the weird editing shots and cuts, I do agree with what he has to say. Please listen...</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-4805097067724778802008-11-03T07:41:00.000-08:002008-11-03T07:42:10.546-08:00Vote<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OofHuLW6xdM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OofHuLW6xdM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-63983217626425530272008-10-30T10:26:00.008-07:002008-10-30T19:50:56.486-07:00Hit by a Car2 years ago from this very day, I was hit by a car and thrown through Daffy's store window. A man was push starting his car with his girlfriend in the driver's seat. The 22 year old woman did not know how to drive stick and did not have a driver's license. When the car started, she freaked out, put the car in gear and slammed on the gas. I faintly remember what happened. There was a loud noise and the next thing I knew was that I was on the hood of a car, I blacked out again, and then I was on the floor of Daffy's storefront window. I was in and out of consciousness the entire time, in the ambulance, being carted to the ER room and when the doctors stood around me saying, "This is a miracle" "She shouldn't have survived" "There's no internal bleeding?"<br /><br />It was completely traumatic. Somehow, I survived without suffering any internal bleeding or loosing a limb. I ended up with a sprained ankle, partially torn ACL, broken fibula, torn shoulder, chipped bone in my elbow, 2 herniated discs in my neck, a few stitches on my head and a concussion. I was hospitalized for 8 days and transferred to 4 different rooms.<br /><br />The case is still not closed. Because the woman was uninsured, along with her parents, there is no coverage. The man who owned the car (now the woman's husband) has VERY poor insurance and does not make any money. I will NOT be getting millions of dollars, I will be getting a few thousand Maybe.<br /><br />It's not about the money, it's about the event. It's completely effected me. I am a different Jodi than before the accident. I do have a different view on life. Small problems are now just that, small. I love living life and try to appreciate every gift that has been given to me. I am a lucky ducky. I'm still facing obstacles because of the accident, but at least I'm facing them. I try to put a positive spin on everything I do and enjoy each moment. It's all we have. Make the most out of it.<br /><br />I wrote a song! "Hit by a Car"<br />I may do more with the story, who knows!<br />I hope you enjoy it! :D<br /><div><script src='http://www.ilike.com/api/p?k=p012tMJOV9Q0k7fY5mlWdiD5g%3D%3D'></script><div id="ilike_p012tMJOV9Q0k7fY5mlWdiD5g=="><div style="border-top:1px solid #dddddd;padding-top:5px;font-size:smaller;"><a href="http://www.ilike.com/artist/Jodi+Skeris" target="_blank">Jodi Skeris</a> on iLike - <a href="http://www.ilike.com/download" target="_blank">Get updates inside iTunes</a></div></div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://mikelightman.com/blog/?p=4052">Thanks Mike for your blog post too!!</a><br />(in case my MP3 hosting doesn't work)<div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-25966442051945253552008-10-24T11:28:00.001-07:002008-10-24T11:28:44.178-07:00FairVote explains IRV<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/rLVAF6M-FcQ' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/rLVAF6M-FcQ'/></object></p><p>A good thing to know.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-34182843132279939012008-10-21T12:30:00.001-07:002008-10-21T12:30:21.288-07:00Terry Tate: Reading Is Fundamental<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/07kO9TtHYzQ' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/07kO9TtHYzQ'/></object></p><p>Watch the WHOLE thing...to the very end.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-3721480060628171082008-10-14T07:41:00.005-07:002008-10-14T08:05:47.345-07:00Dog Run NEEDED in AstoriaI live in Astoria, Astoria park is (1) far away (2) really dirty and gross (3) doesn't have a separate space for small dogs. So I've decided to form: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Astoria Dog Owners Group</span> (A. D.O.G.).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Astoria Dog Owners Group</span><br />This group will unite owners and their pups to promote a better life. The first order of business is to get a suitable dog run in the area. In order to do this, I need people to fill out the following petition below. The petition will also double as becoming a member of the Astoria Dog Owners Group. If you don't want to become a member but want to sign the petition, just leave out your email.<br /><br />To sign, go to:<br />http://www.petitiononline.com/adog2008/petition.html<br /><br />PLEASE!!! Emmie needs a place to meet new friends!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LRJTDW4h0_oIWAS_7JnvqrsVbkB4TEj6ZKpWq4MtdDRt9G0JxD67xEbDXZ1Lba7o7rIuXZ_82t3ftwL0_TS70YnZbCxr-tYteHlYshrdrylfwI9Vv2PfmncjuICc3LO9zWGRYA/s1600-h/emmie4th.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LRJTDW4h0_oIWAS_7JnvqrsVbkB4TEj6ZKpWq4MtdDRt9G0JxD67xEbDXZ1Lba7o7rIuXZ_82t3ftwL0_TS70YnZbCxr-tYteHlYshrdrylfwI9Vv2PfmncjuICc3LO9zWGRYA/s320/emmie4th.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257020321484819458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><iframe width='102' height='36' src='http://www.petitiononline.com/signatures.php?petition=adog2008' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-15148268186578503942008-10-10T13:04:00.003-07:002008-10-10T13:30:46.727-07:00Avon StatsIt's kind of amazing:<br />$11.5 Million, 405 survivors and over 4600 participants.<br /><br />I was told by my walker pal MIchelle, that at the closing ceremony, they announced a donation to one of the NY hospitals of $4.5 million.<br /><br />Very awesome. Thank you again to those who donated, walked, and supported.<br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"></span><br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SoujoOVCoRhZIzTascO7Eya1EsO1Aed5mzLkZ8AMlxOmgUil63srsuVyTDnSkFxeg7Z9SpSp1w_BYHmnmR2X2Fmgxn6fWUo-MNovmtbPvb43igjEeM7Mjva1B-Grj1qpv_yTOw/s1600-h/n10920247173_8057.