tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793138806235198105.post2593368728923903280..comments2018-07-16T04:22:44.728-07:00Comments on 365 Resolutions: Working With Super GlueColleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11642227578986761383noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793138806235198105.post-89615695836541809292010-06-17T20:12:37.229-07:002010-06-17T20:12:37.229-07:00Matt, in the military we call it the "I Love ...Matt, in the military we call it the "I Love Me" wall. Steve doesn't have one here, but I actually made him one in the back room of our basement in Cape Cod. Hmmm... a little out of the way??the Erickson Boys (and One Girl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17070774615217312648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793138806235198105.post-87722883000735176042010-06-17T05:27:45.454-07:002010-06-17T05:27:45.454-07:00Are you serious with this??!!! You are so funny! ...Are you serious with this??!!! You are so funny! That is longest comment ever! Yes, I will post pictures of your "Wall of Awesome" when it's done ... but first I need to finish that desk! :-) <br /><br />Must be a slow morning at work for you....Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642227578986761383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793138806235198105.post-78029685924780205062010-06-17T05:01:51.961-07:002010-06-17T05:01:51.961-07:00I feel that I must comment for the sake of clarifi...I feel that I must comment for the sake of clarification and in defense of the WOA. <br /><br />First, Michael Jordan has an entire hall at Nike Headquarters that displays his accomplishments and provides him a little ego boost when he needs it. The WOA is my scaled-down version of this idea to buoy my spirits. <br /><br />Second, Colleen neglected to tell you that the WOA is on the left side of the wall that contains the French doors to the study, with an approximate area of 20 inches wide by 8 feet high-MY WALL OF AWESOME IS NOT EVEN AN ENTIRE WALL!!! <br /><br />Third, she is a wonderful wife and amazing mother to Andy, and I appreciate her taking the time to fix my hand plaque. I love her. And that's why Colleen is getting her very own Wall of Awesome on the other side of the door where she can display her recent medal from the San Diego half-marathon AND her non-moldy college degree.<br /><br />Hopefully you blogreaders are now more on board with the WOA, and maybe want one for yourself or loved one. Colleen will have a future post detailing the steps taken to construct your very <br />WOA, so stay tuned...<br /><br />Matt<br /><br />P.S. If you ever find yourself in a Watermelon Seed-Spitting Competition, here are some pointers on how to bring home the gold (or plaque, in my case): <br /><br />1) Most Important: Store the seeds in your mouth. Most competitors will hold them in their hand, which dries them out and doesn't give you the necessary lubrication for them to slide across the floor. Guaranteed to increase your distance by an extra 2 feet.<br /><br />2) Use your hips and legs. Step into the spitting using your hips and legs to provide a decent snap of your head forward while you spit. <br /><br />3) Keep your eyes on the Prize. Too many competitors keep their eyes closed. Mentally focus on where you want the seed to land. <br /><br />4) Go last, if possible. That way you can see what distance you have to beat, and nobody will steal your technique.<br /><br />5) Higher is not better. Optimum angle seems to be where the seed's highest point is about 2 feet above your head, with no wind.Matt (husband)noreply@blogger.com