giveaway week: learning
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by Princess Lasertron in Grab Bag
It’s giveaway week! I’m excited about these little prizes I’m giving away each day because none of them are sponsored or planned out–each package mailed out after this week will be full of hand-picked items chosen by me. Things that mean something to me and that I want you to have! Today’s prize is inspired by the theme of “learning.” The winner will receive a package of supplies and items that I hope can teach you something! Comment below to enter and win.
Top 5 things I want to learn this year:
1. How to say the right thing
I think that one of my strengths is taking charge and sharing my opinions with others. Once I decide how I feel about something, I always want to let everybody know and convince them to take my side. I’ve learned that there are some good and bad aspects to a skill like that–on one hand, I handle confrontation well and people can always be confident that I’m telling the truth. On the other hand, I can come off as bossy or aggressive and sometimes my candor turns people off–especially when I haven’t thought the issue through. Another skill I have is moving quickly when I decide on a course of action, but that also leads me to a lot of impulsiveness.
Because of my job, I’m often in the position to convince somebody to sponsor an event (such as our Omaha Fashion Week afterparty or Barcamp Omaha), teach a technique to a large group (through a crafting conference like The Creative Connection), or speak about my experiences (for example, in front of a marketing class at UNO or at an event with community peers in business). I hBave to be more careful not to speak too impulsively and to think about the best way to reach my audience, whether it’s a one-on-one client meeting or a speech.
2. Bookbinding
Self-publishing is one of my mom’s interests, and I sort of got into it growing up because she had so many books about binding, printing, making cute little pamphlets with special folding tricks. I often think about what cute, creative marketing material I could make if I knew more about binding and I’d love to pursue that soon.
3. How to make a cute pillowcase dress for Alice
It’s the easiest thing ever and I have a stack of little vintage pillowcases just waiting to be ruffled and sewn into little baby clothes. Prudent Baby has some of the best tutorials.
4. Something from each of my friends
I want Emma to teach me how to do the chain stitch without passing the needle through all the fabric. I want Peter to teach me how to round the edges of a table. I want Jessica to teach me how to choose wallpaper. I want Shannon to teach me now to french braid. I want Eric to teach me how to order stickers. I want Rahul to teach me more about the traditions he and his wife teach their kids.
5. How to swing a golf club
I can’t believe that I can’t do this.
What did you learn today?
Comment to win a package and learn something new.
xo
meg
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Rachel
01. Jul, 2011
12:23 am
Today I learned (AGAIN) how having a million things to do at work makes the day go by SO QUICKLY.
Laurie
30. Jun, 2011
11:54 pm
Today I learned what is good to wear at a young man’s photo shoot when I helped my son plan his senior photos. I also learned how much I miss my daughters while they are away at summer camp learning lots of good stuff about themselves!
erin
30. Jun, 2011
11:49 pm
you won’t believe i could be this dull, but today i learned you have to take the right car with you when you want to get it registered. :/
Carly Morgan
30. Jun, 2011
11:47 pm
Today I learned a secret pose that will ensure that my four-month-old burps before I put her down for a nap: sitting on the couch, leaning her off of my lap and stretch her arms out behind her. That might sound silly, but it’s life changing news around here!
Claire
30. Jun, 2011
11:40 pm
Today i babysat for 5 kiddos and I learned a lot about patience.
Erin
30. Jun, 2011
11:14 pm
Today I learned that I really don’t have to do it all myself. That when my friends and family are around they are happy to hold my baby, help me clean the kitchen and make the stress of the day go away!
I also REALLY want to learn how to sew but I’m afraid I don’t have the patience for it!
CaLynn
30. Jun, 2011
10:55 pm
Did I ever mention I use to volunteer at the OI in Chicago? It didn’t last long but that place rocks!
I learned how to make awesome chicken parmesan – how to use a blender for something other than drinks, use a garlic press to make a paste, properly cut an onion and pepper, and make the crunchiest tastiest chicken ever. I win!
