Top 3 Work Distractions for Me

These past few weeks, I find that I’ve been constantly distracted by my non-work related online activities. That sometimes while I am writing an article, I will feel the itch to log onto a social website and just waste time (yes, it is often just a waste of time) reading and making my own updates. It maybe a good way to reconnect with friends but should I be doing that every hour? I am a...

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IM Is Too Distracting

I bumped into a  co-worker when I was getting a drink from the pantry. We had a little chit chat and then she mentioned why I no longer log on to my instant messenger client. I told her that I find it too distracting. The flashing of the IM on my task bar really distracts me and breaks my flow of thought especially when I’m busy writing an article. She gave me a weird look as if saying...

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Font Fight!

College Humor has done it again. Do you want to see the fonts fight it out with each other? Arial vs Helvetica Tahoma vs Playbill You can even see the useless Magneto and the gay Papyrus. Extremely funny to watch. So without further...

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Font Conference

I got tired trying out this new template (Structure) a friend suggested that I should use. I like it so far with its more professional look compared to the previous one. I was supposed to write an article but since I should be getting some sleep now, I’ll just post this great and funny video. What is it about? Imagine the fonts that you’re using on your word processor are personified....

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Hello, McFly! Anybody home?

They’ve installed an LCD TV in the pantry complete with a DVD player and a couch. That’s supposed to be good news to any employee, right? No. As my work area is near it, I can hear Marty McFly talking and shouting. Yup, the guys are watching Back to the Future. I love that movie. I love that DeLorean. But I need to work and the noise of the movie and the people watching it are...

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