The 25th Hour ~karenjcardoza.com~

I got up this morning feeling REALLY tired and sluggish and thought it would be a rough day but maybe that sleep did me some good because it turned out to be a pretty good day (yippee!) There certainly was no shortage of Media Stuff that’s for sure. It started off with Today’s Seesmix #29.

On Manpurses and Online Conversations….

By the way if you follow me on Twitter as mrsb I’ve set up a separate account for Seesmics so as not to clutter up the stream too much. Follow mrsbvideo for that content if you so desire.

Later in the day, @Noebie tweeted that I was featured on this week’s Podfinder

This week, the podcast was featured on Adam Curry’s Podfinder, Episode 33 which was about sports. Please check it out and if you happened to come here to subscribe due to hearing about it there, THANK YOU! Stay subscribed… I’ll be back soon!

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GO PATS!!

Then….Chel asked me if I would mind posting my Seesmic about opening my Matthew Ebel package over on the Matthew Ebel fan site. Now…. if my Goodbye Planet Earth CD would just get here soon, then I’ll really be a happy girl!

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It’s the crack of dawn.. (literally, since we changed the clocks back this weekend so it’s getting light now) and I’ve got a bonus day off because it’s Election Day in the city and they’re using my building so school is closed. I’m up early to get Jake up for school and debated sleeping in or jumping in because I’ve got tons to do but Bella’s up now so it’s coffee and catch up for me!

I’ve finally gotten the Redskins Tailgate post up after having problems with Wordpress twice on Sunday. Something is buggy with the application, ONLY on this computer. I’ve lost the “Visual” tab when writing a post so I can’t add hyperlinks or pictures on this blog and the “Save and Continue Editing” leaves me with a blank entry and no draft on the tailgate blog (the source of my lost post on Sunday.) It’s weird because neither of these things happen on the laptop, just on this PC. I’m confused by this because Wordpress is hosted on my site, I only access it through these computers… something else for me to ponder!

The Pats traveled to Indy on Sunday and played 60 minutes of football, coming back from a 10 point deficit in the 4th quarter to beat the Colts 24-20. It was a nail biter and a very exciting game! I’m totally psyched (as is all of Patriot Nation) to be heading into the Bye Week at 9-0! This certainly is an exciting year for us in NE with the way the Pats are playing and with the Red Sox winning the World Series. (Would ROCK to have a double header again this year for sure!)

Podcamp Boston 2 certainly didn’t disappoint and it was awesome to meet so many of people that I’ve admired and listened to/read for the past couple of years. There were some great sessions (I only attended Saturday) most especially Mitch Joel’s personal branding session which I was looking forward to. I didn’t take many pictures or do any recording but there’s a slew of it online from others. Check out the great video by Mark Blevis In addition to meeting folks, attending sessions and sharing ideas, the music on Saturday night was awesome. Matthew Ebel had his Goodbye Planet Earth CD release and I also got to meet Natalie Gelman and Grace Buford who played terrific sets as well.

Today’s game plan is to read and record a couple of chapters of a book for a friend, label some Flickr pictures that I’ve yet to do, clear out the inbox, and do the Cinderella thing around here. I’ve still got a post- game podcast to do yet and with it being the bye week, I’m planning on doing a Muse with Me, playing with photoshop, catching up with my Reading List, and doing some knitting. But for now… more coffee!
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It’s 5 hours until the time I get up to get ready to take the train to Boston for Podcamp Boston 2. Many folks are already there and have been going to events all evening, including shows with Matthew Ebel and Munk. I stayed home and spent the night with Bella, shopped for the tailgate on Sunday, and got the Miami Trek report done and posted.

There was absolutely no time this week for a podcast that’s for sure, since it took me all week just to get the site updated and trek stuff done. I’ve also been doing a lot of walking after school. It’s been good for my back and I’ve felt better this week than I have in a long time. So, continued exercise is definitely on the agenda for me.

