I wish I was more productive!

I know I’m not alone in wishing there were more hours in the day but lately I’ve been feeling like as if I’m running on the spot so to speak. I sit at the computer working all day, or at least it feels like that, but not much actually gets done. I think I must spend way too much time researching posts and the like because I’m just not getting enough done, in particular at my other blog. I have been meaning to write a post about colours and it has been in the works for about a week with hardly any progress. I keep meaning to go out for a run with my dog also and that’s not happening either. Don’t even mention mopping the floor because you guessed it, that’s also not getting done. I’ve tried time management software like rescue time which is helpful in showing you what exactly takes up so much of your time at the computer but unfortunately even those stats are not helping me!

Add comment July 29th, 2008 unsteadyocean

Scan your DNA for diseases

I just came across these two sites: Decodeme.com and 23andme.com where you can get your DNA scanned to see if you have any possible genetic health conditions (based on current knowledge). There’s also the very tantalizing statement “decipher the history written in your genes” which honestly makes me want to run over there and fork out the $1000 to get it done. If I ever do have the money to spare (which may be never!) I will really consider this service.

Add comment July 27th, 2008 unsteadyocean

Busy Sunday

I have a 400 word article to write about web templates this week and I’m tying to think abut what angle to take that hasn’t already been done a million times. I’m thiking of writing about colour in some way but I’m not sure yet.

Ive been using Twitter a fair bit since all the new followers have turned up thanks to Darren at problogger running an article about twitter users ad their links.

Add comment July 27th, 2008 unsteadyocean

Google ranking update?

I’m hoping this is not true but I think my site might be dropping down to a PR3 again from 4 I don’t know for sure because my ranking toolbars sometimes say 4 sometimes 3 but unfortunately I don’t think it’s looking very good. Oh well it was fun being a PR4 while it lasted!

Add comment July 25th, 2008 unsteadyocean

See how your site is connected to other sites

I came across this handy tool yesterday at touchgraph.com You can type in your web site’s URL or just a keyword, for example “web design” and it will show you a kind of map of web sites and how they are connected. It’s a good way of finding new web sites in your niche which you have not come across before or see how the bigger sites are connected.

Add comment July 25th, 2008 unsteadyocean

Twitter backgrounds

This morning as I was reading my usual blog feeds I came across this competition for a twitter profile design. I’ve been having a go but my current attempt is not very up to date looking so it’s back to the drawing board for me I think. The hardest part is trying to make a design that will work on different screen resolutions. I’m using 1024×768 on my computer but from what I’m told this is not the most popular screen resolution anymore. Anyway if I come up with any good method of creating these backgrounds I will probably offer a few of them for free on my other site.

Add comment July 23rd, 2008 unsteadyocean

Time is flying

Brian has moved back home after a month or so of recuperating from his surgery. His doctor says he can do anything he likes now, all the bones are well healed. We are very lucky to be living in times where we can get second chances at life like this.

I have had some renovations done at my place, nothing major just removed a useless closet under the stairs which has given us heaps more room to move now. When all the flooring and everything is finished I will post some before and after pictures.

Add comment July 23rd, 2008 unsteadyocean

Raw broccoli salad

One of my favourite sites to browse aimlessly is foodgawker. Whenever I’m not sure what to cook I always find something on this site that ends up turning out amazing. While browsing aimlessly tonight I came across this interesting recipe from Taste Buddies. I’m writing it here so I don’t forget abut it. I’ll be buying broccoli next time I go shopping!

Raw Broccoli Salad Recipe
(Serves 2)

3 cups of chopped broccoli
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 tbs of finely minced coriander
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1/2 tsp of sea salt, or if you have it, flor de sal

Method:

1. Wash and finely chop the broccoli, several florets at a time. Include 1 garlic clove in the chopping. Chop for another minute and then add the second clove. Keep chopping until the broccoli is in 1/2cm to 1cm pieces.
2. Place the broccoli into a large, non-reactive bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and then mix well with a metal spoon. Cover and let the broccoli sit in the fridge for one hour.
3. Serve with an accompanying meal of chicken, seafood or on its own.

Add comment July 22nd, 2008 unsteadyocean

Cardiac arrest information

Since Brian had his heart surgery we are thinking a lot more about heart health and how quickly you can go from feeling completely healthy to being in a lot of trouble with your heart.
Some lucky ones like Brian will get a lot of warning that things are not right while others are not quiet so lucky instead going straight into sudden cardiac death. InsidecardiacArrest.com has lots of good information on this topic including patient stories and videos to watch on the site.
Are you at risk for SCA? Find out more at insidecardiacarrest.com

Add comment July 22nd, 2008 unsteadyocean

Word count in wordpress

Finally Wordpress has a word count feature! This is very exciting to me because certain posts sometimes have to be written to certain requirements and word count is one of them. Up to now I’ve been using a word counting script on a website by copying and pasting each time I wanted to see if I have enough words. This was a bit time consuming and annoying so this is a tool for me that will really help increase productivity.

Add comment July 18th, 2008 unsteadyocean