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"Every researcher faces these problems, and knowing that I was struggling not because I was an intern but simply because the work was hard was actually quite reassuring."
Program of Study: American Studies
Internship: Smithsonian Institution
Location: Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Department of Medicine and Science
Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities as an intern.
My internship was at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in the Department of Medicine and Science. I worked with items from the Bristol-Myers Squibb collection (which is a collection of over 1,100 medical instruments, apothecary sets, medicines, anatomical models, mortars and pestles, and related artworks and crafts). I worked specifically with a group of prints that depict medical scenes, portraits of doctors and pharmacists, and cartoon representations of illnesses and prevention methods. My internship entailed researching these images to determine their dates, the artists who made them, the countries of origin, and the historical significance of the scenes and people depicted in them. I entered the information into the museum's database catalogue and wrote descriptions about the pieces to be featured on an online exhibit on the Smithsonian's website.
How did you find your internship?
I knew that I wanted to work in a museum setting. Being from the DC area, the Smithsonian had always been on my watch list. I had volunteered at the National Museum of Natural History before and that experience really made me want to pursue an actual internship. When I began looking for internships I began exploring the museums websites and applying to several different ones. Interestingly, I didn't specifically apply to the internship I ended up getting. I applied to the museum and said I was looking to work with a curator and they found me the position.
What resources did you find particularly helpful in your internship search?
Talking to other students about their internship experiences was really helpful. My professors and advisors also gave me good advice. Once I had an idea about what I wanted to do I started searching the Internet. I also visited several of the sites I was considering applying to and met with some people there. All of these things helped give me a sense of what place was right for me.
Why did you choose your internship? What factored into your search and applying?
I was interested in museums so I applied to many different ones. I really wanted a Smithsonian internship, but I applied to some smaller local museums too, just in case. I was ultimately offered several different internships which allowed me to choose which one I wanted most. As an American Studies major, the American History Museum sounded like the perfect fit.
What were you most apprehensive about going into your internship?
Before I started the internship, (which was usually filled by graduate students), I was concerned I would be too inexperienced to be able to do the work. Entering a professional and intellectual setting as an undergraduate student was very nerve-racking. The internship was working with medical and scientific objects, which I didn't know anything about. I was afraid I was going to be lost or confused and that the work would be too hard, but there were never any problems like that. I was more prepared for it than I thought, and whatever I didn't know I learned as the internship progressed.
What did you hope to gain from your internship experience?
As a person who has always loved visiting museums, I really wanted to get involved in museum work. I wanted to understand how they are organized and run from behind the scenes and I wanted to work on a project that I could see through until it was completed. I hoped that the hands-on experience the internship provided would give me enough insight into museum work that it could influence whether or not I would like it well enough to pursue it as a possible career.
How did your internship experience influence your academic and career interests/goals/plans?
The internship experience showed me that museum work would be something that I would enjoy as a career. I really enjoyed the research aspect of my internship which allowed me to focus my career goals towards a research-related field. The experience also showed me that working at a computer and in a library all day was tedious, which suggested that I should look for something a little more active.
What were the most challenging aspects of your internship?
After a year of sleeping in until 10:00, getting to work by 9:00 was a little hard. But I got used to it. Other than that I think the biggest challenge was conducting the research. For example, there were several prints that I was unable to find any information on, which was very frustrating. I also struggled a bit because a lot of the pieces I was working with were not notated in English. I had prints that I needed to interpret that were inscribed in German, Dutch, Italian, French, and Latin, and not knowing any of those languages made it tough. But these were challenges of the job, and learning to deal with them gave me insight into the nature of museum work. Every researcher faces these problems, and knowing that I was struggling not because I was an intern but simply because the work was hard was actually quite reassuring.
What were most rewarding aspects of your internship?
Being in the museum gave me opportunities to see and experience things that I probably wouldn't be able to see or do on my own. The best part of the internship was that I got to participate in projects that I wasn't initially hired for. For example, I got to handle one of the museums new accessions. Doing the accession allowed me to fully understand the process in which pieces become part of a collection and was a really memorable part of my internship. Another rewarding aspect of the internship was that simply by being in the museum I got to be surrounded by interesting things, people and opportunities. I was able to examine surgical kits, medicinal jars, anatomical models and many other objects in the Squibb collection, as well as pieces that other interns and staff members showed me from their collections. I was also able to participate in museum work that the general public doesn't ever get to see. I got a behind-the-scenes tour of the new renovations and every day I walked though galleries that were not yet open to the public. I sat in on business meetings and lectures and got to meet many fascinating and important people. I got experience in the clerical and business aspects of the museum simply by working there and I established connections that will be helpful in my later job searches.
Any funny/ embarrassing things happen during your internship?
Well, there was that conversation about John Dillinger...but that's another story.
I can say that there was a great social aspect of the internship. The internship office at the museum planned a lot of social events for the interns which made the experience really fun. They organized tours of the Capitol building and the Pentagon, group trips to baseball games, movies, restaurants, and bars, and many other social events that allowed all the interns to get to know each other and feel more comfortable in the building.
