The Pope & some Jager …68/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 9, 2010
It was my best friend’s birthday tonight and she decided she wanted to celebrate at Bucca di Beppos. If you’ve never been, it’s a funky family Italian style restaurant, where sharing is encouraged, and they even have tables in the kitchen (we had too many in our party or else I think we would have sat there).
We ended up sitting at the pope table, called that for obvious reasons, and of course being the blasphemers that we are, ended up taking ‘all kinds’ of photos. Even the poor lil waiter was pulled into our shenanigans. I think he got in trouble with his manager too- oops! Oh well, it was a great time and a good way to celebrate Mareike’s 31st birthday. Happy Birthday Mareike!
I KNEW it!
Best birthday present evAr
I think it's too late for you...
I just suggested he get on the table, the rest was them
I guess he didn't really mind?
Risky Business …67/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 8, 2010
So, I bought a house when I was 22. Renovated until I was 23. Lived in it when I was 24 and moved out at 25. I rent it out now, which is to say the least, a pain in the butt. I think the only pleasure I derive in owning my old historic home is when it’s vacant, I get to run around and slide on the wood floors like a little kid… oh yea, and take pictures while doing so. Oh Yea, Risky Business.
I like that old kind of Rock & Roll
Today's music ain't got the same soul
Back in the game …66/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 7, 2010
Today was such a glorious day! I was sooo excited to get back into the swing of things. I went to Yoga this morning and ended it with a nice short jog. I haven’t been able to run for a few weeks, and then I got sick, so needless to say I was feeling a bit antsy.
I usually run around Lake Eola a few times and then head back to the gym, but it seemed today was the day to stay out and enjoy the weather, so after my jog I decided to stroll around the park with everyone else. I hit up the Sunday Farmer’s market and conducted some people watching activities. I couldn’t believe how many dogs were around. It really was quite an enjoyable day, and I’m very happy to get back in the game after these last few weeks!
Swing and a miss …65/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 6, 2010
It was an absolutely gorgeous day on Saturday! Perfect for some BBQ, beer, and softball practice with the team.
Here’s Ray practicing his batting. Unfortunately out of the 100+ pictures I got, there was only 1 of him hitting the ball. Oh well, that’s what practice is for right? 
Looks good from here
Fun at the Fair …64/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 5, 2010
I was driving down highway 50 when I noticed the fair was in town. I thought it would be a great opportunity to get some cliche ferris wheel and nighttime light shots. I got there pretty late, around 10pm, and the lady looked at me with her crazy eye and was like “Wha? You wanna pay to get in to take pictures for an hour? OK (ok as in it’s your money not mine…)”
It was pretty cold for Florida in March, and my hands were going numb. I decided, what better to warm them up then with a nice fried fair delicacy. Oh man was that funnel cake delish!!
Whoops, I’m still trying to get the powdered sugar off my camera…
Yea, people were looking at me funny
Dear ClassesUSA, Please fire your Marketing Director. Thanks.
Posted by Christa Watson in Online Marketing, WTF Friday on March 5, 2010
I’m absolutely disgusted to see what Experian (owner of Lower My Bills and their ridiculous dancing ads) has done to ClassesUSA since buying them out. They have managed to take a decent educational directory and turn it into one big horse and pony show, all the while ruining it’s credibility and also the quality of lead flow. I have worked with ClassesUSA on a client level for the past 2 years, and have seen a transformation into what can only be the unnecessary demise of a once great money making portal.
Not only have I seen an ungodly amount of the following poorly composed ads, but I have YET to find any internet advertising of theirs that is appropriate and/or relevant for their target audience.
Case in point, the set of dancing ads:
I'm not sure what Santa has to do with going to school...
This one the woman gets caught on video dancing
Don’t forget the tatoo ad:
Oh yea, totally relevant
This guy reminds me of Zach Morris. He is probably thumbs upping that MILF in the corner that is supposed to see this ad:
He looks like he says Dude a lot
And my favorite #fail of ALL TIME, the shirtless Jesus Obama ad (speaks for itself doesn’t it?)
Caveman or Jesus? You tell me...
I guess that leaves me with one last question… Would firing the Director of Marketing for Experian or ClassesUSA do any good, or is this train wreck too late to stop?
I think I’ll just sit back and watch it burn… I mean really, WTF ClassesUSA?
Minor Surgery …63/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 4, 2010
My camera has been out of slight commission for a couple of days. We had a little “incident” with the tripod (that needs to be serviced) and I had to perform minor surgery on it. But the good news is, the patient is out of recovery and doing well 
This won't hurt a bit
TJs …62/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 3, 2010
I <3 Burritos
Really! So one of my favorite places to eat at, of course, is this shop call Tijuana Flats. They’re known for one of their famous hot sauces called Smack My Ass and Call Me Sally. What I love about the shop, aside from the awesome burritos and their Taco Tuesdaze, is the atmosphere. There’s artwork and funky sayings all over the place. The ceiling tiles are also adorned by art work and 3D renderings. So today I got some funny looks as I wandered around the shop snapping up pics. My fave part of the store is their Hot Bar, with what must be over 20 different types of hot sauces…
The Infamous Hot Bar
My favorite is the sweet garlic one
The Sweater …61/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 2, 2010
I went over to my mom’s house tonight to pick up the usual pile of mail sitting in it’s normal location. On the bottom of a pile was a ragged looking, what I believed to be a mop, but to which I was later informed was a sweater.
My mom wanted to know, if I would hold onto it for her, because she didn’t think she would be able to fit into it anytime soon, and since I lost weight, I could actually wear it. I don’t know how I’m going to have the heart to tell her, I’m pretty sure this sweater isn’t flattering on any size….
help, it's eating me
Put on a Happy Face …60/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on March 1, 2010
Wow can you believe it’s March already? Me either!
Yea I don’t really know what to say about this photo. I’m kind of random sometimes, if it shows?
The ole Switcharoo