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Re: Changing winds

Write to solicit discussion on research ideas! Andy Ko does it pretty well.

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Re: Changing winds

I'll still probably make some research posts if they're compelling enough. If I just post about research, I'll probably only write once every few months.

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Re: Summer 2011 Goals

So how's it going with the Bulletproof Diet? Love the Kerry Gold "Bulletproof & Delicious" caption! :)

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Re: Summer 2011 Goals

It's going pretty well! We tested out a lot of recipes and foods that we like the most, so now when we go shopping, we know exactly what to buy. Slowly testing/tweaking our diet to see what works well...

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Re: Emotional design and social interfaces

Dear Chloe, what a great idea! I watched Objectified a few months back, and shared some of the same insights into the products that surround us today. I think, on a more abstract level, the...

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Re: Emotional design and social interfaces

Hi Max! I actually tried to put signs near the elevator that said "I'm tired. Please take the stairs today." I hid nearby and watched people for about an hour or so. Two people stopped before pressing...

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Re: How I cut my morning routine time in half

That's awesome Chloe! I think I'm going to start examining my morning routine as well and make small changes that can optimize my day. Thanks for this post :-)

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Re: How I cut my morning routine time in half

I have The Power of Habit on hold at the library and am glad that it looks like I won't be disappointed. I've been thinking lately about habits, especially in conjunction with Jonah Lehrer's writing...

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Re: How I cut my morning routine time in half

Thanks for recommending the book! I saw your recommendation on Twitter and enjoyed reading the sample of the book, I'll probably get itAlso, I recently read Optimal Functioning: A Positive Psychology...

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Re: How I cut my morning routine time in half

Thanks for the recommendation! It is on my to-read list :)

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Re: Why I got rid of all games and social check-in apps from my phone

i like to take photos of places i go to, but i've restricted myself (for the most part) to only taking photos at places where i have decided that photography will be my activity there.  4 square and...

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Re: Why I got rid of all games and social check-in apps from my phone

Definitely. I can't think of a reason for play games that's not fundamentally to escape from real life. People might say a game is fun, entertaining, etc, but it only distracts from the real world. Not...

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Re: Why I got rid of all games and social check-in apps from my phone

Hope you won't mind some cynicism, but isn't checking in just about providing marketing data? Traditional games in the PC, Xbox, and PSN do this now too and what they do is inventing a void in you....

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

+ French ;)

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

Hey Chloe, may be I can help you in learning Hindi :)

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

Hi Maya,Are you interested in doing a language exchange? Are there any languages you'd like to learn? I can speak Chinese, English, French, and some Spanish :)Chloe

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

hi Chloe,I am really interested in learning different languages specially French and Chinese, but how is it possible.

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

You can sign up for Frenchpod or Chinesepod podcasts, which is a good way to start since they have free beginner lessons, and will help develop speaking skills. Another way is to find people online who...

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

hey Chloe, that was pretty informative, I will surely try to learn at least one language.Thanks :)

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Re: Traveling as a PhD student

Hi Chloe! I simply loved your blog post. Those were really helpful tips. I am a prospective graduate student (have applied to grad schools and awaiting a reply) and am very keen on travelling during my...

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Re: Mexico travel pack list

You did lighter/smaller than me! Although, when I do the ~2.5 week trips, I'm also usually packing for a conference. And then, everything always ends up stinking anyways, lol.

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Re: Month of Yes

Good for you. I just bought the tickets for skydiving too. I tried to convince my self for several months. Then when the Groupon deal comes again. I got two. Now I have made the commitment (paying for...

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Re: Month of Yes

YAY! We booked the trip for a few months after we bought the Groupon. I think it was too long to be trembling in fear every time I thought of it. It's much more fun with a friend, so I hope you can...

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Re: Month of Yes

Love it, Chloe.  I heard you were having a month of 'yes'.  A total inspiration for doing things I'm afraid of.  Up next: a solo 5k race!

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Re: Mexico travel pack list

Ziploc bags are great for keeping smelly/wet clothes by their smelly selves!

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