Awkward Press » liveblogs http://awkwardpress.com Independent publishers of imaginative fiction and daily meditations on the ridiculousness of the universe. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:24:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Liveblogging a Glass of Water Comment http://awkwardpress.com/liveblogging-a-glass-of-water-comment/ http://awkwardpress.com/liveblogging-a-glass-of-water-comment/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:08:10 +0000 jeffrey http://awkwardpress.com/?p=650 in fact, I had ripped her off! The original water liveblog had been posted almost one year ago!]]> The other day, I did a piece where I liveblogged a glass of water. (Full disclosure: I really wanted to liveblog a sandwich, but I didn't have a sandwich.) After I wrote the piece, I wanted to see how quickly Google registered stuff, so I googled "liveblogging a glass of water." Lo and behold, there was another website with a post entitled "liveblogging a glass of water." "This aggression will not stand!" I said, thinking that this person had grabbed my work whole cloth and stuck it on his or her own website. But when I clicked over, I learned that no, this person (Lula Lee, according to her profile) had not ripped me off ... in fact, I had ripped her off! The original water liveblog had been posted almost one year ago!

Now, to be fair, our approaches to liveblogging water were slightly different. She was taking a look at the particles in her glass of tap water as they settled, while I was more interested in how delicious and refreshing water is. But, in case Lula ever comes across my article in a Google search, let me just say: you win. You were the first. I promise you I didn't know it at the time, and I in no way meant to piggyback on your wonderful idea. May this post give you traffic behind your wildest dreams, even though you haven't updated your blog since February.

Hugsies,
Jeffrey

PS: The Awkward Movie Challenge Week 3 is coming this afternoon! Get ready ... this one's a zarDOOZY!

]]> http://awkwardpress.com/liveblogging-a-glass-of-water-comment/feed/ 2 Liveblogging a Glass of Water http://awkwardpress.com/liveblogging-a-glass-of-water/ http://awkwardpress.com/liveblogging-a-glass-of-water/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:44:47 +0000 jeffrey http://awkwardpress.com/?p=607 11:35 AM: Acquire water from water cooler. The cooler makes a satisfying gurgling noise.]]> Conclusion: This water really worked out well for me. It quenched my thirst, cooled me down, and even curbed my hunger. I may go for some more later. If you're feeling thirsty, I highly recommend drinking water as an excellent alternative to gulping air or eating sand.

12:06 PM: Feeling on a roll, I decided to just go ahead and finish the thing. Exclusive pics of empty cup are in!

The Water (empty)

The Water (empty)

12:05 PM: Just returned from the bathroom. Feeling much better.

12:00 PM: Right as the morning turns to afternoon, I take my latest sip. Still going down easy. Beginning to feel the water in my bladder. One more drink to go, you guys! Let's make it a great one!

11:46 AM: Third drink. This one was a little bigger than the others. 1/3 of a glass left to go.

11:41 AM: Second drink. It's really quenching the thirst.

11:38 AM: First water pics are in! Exclusive!

The Water

The Water

11:36 AM: Take a drink. Refreshing!

11:35 AM: Acquire water from water cooler. The cooler makes a satisfying gurgling noise.

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