I struggle with hierarchy of lists, I'm more of a freeform listmaker. Makefive is a fun site for listmakers of the more classic style, the best-of listmakers. But I do enjoy the site quite a bit. This is the most ...Read More

Best Movie Quotes on Makefive

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on January 9, 2009.
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Once upon a time... from Capucha on Vimeo. This video always makes me happy. I've maybe even posted it before. But it makes me that happy. Read More

Crocodile

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on January 6, 2009.
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I started a mixtape when I was 19 or so, inspired by the line in the Sundays song "its a little souvenir of a terrible year that makes my eyes feel sore." There are songs that I think of as ...Read More

2008 reflection

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on January 4, 2009.
  • Also filed under music.
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Like the little drummer boy in the song, I offer to my friends and the world this heartfelt expression of my appreciation. Happy Holidays, my world is changed every day by my interaction with you. Read More

I will be expressing my holiday spirit in a non-traditional but heartfelt way this year.

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on December 20, 2008.
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Man. Like all good music related things on the internet, my favorite site is shutting down. http://blog.mixwit.com/2008/12/10/all-good-things/ This was my favorite internet toy for the last few months. I will be making a goodbye itunes mix at home in its honor. Read More

I will miss you, Mixwit!

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on December 18, 2008.
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Because I think it can change things. Big things that need changing. Go to this site, let the world know what you think needs changing: http://www.asuchallenges.com Read More

Why I work in higher education

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My Thanksgiving: Part 1

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on December 1, 2008.
  • Also filed under travels.
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I voted. It's true. I took pictures and posted them on the New York Times Polling Place Project. I reported my voting experience on Twitter. I got my starbucks coffee for free (twice, ahem). It is crazy to me that ...Read More

civic duty bla bla bla

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on November 4, 2008.
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365.46, originally uploaded by Nin(j)a. So I love the internet. Love it. But even I was wary about ordering glasses online. Especially wary when the price was so low that I could easily spend more on jeans at Target. But that ...Read More

Surprising new glasses

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on October 18, 2008.
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My friends at fill/stroke tell me today is Blog Action Day. And that post about poverty and the connection to water made me think about why I work where I do, and why my soul is fulfilled knowing I am ...Read More

Water and action

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on October 15, 2008.
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