Yes - it's been a long time

But I have a good excuse - I am on Facebook now.

You see, when I wrote on this blog, I had no idea if anyone was even reading (except for a few friends). When I write on Facebook, it's much less information, but I have a greater level of confidence that someone is actually reading what I am up to.

Of course, Facebook is not anonymous - which is why I limit my page to only my friends. This blog is wide open to the public... which is why I don't really leave too many personal details. Actually, my name is not even Collette (but it was when I was in high school French class, for what that's worth!).

Since I really do not spend a lot of my time away from work on the PC (after all, I am already spending 98% of my time at work on a PC), I am wondering if I will blog much at all anymore. Yet, the idea of a relatively anonymous cyber soap box appeals to me (and millions of others...).

If you are actually reading this, leave me a comment. Anything. Tell me what time it is, say hello, or just leave the word "peace" to let me know if this is worth the time. If you'd like, tell me about your day, what is on your mind and what you would like to see in the future (for the economy, baseball season, whatever...).

Thanks - in advance.
~ Collette

Any online shoppers out there?

I figure that if you're reading a blog, you may well be the type of person who may also engage in a little commerce online too. (Is that too much of an assumption?)

Here's a little something that may be of use: retailmenot.com.

You know how there's a space on the online order form for a coupon code so you can save a little moola? Well, if you're ordering online, check this site first to see if there's a coupon code for your online merchant (if you don't already have one).

Online merchants put their codes everywhere (like Coldwater Creek, which puts the codes on those annoying cards you find in magazines). The problem that I have is that I never have a code handy when I am actually ordering.

Hope you find this useful!

Postsecret

If you have never visited Postsecret, I need to ask: Where have you been? It's a unique site to which people send their secrets (written on postcards). Some are sad, some hit close to home, some are scary and some are kinda funny.

The site gets refreshed every Sunday. This week is a treat -- instead of postcards, Frank (the Postsecret guy) has a mini movie. Cool stuff.