Beirut

A co-worker asked if I had ever heard of Beirut yesterday. I said I didn't think so.

So today I look him and his band up on youtube. I listened to the song Elephant Gun for about 8 seconds before I decided I was in love....

Here is another song with an awesome video. They are making music on the street.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc3ZAs17uAg&feature=related

My Shop on Etsy

Please visit my shop on Etsy!

Creations by Brie

I have paintings for sale and will soon have photograph prints for sale.

Etsy

I just created an account with Etsy. I paint and was looking for other ways to get my work out there. It was a pretty simple process. So far I am happy with the results. I will update later with the rest of my feelings on it.

So far... etsy scores: A

Redken Shampoo and Conditioner

I LOVE Redken shampoo and conditioner! I am blonde -- so I use the formula specially formulated for blondes. It is excellent. It smells great, works into a nice thick lather, and keeps my hair lovely and full of body for two days! It also reduces the brassiness in blonde hair to give you that glam movie star look.

My rating: A++

Oil Changes

Over the past year I have gone to Meineke twice for their basic oil change and tire rotation. The first time they let me know that my exhaust system needed to be replaced. I knew this, but I wasn't ready to have it done yet -- so I declined. The next time I was there, they told me there were foreign objects in my clutch fluid. I have asked around and apparently the only way for them to know this is if they had drained the fluid.

I thought Meineke was good, until I realized how much they scheme to get extra money from you.

Rating: C

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine

I have just recently done a 2 week trial of the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner system. It smells wonderful! And the smell lasts all day. What doesn't last is the sleek and shine. They guarantee a 3 day sleek and shine, but it dries out my hair so much that I have to wash and condition every day. I don't like anything about it but the scent. I was given a free trial by BzzAgent. (www.bzzagent.com)

Overall rating: D

About.me

Today I'm blogging about a new kind of networking site. It's almost like a digital resume and business card rolled into one. It's About.me! Your own online profile that links potential clients, business partners, acquaintances, etc. to all of your personal networking sites. It also gives them a brief preview of you and what you do. I have started one, but I need to work on it a little bit more.



I would rate it: A
It is easy to use, it looks great, and I feel like it's going to be the next big thing.