Who’s Gawking at Your Photos?

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Every Day Connected: Socialize


By Michelle Hainer for Every Day Connected



With all of the photo-sharing apps and websites out there, it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date on the lives of loved ones. But with the freedom and accessibility comes concern about who you want viewing your online photos: Grandma? Yes. Creepy guy from high school whose friend request you accepted out of guilt? Not so much. So before you upload your personal snapshots, keep these tips in mind.

1. Choose a safe site for your photos. Photo-sharing services like Shutterfly, KODAK Gallery, Snapfish and KeepandShare let you post your photos on a password-protected (and free!) space. Only users with the password have access to your photos.

2. Be mindful of Facebook’s privacy settings. Facebook allows users to choose who sees the photos they post. You can make them available just to your friends, or open up your albums to friends of friends too -- or even everyone (meaning, the entire Facebook network). But unless you’re comfortable having strangers view photos from your kid’s first birthday party, choose the friends-only option.

3. Back up photos to the cloud. Even if you never plan on sharing one snapshot, storing your photos on a site like PictureTrail.com or an online backup service such as Mozy is a good idea. Cloud services let you back up your photos, so if your computer or external hard drive were to crash or get stolen, your pictures would still be preserved somewhere. So if you don’t already have an account for a file-storing online service, sign up for one to preserve your memories.

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Google+ Hangout With President Obama.

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I stay away from politics on this blog but I saw this on Google+ and thought why not. This is the first completely virtual interview from the White House. I find it so cool that we are able to do this. I really enjoyed the last 5 minutes or so of the video because they were personal questions. I don't know about you, but I like when the presidents have a non political conversation. You get to see their sense of humor etc.

A Questionnaire.

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I saw this questionnaire at Life in the Armpit and decided to participate. If you would like to join the fun pass by From One Country To Another. She posts it monthly.

1. What is one chore that you hate doing the most?

Doing the dishes! There is nothing more tedious than that. At least to me.

2. When was the first time you had alcohol?

It was 16 years ago, I went on a blind date but I took my sister with me. We met at bar/restaurant.

3.What is one of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to you?

Getting booed at school (Puerto Rico) as soon as I went through the gates because of how I was dressed. I was wearing a pair hot pink socks, black boots and high water pants. I had taken a trip here (NY) and that was the latest trend here. I had the last laugh though. A week later all the bitches were dressing like me, lol.

4.If you could choose how would you want to die?

Painless, but I hope I get to say my goodbyes first.

5. Would you rather see a movie at home or in the theater?

At home. I don't have to deal with other people talking.

6. Two of your favorite musical artists and why?

I would have to say Sarah McLachlan and Adele. They both have gotten me through some tough times. 

7. Have you ever been to a karaoke bar and participated?

Nope. Never been to one, but I bet it is fun!

8. Are you a people pleaser?

Yep. Reason why so many people took advantage of me. Learned my lesson though, you can say I still am but not as bad.

9. In high school what group were you apart of?

I was part of small group. Not part of the bad kids group or the popular ones. Just a group of seven or eight regular kids.

10. One thing you remember doing that upset your parents?

Our refrigerator was old, the ones that you had to pull on the handle to open. One day I went to open it and the handle broke. They were upset, but can't remember what happened after though. If they fixed it somehow or bought a new one.

11. First Hangover?

Q.2 That was the last time I had alcohol. Had two Long Island Ice Tea and by the time I got home I was vomiting all over the bathroom floor. Glad I took my sister with me that day! 

Fairy Tales vs. Reality

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Guest post written by my buddy Alice Mays

I can’t wait to say those two little words that every little girl dreams about from the day she is old enough to play with dolls. “I do.” I’ve dreamed about finding my prince charming and marrying him. Now those dreams have become a reality. It’s just like Cinderella. Except they don’t show Cinderella and Prince Charming trying to compromise on major decisions such as registering for dishes, choosing a house, etc. Certainly a test of your relationship before you take the plunge on the big day, but nothing we can’t handle. My point is, there are lots of details that have to be decided upon in order to set up our soon-to-be new life together. We are both New Yorkers so there was no doubt we were going to stay here. We found our house, closed on it and went to work lining up utilities. It was a little overwhelming so we split them. I chose our cable and phone providers very quickly. I wanted to do a little more research and after looking into New York Energy Suppliers, chose our energy provider as well. He had internet, security system and water providers to set up. Once that is done, the house should be ready to start moving our stuff into and meshing two lives into one!

Kelly Clarkson's Music Video - Stronger

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This is Kelly Clarkson newest video. I have been a fan since the beginning. I really like this song as well as the video! This is my newest anthem, lol. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone! This is the next CD I'm buying, have to change up from Adele. Mis hijos are tired of hearing the same songs over and over. Ha! Enjoy the video.♥

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Spanish Friday - Sueños

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This post is written in Spanish for Spanish Friday at Latinaish. The English version is below. You can also use the Google translator on the sidebar to translate the entire page in Spanish. If you would like to participate follow the Spanish Friday link.

Anoche tuve un sueño con Jeremy Sisto! Soñe que el era mi novio, lol. Dios mío, me desperté enamorada. Ayer estaba viendo el programa Suburgatory con mi hija, donde él es uno de los protagonistas. Yo le dije a mi hija, tu lo ves a él en este show pero el estuvo en Law & Order por muchos años. Un personaje completamente diferente a este. Parece que me quedé pensando en eso sin darme cuenta ya que me encantaba su personaje en Law & Order. Tan rico que se veía. Mi imaginación hace que sueñe casi todas las noches!


Last night I had a dream with Jeremy Sisto! I dreamed that he was my boyfriend, lol. My God, I woke up in love. Yesterday I was watching the show Suburgatory with my daughter, where he is one of the main characters. I said to my daughter, you see him on this show but he was on Law & Order for many years. A completely different character from this one. It seems I kept thinking about it without knowing it since I loved his character on Law & Order. He looked so good. Mi imagination makes me dream almost every night!


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