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SoujoOVCoRhZIzTascO7Eya1EsO1Aed5mzLkZ8AMlxOmgUil63srsuVyTDnSkFxeg7Z9SpSp1w_BYHmnmR2X2Fmgxn6fWUo-MNovmtbPvb43igjEeM7Mjva1B-Grj1qpv_yTOw/s320/n10920247173_8057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255624550104331778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:10;" ><br /><br /><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-34377072222740363502008-10-06T09:28:00.010-07:002008-10-10T07:09:38.604-07:00Avon Breast Cancer Walk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWABOVtjR46CqcJAMbQ6HE1Pil19wsTZeSkoflOXCSCvT2m33hqR_7zc5_3iZ2qW9M7L0CXfu7mAP-SoyLMzQTtguncckIrwV8dHkRv4JoIuYROXAAhTah8aA9nriO7uYOgcyu8w/s1600-h/jodifinish.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWABOVtjR46CqcJAMbQ6HE1Pil19wsTZeSkoflOXCSCvT2m33hqR_7zc5_3iZ2qW9M7L0CXfu7mAP-SoyLMzQTtguncckIrwV8dHkRv4JoIuYROXAAhTah8aA9nriO7uYOgcyu8w/s320/jodifinish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254083409374909634" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />An amazing experience, one that shouldn’t be taken for granted, an experience with a purpose. The Avon Breast Cancer walk was nothing short of inspirational. Thousands of people raised over $11 million dollars through the New York walk alone. People of different shapes, sizes, genders, sexualities bonded together for one goal; to walk almost 40 miles in 2 days which included a series of blisters on our feet, sore hips, thighs, hamstrings, knees and feet from walking in the rain, sun, wind over bridges, hills and boroughs. I was on my friend Nicole’s team with 7 other walking ladies (including Daine who is 4 months preggers!!). My favorite quote happened while I was eves-dropping on others conversations between zoning out, was between 2 women walkers:<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Woman 1: How you doing?</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Woman 2: It’s not about me today.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">We had station “pit” stops every few miles with loads of snacks, water, Gatorade, port-o-potties and cheerers. The cheerers really got us going especially during the quite walk times. I got kinda bonkers during the last 10 miles of our walk and started making up songs and raps about our walk, along with well known hits like: Threes Company theme song, Facts of Life theme song, Greatest Love of All, Muppets theme song, Andy Griffin theme song, Whistle While You Work, Somewhere over the Rainbow...</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">After mile 27, we camped together on Randall Island in tents that we had to put up, with the help of some nice boy scouts. There were semis filled with showers to clean ourselves up in with rows of chairs for us to scoot in line. I met a woman in her mid-20s who trained in the gym everyday and had run marathons. She said this was the hardest walk she had ever done. Me, and other women around her, agreed in awe as we compared blisters on our feet.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Down from our tents they had set up tents for us for massage, podiatry, medical, chiropractor and physical therapy. The massage appointments filled up quick, I missed that, so I went over to the podiatrist tent. I met a woman wearing a pink fishing hat with many ribbons and walk pins who had done this walk for 5 years. She talked about how she always lost toenails every year, this was the first time she ever had a blister. After having my blisters drained and padded, I headed over to the medical tent to have my knees iced. I was nothin’ compared to the 5-7 people who were hooked up to IVs due to dehydration. After my treatments, I headed back to the tent and cuddled up in my space-like mylar foil blanket and passed out under my tent with my pal Michelle.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I woke up to the HARD rain hitting our tent at 6am. Michelle took control of the tent duties while I cleaned up. We ran to our food, drinks, and sloshed into the food tent. People were ripping off the pink tablecloths to make raincoats for the walk. Luckily Michelle brought extras, so I was good to go. We merrily went into the rain and thankfully it cleared up within a half n’ hour of our walk. 13 miles was going to be nothing after our day of 27. There were more bonding chat walks and eves-dropping of amazing survivor stories. We all ended the walk back at 43rd street with a welcome of friends, family, strangers, and Cheer New York (yes, of course I got info from them—I was only a cheerleader of 13 years).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you AGAIN for all the donations! The set the standard high to meet a minimum of $1500, I was able to raise a little over $2500! Wow!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you Nicole for letting me join your awesome group. I loved meeting everyone (I already love Michelle though, so she doesn’t count, HA! Squish).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yes, I will most likely do this walk again in a few years. I’d like to mix up the causes I walk/run/bike for, that’ll be my goal.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you Avon and all their supporters. It was a great experience I’ll never forget.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Also, Avon has set up another research foundation called Army of Women to find the cure to Prevent cancer from even Starting! Please sign up or spread the news. As a volunteer, they will send you emails about research that you can choose to participate in: www.armyofwomen.org<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_PWpsLdiVAtT_mKfR3sXJszpeqLHW4BeGEv1j4I2raCVHxpKgWBQW_dRqyLmEGEm9r8b1w6O0LaHRl1-7rNqUrByeL34hpT_QsDPbmgFRKmb_H1kwcz_iueiuNoMYKAR0SLLgQ/s1600-h/finish.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_PWpsLdiVAtT_mKfR3sXJszpeqLHW4BeGEv1j4I2raCVHxpKgWBQW_dRqyLmEGEm9r8b1w6O0LaHRl1-7rNqUrByeL34hpT_QsDPbmgFRKmb_H1kwcz_iueiuNoMYKAR0SLLgQ/s320/finish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254083684867659746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/skeris/sets/72157607790046314">More Pictures</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-13910091567036909972008-10-03T13:05:00.003-07:002008-10-03T13:26:47.307-07:00Avon Breast Cancer Walk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiEUs_-5XbHfHqPHwlqF1KD4TArNAnDcgiVTaw4wmANGGP2bAUVjmHhgIK9B0H_wFn6PLLgaD1dA7eOn88ZKQzGpTNlCBlNILtOyn4MhnR5u485i7SL4hIVVN8Kpard1OusiqRQ/s1600-h/me_ggma_gma.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiEUs_-5XbHfHqPHwlqF1KD4TArNAnDcgiVTaw4wmANGGP2bAUVjmHhgIK9B0H_wFn6PLLgaD1dA7eOn88ZKQzGpTNlCBlNILtOyn4MhnR5u485i7SL4hIVVN8Kpard1OusiqRQ/s320/me_ggma_gma.