New Poll!

Hey Overlook! I know that it’s a little early for predictions, but I’ve decided to put up a poll anyway. Who do you think will win the NBA finals? Be sure to cast your vote on the right! Let’s get some friendly competition going in the comments section!

Be Happier at Work – It’s Not Impossible

Let’s face it; there are very few people that are happy in their jobs.  Companies are cutting positions left and right, leaving the remaining workers to pick up and sometimes do the work of 2 or 3 other people.  It doesn’t seem quite fair, but in this economy who wants to complain?  Instead of suffering in silence, Glamour Magazine’s Alisha Davis gets advice from fashion world guru Christine Beauchamp in the September 2009 issue on 7 rules for being happier at work.

1. Speak Up – share your ideas.  If you are new to a job or industry you may be a little shy or overthink your idea.  Be bold.  You never know what can come of it.
2. Have a life – be present.  When you are at work, give it 100%.  When you leave, leave the office at the office and enjoy your life outside of work.
3. Don’t be a fashion victim – dress professionally, yet comfortably.  This is a delicate balancing act but it can be done.
4. See the big picture – don’t get caught up in the minutae of the day to day tasks.  See them as the steps toward your career goals.
5. Consider challenges a way to up your game – always approach challenges as a positive.
6. Find inspiration, and keep it close – a picture, a quote, even a rabbit’s foot will work if it keeps you focused on your goal.
7. Work hard, have fun and be kind.

iPad Fever!

It’s either iPad fever, or this guy is delirious. It may even be both. Everyone knows that the long awaited release of Apple’s iPad is tomorrow, April 3rd. No one knows this better than New York native, Greg Packer. He’s been waiting in line since TUESDAY for his iPad. He even slept overnight in Penn Station! Now that’s dedication.

To each their own I guess. What do you think about Greg’s dedication? Would you do the same thing?

Would you buy your favorite artists album even if sales weren’t good?

Hey Overlook! There’s a new poll on our blog! It poses the question, of whether you would buy your favorite artists new album even is sales were down and you didn’t particularly like their singles.

I’ve often found myself buying albums out of habit. The people who I mainly buy albums for, I’ll buy the newest albums no matter what. I just want to know if everyone thinks the same way. Let me know in the comments section!

Social Media isn’t a fad…it’s a revolution!

For all of you naysayers out there that thought social media mediums such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter were just fads and would die out in a few years, THINK AGAIN! Social media had revolutionized the way that people communicate with each other. Think about it. Even at this very moment, you’re using a social media outlet:  you are reading what I have written on a blog. Blogs get at least 200 K postings a day! Can you imagine the information and the creative thoughts that are being typed up right now? I know, it’s mind boggling.

The best advice that I can give you in this day and age is to get on board if you’re not already, (which isn’t many people, I’m sure). The social media revolution is going to continue to grow, so it’s best to jump on the bandwagon now, so that you’re not left in the dark in the years to come.

Check out the video below to see just how amazing the new social media revolution is:

Know Thy Friends

How do you define the word ‘friend’? I’m not talking about Facebook friends or Twitter followers, but the people who you can depend on, spend time with, and tell your secrets to. These days, it’s getting harder and harder to distinguish that fine line between a ‘true friend’ and a ‘close acquaintance’.

Events in my life recently have forced me to actually take a good look into the relationships that I have with the people around me. In all actuality, I believe that the amount of people that I can actually call a true ‘friend’, only goes as far as my right hand. Sure, there’s a good amount of people out there who I’m close to, but those friends are grouped into certain categories in my book. Many of you can probably relate. These categories don’t say anything bad about the person whatsoever, you just need to know the kind of people that you spend your time with.

(My) Categories of friends:

-Your Best/Truest Friends: Those who you know will have your back in any situation. You can tell them anything, do anything for them, and they will do the same for you. You don’t have to worry about your secrets leaking with them. And if you have a disagreement, you’ll eventually make up and the friendship will be even stronger afterwards.

-Your Friends: These are the people who you can count on to go out with, travel with, tell certain things to, and they will ultimately stick up for you in most situations. You would probably have to watch what you say to certain individuals as you never know who they’re best/truest friends are, and they’re loyalties are higher to them.

-Close Acquaintances: You’ll go out with them, and speak with them on the phone on occasion, but you wouldn’t tell all of your personal/private secrets/stories to them. They may come through in a pinch, but I wouldn’t put all of your eggs in that basket. I also wouldn’t put them in the same room as someone that you’ve set your eyes on.

