JOY TAYLOR

On Vox: QotD: Honesty is the best policy. Or is it?

2009-10-21T21:46:30Z

Do you believe that honesty is the best policy?

Like everything else, it depends. Honesty is good if who you are talking to can handle it. Sometimes a little white lie is in order :)

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Writer's Block: My Must-Have Computer Accessories

2009-09-03T18:33:11Z

What computer accessories and peripherals can't you live without?

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My Verizon card so I can have internet access wherever I go!

Writer's Block: My Fantasy “Geek” Accessory

2009-09-02T18:04:27Z

What's your fantasy "geek" tech accessory?

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Voice texting so I can text while I drive :)

Writer's Block: As the Cookie Crumbles

2009-09-01T23:24:07Z

If you ran the fortune cookie factory, what message would you make sure gets put in a cookie?

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"Well behaved women rarely make history".

On Vox: QotD: Can't Resist...

2009-08-31T19:49:33Z

What's one thing you can't say no to?

So I can generally say no to almost anything once in a while but the things I generally say yes to even when I shouldn't are:

My nephews (who could deny those adoreable faces)

Get togethers (I generally over-commit myself cuz I always feel bad about missing anything)

Meetings (ask me to attend a meeting, I'll always be there, regardless of my chaotic schedule)

Projects (if no one raises their hand, guess who takes it?)

Liquor (I'll never say no to happy hour, I mean never)

Dessert (I'll always have at least a bite if you order it)

Dancing (give me an opportunity to go dancing and I will always take it)

Vacations (I don't always get around to scheduling them myself but invite me and I'll always go)

So it actually looks like drinks and dancing are the ones I actually never say no too, not so bad :)

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Writer's Block: Thanks to Technology…

2009-08-26T23:40:23Z

What are some things you can do today because of technology that you couldn't do five years ago?

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I can stay connected to nearly every person I know. Social sites like Facebook allow me to keep in contact with people I haven't talked to in 10 even 20 years!

Writer's Block: Tips for a Beautiful Body

2009-08-24T17:12:38Z

What’s your best tip for a beautiful body?

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Exercise regularly and remember - you are what you eat.

Writer's Block: A Bitter Pill to Swallow?

2009-08-21T00:47:37Z

If you could get your exercise by taking a pill, would you? Why or why not?

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Um, hello.... of course the answer is YES! Well, problem is exercise also allows me to release stress so if the pill took care of that too, then definitely. Although I suppose I could always take a different pill for the stress, or a strong drink...

On Vox: Some Perspective

2009-08-19T19:42:56Z

I have watched this before but was reminded of it again today when one of my marketing newsletters included a link to it. If you haven't watched already, I highly suggest checking it out. It's funny and it really put things in perspective. It also makes a lot of us who are super dependent on technology and expect everything right thing second (yes, this is me) look like a**es.

Louis CK - People in Today's Society Take Things For Granted

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On Vox: QotD: Let's Get Physical

2009-08-19T19:37:21Z

What are your fitness goals? What is helping or preventing you from accomplishing them?
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I typically have very regimented fitness goals but lately things have been a bit too hectic to follow any real specifics. I exercise regularly and watch what I eat but I guess this question can serving as a forcing function for me to get back on the wagon with some actual fitness goals.

Drop a dress size and/or lose 10lbs
Climb Mount Whitney
Take Ballet fitness classes, regularly
Attend at least one of my 6am classes each week

Wow, I am exhausted just thinking about it. Probably not a good idea to write such a list while hungover - but that is for another day.

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On Vox: QotD: The One Sport...

2009-08-16T15:38:24Z

If you could only watch one sport (live and on television) for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?

FOOTBALL for sure!

Go Vikings!!! I've been working hard to get my nephews to become fans as well....

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On Vox: QotD: Cool Off

2009-08-12T22:14:41Z

How do you cool off when you're upset?
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Yummy!

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Writer's Block: The Perfect Kid-Friendly Laptop

2009-08-05T16:37:43Z

From the design to the features, what should the perfect kid-friendly laptop include? What would you leave out?

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It should be super durable and light. Plus, it should have limited and larger keys to make it easier for kids to use. Waterproof would be good and a screen that doesn't show smudges as kids always want to touch the screen!