How do you feel your internship prepared you for the real world?
I think the internship prepared me for working in a professional setting. It was good practice for a 9 to 5. A Smithsonian internship is really helpful when pursuing a career, especially in a museum setting. The internship also got me into the Smithsonian's system if I ever want to return for a paid position.
What advice would you give to students to help them make the most of their internship experience?
It really helps to be outgoing and friendly. You never know who you are going to meet and how they will change your life. Start up conversations with everyone, even if they are only other interns or volunteers. Any networking is good networking and everyone you meet will have some sort of advice to give (even the security guards). Go to events and lectures and meetings that your office is having. Offer a helping hand whenever you can, to whomever you can. Be noticed and be involved, and opportunities you never thought you would get will present themselves.


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Unlisted Brand • Homemade Sugar Wax • Hair Removal
(24 reviews)
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|Would buy this product again.
MaiyaEstes on 1/15/2012 10:14:00 PM more reviews by MaiyaEstes
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
OMG it made my skin sooo smooth! i wanted to try it on my underarms yesterday and it was fine.. until i ripped a little lower than the hair >.
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*TOP REVIEWER* justilou on 12/24/2011 2:59:00 AM more reviews by justilou
Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy Eyes: Green
How many years of anxiety and how many $ would I have saved if I'd found this earlier? Brilliant! Much kinder to my skin and my pocket! I use this in all areas and am a convert!
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*TOP REVIEWER* AbsoluteScentualist on 9/12/2011 9:17:00 AM more reviews by AbsoluteScentualist
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
Given that I am prone to terrible razor burn no matter the shave products I used, my search for a hair removal product that works well and isn't too tedious to use has taken months. Until I started exploring waxing at home, I'd been using Veet with great success though I really didn't care for the smell or the briefness of the results.
I first tried Gigi's Dark Honee wax as my hair can be rather coarse. It left me bruised and sore for a week despite my following the directions. I figured since I had invested in a warmer, I'd try more waxes. I tried the original Honee, a wax with argan oil, a cream wax and even a hard wax you're supposed to peel off. I mastered the technique rather well, but the stickiness and mess (not to mention impossible clean-up requiring tons of baby oil) was just as irritating as the other methods I'd tried.
After trying and loving an inexpensive sugar waxing kit from Nair with wonderful results, I started researching how to make my own sugaring wax. There were a few recipes I'd discovered, but this one--credit to Vanita on Squidoo--was amazing.
Not only did it turn out perfect on my first attempt, which almost never happens when I'm learning a new candy or confectionary recipe, but after it cooled enough for me to try, it worked just as well as the Nair for much less money, and was so much easier than the resin waxes I'd tried. Here's how you do it...
4 cups of sugar
½ cup of Lemon juice
½ cup of water
1. Mix the sugar, water and lemon juice in a skillet or a sauce pan (From my experience it is always good to mix the ingredients before keeping it on flame)
2. Keep the container on a low flame after mixing.
3. Keep stirring the mixture until the sugar solution melts and you have a thick brown liquid. Normally it takes 10 to 15 minutes on low flame.
4. If you have a candy thermometer, The temperature we need to stop cooking the sugar solution is 235-245* F, They call this Soft ball consistency. If you drop a small amount of syrup into chilled water, It forms a soft, flexible ball, but flattens like a pancake after a few moments in your hand.
5. Let it cool . Hot sugar wax can burn your skin so don't rush to use it after it is prepared and it is still hot.
When the temp reached 240, I took it off the heat and stirred it for a bit more before pouring it into a microwave-safe resealable plastic container designed for hot foods/liquids that can go in the dish washer, freezer or fridge with no problems. Here, they're made by a company called Glad and go under the name Gladware. I nested one inside another due to the heat of the wax, then left it to cool.
The wax took a long while to cool, but when I checked it with a stick later, the texture appeared to be just right. I wasn't planning on using the wax that particular day, so waited until it was thoroughly cooled and tried it the next day.
To use:
All you need to do is warm the wax in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between each. It melts smoothly and evenly, but you don't want to overheat it. I set out my disposable cloth wax strips, a large bowl and flannel with hot soapy water (I use a couple pumps of L'Occitane Almond soap since it makes skin so soft), a towel, trash and a couple more sticks just in case. I get comfy on a towel I've spread out, maybe start up an audio book or music to help pass the time and get to work.
When spreading the wax, apply in a thin layer following the direction of hair growth with the stick applicator. Then, apply the linen strip downward in the same direction over the wax, smoothing it with your palm a couple times, then anchor the skin with your free hand and pull the strip off quickly against the hair growth. The pain is practically not there since the sugaring wax just sticks to the hair, cleanup is easy with a damp soapy cloth if you get wax anywhere you don't want it and the process gets to be very easy and effective with a little practice.
