Hello! My name is... Imelda Bettingerhttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blogwife, mom, computer geek, photographer talking about total randomnessenFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PSTWordPress http://wordpress.org/29.487395-95.358074http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.gifHelloMyNameIshttp://feedburner.google.comLinks for 2010-03-11 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/qgI6SzEhuqM/ibettingerFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/ibettinger#2010-03-11<ul> <li><a href="http://rapportive.com/">Rapportive | Making Excellent Service Scale</a></li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/qgI6SzEhuqM" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/ibettinger#2010-03-11Three [Flickr]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/1COTN549bd4/moblogcellphoneiphoneappleiphone.imeldaThu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:01 PSTtag:flickr.com,2005:/photo/4426310298http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/imelda/">.imelda</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4426310298/" title="Three"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4426310298_87d4f47bba_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Three" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/1COTN549bd4" height="1" width="1"/>2010-03-11T20:01:01-08:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4426310298/http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4426310298_8c1ac43318_o.jpgChevron [Flickr]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/feRjviDWpBM/moblogcellphoneiphoneappleiphone.imeldaThu, 11 Mar 2010 14:07:01 PSTtag:flickr.com,2005:/photo/4425896596http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/imelda/">.imelda</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4425896596/" title="Chevron"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4425896596_92432ac9a2_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Chevron" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/feRjviDWpBM" height="1" width="1"/>2010-03-11T16:07:01-08:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4425896596/http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4425896596_96575a6af4_o.jpgChevron [Flickr]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/yVkj0R27QR0/moblogcellphoneiphoneappleiphone.imeldaThu, 11 Mar 2010 07:08:17 PSTtag:flickr.com,2005:/photo/4424315075http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/imelda/">.imelda</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4424315075/" title="Chevron"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4424315075_0abdb2c398_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Chevron" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/yVkj0R27QR0" height="1" width="1"/>2010-03-11T09:08:17-08:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4424315075/http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4424315075_c67bbfc8a5_o.jpgBirds Nest [Flickr]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/LOKasdba5Q0/treegreennaturebirdsmoblognestcellphoneiphoneappleiphonehipstamatic.imeldaThu, 11 Mar 2010 07:07:48 PSTtag:flickr.com,2005:/photo/4425080112http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/imelda/">.imelda</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4425080112/" title="Birds Nest"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4425080112_0d1142cb02_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Birds Nest" /></a></p> <p>Taken with Hipstamatic iPhone app while mindfully walking</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/LOKasdba5Q0" height="1" width="1"/>2010-03-11T09:07:48-08:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4425080112/http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4425080112_e2f708ba66_o.jpg610/288 [Flickr]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/TKd3opPNxQU/mobloghighwaycellphonehoustonfreeway288iphone610appleiphonehipstamatic.imeldaThu, 11 Mar 2010 06:57:38 PSTtag:flickr.com,2005:/photo/4425060734http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/imelda/">.imelda</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4425060734/" title="610/288"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4425060734_b685c89289_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="610/288" /></a></p> <p>Taken with Hipstamatic iPhone app</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/TKd3opPNxQU" height="1" width="1"/>2010-03-04T08:57:38-08:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/imelda/4425060734/http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4425060734_cfc35faeb9_o.jpgLinks for 2010-03-10 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/R9tgyNb730Q/ibettingerThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/ibettinger#2010-03-10<ul> <li><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-2010-deaths-pictures,0,3257685.photogallery">2010 Notable Deaths - 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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!!, originally uploaded by .imelda.

Learn more about Dr. Seuss Camera iPhone app. Its only $.99 today to celebrate.

Then join the flickr group and submit your own photos.

We’re going to play with this all day!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!!


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]]> .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!!, originally uploaded by .imelda. Learn more about Dr. Seuss Camera iPhone app. Its only $.99 today to celebrate. Then join the flickr group and submit your own photos. We&#8217;re going to play with this all day! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!! Random PostsJanuary 12, 2009 -- When I [...]0http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/03/02/happy-birthday-dr-seuss-2/1/365 again..http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/2FFlhEiTF4c/Photosiphone appsphotosproject 365imeldaMon, 01 Mar 2010 07:30:23 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/03/01/1365-again/ .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }
1/365

1/365, originally uploaded by .imelda.

Wilted flowers

Taken with Hipstamatic iPhone app

Was inspired to start a new Project 365 using only photos taken with iPhone apps after discovering the the versatile Hipstamatic iPhone app.

I have so many photo apps on my phone so this should be interesting.

This is my 3rd attempt at a Project 365. The first one was started back on Jan 1st, 2007 but I didn’t complete it because my camera broke.