Writer's Block: Technology’s Impact on My Family

2009-07-30T16:34:03Z

How has technology impacted the quality time you spend with your family?

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Contrary to what most people would say, I think technology has positively impacted the quality time I spend with my family. Specifically, it allows me to spend more time connecting with them so while it might not be the best "quality" it more which is always good.

I can see pictures of my nephews on photo sharing sites, hear stories about vacations via email or blogs, and even know average everyday activities through status updates on Facebook. I don't ever feel like I don't know what's happening with my family and digital technology alongside with cell phones allows me to do that real time.

Nothing replaces a face to face interaction but technology definitely provides the next best thing!

Writer's Block: Youthful Transgressions

2009-07-23T23:21:43Z

What mistake made in your youth do you most regret now?

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Writer's Block: To Infinity and Beyond!

2009-07-16T15:52:43Z

Are you interested in intergalactic travel? What would you hope to discover?

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I feel like I am supposed to say yes but I think I have to much discover in my own little universe to even imagine another.

On Vox: QotD: Dream Vacations

2009-07-15T16:49:27Z

What vacations would you most like to take in the next five years?
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Ooh! This is a good one. Let's see.

Tazania - To climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Fiji or Tahiti - For an over the top beach vacation
El Salvador - To visit my friend Tammy and her family
Southern France - for obvious reasons and cuz I've never been there!

Um, I suppose that is enough for now :)

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On Vox: QotD: A Few of the Challenges I Face

2009-07-11T03:28:37Z

What challenges stand in the way of your ideal lifestyle? How are you working to overcome them?
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Fear of failure and fear of change. I am actively working on overcoming both but I need to try harder. Someone push me off the ledge already!

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On Vox: QotD: My Ideal Life Ten Years from Now…

2009-07-09T18:14:07Z

What does your ideal lifestyle look like 10 years from now?
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If I answer this, I need you all to promise that you won't hold it against me if it doesn't happen? Okay? Okay....

So 10 years from now I'd like to be healthy, happy and I want to look 10 years younger than I do now :) Beyond that, I think a family would be nice and a successful career and allows me to continue to challenge myself and grow. I'd also like to have enough money that I can travel a lot and take long vacations on the beach. Is that too much to ask??

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Writer's Block: Fashion Forward

2009-07-08T16:12:36Z

What do you think we'll be wearing twenty years from now?

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Hopefully flat shoes, comfortable jeans and cute dresses :) My prediction for men however is that ties will be no more.

On Vox: Summer Trip to MN

2009-07-08T01:10:24Z

I spent the 4th of July week in Minnesota visiting my family. I have to say, I think this might be the first time since I moved to San Francisco that I went home and was able to not work and not feel over-extended with personal obligations. It was fun, relaxing and fulfilling. Hooray!

Here are some photos from the trip.

So the first photos is the cabin, next two are my fabulous nephew Reece and the last is the first family photo I think we've taken since I was 15 years old (from left to right - dad, mom, sister (Kelly), me, and brother (Rod)).

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On Vox: My Favorite Girls

2009-06-30T20:11:53Z

I am home in Minnesota this week and had a lovely baby shower for my friend Carrie (one in black in the middle). Since it is sadly becoming less and less frequent that we are all together at the same time, we thought we'd use this opportunity to take a nice group photo. I've got fabulously beautiful friends, don't I?

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On Vox: QotD: Happy Father's Day

2009-06-22T02:19:40Z

What is the most valuable lesson your father taught you? Bonus points if you show us your dad.

I'll give my dad credit for this valuable lesson: Work hard. Play hard.

Happy Father's Day DAD!!

Dad

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On Vox: QotD: Who do you tell your secrets to?

2009-06-19T16:49:20Z

Who do you tell your secrets to?

Who do I tell my secrets to? Let's just say, you know who you are :)

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On Vox: QotD: Biggest Obstacle in the Last 24 Hours

2009-06-11T18:03:46Z

What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome within the last 24 hours?
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Not freaking out about the fact that someone may have stolen my identity. Yes, good fun indeed. I'll report back with all of the juicy details once I get back from the Police Station this afternoon - ugh...

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