Things to know: This method doesn't always get every hair on the first pass and sometimes you have to go back over an area or use tweezers. I've gone over areas a couple times with no pain or bruising. It also works on underarms, though mine are very sensitive so there was a little more pain involved. I haven't tried this as a bikini wax, but it does have a very high sugar content so I'd be careful when working in that area. As for storage, I don't know if it can be left at room temp so I keep it in the fridge.
Overall, I really love this method of hair removal. It washes out of clothing very easily, cleans up off everything else like a dream, might be a bit sticky when first getting the hang of it but no more so than commercial resin waxes I've tried though sugar wax is so much easier to remove. And the cost is unbeatable, too.
And as I mentioned above, it usually takes me a couple attempts for any recipe involving a candy thermometer, but this was perfect on the first try. The description and directions were easy and accurate and best of all, I discovered a natural home-made beauty product that did what it's supposed to do. I love the results (at least two weeks of hair-free skin), love the ease of use and clean up, love that I know exactly what's in it and that my first attempts with sugaring worked so well despite the daunting nature of wax preparation.
Best of luck and I hope you love this new method of hair removal as much as I do! :)
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f33xc0re on 8/23/2011 9:35:00 AM more reviews by f33xc0re
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown
For years I used waxes to remove my facial hair (which is on the longer side of fuzz) and almost every time I would RIP OFF a layer of my super-sensitive skin! I'm talking about a first degree burn. And yet every time, once it was long healed, I got the notion to try it again. "Well, maybe if I don't press it on hard it won't.... Maybe if I use powder beforehand it won't remove my skin." Well needless to say these thoughts were brought to nothing. I tried threading, and even shaving, and nothing gave me the results I wanted. Then, I found a recipe for sugaring online. It claimed that the sugar will only adhere to dead tissue, not living. So I gave it a try. Like many people, I cooked it for too long the first time, and tried another batch. The second time worked. I did 7 areas, six of which went fine but the last ripped off some skin (this was because I let the mixture harden too much, which is easily fixable). The longer hairs were removed (which is really all that's necessary). Overall, I will definitely try this again.
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ryokokoro on 7/6/2011 2:49:00 AM more reviews by ryokokoro
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
I've been making this stuff off and on for a few years and love it! I use it on my legs and sometimes bikini line come summertime and it leaves my skin nice and smooth, and gets most of the hair... oh, and it's cheap to make! Never had it harm my skin either but if you know how to wax, it's pretty easy to avoid. Doesn't do much for course stubble though so gotta let that grow out a little more. You can also use white vinegar instead if you don't feel like going down to the store to buy lemons and you get a more gummy, less sticky consistency that still yanks out the hairs. Both work well I think! A plus is you can just stick it in a plastic container and put it in the fridge. I personally use an old empty gigi wax can so when I need it, it fits right into a wax warmer. So in short, unless/until I come into some money and get laser or electrolysis everywhere I want it, I will be making this stuff for years to come!
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*TOP REVIEWER* TeHNyboR on 6/19/2011 5:06:00 PM more reviews by TeHNyboR
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Green
Ugh...I tried so hard to do this right. My first batch was undercooked, so I made a second one that was the perfect consistency...and it just wasn't worth it in the end. It's messy, sticky, and doesn't even remove all the hair! It removes some hairs, but I ended up having to go over the patch again with more wax, and even THAT didn't pick everything up, so I had to take out my tweezers and get rid of the excess hairs that way! And I prepped my skin fine, I put baby powder over the area as to absorb the excess oils, I spread the wax on with and against the grain, and nothing worked! If I'm doing something wrong please let me know, but right now It's just not worth it.
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vball4eva on 6/11/2011 6:08:00 PM more reviews by vball4eva
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
When I first read the reviews of sugaring, I was very excited to try it, since it was cheap to make, you can use it at home, and you don't need cloth strips to pull the hair off!! It seemed too good to be true! I stumbled on my first obstacle trying to figure out how to make this seemingly easy recipe. It literally took me 5 tries to get it right, and I used a whole 2kg bag of sugar, eeek. HOWEVER, once I got it, it will be really easy to reproduce the results again and again. I found that most of the recipes didn't give information on how long you need to cook the mixture for, and that's why I kept making my product too hard. Here is the following recipe I used:
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
Boil on medium-high heat for APPROXIMATELY 10 minutes. If the mixture turns amber, you have gone way too far. It will be a VERY faint golden colour. As you cook the mixture, take a little spoonful of the stuff and put in on a white plate, to see what colour it is. As soon as it's a little bit yellow/golden, STOP! Take the mixture away from the heat and take a little spoonful over to the sink. Then, gently run some cool water over the mixture to cool it off so you can safely touch it. Then, play with the cooled gel, and see if it is malleable in your fingers, but make sure it isn't so sticky that you can't control it. It should kind of feel like that blue sticky/thumb tack stuff. After you get the right consistency, pour it into a container. What I did was I poured it into a glass jar, and then placed the jar in some cool water to help cool off the product faster so that I could use it sooner! When you pull off a chunk, mush it around in your hands a bit to warm it up and make it spread better. As you use it, the light golden colour will change to a light grey-ish colour. Once it starts getting so sticky that it wont stay in a ball anymore, discard that and get a new piece. Also, it would be VERY useful to wear gloves when doing this, as it seems to stick to fingernails like crazy. Also, if you don't use gloves, take off all your jewelry, or it will get SUPER messy.
