I'm comin' home for a bit! Mostly to get in Granny and Papa's anniversary picture, but I'm also being summoned for a Japanese festival in St. Louis. I don't know much, but I'm told the mayor of St. L gives out free sake? If it is a fun festival, I'll be sure to make a music video or something.
Also, I'm not sure if I mentioned this, but I got a web programming contract job, so this'll allow me to travel if I want to(wish I got this before the wedding). I plan to have a big post about the job and other Seattle haps as soon as I get around to it. Anyway, here's the current plan.
August 20: land in Kansas City at 8:40 pm
August 20 to 21-24: Spend however many days in Lawrence, KS that is convenient for my mystery ride.
August 21-24: Go to Springland via friendly driver
August 21-24 to Sept 2-4: Springland
Option 1 -
Sept 2-4: Go to Lawrence, KS via friendly driver (will get ride to St. L from someone there)
Option 2 -
Sept 4: Go directly to St. Louis
Sept 4-6: Get free sake from the mayor?
Sept 7: Teleport(magic?) to KC in time for flight at 4pm
Supplies I'm looking for:
Ride from KC to Spfd somwhere between Aug 21 and 24.
Ride from Spfd to Lawrence between Sept 2 and 4 or ride to St. L on Sept 4.
Free meals and gas moneys go wherever they're due!
Though, I've been thinking Greyhound might be a better solution than all this driving. It's about $30 between KC and Spfd. Do you put your luggage under the bus?
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Greenpeace, Shatner, and Me
My latest TV spot on Current which shows how cool I really am.
Have you ever had your name along with William Shatner's on TV?
Feels pretty nice, I mean really nice! . . . lol
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Working on the Webternetz
I have a new job!
I've been the web editor at SBJ for 4 years, and a few weeks ago, a new opportunity just kind of came out of nowhere. I wasn't necessarily looking for a change, but I thought I'd try for it. A grueling interview process later... and I start next month as the Web Content Manager for CoxHealth! I'm a little intimidated to be working for such a huge company. I mean, Cox literally employs more people than the population of my hometown.
The position is strangely similar to my current job, even though media and health care are such different industries. I'll be responsible for coordinating and writing most of the content on Cox's Web site, and using online resources to market the company. "Content" can be anything from articles to video to photos to podcasts. All that fun stuff that I love! I'll also be involved in forming policies for the site, planning new features and promotions, helping to budget for Web expenses, etc. Cox also is wanting to jump into social media somehow, and we all know how much I like social media. I'm excited to figure out a method for that.
I'll be in the Marketing department. That's a major switch for me. This will mark my official departure from journalism. It makes me a little sad. Journalism is what I have a degree in, and there is an excitement that comes with being a journalist. But... I'm ready for a slower-paced, less stressful job. I won't miss having to meet daily deadlines or dropping everything when there's breaking news to cover!
I'm excited. (have I said that yet? ;) ) This job means a lot more opportunities, better pay, and a chance to grow. I don't know when my first day on the job will be yet. I'm thinking Aug. 17, but first I have to get out of jury duty!
Riley and I are going to go out this weekend to celebrate, and also to have one last "hurrah" before his summer vacation ends! Band camp is next week and he would like to have some fun before it starts. We're going to meet up at 7:00 Friday at Springfield Brewing Co. for some appetizers, drinks and socializing. After a while we might mosey somewhere else downtown, but I'm not sure where yet. We would LOVE it if any of you came!
I've been the web editor at SBJ for 4 years, and a few weeks ago, a new opportunity just kind of came out of nowhere. I wasn't necessarily looking for a change, but I thought I'd try for it. A grueling interview process later... and I start next month as the Web Content Manager for CoxHealth! I'm a little intimidated to be working for such a huge company. I mean, Cox literally employs more people than the population of my hometown.
The position is strangely similar to my current job, even though media and health care are such different industries. I'll be responsible for coordinating and writing most of the content on Cox's Web site, and using online resources to market the company. "Content" can be anything from articles to video to photos to podcasts. All that fun stuff that I love! I'll also be involved in forming policies for the site, planning new features and promotions, helping to budget for Web expenses, etc. Cox also is wanting to jump into social media somehow, and we all know how much I like social media. I'm excited to figure out a method for that.
I'll be in the Marketing department. That's a major switch for me. This will mark my official departure from journalism. It makes me a little sad. Journalism is what I have a degree in, and there is an excitement that comes with being a journalist. But... I'm ready for a slower-paced, less stressful job. I won't miss having to meet daily deadlines or dropping everything when there's breaking news to cover!
I'm excited. (have I said that yet? ;) ) This job means a lot more opportunities, better pay, and a chance to grow. I don't know when my first day on the job will be yet. I'm thinking Aug. 17, but first I have to get out of jury duty!
Riley and I are going to go out this weekend to celebrate, and also to have one last "hurrah" before his summer vacation ends! Band camp is next week and he would like to have some fun before it starts. We're going to meet up at 7:00 Friday at Springfield Brewing Co. for some appetizers, drinks and socializing. After a while we might mosey somewhere else downtown, but I'm not sure where yet. We would LOVE it if any of you came!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Wedding Pics
The photographer has finally posted some pictures on here website. Here is the link http://www.nweppler.ifp3.com/. When you get to the site click on the log in button on the top right hand corner. The user name and password are both mathys. The album should then pop up. There is one pictue that shows Riley and I hugging?? I don't remeber that happening. Oh well, enjoy.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tim Burton's virtual art gallery is open for business
http://timburton.com/
This is pretty cool, just walk through using your arrow keys and let Stain Boy show you around.
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