The online playground of Andrea Schwandt-Arbogast: web design, university web development, animals, books, and other slices of life.

andrea: @epersonae wow, that’s impressive!

Published 5 Jan 2009

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andrea: and… I just twisted the hell out of my ankle on the first day back at work. Maybe this is

Published 5 Jan 2009

Filed under twitter

@epersonae wow, that's impressive!

Published 5 Jan 2009

Filed under twitter

and… I just twisted the hell out of my ankle on the first day back at work. Maybe this is an excus

andrea: @cell911 cool! i saw a pair around Barstow walking down the side of the road.

@cell911 cool! i saw a pair around Barstow walking down the side of the road.

andrea: saw two life birds on drive from Bonita Springs to Orlando: Crested Caracara and Sandhill Cr

saw two life birds on drive from Bonita Springs to Crested Caracara and Sandhill Crane. almost hit t

andrea: back online after trip to FL. Glad to be home & see my dogs. Actually enjoyed the Citrus Bow

back online after trip to FL. Glad to be home & see my dogs. Actually enjoyed the Citrus Bowl. N

andrea: At my parents’ house in FL. Had our Xmas celebration yesterday and b-day celebrations today.

At my parents' house in FL. Had our Xmas celebration yesterday and b-day celebrations today. Don

andrea: @walscapades if I do, can I go to Celebrity Rehab? I kind of have a crush on Dr. Drew.

andrea: one of the best things about living in the south is that macaroni & cheese is a valid side d

@walscapades if I do, can I go to Celebrity Rehab? I kind of have a crush on Dr. Drew.

one of the best things about living in the south is that macaroni & cheese is a valid side dish

andrea: wow, 40º temperature drop overnight, from 70º to 30º. brrr.

Rands In Repose: A Signature Cadence

wow, 40Âº temperature drop overnight, from 70Âº to 30Âº. brrr.

andrea: why does my puppy smell like rosemary? wait, i don’t want to know the answer to that questio

andrea: official work account just followed me. tempted to block them so i can keep bitching. ;) (hi

why does my puppy smell like rosemary? wait, i don't want to know the answer to that questi

official work account just followed me. tempted to block them so i can keep bitching. ;) (hi Carolin

Carbon offsets! Just what I always wanted!

I’ve been besieged at work with what seems like a million different “opportunities” for donating to someone’s pet charity of choice this holiday season. However, when I give, I like to give to organizations that I have a personal connection to or that support initiatives that are important to me personally. Donating toys for kids, while important, just doesn’t resonate with me, given my ZPG tendencies and lack of children. So I was happy to find out that Brighter Planet is running a carbon offset donation initiative this season, that you can contribute to for free. The first 5 people that sign up via the link below will have 136 pounds of carbon offsets donated in their name. That is the average amount of CO2 produced each day by a person in the US. Check out Brighter Planet’s site to see the kinds of projects they do to offset CO2 production. The message from Brighter Planet is below.

As a gift to you this season, I’d like to offer you one day of carbon neutrality. If you claim this gift, Brighter Planet will donate 136 pounds of carbon offsets in your name. These offsets help fund renewable energy projects and are an important part of fighting climate change. All that is asked in return is that you consider conserving where you can during the holidays. For conservation recommendations take a look at: http://blog.brighterplanet.com/2008/12/03/top-12-conservation-tips-for-the-holidays/

Once you claim your free gift, you’ll be able to pay it forward to your friends, family and colleagues.

andrea: trying to fix this crappy web design w/o touching the source code. which means no adding wra

trying to fix this crappy web design w/o touching the source code. which means no adding wrapper div

andrea: just ate way too much mac & cheese. i seem to always do that when B is out of town.

just ate way too much mac & cheese. i seem to always do that when B is out of town.

andrea: this time of year I always wish I liked ginger.

this time of year I always wish I liked ginger.

andrea: trying to amp myself up to go xmas shopping. goal is to get more for others than i do for my

trying to amp myself up to go xmas shopping. goal is to get more for others than i do for myself. wi

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andrea: realized last night that all 4 of my direct higher-ups at UNCW are women, all the way throug

realized last night that all 4 of my direct higher-ups at UNCW are women, all the way through the Ch

andrea: @Neil_Ford true dat. :/

andrea: just found out my friend spent 17 days in a Homeland Security detention center. he’s a profe