Okay! So when I actually started to use it, this is what I learned: it works best on very dry skin, and it works best on longer hair. I waxed my arm hairs first since they are long-ish, about 1/2 inch. It removed almost all the hairs, and left my skin smooth and glowing, and surprisingly hairless. Today, I waxed my legs and the hair I was waxing was MUCH shorter. It was only a few millimeters long and much thicker so it was harder to remove all the hair in one rip. It removed a lot of my leg hair, but not all of it. I am excited to see when it grows back if it's thinner and easier to wax next time.
To use: smooth against hair growth two or 3 times, hold skin taut, and rip (with the hair grain NOT against) as parallel to your skin as possible, do not pull upwards, as this can cause lovely bruises. Then, roll into a ball again and repeat!
can make at home
organic and natural
extremely effective!
tough to make correctly, wastes a lot of sugar in the process :)
works best on longer hairs
takes a long time to master the technique, could end up with some bruising.
Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and I am excited to have found a cheap and effective way to eliminate hair for 4 - 6 weeks. Friends and family are already asking me to make them wax because of my results. On shorter hair you may have to go over the same area around 3 times, and the wax never pulls at the skin, it only attaches to the hair. Hope this helps, try it!
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moeshiko on 6/8/2011 4:00:00 PM more reviews by moeshiko
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
i have been using sugaring all my life ..i had the best skin ever ,,,it used to reduce the amount of the hair everytime ...
after getting married i just git to use razor and my skin is horrible now i got back to sugaring ..u can get it ready from any arabic store .just put it in the microwave for 5 sec and it;s ready to use ..
it;s not only remove ur hair but also it removes ur dark upper skin leaving it smooth and fresh without any darkness
to reduce the growth of ur hair..use sugaring after u finish ur period
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jabritao on 5/25/2011 2:07:00 PM more reviews by jabritao
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
I really like sugar waxing. I was shaving my legs every other day, but feeling frustrated at how spiky my legs would feel a short time after. No doubt waxing is more time consuming, but the spikiness is drastically reduced. I am also hoping that over time I will have less hair to remove.
This method of waxing takes a while to learn. It is difficult to get the mixture to the perfect consistency, which makes all the difference in its effectiveness. I have tried both the ball and strip method and I prefer the ball. Again, this takes time to master. At first, I was not picking up much of the hair, and I created some hideous bruises in harder to reach areas like the backs of my legs. Once I properly learned the technique, I didn't have to go over the same area again and again. It was fast (approx. 30 minutes for my legs) and comfortable.
I have tried this on many parts of my body and have found that so long as I can get the skin taught, I can comfortably remove the hair. I love having waxed armpits and it's worked very well on some intimate parts (especially when using those overcooked batches). There is no need to use talcum powder as like to do with normal wax. It seems to just get in the way.
Next time I make the wax, I am going to only use medium heat. With higher temperatures the difference between the right color (golden honey) and too much (amber) is a matter of moments.
Edit: I think regular sugar waxing is just too time consuming for me. I dislike having to grow out my hair. It ends up taking me 45 minutes to an hour do my legs, underarms and privates, then countless minutes later on tweezing the hairs I've inevitably missed. I got tired of mirrors and contorted positions.
I've now purchased an epilator. It hurts significantly more, but hopefully over time that will change. I like that I can epilate any time and it grabs far shorter hairs than wax can.
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suzan88 on 3/3/2011 6:26:00 PM more reviews by suzan88
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
EDIT: After doing more research on this and some experimenting I have found a better recipe for the BALL METHOD: 1cup water, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice. Heat to 260 degrees (use a digital thermometer as I found the candy thermometer doesn't register quick enough and end up overcooking). Let cool a bit then pour onto parchment paper and let cool (note that this is almost clear in color, barely yellow/amber). Then pull off a handful and work it, pulling until it's pliable and turns an opaque white gold color (shouldn't be very sticky, if it is heat up again for a bit). I prep my legs by cleaning w/ rubbing alcohol, when dry dust w/ talc, then apply sugar opposite direction of hair growth, pressing at least 3 times in an upward direction and then remove in hair growth direction w/ a quick flick, try to keep skin as taut as possible. After done I go over my legs w/ witch hazel and end w/ aloe gel. One final note, I tried this around my totm and my legs bruised TERRIBLY (I've read that this can happen). Also, the first time is the most painful, it really does lessen, as does hair growth the more used. It all takes a little of practice and trial and error, but I think it's worth it. Hope this helps, Good Luck!