I completed my 2nd attempt which I started on my birthday, April 3rd, 2007. So glad I was able to complete this project.

I’m looking forward to the iPhone only version as a fun outlet. I don’t always carry my DSLR with me or it takes me way too long to get them off the camera these days, with 3 kids now, so hopefully this will be successful.

Wish me luck.


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]]> .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } 1/365, originally uploaded by .imelda. Wilted flowers Taken with Hipstamatic iPhone app Was inspired to start a new Project 365 using only photos taken with iPhone apps after discovering the the versatile Hipstamatic iPhone app. I have so many photo apps on my phone so this should be interesting. This is my 3rd attempt [...]1http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/03/01/1365-again/Links for 2010-02-28 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/c1Yt-bEQp5o/ibettingerMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/ibettinger#2010-02-28<ul> <li><a href="http://creativehumansmag.com/">Leahpeah's Creative Humans Magazine</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mom2summit.com/speakers-keynote/">Speakers</a></li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~4/c1Yt-bEQp5o" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/ibettinger#2010-02-28What you’re doing mattershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/yXgbfb8xwk0/This and Thatkatherine centerMom 2.0 SummitphotosvideoimeldaWed, 24 Feb 2010 19:12:17 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/?p=2322What you’re doing matters. What you’re doing matters. What you’re doing matters.

This was the theme of the 2010 Mom 2.0 Summit. I was so inspired by this conference. The panels, the discussions, the photos from the exhibits, the wonderful people I got to meet. So inspiring. What a great community to be a part of.

Watch the video. Hear the video. Share the video. Let the beauty inspire you.

You are writing the story of your only life every single minute of every day.
– Katherine Center

You are writing the story of your only life every single minute of every day.

Katherine wrote what she saw when she looks at me.. beauty

Katherine Center wrote on me

Thank you Katherine, Kirtsy and The Tasteful Life for such an inspiring conference.

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]]>What you&#8217;re doing matters. What you&#8217;re doing matters. What you&#8217;re doing matters. This was the theme of the 2010 Mom 2.0 Summit. I was so inspired by this conference. The panels, the discussions, the photos from the exhibits, the wonderful people I got to meet. So inspiring. What a great community to be [...]2http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/02/24/what-youre-doing-matters/Henry Rollins and Me!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/F8XPZQQ7oS0/All About MeThis and Thathenry rollinsimeldaThu, 25 Feb 2010 02:37:38 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/02/24/henry-rollins-and-me/ .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }
Henry Rollins and Me!

At House of Blues Houston
Feb. 23, 2009

Henry talked for almost 3 hours without a sip of water. Henry Rollins has a lot to say.

At 49, He has aged nicely. A silver fox as Hala calls him!

I offered him "Free Food". He said thank you but that he was headed to Dallas.

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]]> .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } At House of Blues Houston Feb. 23, 2009 Henry talked for almost 3 hours without a sip of water. Henry Rollins has a lot to say. At 49, He has aged nicely. A silver fox as Hala calls him! I offered him &#34;Free Food&#34;. He said thank you but that he was headed [...]1http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/02/24/henry-rollins-and-me/Monster Truck Grave Digger tears it up in Houston, Texashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/NBSmQpoyvV8/This and Thatfreestylegrave diggermonster jammonster truckvideoimeldaTue, 23 Feb 2010 21:58:24 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/?p=2307I have never been to a Monster Jam before until this February! I took Mason, Danielle, and Danielle’s friend Abby, while Matt stayed home with the baby.

Mason, Danielle and Abby at Monster Jam

Mason, Danielle and Abby at Monster Jam

I’m the mother of a 4.5 year old boy so I know all about Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, King Krunch and all the Monster Trucks but to see them in person was something else! Iron Man was making his Houston debut and the crowd was going crazy when Iron Man went head to head with Grave Digger in the racing competition.

Iron Man Monster Truck

Iron Man Monster Truck

Right after Grave Digger passed the finish line, he took a horrible flip. They had to pull out the tractors to get back on all fours. Its was so funny to watch this because when Mason and I play Monster Trucks, I usually drive the tractors.

Grave Digger

Grave Digger

This was Grave Digger, driven by Pablo Huffaker, during the freestyle competition. He finished 2nd during the racing competition.


Needless to say, he won! What a crowd pleaser!

February 6, 2010 – Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

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Wii Fit with a broken foot

I heard a lady at Mom 2.0 Summit say she lost 16 lbs already since the beginning of the year using Wii Fit Plus. I wish I knew who so I could talk to her more..

Wish me luck!

