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» Reflecting on what I’ve done.
February 22, 2012 - I’ve been updating the Projects section of my site over the last couple of days. This is the first time in a while that I’ve sat back to think about what I’ve done, and thanks to that, a realization has hit me like a sucker punch to the head… I’ve been doing this web stuff for a while.
» The will of the mayor?
February 21, 2012 - ” [Councillor Frank] Di Giorgio said the responsibility of the city’s bureaucracy is to follow the will of the mayor and achieve the objectives set out by his mandate.” Pardon my language, but what in the hell is that? “The will of the mayor”?!
» Praise for Edward Keenan
February 12, 2012 - I’m a semi-consistent reader of The Grid. Edward Keenan, Senior Editor of The Grid, writes a regular column called Notebook. It’s easily my favourite part of the publication. 9.5 times out of 10, I’m be nodding my head in agreement with his opinions on everything from Toronto city politics to… well, city politics.
» Let the creative juices flow.
February 11, 2012 - One of my New Years resolutions is to pursue more creative projects outside of work, and leave my worries about work at the office. This past week was my first attempt at sticking to the resolution, and so far, it’s going pretty well. Case in point: I painted this little guy yesterday afternoon. It’s the first time I’ve busted out acrylic paints in nearly five years.
» Mr. Toilet is changing the world.
January 25, 2012 - When it comes to spreading the joy of modern toilets around the world, this man means business.
» Personal Challenge: Learn MySQL.
January 25, 2012 - Starting next week, I’m taking on a hefty personal challenge: learn MySQL. This may be the first step towards something great, or it may be a completely futile attempt. I don’t know. But I won’t ever find out if I don’t try, right?
» Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)
January 23, 2012 - Today I learned about ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, a physical sensation characterized by a pleasurable tingling that typically begins in the head and scalp, and often moves down the spine and through the limbs.
» #blogchat for January 22, 2012: Group Blogging
January 22, 2012 - Tonight’s #blogchat session was dedicated to the fun world of group blogging! If you missed the chat – or if you couldn’t keep up with the stream – here are some takeaways worth noting.
» Shoddy Product Placement: Subway + Hawaii 5-0
January 21, 2012 - I don’t have a problem with product placement. Brands surround us in everyday life. But when writers of a television series go out of their way to plop a minute-long commercial in their program? That’s just too much.
» Leaders Inspiring Action (TED Video)
January 3, 2012 - One of my favourite videos from the TED series is Simon Sinek’s presentation on how great leaders inspire action. In a nutshell, great leaders start with why they’re doing something before moving on to how they’re doing it, and they end with what they’re doing.