(I am on a weekly roll of learning how to cook like a real adult.)
penny nelson
30. Jun, 2011
10:44 pm
I am always trying to learn to take better pictures. But this year I am going to make sure that I am in more of my pictures.
Jenny
30. Jun, 2011
10:26 pm
I speak Spanish fluently and I’d really like to learn portugues – it would be super helpful for my job.
Stacy G.
30. Jun, 2011
10:26 pm
I think we should all try to continue to learn things. I’d like to learn how to make hats, and how to bake artisan breads. The hat thing will be a little more difficult, I think…
Good luck with your pursuits!
Karli
30. Jun, 2011
10:24 pm
Today I learned three new ZUMBA! routines. Also just wrapped up an anthropology class that provided some enlightening POVs. So happy happy to be back in schoooool, working towards my second degree and my big dreams.
Kelly
30. Jun, 2011
10:20 pm
Today I learned that pouring boiling water mixed with orange oil can help get rid of fire ants. I would rather have gone my entire life without having to have learned that lesson, but as it as, I have at least 3 fire ant mounds in my backyard that must be dealt with. Ugh.
Jen H
30. Jun, 2011
9:36 pm
Today I learned that pokeweed plant can grow up to 14 feet tall and has a huge long root
I transplanted one in my yard today.
Julia Anderson
30. Jun, 2011
9:13 pm
I learned that tea tree oil can be used to treat nail fungus! I’m sure you all wanted to know that! Ha! Hey, at least it’s something.
Jana Sutter
30. Jun, 2011
9:13 pm
I learned how important family is to me
Alison
30. Jun, 2011
8:38 pm
I think you should add “I want Aluson to teach me how to tap dance”.
I want to learn how to play the drums!
Lindsey
30. Jun, 2011
8:30 pm
Grace under pressure (and 100 degree) heat has evaded me completely, leaving me a whiny mess, unless I’m in Bikram Yoga. I should take the positive vibes learned on the mat out into the humid Nebraska world.
Malinda
30. Jun, 2011
8:19 pm
I learned that five little girls can entertain themselves long enough for a final paper to be written!
Raquita
30. Jun, 2011
8:14 pm
I want to learn golf so I can spend time with my dad, I want to learn how to make flowers like yours so I can spend time with my daughters doing something creative and end up with something they can keep for a long time..
Karli Brooke
30. Jun, 2011
8:13 pm
Ich lerne so viel jeden Tag. Ich bin in Taos nach die Sommerschule und muss nur Deutsch sprechen. Es ist schwierig aber sehr lohnend.
Cherie
30. Jun, 2011
8:06 pm
Today I learned how to make moussaka! We had it at our favorite Greek restaurant earlier in the week, and tonight I’ll be re-creating it!
Laurie
30. Jun, 2011
7:53 pm
Something I want to learn how to do this year is to cook better. I am getting married in 6 days (hooray!) and I want to know how to cook healthy yummy food for my new husband!
Kelsey
30. Jun, 2011
7:50 pm
Today I learned that peppered jellies can be used for a marinade for chicken. Yum!
Jen B
30. Jun, 2011
7:46 pm
I wish I could sew.
I golfed for the first time on Father’s Day.
Amy W.
30. Jun, 2011
7:45 pm
I learned I shouldn’t turn off my alarm thinking I’ll still wake up on time!
Liz
30. Jun, 2011
7:45 pm
I re-learned how to sew. I also remembered why the 10ish year old me didn’t have the patience to sew!
Micki Dietrich
30. Jun, 2011
7:44 pm
You should come to the book binding class we’re hosting in July! Marvel will be teaching Japanese stab binding. It’s way out here at Saddlebrook, but you should come!
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Mary B.
30. Jun, 2011
7:42 pm
I learned that one of my favourite parks used to be a cemetery! Creepy, but kind of cool. Reading historical plaques=interesting trivia.
In the upcoming year, I want to learn more about cloth diapers, how to breastfeed, how to make a quilt, and I want to start learning the basics of ASL.
jenny!
30. Jun, 2011
7:38 pm
It sounds lame, but I want to learn to learn better. I’m awful at actually learning things.