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]]>I need to live with intention so this week I intend to bring my breakfast and lunch to work and not eat out. I also intent to exercise daily using my Wii Fit Plus. I really do like it, just need to make the time for it. I started with the Wii Fit last year [...]1http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/02/22/goals-for-the-week/New connections, new people to learn fromhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/NFb4G_9I94M/This and ThatconnectionsMom 2.0 SummitphotosimeldaSun, 21 Feb 2010 15:24:21 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/?p=2286I was able to connect with so many interesting and SMART women at Mom 2.0 Summit this weekend. I discovered people who focus on health, nutrition, early childhood education, organization, scrap booking, money, breast cancer survival, and photography among many other subjects.

Stay in present moment

One of the first ideas that really caught my attention was something Elizabeth Irvine said, “Stay in present moment. Set Your intention. Dedicate your energy.” I have tried to practice the Zen teaching of living in the moment on several occasions. Recently I have become overwhelmed with so much going online and offline. I need to remember to live with intention and appreciate the moment I am in right then. Must. Slow. Down. I’m not Wonder Woman!

Photography

One of my passions is photography and I was so get to spend time at the Mom 2.0: Defining a Movement Art Exhibit at FotoFest. Tracey Clark and the Shutter Sisters did a fantastic job choosing photos that just really moved me and inspired me to spend more time with my camera and the things I love.

I had a chance to talk with Kristen Skarbovig about FotoFest’s Literacy Through Photography program where teachers give students camera to take photos then the children write about thier photographs. I was very impressed by the program and hope it can spread outside of Houston.

I would also like to give a shout out to an Austin, Texas based photographer Kristen Roedner who took photos throughout the event. I came home and checked out her work and boy am I envious of her talent! Gorgeous photos of children and families. You can find her at faux-toes.com, clever right?

Speaking of photos, here’s my flickr photo set of Mom 2.0 Summit.

More to come tommorrow

I discovered new bloggers, was a bit star struck by some famous women of the internet, and also discovered some great products, but that will wait until the next post.

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]]>I was able to connect with so many interesting and SMART women at Mom 2.0 Summit this weekend. I discovered people who focus on health, nutrition, early childhood education, organization, scrap booking, money, breast cancer survival, and photography among many other subjects. Stay in present moment One of the first ideas that really caught my attention was [...]2http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/02/21/new-connections-new-people-to-learn-from/Mom 2.0 Summithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/acPgzEaFl_I/All About Memom2summitphotosimeldaSat, 20 Feb 2010 20:11:07 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/?p=2279
I Love Houston &<br /> The Mom 2.0 Summit

I spent the last 2 days hanging out, listening, learning and totally being inspired by some amazing women at the 2010 Mom 2.0 Summit!

I am reviewing panel notes, contact cards, photos, blog posts and twitter streams of new connections and will share more very soon. Until then, take a look at some photos from the conference.

The main take away from this conference is.. YOU are powerful! I am powerful!

You are writing the story of your only life every single minute of every day.

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]]> I spent the last 2 days hanging out, listening, learning and totally being inspired by some amazing women at the 2010 Mom 2.0 Summit! I am reviewing panel notes, contact cards, photos, blog posts and twitter streams of new connections and will share more very soon. Until then, take a look at some photos from the [...]0http://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/2010/02/20/mom-2-0-summit/Official Delurker Day 2010http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelloMyNameIs/~3/kkr31uJfZWk/This and ThatBrian Johnsondelurker day 2010delurkinggreeblemonkeyPhilosophersNotespodcastsimeldaThu, 14 Jan 2010 13:08:05 PSThttp://www.imeldabettinger.com/blog/?p=2262My friend Aimee reminded me of Delurker Day and I thought it’d be fun to participate.

I get traffic but almost no comments so if you’re out there, please leave a comment saying hello or something. Its just a nice thing to do :)


Conan

The people of earth and I <3 Conan O’Brien!

Podcasts!

I was having lunch with my friend Everett yesterday when we got to talking about podcasts. He’s fairly new to the media, while I have had favorites I have listened to for years.

Here are my favorite Podcasts in no particular order.

PhilosophersNotes

I’m taking part in Brian Johnson’s 50-Day
 PhilosophersNotes Challenge!

Brian prepared what he calls The Biggest Ideas from 100 of The Most Influential Books On Personal Growth In 20 Minutes Or Less via PDF & Audio Summary. Many of the books I own and have partially read but didn’t have the time to finish. I have gone through 3 books so far. I love the format where I can hear the 20 minute show but also have hard copy notes to read, highlight and make notes on, to reinforce what I have learned through the audio.

That’s it for now!

Happy Delurking :)

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