OLD REVIEW (this recipe I think is better for using as gel method of heating and using cloth strips):
How I wish I would've discovered this years ago!!! So much better than waxing. It's not as painful, not as irritating, basically free (sugar, lemon juice, and water), rinses clean w/ water. Tried both the gel and the ball methods. With a little practice, have gotten the hang of (and like better) the ball method, it's a lot less messy. Like a previous reviewer suggested; check out redfootwalking videos on youtube, she's very helpful.
The recipe is: 2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup water. Cook med high heat, (stir continually) until an amber color (took me about 20-25 minutes). Let cool a bit and store in a glass jar. Regardless of what method you use, make sure you LET IT COOL QUITE AWHILE BEFORE APPLYING TO SKIN, it's very easy to get burned. If using the ball method apply against the direction of hair growth and remove in the direction of hair growth. If using gel method, apply w/ the direction of hair growth and remove against hair growth. There is a bit of trial and error w/ this, but w/ practice,it's well worth the effort!!!!
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Richmond Market and Beverage by the numbers: 11 thousand square feet, 40 employees and one Pat Quinn. He's not only the oldest employee (he's in his mid-eighties) but he works the most. Fifty hours a week, never sick and never taking a day off.
"If I went home and sit down and do nothing -- make sure I would have an appointment with the undertaker," Quinn says.
The saying "an inspiration" may be overused in our culture, but Pat is the real deal. He's a meat cutter who knows his stuff.
"I can tell by looking at a piece of meat if it's going to be tender or it's going to to tough," he says.
He's affectionately called a living legend in Richmond and "the Mayor" in his hometown of Jonesville, where he and his wife, Janet, raised six kids. He's got a Porter House-sized smile served with a side of wit.
For Mike Comeau, the owner of the Richmond store, Pat is not only a father figure, but somebody who taught him how to run a store.
"Everybody has a special person they meet in their life that they think is very special and I think Pat is that guy for me," says Comeau.
And in the back of the store, some good natured ribbing... and a lot of beef.
"He cares about everybody, even though he picks on me," says co-worker Betty Jacques jokingly.
Pat wears a smile freely, but that doesn't mean he hasn't had challenges. One happened over 30 years ago.
A fire started in an apartment above his general store in Jonesville. The building was destroyed.
"I had some very good help, they all stuck with me, we all worked together to rebuild it," Quinn says.
Just a month later he had a new store across the street. The man born in the Depression never gave up -- something he learned from his dad.
"He knew what a dollar meant and he worked hard all his life," Quinn says.
The son and father worked side by side for decades, until the elder Quinn retired at 95.
He sold his second store 15 years later. Since then nobody has been able to make a go of it, and it's now closed.
Next time you've got a hankering for ribs or need a steak cut a certain way, stop in the store.
"I haven't missed a day yet," Quinn says.
More than likely Pat will be there with food and life advice that's like a good cut of meat, tasty and fulfilling.
"He's just an amazing, amazing, amazing man," Comeau says.
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chair riddenPosted: October 17, 2010 Filed under: art, baltimore, in progress, willful creatures Leave a comment
Ran the Baltimore half-marathon yesterday and suffered (well, two) injuries halfway through the race. To remedy this, I am now chair-ridden for the next couple of weeks. It blows, but I did finish this little piece yesterday:
I'm jazzed where the rest of the piece is going. Bought some additional embroidery thread on Friday, much to my excitement.
The race did not go as expected, needless to say. The first 6 miles were great – my pace was about where I wanted it, and I ran well with the knowledge that the last 3 miles (a half marathon is 13.1 miles) would be a gentle decent and I could make up any extra time I had added before then.
Around mile 6, I felt a tear in my right hip. It wasn't just a pull – the pain was sharp and instantaneous. I kept running, trying to power through. Around mile 8, I felt the same sensation. The last two miles were a limp-run. I realized I could still have a decent time if I just kept running, so I did. I finished about 6 minutes slower than I really wanted to (1:51:33), which works out to be about 8:30 a mile. All in all, not bad, but I still cried like a little babby after the race (mostly out of frustration).
I did feel better when a friend pointed out that my finish was in the top 7% of females for that race, so really all my ill feelings are all in vain. It could have been so much worse. This video kept running through my head the last half:
day of birthPosted: September 23, 2010 Filed under: in progress, willful creatures Leave a comment
Here's a new piece that I started this week:
It's also my birthday. I am a twin, so it's his birthday too. Happy birthday, brother Barnes! The day has started out swimmingly with a midnight phone call from one of my very best friends.
Tonight all I want to do is relax at home and work on some art. Tomorrow party.
compositePosted: August 10, 2010 Filed under: in progress, willful creatures 1 Comment
I've been working on this for awhile. More of not actually working, but thinking about working, sketching on tracing paper, hemming and hawwing over what to do and scolding myself for such a weak inital concept.
Isn't art great??
