…and I’ve only just hit the halfway point in “Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath.
As a copywriter, I have never read such an clear and concise argument of how to write persuasive messages. But within a few chapters, I realised that what the Heath brothers were saying was equally applicable to teaching yoga.
Think about it.
Ex.1: Curse of knowledge, or the notion that once you know something, it’s difficult to imagine what it’s like to not know it.
I’m not one to use the word *exciting* very often, but it’s the best way to describe my whole experience at CBC Homerun.
The constant ebb and flow of journalists and producers, the on-the-fly decisions about what’s coming next, getting text messages to the host, the green and red equipment lights… my senses have been on overload all afternoon, but it’s been an intensely satisfying experience to watch media – social and otherwise – in action.
Twitter and Facebook have definitely become an integral part of the news-making process. When I first appeared on CBC Daybreak well over a year ago, I had to explain what Twitter was, how it worked and how to get started. They were already using their Twitter account, but they were still exploring how to integrate it into their process.
It was amazing to watch. Thanks to CBC Homerun for the opportunity!
Am having a blast at CBC Homerun this afternoon. Here are the Montreal links I mentioned on air a few moments ago. If you love Montreal culture, nightlife and design, then click away!
1) My Modern Met. My favourite design blog. If you love design, photography and truly creative genius, don’t miss this. This is my secret weapon – the place where I find all my best links.
2) Steve Martin. And not just because I still have the hugest crush on him. His tweets are as wild and crazy as the man himself. *swoon*
3) Kanye West. I know, I know… I just mentioned him on-air, but his tweets are precious. A friend of mine once noted that if you added “Lemon!” to the beginning of each Kanye Tweet, he could pass for Tracy Jordan. (You knew I’d get a Tina Fey/30 Rock reference in there).
3) S&#t My Dad Says. Before the (mediocre) sitcom starring William Shatner, there was the Twitter feed. These tweets leave me gasping with laughter every single time.
4) Slate Magazine. The articles now come to me. Yay! Good “bread and butter” content every day.
What was supposed to be a quiet Monday has turned into a whirlwind of activity.
I’ll be the Internet reporter all afternoon long on CBC Homerun with Sue Smith and we’ll be talking about Twitter’s 5th anniversary.
Follow the fun today on my Twitter profile and on the CBC Homerun Twitter profile too.
They say that “God is in the details“. Considering that the only divinity in my life comes through words and images, then this saying is definitely true for me. A love of details defines–even inspires–everything that is important to me.
Being in the present moment draws my attention to the most extraordinary of details.
Writing is capturing those small details, weaving them together to make life from words.
Reading is being seduced by a writer’s ability to depict those small details. Like how ”She had her gloves in one hand like a crumpled bouquet“, right there on the bottom of page 37, left me breathless.
These are the members of my family that are willing to be photographed – and barely at that. My niece is 13 years old. The only way she’ll agree to being photographed is if it’s in profile and if she has the right to delete snaps that do not meet her strict standards. My almost-10-year-old nephew though is a total attention junkie (like his aunt). He’ll pull out my iPhone and request a photo so that he can play with the filters in Instagram.
Our family in Canada in a small one and it’s certainly not perfect, but we love each other enough to keep coming back when all the yelling is done.
How best to encapsulate the Palanca family? My niece said it best when referring to my dad, “Nonno has a hard head, but he doesn’t have a hard heart.” All we need is a coat of arms to boot.
Or should I say Happy New Year’s Eve? My new year starts on my birthday–March 9–after all.
There’s something special about being a spring baby. Just as nature is being reborn, so am I.
As we shed the last cold mists of winter, so I shed the cold mists of the last year. For me, February is about looking back at the last 12 months, being grateful for everything I’ve accomplished, making some plans for the future and cutting off the dead weight that’s been dragging at my heels so that I can walk into a new year feeling fresh, free, unencumbered, ready to make things better.
When I wake up tomorrow morning, I will do so like the lilac branches pushing through the snowbanks in my front yard. Thanks to all who have made the last year so special – I look forward to more adventures in the months to come.
Is it a cliche to be a little in love with your yoga teacher? If so, then Eddy didn’t mind admitting it. He liked Natalie and the way she walked the rows between their mats, the movement of her legs outlined in tight black yoga pants. Her thighs whispering as she passed Eddy’s mat, her bare feet making kissing sounds as her right sole, then left, lifted from the polished wood floor.
He especially liked it when they were seated, legs extended on the floor, fingertips reaching for toes. If he had forgotten to take a strap, Natalie would bring him one. Her ankles would appear first and then she’d crouch down, lining the strap across the bottom of his feet and holding up the two ends for him to grasp and pull back on. Eddy almost always remembered to take a strap, but sometimes he forgot on purpose just to get a little attention.
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What to post on Facebook
1) Those who treat Facebook as an extension of real life; that is, everything that they are experiencing in their daily lives is being reported on Facebook.
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2) Those who treat Facebook as an accessory; that is, they use Facebook to share finds and fun stuff, to highlight key events and to keep in touch with friends.
A long time ago, I made a conscious decision to fall into the second category. As a result, I think very carefully before I post anything on Facebook. Even though I post regularly, my content is rarely very telling. And yet, I get the feeling that people think they know me because I post frequently.
They do. But not really.
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