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253026251453798898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a pretty serious walk. They are not joking around here. $1800 minimum to raise, 2 days, 40 miles, rain or shine. I am lucky to know amazingly generous people and was able to raise over $2500! Like, WOW!<br /><br />Ever since I had a job, I've donated as much as I could. Last year, I was making good cash and donated tons to my pals that walked, ran, and chopped all of their hair off. This year, I'm not making nearly as much (but am MUCH happier at my place of employment and position), so I decided to do the duties. I still can't really run far and my hair is just growing back from my own chopping. This walk seemed to be the perfect cause. I know so many people that have been effected by cancer. My entire family on my mom's side has a long history of cancer, not necessarily breast cancer. I'm actually not sure where the cancer started in most of my family's cases, because it had spread so fast. Members who I know of that have been effected: Great-grandma and grandpa, Grandpa Reed, Grandma Shirley, Aunt Linda, and, just recently, my Aunt Mary. Unfortunately, most my family didn't survive. But my Aunt Mary is currently fighting the disease hard and I know she can beat it! Mary rocks!!<br /><br />So do the rest of the men and women that I'll be walking with tomorrow! I just finished registering today and already people are sporting pink wigs, boas, shirts, you name it! Yes, it'll be a long hard walk, but it looks like it's going to be tons of fun. I will be taking pictures and keeping ya'll updated.<br /><br />Thank you ALL for your support!!<br />Hugs and Loves :D<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">*Pictured: great-grandma Helen, me, and grandma Shirley</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-149733747324213502008-09-29T08:30:00.004-07:002008-09-29T21:43:03.360-07:00More talented palsI've been doing stuff with UCB since 2004 and since then, I've become pals with insane-o talented peeps (like those listed in the last blog). You take classes, hang out with them and then soon after, they start teaching at UCB, write for 30 Rock, and (sure, why not) make a movie.<br /><br />My pals DC, Dom, and Donald formed the group Derrick and recently filmed their own movie. Here's the trailer, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxx1vOhlqmM<br /><br />GO DIGG IT! <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://digg.com/movies/Derrick_Comedy_s_new_feature_film" target="_blank">http://digg.com/movies/Derrick_Comedy_s_new_feature_film</a></span><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nxx1vOhlqmM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nxx1vOhlqmM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-28940569083680934322008-09-26T17:20:00.008-07:002008-09-26T17:57:11.197-07:00InspiredI have worked my tail off to get to where I am today. It's hard to get anywhere without some sort of motivation. I usually go to my journal and write a list of short and long term goals to get my focus moving. I also turn to my pals for advice and to light a fire under my butt. I've started to gain a lot of motivational ground lately because my pals have been making amazing strides and doing great work! Look out for them. They're great!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Jeanine Hattas</span><br />Self-employed Muralist - <a href="http://www.getfresh.biz/home.aspx">www.getfresh.biz</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.getfresh.biz/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CcSgGJTZQgt5ovbPgJsuiH7S29zpmeQCcLaY6oeTj3ZVUWp6mlswXkynAnRQIRq9tYfgW_muU2pFwO8z-BztmxtxFF_x02APc_hTWrENrs7QlZCQBdz-QN-4eqz5SEsP-UStvQ/s320/venicezoom1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250492939607162130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eliza Skinner</span></span><br />Writer/Performer - <a href="http://www.elizaskinner.net/">Eliza's Site</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.elizaskinner.net/welcome/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcHdZNUR_EgxsptUkklxjidfw-FUrNQEQPwBBlf5cSoUvrbMy_Oy8LvIOR6XNAaLouPhUBgLhuzkRLr1Ivgq0KI0qq6o-tJ-ZjraZOny-XQSpTlwNbajTwokSZYAxy8JBduRhcQ/s320/438826821_3da8b594da.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250494106483990562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bobby Moynihan</span></span><br />Performer (now on SNL!)<br /><object height="388" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/dbd411817b3b6674d4cf8e600dc4b388"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/dbd411817b3b6674d4cf8e600dc4b388" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="388" width="640"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff Hiller</span></span><br />Performer<br /><a href="http://www.hillertime.com/">Jeff's Site</a><br /><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/09/ghost_town_hey_what_happened_t.html">Jeff was in a movie!</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9X6i6miw-LrclpKGeoJlL4gPtq_THg0702zNAjdRwZ5qHkVfdDPgx8aWlOh7Y68eYfJzjCAFNtQ8aTyZGri8xLippuvlEO2vy4dQE4Pbigc4pKx9tQ9WfcxbufpLdJ4LY1x48A/s1600-h/n614678272_1442810_5697.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9X6i6miw-LrclpKGeoJlL4gPtq_THg0702zNAjdRwZ5qHkVfdDPgx8aWlOh7Y68eYfJzjCAFNtQ8aTyZGri8xLippuvlEO2vy4dQE4Pbigc4pKx9tQ9WfcxbufpLdJ4LY1x48A/s320/n614678272_1442810_5697.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250495077629077778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/09/ghost_town_hey_what_happened_t.html"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dyna Moe</span></span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nobodyssweetheart/2882899691/">Designer</a><br /><a href="http://www.nobodyssweetheart.com/drillpress/index.php/category/cakey/">Writer</a><br />Performer<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bG1yJkli1y3Wp9umg92tIexmiEuM-yNh6KSN_lDyoNO_58bsDfnoaNfKudNMIFbSXZilpjoWVfRwyMEuEgydc-aUIn8_rNvhCoy0wQCO_5V2gWo0o_7IsnnWw_YBnkCSCuYcOQ/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bG1yJkli1y3Wp9umg92tIexmiEuM-yNh6KSN_lDyoNO_58bsDfnoaNfKudNMIFbSXZilpjoWVfRwyMEuEgydc-aUIn8_rNvhCoy0wQCO_5V2gWo0o_7IsnnWw_YBnkCSCuYcOQ/s320/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250498698472986322" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-81822352370441747202008-09-12T07:19:00.004-07:002008-09-26T17:18:40.120-07:00Goals<span style="font-size:100%;">So I'm working on this project for work and it's about setting goals. I got to thinking how I set goals for myself and how often I write up a list. I do it very sporadically and would like to make it more consistent. Then our one of the heads of the department and shared with us this awesome site called 43things.com<br /><br />I just set up my own profile and I intend on setting AND achieving goals for myself.