tara lamberson

Jun 02

doterati evolution • may 2009 -

Everybody’s working ON the weekend…

I love 80s music and pop culture. Remember the song released by the Loverboy’s, “Everybody’s Working for the Weekend” and Dolly’s “9 to 5” - they represent…

I’ve gotta stop hitting the snooze button… Yesterday I tweeted about trying to become a ‘morning person.’ I’m not sure from a scientific standpoint if people are wired differently to prefer mornings versus evenings, but I would say that historically I’ve referred to myself as more of a ‘night owl.’ Many creative historical figures actually followed routine schedules and were known to express their creativity more so in the morning hours… My brain gets fired up late at night which makes it hard for me to relax, stop working and wind down. Then I get into bed and think about all of the things I could be doing besides sleeping. As I thought more about my inability to wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed along with the area farmers, I decided that I needed to get to the root cause instead of simply trying to force myself to like mornings. Ultimately the conclusion I came to is that I’ve not been good with keeping a schedule, nor am I sleeping the required amount of time my body needs on a consistent nightly basis. After I figure out how to be a better sleeper, than I think I can truly tackle the morning person dilemma. Now to research my sleep patterns a bit further. Maybe I need to reconsider purchasing the FitBit, per my previous post, or perhaps I should keep a sleep journal. According to America’s favorite online physician, WebMD, adults need 7-8 hours per night. I probably average 6 on most evenings. I also read an article recently (the source escapes me) linking lack of sleep to the obesity trend in the US. There’s also this special report from Women’s Health, Shhh… This is Your Brain on Sleep. This hole sleeping thing might not be so overrated after all… Perhaps I will draft schedule for myself and begin following it when I get back from Chicago this week (travel is my excuse for not sticking to my previous ones.)

I’ve gotta stop hitting the snooze button…

Yesterday I tweeted about trying to become a ‘morning person.’ I’m not sure from a scientific standpoint if people are wired differently to prefer mornings versus evenings, but I would say that historically I’ve referred to myself as more of a ‘night owl.’ Many creative historical figures actually followed routine schedules and were known to express their creativity more so in the morning hours…

My brain gets fired up late at night which makes it hard for me to relax, stop working and wind down. Then I get into bed and think about all of the things I could be doing besides sleeping.

As I thought more about my inability to wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed along with the area farmers, I decided that I needed to get to the root cause instead of simply trying to force myself to like mornings. Ultimately the conclusion I came to is that I’ve not been good with keeping a schedule, nor am I sleeping the required amount of time my body needs on a consistent nightly basis.

After I figure out how to be a better sleeper, than I think I can truly tackle the morning person dilemma. Now to research my sleep patterns a bit further. Maybe I need to reconsider purchasing the FitBit, per my previous post, or perhaps I should keep a sleep journal.

According to America’s favorite online physician, WebMD, adults need 7-8 hours per night. I probably average 6 on most evenings. I also read an article recently (the source escapes me) linking lack of sleep to the obesity trend in the US. There’s also this special report from Women’s Health, Shhh… This is Your Brain on Sleep. This hole sleeping thing might not be so overrated after all…

Perhaps I will draft schedule for myself and begin following it when I get back from Chicago this week (travel is my excuse for not sticking to my previous ones.)

is packing for my trip to Chicago and getting Bonzo packed for Bow Wow Resort - she loves that place!

Jun 01

is a few hours into day 1 of trying to be more of a ‘morning person’ - blog post forthcoming

May 31

Thanks to the guys at Dream Factory Productions my handbag got a new nickname on Friday ‘maleta.’ It translates from Spanish to English meaning ‘suitcase.’ I’ve been referring to it directly as mi maleta ever since. While I’ve not carried a lot of large bags in the past, I really dig this one. I found it at Marshalls in Apopka a few months ago. I love shopping there - lots of good deals and the newly renovated store is organized and clean. My mom used to tell me when I was in high school that I had champagne taste on a beer budget - I would walk into a shoe store and immediately be drawn to the most expensive pair. I like to look at it as a gift… Needless to say stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Steinmart, etc. allow me to indulge at a price that allows me to sleep at night. I had a parking lot attendant a few months back describe my handbag as a suitcase, in a rather direct/curt way  - I smiled and said ‘thanks.’ While my ego was slightly wounded I wasn’t going to let this woman get the best of me. Now I look at it as a compliment - maybe it’s because maleta sounds more charming in spanish. Either way, if you see me this summer mi maleta will be close in tow.

Thanks to the guys at Dream Factory Productions my handbag got a new nickname on Friday ‘maleta.’ It translates from Spanish to English meaning ‘suitcase.’ I’ve been referring to it directly as mi maleta ever since.

While I’ve not carried a lot of large bags in the past, I really dig this one. I found it at Marshalls in Apopka a few months ago. I love shopping there - lots of good deals and the newly renovated store is organized and clean.

My mom used to tell me when I was in high school that I had champagne taste on a beer budget - I would walk into a shoe store and immediately be drawn to the most expensive pair. I like to look at it as a gift… Needless to say stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Steinmart, etc. allow me to indulge at a price that allows me to sleep at night.

I had a parking lot attendant a few months back describe my handbag as a suitcase, in a rather direct/curt way  - I smiled and said ‘thanks.’ While my ego was slightly wounded I wasn’t going to let this woman get the best of me. Now I look at it as a compliment - maybe it’s because maleta sounds more charming in spanish. Either way, if you see me this summer mi maleta will be close in tow.

May 30

is excited to explore new opportunities for relationships with Orlando businesses and doterati!

May 26

enjoyed spending time with close friends and @tedmurphy this weekend

May 19

Sailing down the St. Croix with the coworkers

Sailing down the St. Croix with the coworkers

May 17

had a delightful Sunday - yoga, lunch with Pam and a long walk with Bonzo

May 15

I signed up for TweetCall this morning - it seems like a safer alternative to tweeting while driving http://ping.fm/ftTXw

May 12

really enjoyed my day @FloridaWomen Conf. http://bit.ly/IhFTy thanks to @modernmami @eggmarketing @ElizabethB @peglepug #flcw

May 09

At Ali’s shower. Jim receiving his dad readiness kit

At Ali’s shower. Jim receiving his dad readiness kit

May 08

is on date night with @tedmurphy - on the way to see Jersey Boys!

May 06

On a tour of @breworlando - all beer is organic! #otweet #doterati

On a tour of @breworlando - all beer is organic! #otweet #doterati

May 05

feels like it should be Thursday, based on a very full start to my week!