@Neil_Ford true dat. :/

just found out my friend spent 17 days in a Homeland Security detention center. he's a professor

andrea: my 3rd grade picture just got posted and tagged on Facebook. Entering the memory vortex.

my 3rd grade picture just got posted and tagged on Facebook. Entering the memory vortex.

andrea: @wnalyd of course! :)

@wnalyd of course! :)

andrea: just registered for SXSW. wasn’t sure I was going to do it this year, but I think I need to.

just registered for SXSW. wasn't sure I was going to do it this year, but I think I need to

andrea: missing tweet from this weekend: Just saw Australia. Movie was a solid C, but I could watch

missing tweet from this Just saw Australia. Movie was a solid C, but I could watch Hugh Jackman ridi

andrea: just saw Australia. movie was a C, but I could watch Hugh Jackman ride a horse all night lon

just saw Australia. movie was a C, but I could watch Hugh Jackman ride a horse all night long.

Sleepy Lola

Cozy

Playing in the snow

West Virginia snowman

Frolicing with the cousins

First experience with snow

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andrea: @craigcook my puppy’s first toy was a stuffed ManBearPig. alas, he is no more.

andrea: @wnalyd no— funny! but I was long gone by 06. left in 00, i think.

Mac Tip: Display the Date on the Menubar

@craigcook my puppy's first toy was a stuffed ManBearPig. alas, he is no more.

@wnalyd no— funny! but I was long gone by 06. left in 00, i think.

andrea: oh hai. i’m back among the living, trying to wade through this pile of grunt work.

oh hai. i'm back among the living, trying to wade through this pile of grunt work.

The Grid System

Flexible Fuel: Educating the Client on IA

24 ways: User Styling

Flexible Fuel: Educating the Client on IA

24 ways: User Styling

andrea: home sick with the stomach virus. trying to keep hydrated. time to find some mondless realit

home sick with the stomach virus. trying to keep hydrated. time to find some mondless reality tv to&

andrea: B brought an intestinal virus home from West Virginia with him. The 9 hour drive home was mu

B brought an intestinal virus home from West Virginia with him. The 9 hour drive home was much fun.

andrea: in post-thanksgiving food coma. Seeing the dogs play in the snow for the first time was almo

in post-thanksgiving food coma. Seeing the dogs play in the snow for the first time was almost worth

andrea: so ready for the mini-vaca that starts tonight. loading up the dogs and driving to WV, where

so ready for the mini-vaca that starts tonight. loading up the dogs and driving to WV, where there i

andrea: @goodwitch glad surgery went well. thinking of you.

@goodwitch glad surgery went well. thinking of you.

andrea: having that Friday afternoon thing where I can only remember what I’m trying to do for about

having that Friday afternoon thing where I can only remember what I'm trying to do for about 5..

andrea: today needs to end. i’m going home for some quality puppy time.

today needs to end. i'm going home for some quality puppy time.

andrea: Dear telephone: I hate you. Plz stop ringing right now. kthanxbai

Dear I hate you. Plz stop ringing right now. kthanxbai

andrea: no php on the main web server, & many hoops to jump through to get a database? I am learning

no php on the main web server, & many hoops to jump through to get a database? I am learning how

andrea: @TheDSO yes-- a co-worker’s daughter passed away

@TheDSO yes-- a co-worker's daughter passed away

In: Margarita on the Rocks

This section contains all the rants and most of the fun posts. It’s the kind of stuff we would talk about if we went to the bar for a drink. I may be full of it when I post things here, so take it with a grain of salt.

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Coffee at my Desk

Carbon offsets! Just what I always wanted!

Posted 18 Dec 2008 • 1 Comments

Cocoa on the Couch

Oh Hai.

Yes, I have been neglecting this site for a while.

This time I have a valid excuse, though — major life changes are afoot. Most of you that are …More »

Posted 30 Apr 2008 • 3 Comments

andrea: @epersonae wow, that’s impressive!

andrea: and… I just twisted the hell out of my ankle on the first day back at work. Maybe this is

@epersonae wow, that's impressive!

and… I just twisted the hell out of my ankle on the first day back at work. Maybe this is an excus

andrea: @cell911 cool! i saw a pair around Barstow walking down the side of the road.