I finally got around to working on this piece last night. I like where it is headed, but I want to add some minor stitching to the top arms/shapes. I am actually happy with how it turned out, at least I am so far. I love using unusual shapes for pieces. I've never been someone who can work in a rectangle very well.
I want to have 15 pieces done for grad school portfolio. This is my… 7th? I will challenge myself to do it. I have two weeks of unadulterated art-making, so let's see what I can do with that. I am trying to get all my ideas flushed out for that period of time so I can just MAKE while I'm there, and not worry as much about sketching.
part finPosted: July 21, 2010 Filed under: in progress, willful creatures 2 Comments
This will soon make sense.
I've decided that for my Vermont residency, I will recycle an old moleskin. I need to prepare all the pages. Excitement!
fire litPosted: July 14, 2010 Filed under: art, in progress, willful creatures | Tags: collage, embroidery, flickr Leave a comment
Finished that part of embroidery I started last week:
I'm pleased with the progress so far!
Remember when I wrote about WAFA? That has really motivated me to set up a decent Flickr page (I have one for Brown Paper Bag, but not really one for personal use). Hopefully I will be better about updating this. When something is not Google-centric, I have a terrible time remembering to update!
Also, if anyone wants to buy me a Flickr Pro account, I won't be sad about it.
art latelyPosted: July 9, 2010 Filed under: art, in progress, willful creatures | Tags: aimee bender, wafa, willful creatures 1 Comment
I have recently sent off a big freelance job to the printers, so now my evenings can be spent working on my own pursuits. This mostly includes tackling laundry, but here is something that I started too (gimpy wrist and all):
Think of this image like a venn diagram – the middle will be fully sewed.
Exciting news! A month and a half ago the We Are Fucking Awesome (WAFA) collective was accepting applications for consideration to join their group. Essentially, WAFA is a collective made up of artist from around the globe. They are focused on collaborative efforts and initiatives, creating an open dialogue that supports an artistic community. I submitted my work + application and found out last night that I was one of a few people to be invited to work with them. Yay! I am looking forward to connecting with everyone in the group.
in progress shotsPosted: May 11, 2010 Filed under: in progress 3 Comments
Here are some in progress shots of the last piece.
stopping point?Posted: April 12, 2010 Filed under: art, in progress | Tags: art, collage, illustration, willful creatures Leave a comment
Here's what I've been working on for a little while, all the pieces put together. I still have sketches of conjuring up some sort of background (something simple…) but I thought I would put this up for now. It's at a point where it could be complete.
I have had internet issues for a while, and I couldn't figure out if it was my computer or the router. Well, the router bit the dust this weekend so I replaced it and things are so much better! I can watch my internet tv again! This has caused me to watch Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, which is both mesmerizing and sad to me. I try not to eat a lot of processed food and cook with fresh veggies, but I still love that greasy pizza and sweets. The people he's trying to help… live in another food universe. Pizza everyday! Chicken nuggets! French fries on a regular basis. Crazy unhealthy!
a post about the weatherPosted: April 8, 2010 Filed under: art, in progress, willful creatures | Tags: aimee bender, collage, cut paper, hot, in progress, unhappy, weather, willful creatures 1 Comment
Just a scan – Still chugging a long. Hopefully to be done by this weekend?
In other news, it is HOT outside. I know it's boring to talk about the weather, so can we address the fact that:
a. Early April should NOT be 90 degrees?
b. It should NOT be too hot to run at 6:30AM in early April.
Also, did anyone here watch The Adventures of Pete and Pete when they were younger? Remember the episode with the phone that just.keeps.ringing? This seems to have happened outside my apartment. Every morning between 7 and 8 am there is a phone that rings for pretty much the whole hour. Weird, no?
piecesPosted: April 6, 2010 Filed under: in progress, over the weekend, Travel, willful creatures | Tags: aimee bender, collage, cut paper, in progress, willful creatures Leave a comment
A quick scan of what I've sorta been working on.
I was in NY last weekend and obviously didn't get much work done. I did see a great paper show at the Museum of Art and Design, met up with Jen Collins (whom I met through Brown Paper Bag!) and hung around Red Hook in my friend's wonderful new apartment.


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The North Georgia Daylily Society held its annual Fall picnic at the beautiful home and garden of Luther and Elaine Beck, also known as Harmony Grove Garden in Commerce. It was a perfect day...sunny and in the high 70's; just right for enjoying an afternoon outdoors. By the time this is printed in the Georgia Daylily, those temps will be a distant memory. After a short business meeting members and guests enjoyed a bountiful buffet of delicious foods and desserts topped off by an auction of Dan Trimmer's daylilies.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- A former Stewartville teacher convicted of criminal sexual conduct was back in court Friday, facing brand new allegations of sexual abuse that happened in 2005 and 2006.
According to Olmsted County deputies, Francis Skinness, 67, is being accused of inappropriately touching one of his students in 2005 and 2006 and will now be facing first, second and third degree criminal sexual conduct charges.
