As I sat down last night to brainstorm my PeRceptions, all I could focus on was the rain pelting my window. I kept getting distracted by fun Web sites, and then it dawned on me… Why not share them?
So when you’ve hit a dead end or need a break from staring at Excel, jog your creativity with a few of my rainy day favorites.
www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com
This one’s an oldie but a goodie. No matter how stressful your day, these random photos will get you smiling. Why is there such joy in laughing at others’ bizarre family snapshots? Who cares? Enjoy and get grinning!
jacksonpollock.org
Ever been tired to the point of delirium? This mindless fun is sure to have your brain back up and running in no time. Simply click around your screen and within seconds you’ll have a Pollock-esque creation to brighten your afternoon.
www.hongkiat.com/blog
I’m a graphic design junkie, and this blog gives tips on anything design/Web related that I might not know but wish I did. A sure bet to keep you enlightened and intrigued.
www.favthingsatl.com
Find out about Atlanta food and drink specials, neighborhood events, museum exhibits and more. Don’t have time to keep up with the blog? Follow them on Twitter: @favthingsATL.
www.ehow.com
Feeling clueless? Ehow.com walks you through everything you’d ever need to know from how to get rid of pesky yellow jackets to setting the timed brew on your Cuisinart.
www.befunky.com
I don’t see the world through rose-colored glasses; I’ve always preferred a Nikon lens. If you have as much fun with photos as I do, you’ll love this addictive (and free) site that lets you upload and warp your pics. Try every effect from Warhol to cartoons.
If you’ve learned anything from my random sharing; don’t let it be just another gloomy Monday! Keep the dreariness at bay, and tell us the go-to sites that get you smiling.
As design director at Cookerly, Tim serves as the creative lead in the development of branding campaigns, print collateral and digital media for clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer, professional services, healthcare and technology.
As a senior vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman is a strategic communications leader specializing in media relations and reputation management. With a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today, he excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Mike Touhill is vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, where he helps lead traditional, social and digital media programs for B2B and B2C clients in packaging, telecommunications and technology, among other industries. As a communication leader, he develops and executes public relations strategy, provides proactive and reactive counsel to C-level executives and secures earned media coverage for client initiatives and product.
Andrew Agan is a vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, overseeing the agency’s internship program and leading media relations, content strategy and social media initiatives. He provides counsel and executes campaigns for clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, technology, automotive and many others. Andrew excels at crafting compelling stories and building media relationships, resulting in clients being featured in notable outlets such as CNBC, Associated Press, Business Insider, Fox Business, HBO, Inc. Magazine, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others.
As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.