<br />(and if you want, you can subscribe to the RSS feed. man i love google reader.)<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.43things.com</span><br /><br />You should set one up tooo!!! Dooooo iiiit.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-77310750226553847692008-09-11T09:13:00.004-07:002008-09-11T09:18:04.203-07:00Free Stuff-NYC Craigslist<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmFX1mbgfq0RFIKh26WfvMvJ0uA6IQCcT8Zb9Wi5DpLLswcidLbylZxjYp5JLZ0Wy5RPdSJMj-QoPaJk8FY8GVndKm7t4vRJ4XMzBdp2kjXchBfSyLgzvOsVq2W61ZI0XW8hFxA/s1600-h/01020401160201040020080910a678e62668bd3d9d7800b22e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmFX1mbgfq0RFIKh26WfvMvJ0uA6IQCcT8Zb9Wi5DpLLswcidLbylZxjYp5JLZ0Wy5RPdSJMj-QoPaJk8FY8GVndKm7t4vRJ4XMzBdp2kjXchBfSyLgzvOsVq2W61ZI0XW8hFxA/s320/01020401160201040020080910a678e62668bd3d9d7800b22e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244798315500311458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Just wanted to give ya'll a heads up on this:</span></span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1cmLYrkdAtjRKOsQwSQYW-GPRZNZasZ8r7HWPdRj74Wd6hOhP5HZAc81sLlbBUCOFcRWBwR8Nwjk4FIz6sk-ZKgDR7t4Si8nrxFk2zX9b4VKB_9JXZJKN8yOQQ-GSl7xJ8NhSw/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1cmLYrkdAtjRKOsQwSQYW-GPRZNZasZ8r7HWPdRj74Wd6hOhP5HZAc81sLlbBUCOFcRWBwR8Nwjk4FIz6sk-ZKgDR7t4Si8nrxFk2zX9b4VKB_9JXZJKN8yOQQ-GSl7xJ8NhSw/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244797734789625458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><h2>AWESOME CHAIR!!! (manhattan)</h2>I painted this chair myself years ago and never finished the design on the legs but it's still AWESOME!...but..am working on another one now and i need the room SO if you're interested email me!!!!<br /><br />---<br />AHHHH!!!! EMAIL HER!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-82975258411061704352008-08-27T19:23:00.010-07:002008-08-28T06:54:15.626-07:00You might have too much time if......you make a comic strip out of pictures with you and your pets.<br />(You can click on them to see them in another window--click again to zoom in!)<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/jskeris/petpics-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/jskeris/petpics-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Emmie's last line is repeated by accident.....suggestions on what she should say???<br /><br />--------------------------------<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/jskeris/petpics-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/jskeris/petpics-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Now go see TROPIC THUNDER!<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-88218978534642269462008-07-31T07:08:00.003-07:002008-07-31T08:21:12.499-07:00Good fortune on the SubwayWe’re in a country that’s facing a serious depression with economic down turn, the dollar is dropping, there are possible layoffs, and too many wars. After my transit-check card didn’t work this morning, I was sure it was going to be an annoying day. Then I sat next to a mom and her daughter who’s in college. The daughter was bitching at first about money and how she probably can’t afford to go to Greece to see her family overseas. I was thinking, “Poor baby. Get over it.” The mom was also annoyed and said that the daughter probably could do it if she saved. The daughter was hell bent that she couldn’t afford it and then started rambling on about her friend Ben going abroad for a semester. The mom was interested and started asking questions about what studying abroad was, like what classes you have, what countries you visit. The daughter went into full details about Greece, Italy, and Spain and all the different classes there were available. She then told a story about these girls that roomed with her friend and how they were snobby rich kids that didn’t even care about being in the Sistine Chapel and seeing Michelangelo work of art in real life. That pissed off mom. She asked how much it was. The daughter said it was $7500.<br />Mom said, “Ok. You should go.”<br />The daughter said, “What?”<br />Mom said, “You can go. I have enough saved for you to go. This is a chance of a lifetime. You should go.”<br />D-“But it’s $7500! That doesn’t even include spending costs for food.”<br />M-“Ok. We’ll figure it out.”<br />D-“I’ll work extra hours. No more extracurricular for this semester. I have to save.”<br />M-“Don’t worry, I’ll help.”<br />D-“But that’s almost $3000 more! That’s too much.”<br />M-“It’ll be your birthday present.”<br />D-“That’s too much. It’ll be birthday and Christmas for the next couple of years! [she starts crying] This is the chance of a lifetime. Are you serious?”<br />M-“Absolutely.”<br />D-“You can come the last week I’m there and we can go home together.”<br />M-“I would like that. I’ve never been.”<br /><br />Yeah. I almost cried too.<div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-40368884343092549642008-07-17T06:31:00.003-07:002008-07-17T06:38:47.873-07:00Food Delivers<span style="font-family: arial;">I'm way big into eating healthy now, and a pal of mine passed on this AWESOME produce delivery group called Urban Organics. They deliver a range of fruits and veggies right to your door. You can even customize what you want/don't want. They have 4 different box sizes and deliver to all the borrows around Manhatten. I'm so excited to get my first delivery!</span><br /><br /><a href="www.urbanorganic.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">www.urbanorganic.com</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I also have an update from the Veggie/Vegan bible. Ella Nemcova has updated her site and it looks super fab. Each meal is 100% organic, good for your bod and only $22.50. She also has a guide on her website of what foods to eat and stay away from. I love it!!