-Acquaintances: You know them. That’s about how far this goes, lol. You’ll have a conversation with them, but you wouldn’t trust them with private facts about your life. You definitely wouldn’t leave them in the same room as someone you’re interested in, or your significant other for that matter.

Even if your friends don’t fall into these categories, there are certain categories that they may fall under: the funny one, the athletic one, the shy one, the DIVA, the odd one, the smart one, the nice one, the outrageous one, the one you wouldn’t leave in the same room as your man/woman, the prankster, and the one who knows EVERYBODY. The last one is my favorite. You can go anywhere with them and be guaranteed a good time.

What about you? Do any of your friends fall into the above categories? Do you have your own categories?

B&W photocredit: StuSeeger

Moving to Overlook?

We’re happy to welcome any and everyone home here at Overlook. We would also like to make your moving experience as easy and stress free as possible. Moving can be a pain with trying to move all of your belongings to a new location. Many times, you end up having more items than you initially thought, and after throwing out what you don’t need, you still end up with a boat load of stuff.

Well, we’ve found a few tips to aid you in your relocation.

Tip #1: Use smaller boxes. Large boxes may hold more things, but they get heavy fast. Try to keep all boxes under 50 lbs to keep them manageable.

Tip #2: Keep all parts and pairs together. Curtain rod hangers, mirror hooks, screws, and other little hardware pieces should be kept together in some sort of baggy and taped to the back of the item they go with.

Tip #3: Take Inventory. Label each box with what’s in it, and what room it belongs to. You may even want to create a spreadsheet that details exactly what is in what box, to make it easier to find later.

Tip #4: Use fabrics such as socks and linens to fill space in boxes that you would normally use bubble wrap for. This way, it cuts back on having to buy extra packing materials.

These are only a few, the rest can be found in the article above. We hope that this helps you when moving to Overlook Apartment Homes.
Welcome home!

Photo credit: Skrewtape

Finally! A Warm Weekend Ahead!

I’m ready for sundresses and sandals! The arrival of spring is nothing less than exciting to me, seeing as tomorrow begins the (hopefully warm) season of new. My advice to you is to get out there and enjoy! Don’t sit inside on this beautiful weekend! Fly a kite, play disc golf, or even grab an ice cream cone on a stroll.

What are you going to do this weekend?

MARCH MADNESS is here! Join the Fogelman Management Group 2010 NCAA Bracket Challenge!!!

Are you ready for March Madness? Join the Fogelman Management 2010 NCAA Bracket Challenge on Facebook and compete against other residents from your community, and other Fogelman properties, to see who the most basketball savvy resident is! Prizes have yet to be determined. You must enter and complete a bracket before the games begin this Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Noon EST/11 am CST/.

Also, each submission is automatically entered into the $5k March Mania Bracket Pool created by Citizen Sports.

Follow this link to join the Fogelman Management Group 2010 NCAA Bracket Challenge!

How does the bracket scoring system work?

The following scoring system is used for the bracket: Round Points Received for correctly choosing the winning team…

• Rd. 1 (round of 64): 1 pt.
• Rd. 2 (round of 32): 2 pts.
• Rd. 3 (round of 16): 4 pts.
• Rd. 4 (round of 8): 8 pts.
• Rd. 5 (round of 4): 16 pts.
• Rd. 6 (championship): 32 pts.

When and where can I see how I’m doing compared to other people in my pool?

Once the tournament begins, click on the pool name from the homepage. You’ll see how many points each person in your pool has scored as well as the team they picked as the national champ.

What can I win in the Fogelman Management NCAA Bracket Challenge?

The top three finishers (in points) that are residents of a community that Fogelman Management Group manages will receive prizes yet to be determined. Stay tuned!

What is the $5k March Mania Bracket Pool created by Citizen Sports?

Every entry is automatically submitted to the $5k March Mania Bracket Pool. The winner of the bracket pool will win the $5000 cash grand prize (pending eligibility, see full rules here).

Cool Video Clip of the Day

Hey Overlook! As you’ve hit that mid-point in your day, you may need a little pick me up for whatever reason. I’ve found a clip for you! It’s not a funny clip, but it’s kind of cool.

Do you know about the trick where you rip a table cloth from under the dishes there, without dropping or breaking them? Well this guy performed that trick to the extreme. BMW. tv has it where there is a very long/elaborate table set up. They attach an end of the tablecloth to a motorcycle, and…you’d just have to watch and see!

BMW – S1000 RR
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