I did it … I’m going to make every real wine person angry with my next statement. I bought this bottle because I thought the bottle and graphics were so cool…. That’s right I said it … right here, right now … ME! I bought this wine Wednesday’s wine because I liked the bottle.

Enter
P.K.N.T.
Silver Collection 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon
Product of Chile

Beside this wine coming in a cool bottle, I got this wine for under $10! Cool bottle, cool price … how could I NOT pick this up!? PKNT (pronounced “Picante”) sports a chile pepper to symbolize these Chilean wines. Not only can you find their stylish concept of showcasing great wine in a stylish bottle but their website is pretty intriguing too.

I picked up the Cabernet Sauvignon and it’s a surprisingly good for a bottle of wine less then $10. Other reviews haven’t given this wine a chance. I think you just need to make sure you let it breath a bit. But what do I know … I like wines under $10 and I didn’t go to wine school. So, take my advice for what it’s worth. I found the next day the wine was better and a bit more on the “cherry” taste side. It also has more of a “bright” taste to it then other cab’s I’ve had.

I tried this wine the first night with grilled meat which paired really well. Second night I had it on it’s own. Perhaps that accounts for tasting more of the cherries in it.

So, support a wine from Chile, check out the cool bottle and a good wine at a great price.

Cheers to Chile Pepper Wine!
Jennifer
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.. but not here on my blog.

I’ll try to catch everyone up to speed…. I work in Relocation — there was a conference in California … my department of 1 (me) won an award … I flew to the conference because my boss “sponsored me” to …. I also got a little more edumacated. (Yes – spelled wrong … save it!)

So while I’ve been to many conferences, it always sucks to go to one when you know not a single person. That’s why I was SO (not) looking forward to this conference. I’m used to hanging with my other industry crew people in another network…. the fun crew …. the “we’re going out to alcohol network” group. That’s not this group. I think I knew all of 3 people there… but that’s okay, I got to meet some great new people. I sat myself in tables and groups where I knew no one and got to people watch which I haven’t done in some time. I loved it!

Somewhere along the line I decided to take my flip camera up on the stage with me. I figured that although everyone at my company couldn’t be there – why should they miss out on what it’s like to go up on stage to win an award. After all, it wasn’t just me who did the work, my co-worker team and our community won the award – couldn’t have gotten it without all their support.

So, holding my flip camera I walked and recorded my way up the stage, accepted the 5 Star award and enjoyed the rest of the night. The weird part… one of the presenters thought I was limping and kept asking me if he could help me off the stage. I’m sure that was to help me because of the limp, not because he was all like … “what the heck are you doing here” type of “help”. Either way — Great. now I’ll be known as the limping acceptee…. it could be worse I guess. So, enjoy the raw video …. Later – I hope we’ll have it cleaned up. Wait toward the end … you’ll hear him ask me about my limp.

If you ever wondered what it is like to walk up to the stage and be presented with an award …. here you go! (also … note the “cut off” chick in front of me to get on stage … WHAT the….???)

Cheers to California!
Jennifer

Happy Friday!

If you haven’t already seen this video … here it is… America’s best comics doing their dead (or alive) Presidential impersonations! It’s great to see Chevy Chase and I have to say, I never stop lovin’ the Bill Clinton characters…. actually I just bet Bill Clinton is a fun guy! So wait for the Jim Carrey “Tag, you’re it!” line and enjoy!

Cheers to Presidents!
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Remember a few weeks ago when I announced on twitter that “It’s official, I can be bought!”? I’d like to bring everyone up to speed since then……

Nothing has happened.

That’s right, a few emails, phone calls, etc. there are a few exciting things in the works, but ultimately, I’m still working on the “Hire Me!” project. Although, there were some guys on facebook who apparently “own me”. or my picture, I’m not sure yet – I’ve not had to really do anything with that – I guess facebook just wanted me to know. And really, when did I sign up for that application, much less think that was going to get me sponsorship?

So, I’m stuck with the fact that no one wants to sponsor me for anything at this point. I’m feeling un-sponsorable.

Until I realized that TECHNICALLY, my current employer is sponsoring me! See, our company, specifically my department is winning an award. I think we did some good stuff, people like us, we met goals… you know the usual stuff you win awards for. Except we didn’t invent anything – so it’s not that type of an award. But maybe I should mention to someone that R has invented office twitter. That might get us some stickers or something… I’ll make a mental note of that.

Since we’ve been notified that we’ve won, my boss is sending me to A. accept the award and B. learn some more stuff so we can win next year.

He’s paying for my hotel, conference registration and although he doesn’t know it yet … probably a few glasses of wine. So TECHNICALLY, I think that counts as being sponsored! (for an event, not AA)

In light of this new sponsorship, this may cause a few postings to be missed or create some very interesting posts, you never know.

Ok … I’m off to pack. Palm Springs California, Delta and JW Marriott resort … prepare!

Cheers to being sponsored, sortof!
Jennifer
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I’ve been watching the stats on mobile phone usage, smartphones, mobile marketing, etc. Mobile phones stats, if you are not already paying attention, after this video you should be.