</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.theregalvegan.com/" target="_blank">www.theregalvegan.com</a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-28281742066732108232008-07-09T10:06:00.001-07:002008-07-09T10:07:28.949-07:00Gas Price Generator<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Passed on from my ma:<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; font-size: 12pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: black; font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:purple;"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; font-weight: bold; font-size: 10pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: purple; font-family: Tahoma;"></span></span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:purple;"><a title="http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx" href="http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx" target="_blank">http://autos.msn.com/everyday/<wbr>gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx</a></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-68904606189944190592008-07-08T11:36:00.006-07:002008-07-08T11:41:20.423-07:00Free Stuff-NYC CraigslistSome of the amazing wonders I found on craigslist that are FREE! FREEEE!!<br /><br />Crazy monkey creature<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAFzKSMJ-786us-ZpV7HrAjRsCyGz1DQ8DCVfT7lZpd3oldKSd15ZEPXwQu2oZrybt0omReHS2t07OV4ZF1B2hsMEY8-0WFw1e6Do31agTwGHvi5UB6lF0mV-L7jPeRcw4YwZGQ/s1600-h/0101050102120104042008070659662e41f386ace0ea008990.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAFzKSMJ-786us-ZpV7HrAjRsCyGz1DQ8DCVfT7lZpd3oldKSd15ZEPXwQu2oZrybt0omReHS2t07OV4ZF1B2hsMEY8-0WFw1e6Do31agTwGHvi5UB6lF0mV-L7jPeRcw4YwZGQ/s200/0101050102120104042008070659662e41f386ace0ea008990.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220714181799825698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Glade candle holders<br />(cause it's too much to go out and buy one for $2)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicASoIDFMWVccTpPHnSXkHastsKQFYn6mx23Vq48ug2WgpLkPTsiS4OhRdJRNiQAncghNn9Go8EDMkH5Nx5fXHkbalAM3bmceZYePeOzNReEmX76xJ0Q0RpSmHXSasyeFAzBtuSA/s1600-h/01011101150001020120080708002025f0af0e2706db00279d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicASoIDFMWVccTpPHnSXkHastsKQFYn6mx23Vq48ug2WgpLkPTsiS4OhRdJRNiQAncghNn9Go8EDMkH5Nx5fXHkbalAM3bmceZYePeOzNReEmX76xJ0Q0RpSmHXSasyeFAzBtuSA/s200/01011101150001020120080708002025f0af0e2706db00279d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220714330015740322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Gigantic Playground<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNtrkGRmvBCJpDfq0TfEbH9QMwEoHCOHRP7UBzRYR5K-niGAHnVSq1XTfBh0g5zPMMQuX3mlrpwfM5qG_QzwGV8iVRRRoR61DAGgYyE-FP6YxvWYOdZru1OCS36Fff4OC1Y89qQ/s1600-h/010212010401010306200807079fe3759db5eef82e90008502.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNtrkGRmvBCJpDfq0TfEbH9QMwEoHCOHRP7UBzRYR5K-niGAHnVSq1XTfBh0g5zPMMQuX3mlrpwfM5qG_QzwGV8iVRRRoR61DAGgYyE-FP6YxvWYOdZru1OCS36Fff4OC1Y89qQ/s200/010212010401010306200807079fe3759db5eef82e90008502.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220714535918376322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yoyos<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWPpFPq9XC8jd4XlBMreU5xKklPo-RuK0KDaLTsKH0vXxlnwTZVNb9dSL7q-vg43K_YAgVTUFv_Kcn2tolFJEVE6bAjONpyGtmWFP0HcLxeHAZcaLTUTfHg2AukOJQI182OATDg/s1600-h/01150701020101030420080705310d4084585648357a003adf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWPpFPq9XC8jd4XlBMreU5xKklPo-RuK0KDaLTsKH0vXxlnwTZVNb9dSL7q-vg43K_YAgVTUFv_Kcn2tolFJEVE6bAjONpyGtmWFP0HcLxeHAZcaLTUTfHg2AukOJQI182OATDg/s200/01150701020101030420080705310d4084585648357a003adf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220714685668551042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...and my favorite (this is how it's listed)<br /><a href="http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/zip/743056695.html">Big safe to store anything of value including guns or metal -</a><span style="font-size:-1;"> (Times Square)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLMizkavMuaINW4tYH_GdRU5qpDHUfpmcAarwHG6cnknTumCbeYtR8lFeX-cK2FtEEM5NkN0-5vBcqCvX2KB5q5z15n8G8VaxWcNGQa8LhpqiV94bHVH5lGslJCfMtU-oQ7OyBg/s1600-h/01011201020001041020080704f15eb92cdcb68faf1a0092a5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLMizkavMuaINW4tYH_GdRU5qpDHUfpmcAarwHG6cnknTumCbeYtR8lFeX-cK2FtEEM5NkN0-5vBcqCvX2KB5q5z15n8G8VaxWcNGQa8LhpqiV94bHVH5lGslJCfMtU-oQ7OyBg/s200/01011201020001041020080704f15eb92cdcb68faf1a0092a5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220714792665397970" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-13290147920368102622008-07-07T11:31:00.004-07:002008-07-07T11:35:35.710-07:00Pet Fashion week-NYCUm. Yeah.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zVBZTIOJKNruKarO3JjY36zpAhknVbnvU9cDXGzKB-iEzfnsXGHQ-CNSvp1cqDCCibb733OznhIMmSGFJMtrI3IWVoEHUINZwFMhqeWpjIhESa8Pm_irtKm8SURoWkd7hWdQsg/s1600-h/Gamboa_2_72.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zVBZTIOJKNruKarO3JjY36zpAhknVbnvU9cDXGzKB-iEzfnsXGHQ-CNSvp1cqDCCibb733OznhIMmSGFJMtrI3IWVoEHUINZwFMhqeWpjIhESa8Pm_irtKm8SURoWkd7hWdQsg/s200/Gamboa_2_72.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220341891865932290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY6g-k3jk8WS3SO0Jw1TuSuAtqRi_DetPfnZ8VU_yi9LBo_AZdv94JY4CG1iU5O7Nei-urNuOfmlADXvDyaSldTjQELwihN4X7yAzA5S3AaJSwqwz3nY8SqVUqw1SV7oWtnQ_Yg/s1600-h/PupRock_3_72.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY6g-k3jk8WS3SO0Jw1TuSuAtqRi_DetPfnZ8VU_yi9LBo_AZdv94JY4CG1iU5O7Nei-urNuOfmlADXvDyaSldTjQELwihN4X7yAzA5S3AaJSwqwz3nY8SqVUqw1SV7oWtnQ_Yg/s200/PupRock_3_72.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220342041628864610" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITp7FwjGo_Rk3Uzc8jCrDHFLmOlJZxBBuIL-4QhxXBr1KuDUq6bW7Nk4RCI1ybfvlpNHooc-kDdiMY2aTC_6m0dfCNUHb2r0350ToaFrpNbYiaiTL7SJorGkR7xEzPSYhXjT6iw/s1600-h/OoMaLoo_3_72.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITp7FwjGo_Rk3Uzc8jCrDHFLmOlJZxBBuIL-4QhxXBr1KuDUq6bW7Nk4RCI1ybfvlpNHooc-kDdiMY2aTC_6m0dfCNUHb2r0350ToaFrpNbYiaiTL7SJorGkR7xEzPSYhXjT6iw/s200/OoMaLoo_3_72.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220342161245816754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />August 23-24th, 2008<br /><br />For more info, go to:<br />www.petfashionweek.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25921700.post-19010993035827264192008-07-06T16:27:00.004-07:002008-07-17T06:30:57.663-07:00Veggie and Vegan bibleI got this incredible list from a friend of mine. I don't it should be kept secret, so I'm laying it all out for my readers.