Friday in Olmsted County District Court, Judge Pat Lund released Skinness on his own person recognizance and a $100,000 dollar unconditional bond.
Skinness has been attending a sex offender treatment program since his sentence in 2011. He was sentenced to a year in prison and seven years probation for touching girls in his third-grade class during the 2008-2009 school year.
Judge Lund says he is releasing Skinness because he is currently being strictly supervised and does not pose a threat to the public.
Skinness is expected back in court on July 19th.
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Celebrities Tweet Inauguration Photos From Behind-The-Scenes!
By now, we're sure you've seen Kelly Clarkson's show-stopping rendition of "My Country 'Tis Of Thee," but what was she thinking before and after she took to the stage?
She, along with Katy Perry, Usher, Alicia Keys, will.i.am, and Jennifer Hudson, were all part of the inauguration festivities and they couldn't help but share their excitement throughout the entire day.
The stars took to Twitter to give everyone a behind-the-scenes perspective of this moment in history.
What an honor to be a part of history! Obama's presence was powerful and his words unforgettable. It's a proud day for America!—
Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) January 21, 2013
Maybe the coolest photo I've ever been in ….ever :) http://t.co/t4WlQI1J—
Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) January 21, 2013
Just partied at the White House ….I kid you not, Michelle Obama stood up and got the party started ….seriously cool First Lady :)—
Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) January 22, 2013
Katy Perry performed at the Kid's Inaugural Concert on Sunday, which meant she got to enjoy Monday's ceremony as a spectator.
Big inauguration, tiny Aretha hat. twitpic.com/bx3k4a—
Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 21, 2013
Just left the White House. All other parties from here on out will be judged unless they take place at the White House.—
Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 22, 2013
Alicia Keys wisely switched up the words to her current hit "Girl On Fire."
She got a little face time with the Obamas after her powerful performance.
Yesterday was spectacular!!! Still pinching myself!! ;-) Obama's on FIYAH!! ;-) #inaug2013 instagr.am/p/UyhYvRQFkC/—
Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) January 22, 2013
Usher was one of the select few who spent a moment in the Oval Office
Couldn't walk a mile in his shoes but I can say that I at least in his chair…where am I? instagr.am/p/UyuBXryier/—
Usher Raymond IV (@UsherRaymondIV) January 22, 2013
Will.i.am has been volunteering for the Obama campaign even before the President was elected in 2008, so you can imagine he was stoked to be a part of Monday's celebration.
im ready for the inauguration…but i dont think im going to be wearing this hat .@barackobama had me try on…#NOiCANT http://t.co/KoFlVOia—
will.i.am (@iamwill) January 17, 2013
Jennifer Hudson had the distinct honor of serenading the President and First Lady during their first dance at the Inaugural Balls. To say she was excited would be the understatement of the century!
Right now the President and First Lady will dance to Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," to be performed by… ME!!! Yes! Amazing night!—
Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) January 22, 2013
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Min Shao, Sencun Zhu, Wensheng Zhang, Guohong Cao, Yi Yang, "pDCS: Security and Privacy Support for Data-Centric Sensor Networks," IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 8, no. 8, pp. 1023-1038, August, 2009.
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Where do we draw the line when it comes to houseboats or floating homes?
I noticed the discussion on cabins on floatation devices, and still the term houseboat being used.... Would these in the pictures be termed houseboats, or floating homes..
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Well Mr BUrns, I want to thank you for sending in the great photo of a beautiful floating home. Quite the architectural design with plenty of angled windows for great interior daylight.
I do agree with you, where do we draw the line, and I would say that if it is not self propelled, and needs to be towed by another vessel, than I would call it a floating home, and not a houseboat.
I do have to say that those terms get widely used throughout the internet, and would be curious to see what the technical definition is in the Coast Guard or Marine Code.
I am sure that this post will get some comments, and whichever term people are using to describe them, they are both great ways to spend a lifetime, IMHO :)
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Ammanford fundraiser's ink-redible charity stunt (From South Wales Guardian)
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Updated 12:36pm Tuesday 25th February 2014 in Ammanford news By Clare Snowdon
BUM DEAL: Ammanford's Nick Francis auctioned off space on his rear-end, with the name of the hightest bidder inked above a Valentine heart.
AN AMMANFORD fundraiser has had his rear end inked, all in the name of charity.
As reported in the South Wales Guardian (January 29), Nick Francis from Heol Llwyd, Tirydail was auctioning off space on his behind to the person who donates the most cash for The Prince's Trust charity.
The highest bidder went to the London student's father, Phil Francis, with his incredible £200 bid.
Nick then made the journey back home to Ammanford from London, where he is currently studying music industry management, to have his father's name permanently etched onto his bottom by an Ammanford tattoo artist.
Nick is part of a team of London Met fundraisers who are fundraising for the Prince's Trust annual competition, Million Makers.
"The idea is that universities all over the UK compete to raise as much money as possible for the charity," said Nick.
