Going Blind Googling Yourself
Everyone does it. You’re on your laptop and you get the urge. You peek furtively around; no one is looking. You’ll just sneak a quick peek. It’s no big deal. You type in…
your first and last name. Honestly, what did you think I was talking about? But seriously, this is an interesting phenomenon. Just searching the term “googling yourself” brings up 730,000 pages. There is a term for it- Egosurfing. I had no idea. Perhaps it is due to the fact that the internet generation is the most self-referential and egotistical generation to date. Think of it as a full-length mirror that you can bring anywhere.
And for years, I have lived in the shadow of a homonym.
Justin Elledge, a one-hit wonder of the movie world. He appeared in a minor role in Problem Child, never to be heard from again. He was such a bit player, his entire biography is summed up in one word: male. I can’t even find a picture of him. And he plagued me for years. Always occupying the first few hits on Google. If anyone needs reminding, Problem Child came out in 1990. Even 15-18 years later, the ghost of this single-serving actor’s career was haunting my self-googling.
But a couple years back, after I started blogging about my business, I googled myself. And there it was. In black and white, 72dpi glory. Myself, the first hit on Google. VICTORY. Hi-fives all around. To myself.
Sorry, doppelganger. Your reign of terror and mediocrity is over.
And in the extraordinarily unlikely event that the other Justin Elledge is reading this, my apologies. We should get a beer and discuss at length our battle of egos.
Finding Balance via avie designs
Here’s a post from a blog any small business owner should be reading. The writer is a fantastic designer and dear friend, and she offers incredibly helpful down-to-earth business advice. Also, she’s got fantastic recipes with photos! Really, anyone should read this blog.
Enjoy!
For Sale: Nice Gear!
If you’re in the market for slightly older gear that’s been used professionally and well-taken care of, check out my eBay listings. Taking offers now! Lens listing starts Saturday.
On the Catwalk
I don’t know where she learned to walk like this, but she did it a lot that day. Pretty saucy.
Clock Without a Face: Real-Life Treasure!!!
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Perfect Spring Day
Wow. It’s a beautiful day here in Austin, one of about 20 that we’ll get this year. Did a little on-location scouting for an upcoming wedding, and snagged some pretty sweet pictures of the area in infrared.
Spring has Sprung
It’s pretty official. Flowers blooming, love is in the air, I am wearing white loafers. It’s springtime in Austin. Here are some fun infrared pics of the kids.
Snow Day Fun!
What’s not to love?
Havin’ mo’ fun
Here we go again. More fun, more friends.
Havin’ Some Fun
As stress-relief exercises, I’ve taken to re-imagining some old photos by adding friends. I’m pretty pleased with the results, and look forward to doing many of these in the future.