Since I didn’t do a podcast this week, I threw the interview that I did last month with Andrew Findlater of The Dish on Sports down the pipe. Hopefully, I’m back on track this week (although it is a home game and the tailgate report usually takes quite a bit of time. )

Also, my last two guest episodes of 365Tao dropped this week as well; #294 Sitting and #299 Existing , and man, there were some pretty tough words in that final one, that’s for sure!

Time to hit the hay so I’ll be rested for the long day tomorrow. Geek gadgets are charging and I’ve got a full supply of batteries ready to go. Tomorrow should be a great day of learning and meeting many of my new media colleagues for the first time face to face. I’m really look forward to it, just as I did when I’ve met online members of Patriot Nation in person for the first time. I’m also really looking forward to Matthew Ebel’s show in the evening and getting my hands on my pre-ordered copy of his new album Goodbye Planet Earth.

The Sox/Rockies Game 3 of the World Series is at 8:00 too. It’s almost a good thing that they’re playing away tomorrow as Boston is going to be crazy and crowded enough as it is and I’ll need to be sure of a spot on the return train.

Night kids, and also, Go Sox!

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Been super busy with running back and forth to camp, writing reports, and updating pictures while maintaining Real Life along the way. Had a bit of a break today as it’s raining outside so I only have to head back this evening and have some time to do the Cinderella thing and catch up with site updates and such.

On Monday evening, it was the annual Season Ticket Holder’s practice held inside of Gillette Stadium. Prior to the practice I was invited to attend a screening/discussion of the new Patriots Hall of Fame slated to open in September 2008. Their vision and use of technology and new media insures that it’s going to be a state of the art and unique experience for all. I can’t wait to see it and I’m honored that as a former Fan of the Year, was asked for input regarding the fan section.

Mr. Kraft popped in and I was also able to meet Joe Mastrangelo in person for the first time. (The FOTY award and Memorial Trophy is named for his father.) After the presentation and buffet, we were able to take in practice from inside the press box. Too cool!

Random Tidbits:

• Yesterday, I felt a little foggy and queazy so I’m hoping that it’s nothing that a day off won’t cure!
• I finally finished Harry Potter 7 and … omg… LOVED it! I’ve reread the last chapters once already and think I’m going to do it again very soon.
• Now, I’ve got lots of books in my bookbag to hit up since camp is winding down and vacation is approaching.
• Next week, it will be all about switching gears from “Summer Life” to “School Life” as I’ll put in as much time as I can in my classroom getting thing ready before taking off for a week of relaxation.
• I’m hoping to edit and post some of the audio and video from Matthew Ebel’s Backyard Bash soon
• Bella Update: Surgery in September, housebreaking is moving along, still too mouthy and riled up at night. But… I LOVE that little girl so very much!!

  

Pats Fans: Be sure to keep up with the Training Camp Reports , website updates, and Podcasts to get the scoop on what’s up at Gillette.

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Since Coach Belichick granted the team a 48 hour furlow, I ended up with a Saturday to myself. It couldn’t have come at a better time as I had the distinct pleasure of attending a Backyard Concert by Matthew Ebel held at fellow NE Podcaster, Chris Penn’s house. Erdo Ed, Bella and I headed out for an afternoon armed with “stuff”.

It was an awesome show and despite technical difficulties for those trying to catch the show online, the live show was perfect. Special thanks to the Ninja himself for the hospitality, to Matthew for sharing his incredible talent with us, and to those who made the day lots of fun.

I did bring a camera and my iriver as well as Kelsea’s dvd recorder but Bella was quite riled up and feisty (can you say sensory overload?!) so most of my attention was focused on her while just enjoying the music. Besides, with CC, Chris, and others with cameras in the house, I knew they’d have it covered! So, be sure to check out flickr for everyone’s great shots from the day.

Kicking back with Bella… photo by CC Chapman

Just uploaded the latest Patriot World Podcast and I have a feeling a new Muse with Me will be coming soon