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:</span><br /><a href="http://www.pcrm.org/" target="_blank">www.pcrm.org</a><br />(Medical doctors who provide excellent veg nutritional information)<br /><br />On-line vegan grocery store:<br /><a href="http://store.foodfightgrocery.com/" target="_blank">http://store.foodfightgrocery<wbr>.com</a><br /><br />Everyday grocery store food that you never knew was vegan: <a href="http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan" target="_blank">www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan</a><br /><br />Hundreds of reviewed recipes:<br /><a href="http://www.vegweb.com/" target="_blank">www.vegweb.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.vegsource.com/" target="_blank">www.vegsource.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.theppk.com/" target="_blank">www.theppk.com</a><br /><br />Fabulous DVD that shows how to cook and shop cruelty-free: <a href="http://www.compassionatecooks.com/" target="_blank">www.compassionatecooks.com</a><br /><br />With this video/DVD, adding tofu to your diet has never been easier: <a href="http://www.deliciousadventures.com/" target="_blank">www.deliciousadventures.com</a><br /><br />Ridiculously tasty, soy meats delivered right to your door:<br /><a href="http://www.vegieworld.com/" target="_blank">www.vegieworld.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.auraprofoods.com/" target="_blank">www.auraprofoods.com</a><br /><br />Scrumptious cookies, brownies, and chocolate:<br /><a href="http://www.allisonsgourmet.com/" target="_blank">www.allisonsgourmet.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.thegroovybaker.com/" target="_blank">www.TheGroovyBaker.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.vegantreats.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vegantreats.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.babycakesnyc.com/" target="_blank">www.babycakesnyc.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com/" target="_blank">www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.madamebutterflycakes.com/" target="_blank">www.madamebutterflycakes.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.ambrosiamystique.com/" target="_blank">www.ambrosiamystique.com</a><br /><br />Dr Cows Vegan Cheese to die for:<br /><a href="http://www.dr-cow.com/" target="_blank">www.dr-cow.com</a><br />(read this <<a href="http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/the-best-cheese-on-earth-dr-cow/" target="_blank">http://thediscerningbrute<wbr>.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/the<wbr>-best-cheese-on-earth-dr-cow/</a>> cool article about it too!)<br /><br />Follow your heart cheeses (Amazing for melting/ sandwiches) <a href="http://followyourheart.com/" target="_blank">http://followyourheart.com</a><br /><br />Amazing raw food snacks: <a href="http://oneluckyduck.com/" target="_blank">http://oneluckyduck.com</a><br /><br />Incredible (the best!!!) grain based meats: <a href="http://www.fieldroast.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fieldroast.com</a><br /><br />Ice Cream & Vegan yogurts: <a href="http://www.turtlemountain.com/" target="_blank">http://www.turtlemountain.com</a><br /><br />Instead of butter: Earth Balance spread (much yummier than butter!)<br />Instead of eggs: Tofu Scramble - try the one at Bliss in Brooklyn or Curly's in NYC, or make:<br /><a href="http://www.chooseveg.com/tofu-scramble.asp" target="_blank">http://www.chooseveg.com/tofu<wbr>-scramble.asp</a><br /><br />Instead of mayo: Nayonaise <a href="http://followyourheart.com/" target="_blank">http://followyourheart.com</a><br /><br />"Cheese" recipes for cheese lovers: <a href="http://www.aboverubies.org/health/cheese.html" target="_blank">www.aboverubies.org/health<wbr>/cheese.html</a><br /><br />The Post Punk Kitchen is home to Isa Chandra Moskowitz and her INCREDIBLE cookbook (my favorite) Vegonomicon. Check it out for hipster style and dope recipes: <a href="http://www.theppk.com/" target="_blank">http://www.theppk.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">RESTAURANTS:</span><br />Lists all vegetarian restaurants worldwide Vegan Restaurant Guides for NYC, LA, San Fran, Seattle, Portland, and D.C.:<br /><a href="http://www.vegdining.com/" target="_blank">www.vegdining.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/vegetarianism/restaurant-guides/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.friendsofanimals<wbr>.org/programs/vegetarianism<wbr>/restaurant-guides/index.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.supervegan.com/" target="_blank">www.supervegan.com</a> (An ambitious website made by vegans for vegans primarily in NYC)<br /><br />A few personal favorites (note I said PERSONAL – there are thousands of veg restaurants, these are just some of my faves);<br />Los Angeles:<br /><a href="http://www.madeleinebistro.com/" target="_blank">http://www.madeleinebistro.com</a><br /><a href="http://mcafedechaya.com/" target="_blank">http://mcafedechaya.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.realfood.com/" target="_blank">http://www.realfood.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.nativefoods.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nativefoods.com</a><br /><br />New York: Candle 79, Hangawi, Blossom, Kate's Joint, Counter, Caravan of Dreams, Bliss (Brooklyn), Candle Café, Angelika's Kitchen, Curly's, Gobo.<br />Private vegan chef's (NY AREA):<br />"Gabrielle Brick" <a href="mailto:wildandraw@gmail.com" target="_blank">wildandraw@gmail.com</a><br />"yoli" <a href="mailto:yoli@ouiya.com" target="_blank">yoli@ouiya.com</a><br />"Joshua Katcher" <a href="mailto:joshuakatcher@earthlink.net" target="_blank">joshuakatcher@earthlink.net</a><br />"Ella Nemcova" <a href="http://www.theregalvegan.com/" target="_blank">www.theregalvegan.com</a><br /><br />Vegan Cooking Classes LA taught by two hip awesome girls: <a href="http://www.sporkfoods.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sporkfoods.com</a><br /><br />Lagusta's Luscious is a meal delivery service that specializes in organic, vegan food in NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey <a href="http://www.lagustasluscious.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lagustasluscious.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FOR THE FAMILY:</span><br /><a href="http://www.vegfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.vegfamily.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/pregnancy.html" target="_blank">www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo<wbr>/pregnancy.