Emma
30. Jun, 2011
7:38 pm
Today I learned how to make bound buttonholes….. and that I’m good at them!
Amanda A.
30. Jun, 2011
7:36 pm
As another commenter mentioned, being a teacher makes my entire life a journey of learning. I try to connect all the dots in my life so that my learning can create better learning opportunities for each of my students.
Anessa
30. Jun, 2011
7:16 pm
I would love to learn more patience. I practice and read about it, but I think I might need to do more observing of others that seem to have this mastered.
In addition to patience, I would love to learn how to use my sewing machine. I was soo excited to get it and now I am scared. Maybe a few youtube tutorials? I would love to use all this beautiful fabric I keep finding.
Alison
30. Jun, 2011
6:01 pm
Today my dad retired and at the party at his workplace I learned how respected he is by his coworkers, and, more importantly, the people who work for him. It made me proud.
Tina C.
30. Jun, 2011
5:57 pm
Today I learned that my 10-month-old son likes to “talk to” the ducks at a local lake. Who knew?
Noelle Cameron
30. Jun, 2011
5:46 pm
I have learned today that I am a beautiful woman and I need to embrace myself for who I am and not what is expected from society for me to look like. And to me, that’s so difficult, but to embrace myself for my own beauty is so gratifying and a relief! I hope that women all over the world can learn to love themselves!
Allison
30. Jun, 2011
5:25 pm
Today I learned that it is ok to get rid of the brown clothes that I won’t wear because they make me feel boring. It is better for me to donate it so someone else can use it as opposed to hanging in my closet out of guilt for only wearing it once.
Jenny
30. Jun, 2011
4:22 pm
Today I learned how to do the tootsie roll.
lyn
30. Jun, 2011
4:09 pm
I learned that if you keep doing things the same way, you keep getting the same results. Time to think outside the box!
Jessica
30. Jun, 2011
3:49 pm
I want to learn Russian fluently.
ashlie
30. Jun, 2011
3:48 pm
Today I learned that my nearly seven-month old daughter definitely needs a baby gate. She’s moving so quickly!
georgia rowe
30. Jun, 2011
3:44 pm
I learnt how to just give into ur cravings, I’m trying to diet but wanted chocolate and crisps, so I had them! Lol
Angela
30. Jun, 2011
3:43 pm
I’d like to learn how to crochet from my grandma. I know how to knit, but think crocheting would be handy, and an awesome way to spend time with my grandma.
Laura
30. Jun, 2011
3:31 pm
Today I learned that, to a ten-month-old, electrical cords, Kleenex boxes, and wine bottles are WAY more fun than his own toys.
Samantha L
30. Jun, 2011
3:29 pm
I learned that I missed journaling daily. So I went out a bought a Moleskine and some new pens and plan to put what I learn each day in there! Wish me luck!
Camille
30. Jun, 2011
3:22 pm
I learned that just because the pain killers kill the pain doesn’t mean it won’t hurt like fire when they wear off.
Kitty
30. Jun, 2011
3:18 pm
Today I learned about free speech and the constitution! Gotta love law school
Karlene
30. Jun, 2011
3:11 pm
I am trying to learn a lot of sciency stuff as part of my PhD.
AmyC83
30. Jun, 2011
2:57 pm
As a teacher, my whole life is centered around learning. I try to instill a love of learning in my students that will carry them far beyond my class.
Claire
30. Jun, 2011
2:51 pm
I got to go on a behind-the-scenes tour at a major aquarium today and learned that several species of tropical fish have the ability to switch genders based on certain environmental factors. So crazy! Like, the dominant male died, one of his harem of females takes over and turns into a male.
amie
30. Jun, 2011
2:47 pm
i feel like im always commenting too early! no one in the first 10 comments ever wins anything!! lol
i learned that the gap has the PERFECT hoodies for me in the mens section! they’re long in the torso and arms but still slim fitting. ive been on a quest for the perfect hoodie and today i found it
and it was FIVE BUCKS! so i also learned that men get better sales than women!