@cell911 cool! i saw a pair around Barstow walking down the side of the road.

andrea: saw two life birds on drive from Bonita Springs to Orlando: Crested Caracara and Sandhill Cr

saw two life birds on drive from Bonita Springs to Crested Caracara and Sandhill Crane. almost hit t

andrea: back online after trip to FL. Glad to be home & see my dogs. Actually enjoyed the Citrus Bow

back online after trip to FL. Glad to be home & see my dogs. Actually enjoyed the Citrus Bowl. N

andrea: At my parents’ house in FL. Had our Xmas celebration yesterday and b-day celebrations today.

At my parents' house in FL. Had our Xmas celebration yesterday and b-day celebrations today. Don

andrea: @walscapades if I do, can I go to Celebrity Rehab? I kind of have a crush on Dr. Drew.

andrea: one of the best things about living in the south is that macaroni & cheese is a valid side d

@walscapades if I do, can I go to Celebrity Rehab? I kind of have a crush on Dr. Drew.

one of the best things about living in the south is that macaroni & cheese is a valid side dish

andrea: wow, 40º temperature drop overnight, from 70º to 30º. brrr.

Rands In Repose: A Signature Cadence

wow, 40Âº temperature drop overnight, from 70Âº to 30Âº. brrr.

andrea: why does my puppy smell like rosemary? wait, i don’t want to know the answer to that questio

andrea: official work account just followed me. tempted to block them so i can keep bitching. ;) (hi

why does my puppy smell like rosemary? wait, i don't want to know the answer to that questi

official work account just followed me. tempted to block them so i can keep bitching. ;) (hi Carolin

Carbon offsets! Just what I always wanted!

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andrea: trying to fix this crappy web design w/o touching the source code. which means no adding wra

trying to fix this crappy web design w/o touching the source code. which means no adding wrapper div

andrea: just ate way too much mac & cheese. i seem to always do that when B is out of town.

just ate way too much mac & cheese. i seem to always do that when B is out of town.

andrea: this time of year I always wish I liked ginger.

this time of year I always wish I liked ginger.

andrea: trying to amp myself up to go xmas shopping. goal is to get more for others than i do for my

trying to amp myself up to go xmas shopping. goal is to get more for others than i do for myself. wi

Coffee - Niemann Opinion Art Blog â Abstract City â NYTimes.com

andrea: realized last night that all 4 of my direct higher-ups at UNCW are women, all the way throug

realized last night that all 4 of my direct higher-ups at UNCW are women, all the way through the Ch

andrea: @Neil_Ford true dat. :/

andrea: just found out my friend spent 17 days in a Homeland Security detention center. he’s a profe

@Neil_Ford true dat. :/

just found out my friend spent 17 days in a Homeland Security detention center. he's a professor

andrea: my 3rd grade picture just got posted and tagged on Facebook. Entering the memory vortex.

my 3rd grade picture just got posted and tagged on Facebook. Entering the memory vortex.

andrea: @wnalyd of course! :)

@wnalyd of course! :)

andrea: just registered for SXSW. wasn’t sure I was going to do it this year, but I think I need to.

just registered for SXSW. wasn't sure I was going to do it this year, but I think I need to

andrea: missing tweet from this weekend: Just saw Australia. Movie was a solid C, but I could watch

missing tweet from this Just saw Australia. Movie was a solid C, but I could watch Hugh Jackman ridi

andrea: just saw Australia. movie was a C, but I could watch Hugh Jackman ride a horse all night lon

just saw Australia. movie was a C, but I could watch Hugh Jackman ride a horse all night long.

Sleepy Lola

Cozy

Playing in the snow

West Virginia snowman

Frolicing with the cousins

First experience with snow

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IMG_0203.JPG

IMG_0201.JPG

IMG_0200.JPG

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Mac Tip: Display the Date on the Menubar

andrea: @craigcook my puppy’s first toy was a stuffed ManBearPig. alas, he is no more.

andrea: @wnalyd no— funny! but I was long gone by 06. left in 00, i think.

Mac Tip: Display the Date on the Menubar

@craigcook my puppy's first toy was a stuffed ManBearPig. alas, he is no more.

@wnalyd no— funny! but I was long gone by 06. left in 00, i think.

andrea: oh hai. i’m back among the living, trying to wade through this pile of grunt work.

oh hai. i'm back among the living, trying to wade through this pile of grunt work.

The Grid System

The Grid System

Flexible Fuel: Educating the Client on IA

24 ways: User Styling

Flexible Fuel: Educating the Client on IA

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