Free Music

I have been doing lots of music research lately, and have found a website which practically gives away albums. There is the option of purchasing music for cheap--around $5--but it is possible to download free music, as well. The site is called Future Recordings.

My favorite band from this site is the tumbled sea. In particular, "Summer V" is beautiful...and very appropriate for this time of year. Check 'em out!

Over Spring Break, I submitted 3 travel stories to one of my beloved travel sites, Matador. All 3 were returned last Saturday, rejected. However, the submissions liason told me that he liked my writing and encouraged me to try again. I was also chosen as the "featured traveler" that day, which I am hoping was not just a bizarre coincidence but rather another form of encouragement.

Annyhow. Now that I had the pieces back, I was free to send them out to another place. I chose TangoDiva because it's a good place to start. It doesn't pay for its stories, like Matador does, but it is still read. My story was accepted almost immediately, and I was asked to send in pictures. In the end, I have my first web-published travel story, Italy: Peace and Goodwill.

After dealing with other people's stories all day, it's gratifying to spend energy on something even closer to my own heart :)

Funny Friday Round-Up

Today I started something in the office called "FUNNY FRIDAY," and to kick it off I sent around links of humorous websites. Nearly everyone got involved, pitching in their own favorite sites. Here are some of the best:

Awkward Family Photos: Although I was expecting to run into my own family on here, I came across images I found much more humorous.

Kermit Bale: a lengthy compilation of Christian Bale photos with lookalike Kermit. (Who had the time to devote to this?!)

Annnnd, last but not least---
Engrish: The #1 reason why I MUST visit Asia

Now, go enjoy the links and the weekend!