Here is a great conference video from Ted.com with Eric Topol. Just to set up the “who” on this…. Eric Topol is a leading cardiologist who has embraced the study of genomics and the latest advances in technology to treat chronic disease.

I guarantee, you may not have thought about your smartphone being used like this …..

Cheers to modern medicine!
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This is what happens when you work too hard … it’s not good for you and it gets turned into a funny video. With Will Ferrell. Maybe. Or maybe not, I don’t know I don’t work in entertainment. But you get my idea.

Cheers to the weekend!
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I just know that Conan O’Brien will find his next job through Twitter!

Cheers to Conan!
Jennifer
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In this economy, even the wine industry is feeling it! With that comes winery selling, big company buy-outs and a loss of the true artistry of wine. I know I have fun on this blog with all the cheap wine and fun catchy wine names – but there are also those family wines that are a great value for the price.

Enter:
The Stump Jump
2008 Shiraz
imported by Old Bridge cellars

Old Bridge cellers are the people that import Australia’s artisan winery wines…. The Stump Jump by d’Arenberg Winery is one of those wineries. d’Arenberg Winery is run by the Osborn family …. no …. not ozzy … Chester Osburn. The family founded their winery in 1912 and we here in America are able to try their wines at great prices.

I purchased this wine for about $10-$11/bottle and what caught my attention was that it scored 90 points by Wine Spectator. I know. I fell for the point practice. It made me believe that it’s the best thing ever… but, in this case – for the price … it’s a great wine. Its a nice warm plum and spice taste. A nice wine to have with dinner for sure. The price, the point value — a nice one to bring to a friend’s house for dinner, movie night or talk time!

Wondering about the name “Stump Jump”? It refers to a plough that was used to clear the land …. it jumped over the gnarled roots of the eucalyptus trees. So — for $11 you can get a great wine from a family owned winery in Australia! I think that’s pretty special.

Cheers to Family Wines!
Jennifer
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Okay, I’m starting to think you guys are just starting to have fun with me ….. your phrases that have brought you to my site are just getting better. I have to share!

Here we go:
Bakersfield, California arrived by searching for “giving a fake name at the er”.
Lansdale, Pennsylvania arrived by searching for “good fake names for company”

Ok, now you guys are starting to worry me …. I only authorized fake namage when you have really bad hair … or when there is a really obnoxious drunk guy bugging you at the bar.. these are cases to use fake names…  bad hair / bad men.  So .. ER or fake company names … you are scaring me and mostly …. I’m just disappointed I didn’t come up with those “how to” post ideas!

Sofia, Grad Sofiya arrived by searching for “isabelle.martini”

… and then someone found out MY fake name … great.  Now I have to come up with a NEW fake name.

Then:

Greensboro, North Carolina arrived  by searching for would your head explode in a microwave.

Weed, California arrived  by searching for how to explode your head.

I know this was my concern a few weeks ago that can your head explode in a microwave was a google suggestion and I was wondering how many people really look for that and you know what?!  A LOT … and I’m cracking up that someone from WEED, CA … which I never knew there was a WEED, CA which is funny in itself is wondering how to explode your head.  huh.

Brooklyn, New York arrived by searching for I HAVE LONG TOES FOR HIRE.

Now I’m back to happy, because clearly there is a New York model that has long toes for hire and I never knew I could hire out my long toes.  Also — I have the added flair of toe rings – so I’m gonna start searching for long toes WITH toe rings and I’m thinking that will totally get me some modeling appointments.  Unless, that’s some sort of kinky sex thing, in which case — Well… we’ll just have to see before I make any decisions on that one.

And finally …..

Poland arrived by searching for Just hit me its friday.

On that note … that completely rocks.  I think I need to change my “IT’S FRIDAY!” to “Just hit me its friday”!  Thank you person from Poland … I LIKE it!

Cheers to all the fun people that phrased their way to my site!
Jennifer
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Remember back in January where I was all … I’m Integrated and proclaimed that 2010 was now the best thing since Long Island Ice Teas at 5:30 at the Comedy club?

okay… well… things got a little more fun. I’M ON ALLTOP!!! Do you know how much that rocks? I can prove it! I’ve got a badge! Check it out:

ha! but here’s the thing … right now …. my level of importance on there is like …. the free magazine people just grab because they need something to write on.

Where am I in the grand scheme of things on Alltop’s list? Here, I’ll show you.

that’s right …. I’m in the humor section…. right with Jenny, the Bloggess! She’s #1, which we all know … but where am I? Check it out…

…… I barely beat the copyright to the last spot on the page. I don’t care …. it’s an honor and a privilege!

Also, my grandparents have read my blog and last month while eating dinner with them at Perkins (yeah, that’s right, I went to Perkins AND they paid — that’s how they roll) my grandmother said I was “humorous… not funny”. So I guess I DO fit on this page.

I got my work cut out for me, I plan on being the best bottom dweller there ever was! Someone has to pick up the back and it might as well be me! …. thank you to all my reader’s and passer-bys. Cheers to you all!

Cheers to Alltop!
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