Nick came up with the tattoo idea and then decided to get a heart inked on his bum to coincide with Valentine's Day.
However, the cheeky student wasn't content with just that, he decided on a different approach to gain more interest, by auctioning off his bum.
"It certainly had the desired effect," said a bemused Nick.
"I'm amazed by the response I've received, I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported and sponsored me.
"All the publicity and donations, has only gone on to highlight the fantastic work of the Prince's Trust, so it has all been worth it."
The 24-year-old also decided to raffle off a second place prize, this person having their initials inked below the heart.
"That prize actually went to my auntie Michelle Rees," said Nick.
"So I now have two family names on one of my bum cheeks."
"My family think I am a bit mad, but they know what I am like and they all know it's for a great cause."
The support of his family plus further sponsors takes the current total to £1,347.
"I'm amazed by the amount raised, and money is still being donated," said Nick.
The student, along with his fellow charity fundraisers, hold their main event in London this week, taking the form of a variety night with stand up comedy, fashion/drag catwalk plus DJs.
Nick added: "We are hoping after this event we may hit the £2,000 mark.
"I would personally like to thank everyone who has donated, the support from the public has been amazing."
If people still want to donate, they can until February 28 on the team's JustGiving site at JustGiving.com/team-lmu
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For millions of people around the world, chronic obesity is simply a part of their everyday existence. It affects nearly every aspect of their lives, from their ability to perform basic tasks such as shopping and driving to how they perceive themselves and measure their own worth. Aside from the psychological and physical hardships created by excess weight, the risk of serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, offers hope to those who suffer from chronic obesity. While some people are able to lose massive amounts of weight through diet and exercise, many others find it difficult to achieve lasting results through these more traditional means of weight loss. Bariatric surgery allows overweight people to regain control over their health and, by extension, their lives. Post-bariatric patients who remain committed to their new, healthy lifestyles find themselves at significantly lower risk of disease. Perhaps just as importantly, many people who experience massive weight loss feel better about themselves, their appearance, and their futures.
Shaping A Better Future Through Bariatric Surgery
For some individuals struggling to lose weight, no amount of dieting, exercise or lifestyle modification can significantly impact severe obesity. It is a reality that can lead to frustration, depression, and in many cases, serious health issues. Fortunately, weight loss through bariatric surgery may be an effective option where other approaches have failed. Determining whether you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery is a process that requires a serious and honest discussion with your doctor and your family. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Within the following pages you will learn more about the choices in bariatric surgery, how they will impact your body and your lifestyle, and what you will need to do to take control of your weight and your life.
- A small sleeve (or narrow tube) is created with a surgical stapler along the inside curve of the stomach, from the pylorus of the stomach up to the esophagus.
- After the creation of the sleeve is completed, the remainder of the stomach is removed.
- The valve at the outlet of the stomach remains and provides for the normal process of stomach-emptying to continue, which in turn allows for the feeling of fullness.
- Incisions are typically closed with absorbable sutures (stitches that do not need to be manually removed)
Procedural Considerations
- Does not require the implantation of a foreign body, such as a silastic ring used in gastric banding.
- The procedure both mechanically decreases the size of the stomach and also decreases the secretion of the hormone, ghrelin, which is responsible for the feeling of fullness, by removing the part of the stomach that produces this hormone.
- There is no malabsorption.
- There are no anastomoses or rerouting of the intestinal tract.
- Fewer vitamin deficiencies when compared to gastric bypass.
- Less long-term maintenance than gastric banding because no band fill is needed.
- No vitamin or mineral deficiencies due to malabsorption.
- More weight loss than Adjustable Gastric Banding.
- Potentially slower weight loss than Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Duodenal Switch.
- Not as much clinical data available when compared to gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding.
- Potential for gastric leaks due to stapled resection of the stomach (less than 1%).
- A band is placed around the top of the stomach, creating a small pouch that limits food intake.
- Additionally, a small port is affixed inside the body that allows the band to be adjusted later to make the pouch smaller or larger.
- Internal incisions are typically closed with absorbable sutures (stitches that do not need to be manually removed) while external incisions are closed with sutures, steri-strips or staples; based on surgeon preference.
Procedure Considerations
- No resection of the stomach.
- No vitamin or mineral deficiencies due to malabsorption.
- There are no anastomoses or rerouting of the intestinal tract.
- No protein-calorie malabsorption.
- Less weight loss than Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Risk of slippage or band erosion, which may result in re-operation.
- Risk of mechanical failure, due to port or tubing leakage.
- Routine follow-up adjustments required.
- Requires the implantation of a foreign body.
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The surest way to reduce the risks associated with weight loss surgery is to seek out an experienced bariatric surgeon with an established record of success.
Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon
When choosing to undergo any major surgery, you should be as certain as possible that the surgeon you are entrusting with your health is deserving of the responsibility. Be sure to ask about the surgeon's background, record of success, and approach to aftercare. Before you proceed with surgery, it is essential that you feel comfortable with your choice of surgeon.
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