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htm" target="_blank">http://www.vrg.org/nutrition<wbr>/veganpregnancy.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/veg_diets_for_children.html" target="_blank">www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo<wbr>/veg_diets_for_children.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.pcrm.org/health/prevmed/building_bones.html" target="_blank">www.pcrm.org/health/prevmed<wbr>/building_bones.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/vegathletes.htm" target="_blank">http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS<wbr>/vegathletes.htm</a><br />Nutritional information on vegan diets for athletes<br /><a href="http://www.cyberparent.com/nutrition/osteoporosisimpotencecancer.htm" target="_blank">www.cyberparent.com/nutrition<wbr>/osteoporosisimpotencecancer<wbr>.htm</a><br />The low-down on how dairy products aggravate osteoporosis, not prevent it<br /><a href="http://www.choiceusa.net/" target="_blank">www.choiceusa.net</a><br />For parents who want to get vegan meals into their children's schools<br /><a href="http://www.perhapsmedia.net/p4_portfolio.html" target="_blank">www.perhapsmedia.net/p4<wbr>_portfolio.html</a><br />A Short on Vegan Kids!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CLOTHES TO MAKE UP TO HOME:</span><br /><a href="http://www.veganstore.com/" target="_blank">www.veganstore.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.veganessentials.com/" target="_blank">www.veganessentials.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.thevegetariansite.com/" target="_blank">www.thevegetariansite.com</a><br />(Each of these provides an array of vegan products)<br /><a href="http://www.petamall.com/index.asp" target="_blank">www.petamall.com/index.asp</a><br /><a href="http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">www.alternativeoutfitters.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.animalrightstuff.com/" target="_blank">www.animalrightstuff.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.herbivoreclothing.com/" target="_blank">http://www.herbivoreclothing<wbr>.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.motivecompany.com/" target="_blank">www.motivecompany.com</a><br />(Coolest message-related clothing, buttons, etc)<br /><a href="http://www.mattandnat.com/" target="_blank">www.mattandnat.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.mooshoes.com/" target="_blank">www.mooshoes.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.beyondskin.co.uk</a><br />Oh so stylish vegan handbags, wallets, shoes, boots, and belts<br /><a href="http://www.crystalynkae.com/" target="_blank">www.crystalynkae.com</a><br />Luxurious handbags created with buttery-soft glazed vegan leather<br /><a href="http://www.vegetarianbelts.com/" target="_blank">www.vegetarianbelts.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/" target="_blank">www.urbandecay.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.dupreycosmetics.com/" target="_blank">www.dupreycosmetics.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.smashbox.com/" target="_blank">www.smashbox.com</a><br />Totally fun and sexy makeup lines<br /><a href="http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://thediscerningbrute<wbr>.wordpress.com</a><br />Great ethical, green high fashion advice for men by men<br /><a href="http://www.ahappyplanet.com/ahpstore/bedding/prblank2.html" target="_blank">www.ahappyplanet.com/ahpstore<wbr>/bedding/prblank2.html</a><br />Organic and animal-free bedding and blankets<br /><a href="http://www.kidbean.com/" target="_blank">www.kidbean.com</a><br />The first all-vegan, eco-friendly, fair labor online children's store<br />Natalie Portman shoes for Te Casan Stella McCartney's shoes.<br /><a href="http://www.minkshoes.com/" target="_blank">www.minkshoes.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.beyondskin.co/" target="_blank">http://www.beyondskin.co</a><br /><a href="http://www.elezar.com/Collections/vivi/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.elezar.com/Collectio<wbr>ns/vivi/index.html</a><br /><a href="http://simpleshoes.com/" target="_blank">http://simpleshoes.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.ascentofscandal.com/" target="_blank">www.ascentofscandal.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BOOKS/ MAGAZINES/ FILM:</span><br /><a href="http://www.tribeofheart.org/" target="_blank">www.tribeofheart.org</a><br />Extraordinary documentaries on animal issues – we highly recommend seeing all of these<br /><a href="http://www.vegnews.com/" target="_blank">www.vegnews.com</a><br />Hands-down, the best veg eating and lifestyle magazine<br /><br />The Food Revolution by John Robbins<br /><br />Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman <a href="http://www.skinnybitch.net/" target="_blank">www.skinnybitch.net</a><br /><br />The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health— Seminal study documenting link between animal food & disease, and industry influence - <a href="http://www.thechinastudy.com/about.html" target="_blank">http://www.thechinastudy.com<wbr>/about.html</a><br /><br />Becoming Vegan : The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet —GREAT book on how to make sure you get all your vitamins and nutrition as a veggie lass or gent<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Vegan-Complete-Adopting-Plant-Based/dp/1570671036/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1213368101&sr=11-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Becoming<wbr>-Vegan-Complete-Adopting-Plant<wbr>-Based/dp/1570671036/ref=sr_11<wbr>_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1213368101&sr<wbr>=11-1</a><br /><br />Vegonomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz – my most FAVORITE cookbook!!