Does everybody have a “celebrity” spokesperson from their town, organization, or something they are involved in? I feel like everyone has a connection to someone who claimed their “15 minutes.” From reality TV romances, to a big ass brawl that is being talked about for weeks, these “celebrities” are representatives of more than what they are portraying on television…They are representatives of you. I could go on and on and say how Jerry Seinfeld went to my college, as did Al Roker, and Rob from Survivor All Stars, but I think it’s more fun to talk about the more directly connected ones to me. I am interested to see who else is connected to the people that read this post. Continue reading
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Ugh, Time Management
Well being that it has been one month, and one week, since my last post, it’s probably time to jump back on the bandwagon. Between a new job, moving to NYC, and the holidays, balancing everything has been quite difficult for me. Honestly, if it has been difficult for me, it most likely has been difficult for more out there, hence the post on Time Management.
I feel like every interview I go on, when someone asks “What is your weakness?” I always say, ‘Time Management.’ It’s definitely an easy out, because most people have time management issues so it’s pretty acceptable – and I’m not about to admit a fault that I have that isn’t acceptable…Now, don’t get me wrong, some people have natural time management skills, have minor OCD, can stick to agendas, and fit everything in their life, but this is definitely something that takes time. The real question is how does one learn time management skills? Continue reading
Dear Oprah (Part 2)…
Dear Oprah –
I am glad I will not have to work with your rude staff anymore. Honestly, the best thing that has ever happened was your anniversary special when the Black Eyed Peas performed. It really has made my life great. Thanks for the pregnant man, and the woman without a face.
Much Love,
CT
‘OH S#*T’ UNSEND! UNSEND!
We have all been in that situation, that awkward feeling in our stomach we get after we hit the send button and realize we made a major error. Sorry, but “Recall That Message’’ doesn’t always work, especially if you are like me and usually open e-mails instantly – or you accidentally send an e-mail to the wrong coworker.
In addition to e-mail mistakes, some e-mails probably shouldn’t be sent at all. Have you ever looked at your inbox at the end the of the week and saw all the e-mails that probably didn’t need to get sent? Not that this is a huge issue, sometimes excess messages just make it impossible to find the “message through the noise.”
So this is where CT Michaels comes in. Here are five general questions that you should probably ask yourself BEFORE you hit the send button: Continue reading
The disease of Twitter…
Dear Twitter,
How could you do this to me? I was a huge supporter of you, I loved you. I converted so many people to join you. I went through hundreds of people laughing at me and dealing with phrases like “Who Tweets?” Yet, I still prevailed and kept on tweeting. Twitter has been an amazing time for me. I absolutely love it, and have made some great friends from around the United States, England, and even Australia! Continue reading
Ummm, I Totally Liked Your Avatar Better
Have you ever followed someone just because you liked their avatar? Call me shallow, but I follow a lot of people based on that factor. Then I realize that I actually like what they tweet about and I’m glad I was so superficial. It’s kind of like how I shop for books; if the cover is sweet, i buy it, and 8 out of 10 times it is a pretty good book. (BLAH, BLAH I KNOW THE SAYING, DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, I’M NOT DUMB)
Sometimes though, if you’re lucky, there is that slight feeling that you get where your mind says, “Wow I really like chatting with this person, and their picture is pretty nice…maybe there is something there?” So you decide to move your @ tweets to DMs, then maybe to GChat, and then if you’re really ready to venture out of the safe haven of the chat bubble you may even Facebook each other. Continue reading
Sorry, I Can’t Hear You Through all the ‘Noise’
This is a rant. I apologize for its length…
Does anyone remember when the big social networking Web sites came out? MySpace and Facebook were the elite two. I remember those days extremely clearly because I am part of the ‘Social Networking‘ generation.
So What You’re Really Trying to Say…
I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but I feel that people don’t understand “Sarcastic” language. I have been in numerous situations where I have had people really think that I was serious about what I said.
Honestly, do you really think that I, or anyone, is that dumb? It’s even gotten to the point where during one of my reviews I was told I have “holes” in my head. Really? Lighten up people.
Is That a Press Release in Your Pocket…
Why is it so many PR people can’t find love? We’re just like everyone else, so what makes it difficult for all of us flacks? My assumption is because we are all workaholics and have a 24/7 commitment to our job.
There is also the fact that we spent so much time building relationships with media we forget how to act “normal” in our own personal lives. I guess the fact that most of us can talk nonstop for hours and a love interest can’t get a word in doesn’t help either. . . .
Sincerely, Truly Yours…Or Are You?
Some email signatures are so ridiculous. Why doesn’t anyone use ‘Yours Truly,’ ‘From,’ or ‘Sincerely’ anymore? It seems like everyone tries to be lovey-dovey in a last attempt to create a bond with someone. Honestly, some lines just make me want to vomit.
Here are some closing lines that I can’t stand and my interpretations of them:
Cheers – Well I don’t know about you, but there isn’t any Bailey’s Irish Cream in my coffee this morning. By the way, thanks for getting my after work drink in my head at 9 am. Are you even from England? Cheerio, yo.
God Bless – Unless you’re writing for the Chattanooga Christian Family Magazine, there is no reason to ever write this to someone. Thanks for rejecting my pitch, but it’s okay! God will forgive you.
Best Wishes – What is it, my birthday? I really appreciate the thought, but my birthday is September 10th [Editor’s Note: That’s in a few days folks…be sure to wish CT the ‘Best Wishes’]. Are you being sarcastic and really don’t want to wish me a Happy Birthday? Best wishes to you on finding another closing line.
Warm(est) Regards – Warm? Seriously? Am I not good enough for Hot Regards? You can only give me a moderately cooked regards? People, I like my apple pie warm and a la mode style, but not my regards. Gee, thanks for using the half-way adjective when e-mailing me. You could have at least heated my regards all the way. Are you trying to make me all cozy inside and ‘warm’ up to you?
Deepest Sympathies – Wow, thanks for making me think of my dead family member while you were rejecting my e-mail to you. Apparently rejecting an e-mail requires the same responses that are used to convey the message that your lover is dead and was hit by the NJTransit train.
K? – Can you be any more of a snot? I got the message, and your attitude is definitely not appreciated after I just read through your junk that you sent me. Take your K? and shove it.
Queries! – No shit, Sherlock.
As for me, I usually stick to a simple ‘Best’. I’ll let you decide what word you want to add into the mix, whether it be ‘Best Thanks’, ‘Best Regards’, ‘Best Fun’, etc. Every single closing line can be interpreted the wrong way, except for one.
However, someday I will use this line with every e-mail that I send – ‘May the Force Be With You…’
Share the lines you use, and I would love to hear ones that you hate!