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** This week's giveaway is a $10 card to both DonorsChoose & BuildaBearville ** Borrowed from kate : 1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? I allowed my online life to really merge with my work life. It was scary, hell it still is scary. 2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I wanted to listen to more country music and I think I did that. I love Taylor Swift. There I said it. Love Song & Our Song are sugary sweet and that's how I like a lot of my country music. 3. Did anyone close to you give birth? A co-worker had a son over the summer. Her older son is in high school, so it's been quite a change for her. 4. Did anyone close to you die? Thankfully no. 5. What places did you visit? I spent a lot of time in NYC this year - four visits in four months! I also visited MIT for the WAM! conference, but no visits like a real tourist visit. 6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in...

This week's giveaway: The American Journey of Barack Obama (There are new rules & an extended deadline) ********************************************** ESTP - The Doers The active and playful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities. The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time. What's your type?

This week's giveaway: The American Journey of Barack Obama **************************************************************** Today's Work it, Mom! post is about the struggles of a working mom, especially in light of Michelle Obama's new role as First Lady. My latest AWEARNESS posts include: Public or Private for WeeMichelles Did Feminism Score its First Win of the Obama Era? Are You a Confused Football Fan? Which Way Will Michelle Obama's Fashion Go? Update on Nebraska's Safe Haven Law Women's Stories on Veterans' Day And lastly ex-lion tamer tagged me with the 5 interesting things meme: I constantly crack my knuckles and I hate it. I seriously can't stop. I can't stick to a diet to save my life...To save the kid's yes, but not my own. Why? It seriously freaks me out that the kid looks like me...I try not to think about it, but my husband likes to remind me. I find it interesting that there are people who have no online presence. Like what...

Yes, I follow Rosie a lot: So, there are things that are especially making me smile right now. And I thought I’d make a list (ala Oprah’s gratitude journals from years ago because- let’s face it- we need some smiles right now). Here’s my current I heart you list… 3 Musketeers Mint Minis - I keep a bowl filled with them on my desk at work. The perfect treat! Saturday Night Live My Bears defense - I think I ended up with them on my fantasy football team only because it was tradition AND they kinda sucked last year. Tony Romo - I still don't quite buy the buzz, but he's also part of the reason why my fantasy team is 5-0. Second wave feminists who are woman enough to talk about their mistakes and what we, 3rd & 2nd wavers, can do together. My job. My friends, especially the ones who smack me on the back of my head when I start hating on myself. And of course, the kid. OK, your turn...if you want. ============== Don't forget that VLF is participating in the DonorsChoose B...

THE RULES: Link to the person who tagged you. Post the rules on your blog. Write six random things about yourself. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website. Let your tagger know when your blog entry is up. Six random things: 1. I use to know all my friends' birthdays by heart. Some I still remember. 2. I'm starting to like sushi. 3. I crave grilled cheese a lot. 4. I started tutoring in 4th grade 5. I've never donated to a presidential campaign. 6. I hate that I'm such a pack rat, but can't break that habit. Tagged: I'll go easy on ya...If you do it, let me know!

A fellow mommy blogger tagged me for this one. Thanks Kim ! Here are the rules: A. Post the rules at the beginning. B. Answer the questions about yourself. C. Tag 5 people and let them know in a comment on their blogs that they have been tagged. Meagan , Sara , Pickel , LawyerMama , PunditMom What Was I Doing 10 Years Ago? Enjoying our post-college years and trying to decide to move to DC or not. Obviously, I didn't. Instead I stayed in Chicago and spent the next 3 summers at Wrigley Field. I'll never have a better tan than during that time period. Snacks I Enjoy: Chocolate, cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, and cinnamon pita chips. Gotta have something semi-healthy! Five Things on my To-Do List Today: 1) Transfer money from my account to our joint account; 2) Email Jenny re: meeting up in Btown next week; 3) Write my column that's due on the 25th! 4) Finish up a mailing for work work; 5) Got out of the office early so we can hit Target for Easter goodies. Things I Would Do if...