<br /><br />Healthy Eating Series: PCRM books on vegan diets for children, women, cancer, and diabetes <a href="http://pcrm.safeshopper.com/13/cat13.htm?53" target="_blank">http://pcrm.safeshopper.com/13<wbr>/cat13.htm?53</a><br /><br />Eat to Live and Disease-Proof Your Child - <a href="http://www.drfuhrman.com/book.html" target="_blank">www.drfuhrman.com/book.html</a><br /><br />Vegan Freak - by Bob and Jenna Torres - <a href="http://veganfreak.net/" target="_blank">http://veganfreak.net</a><br /><br />Living with Meat-Eaters - <a href="http://www.triroc.com/caroladams/#living" target="_blank">www.triroc.com/caroladams/<wbr>#living</a><br /><br />How to deal with questions from meat-eaters once you go veg<br />Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World <a href="http://www.vegfamily.com/raising-vegan-children/index.php?src=lbinfo" target="_blank">www.vegfamily.com/raising<wbr>-vegan-children/index.php?src<wbr>=lbinfo</a><br />A great guide for helping your child easily adjust to going vegan<br /><br />Vegan World Fusion Cuisine: <a href="http://www.veganfusion.com/" target="_blank">www.veganfusion.com</a><br /><br />How It All Vegan and The Garden of Vegan: <a href="http://www.govegan.net/" target="_blank">www.govegan.net</a><br /><br />The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook by Robin Robertson<br /><br />Vive le Vegan!: Simple, Delectable Recipes for the Everyday Vegan Family <a href="http://www.everydayvegan.com/vive_le_vegan.htm" target="_blank">www.everydayvegan.com/vive_le<wbr>_vegan.htm</a><br /><br /><br />The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook— Favorite "cheese" dishes without the cholesterol, animal products, and dairy allergens<br /><a href="http://www.vegsource.com/jo/books/ultimate.htm" target="_blank">www.vegsource.com/jo/books<wbr>/ultimate.htm</a><br /><br />Simple Treats: a dairy-free wheat-free guide to scrumptious baked goods <a href="http://www.simpletreats.com/" target="_blank">www.simpletreats.com</a><br /><br />Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, a feature documentary about the healing powers of live foods. Fascinating short film online here free: <a href="http://www.rawfor30days.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rawfor30days.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TRAVEL:</span><br />Green Earth Travel is the one stop travel service for all of your travel needs. Their specialty is meeting the vegetarian/vegan needs of their clientele. <a href="http://www.vegtravel.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vegtravel.com</a><br /><br />Healthy Highways: A Traveler's Guide to Healthy Eating <a href="http://www.book.nu/1886101108" target="_blank">www.book.nu/1886101108</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.healthyvoyager.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.healthyvoyager<wbr>.blogspot.com</a> - great blog on veg traveling<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MORAL SUPPORT/ MAILING LISTS:</span><br /><a href="http://www.dawnwatch.net/" target="_blank">www.dawnwatch.net</a><br /><a href="http://www.farmedanimal.net/" target="_blank">http://www.farmedanimal.net</a><br /><a href="http://www.chloejo.co/" target="_blank">www.chloejo.co</a><br /><a href="http://www.veganbabe.com/" target="_blank">www.veganbabe.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.veggieboards.com/" target="_blank">www.veggieboards.com</a> - Great way to get advice, commune with others<br /><a href="http://www.famousveggie.com/" target="_blank">www.famousveggie.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.veggiedate.org/" target="_blank">www.veggiedate.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.earthsave.org/" target="_blank">http://www.earthsave.org/</a><br />educates, inspires, and empowers people to shift toward a plant-based diet. EarthSave was founded by John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America. Look for an EarthSave chapter in your area. <a href="http://www.earthsave.org/chapters.htm" target="_blank">http://www.earthsave.org<wbr>/chapters.htm</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ANIMAL PROTECTION GROUPS:</span><br /><a href="http://www.hsus.org/" target="_blank">www.hsus.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.farmsanctuary.org/" target="_blank">www.farmsanctuary.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.cok.net/" target="_blank">www.cok.net</a><br /><a href="http://www.humaneusa.org/" target="_blank">www.humaneusa.org</a><br />The only national organization focusing on electing humane-minded legislators and lobbying for animal protection laws<br /><a href="http://www.peta.org/" target="_blank">www.peta.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.veganoutreach.org/" target="_blank">http://www.veganoutreach.org/</a><br /><a href="http://www.veganstreet.com/" target="_blank">http://www.veganstreet.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.farmusa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.farmusa.org/</a><br />----<br />now some links (not all. yeah, there's more in the book!) from the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Skinny Bitch</span> book:<br /><br /><a href="http://foodforlife.com/" target="_blank">http://foodforlife.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.healthy-eating.com/" target="_blank">http://www.healthy-eating.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.uncleeddiesvegancookies.com/chip.html" target="_blank">http://www.uncleeddiesvegancook<wbr>ies.com/chip.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.rosecitychocolates.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rosecitychocolates<wbr>.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.rawbalance.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rawbalance.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.vegieworld.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vegieworld.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.chocolatedecadence.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chocolatedecadence<wbr>.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.leaheyfoods.com/" target="_blank">http://www.leaheyfoods.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.goodbaker.com/" target="_blank">http://www.goodbaker.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.healthy-eating.com/" target="_blank">http://www.healthy-eating.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.vegcooking.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vegcooking.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.veganpeace.com/" target="_blank">http://www.veganpeace.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.vegoutguide.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vegoutguide.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vegoutguide.com/" target="_blank"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">words</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253854623945380706noreply@blogger.com3