Take this situation.
You've just created something that you never had before, you are somewhat proud of yourself. You post it online to ask people what they think and if they have any constructive critisism.
What do you get?
'Oh it reminds me of bla bla bla, its so funny!'
So very helpful. I get this almost non-stop. There are very few kind blessed souls out there who actually give me tips or point out my mistakes. I wish there were more. I don't even mind the people who go 'Oh wowz it cool' and dissapear.
Please people, if you don't have anything helpful to say, don't say it. Its very annoying if you're trying hard to improve and you get useless feedback. Even better yet, when you reply with a sarcastic remark, they go 'Oh lolz, glad to help! :D)
Dear Morons, its sometimes more hurtful than you think.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Something Useful Thisway Comes
I got this in an email some time back and frankly, these are some good ideas!
Bed Sheets
After drying sheets, put both sheets and one pillowcase in the other pillow case. Fold neatly in a square. Next time you change sheets, you just take the one pillow case and all the sheets and pillow case are inside. No need to look for matches.
Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
Reheating refrigerated bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
Broken Glass
Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken pieces of glass - the fibers catch ones you can't see!
Easier thank you's
When you throw a bridal/baby shower, buy a pack of thank you cards for the guest of honor. During the party, pass out the envelopes and have everyone put their address on one. When the bride/new mother sends the thank you's, they're all addressed!
Name tag
If you purchase a new bike for your child, place their picture inside the handle bar before placing the grips on. If the bike is stolen and later recovered, remove the grip and there is your proof who owns the bike.
Flexible vacuum
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
Reducing Static Cling
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- voila -- static is gone.
Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser!
Works better than a cloth!
Reopening envelope
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily.
Conditioner
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair...
Good-bye Fruit Flies
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1/2 with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!
Get Rid of Ants
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' & can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, esp. if it rains, but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! ( I seriously dont know why it kills them :P )
Take baby powder to the beach
Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When you're ready to leave the beach sprinkle yourself and kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin.
Bed Sheets
After drying sheets, put both sheets and one pillowcase in the other pillow case. Fold neatly in a square. Next time you change sheets, you just take the one pillow case and all the sheets and pillow case are inside. No need to look for matches.
Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
Reheating refrigerated bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
Broken Glass
Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken pieces of glass - the fibers catch ones you can't see!
Easier thank you's
When you throw a bridal/baby shower, buy a pack of thank you cards for the guest of honor. During the party, pass out the envelopes and have everyone put their address on one. When the bride/new mother sends the thank you's, they're all addressed!
Name tag
If you purchase a new bike for your child, place their picture inside the handle bar before placing the grips on. If the bike is stolen and later recovered, remove the grip and there is your proof who owns the bike.
Flexible vacuum
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
Reducing Static Cling
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- voila -- static is gone.
Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser!
Works better than a cloth!
Reopening envelope
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily.
Conditioner
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair...
Good-bye Fruit Flies
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1/2 with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!
Get Rid of Ants
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' & can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, esp. if it rains, but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! ( I seriously dont know why it kills them :P )
Take baby powder to the beach
Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When you're ready to leave the beach sprinkle yourself and kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Meat Thief
Lately someone's been picking small pieces of meat off my housemate's lamb stores in the fridge. They look like they've been cut with a knife, and its always a lean piece or a piece that has no fat. Everyone else in my house deny taking anything and I myself am sure I dont know how to operate a knife in my sleep, let alone eat lamb in that fashion. This has been happening in intervals of two days for the last week. Only targets her meat, none of mine.
Don't ask me why, but it leaves everything else alone.
I'm thinking it might be my brother's girlfriend, but I cant seem to ask my brother anything, damn touchy all the time about everything. It dosen't help that my housemate is constantly yammering on and on about her troubles like I'm her personal psychiatrist or something.
I should bloody hell be paid to listen to your crap.
Anyway, one of my buds said that judging from the situation, it sounds like someone is slicing bits of meat for a pet, maybe an iguana or a cat or something. Still we have to see who's the real culprit. Whoever it is, better stop soon, before we start poisoning that meat there.
That'll get rid of more than one pest in the house.
If anyone's heard of probs like this before and have any good solutions please let me know. Help would be appreciated.
Don't ask me why, but it leaves everything else alone.
I'm thinking it might be my brother's girlfriend, but I cant seem to ask my brother anything, damn touchy all the time about everything. It dosen't help that my housemate is constantly yammering on and on about her troubles like I'm her personal psychiatrist or something.
I should bloody hell be paid to listen to your crap.
Anyway, one of my buds said that judging from the situation, it sounds like someone is slicing bits of meat for a pet, maybe an iguana or a cat or something. Still we have to see who's the real culprit. Whoever it is, better stop soon, before we start poisoning that meat there.
That'll get rid of more than one pest in the house.
If anyone's heard of probs like this before and have any good solutions please let me know. Help would be appreciated.
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