{2.8} Hump Day

Yup, the above photo has been everywhere, but it still makes me smile.
The holidays are long over but I still like this Madewell interactive ad.
ONE MONTH until SXSW invades Austin, I wasn’t too excited until I discovered this survival guide created by GSD&M (bonus points for using pinterest).
This proves @SI_Now had a few Budlight Platinums during the Super Bowl.
ESPN, getting social media right.
Last but not least, the reason I will always consider Mizzou and Harpos Bar and Grille home. Reaction to MU’s win over KU –  this is pure happiness.

{12.21} Hump Day

Listen to Grandma, she’s much wiser than you think.
This is how beer should be bought.
For all my newly employed friends, this article is for you and your first office holiday party. May it be merry and only mildly awkward.
These guys can dance, well at least better than the average calendar.
Imagine this is the “free hugs” guy from your college campus grown up and with a video camera and internet connection.

{9.14} Hump Day

The Brief is all about design-savvy travel inspiration, take a mini vacation by browsing its content.
After reading Suri’s Burn Book I’ve decided I want to become friends with this kindergartner (or tumblr) asap!
Procrastinate by looking at the fantastic websites featured on The Best Designs.
Bloggers are the future of everything, not just fashion – expect me to blog about it soon, in the meantime read this fashion week piece.
Austin Link: I love a good cover song, and I really love a good cover band… so here’s a list of the best cover bands in Austin.
Still not sure how to use Google+, follow these multimedia journalists to get access to their content and learn from the best.
(photo via pinterest.com)

{9.8} Hump Day

Reoccurring themes in Hollywood blockbusters, we can all guess them but this infographic from Visual News is so much more fun.
Android and Instagram, it’s about time.
One month until I’m at the 100th Mizzou Homecoming – I’ll be watching this video on repeat until then.
The Economist says beauty pays, so you’re saying I now have an excuse for investing my money in my closet…
Screw Follow Friday tweets, I’m going to miss Kate Spade’s summer Friday snap shots once fall truly begins.
This tweet from Chris Colfer, my thoughts exactly. Why no love for me B and J? Kurt would feel the same too I’m sure.

{8.31} Hump Day

Yes, your favorite Hump Day posts of my favorite links of the week are back. Here we go…
The power of social media helps find missing student… all the way in Malaysia.
Austin needs a version of this site, Let’s Meet and Work.
Thank goodness Anderson Cooper has not seen my YouTube videos, he would have a few more to make fun of.
Hipster Ipsum – making the wireframes of Austin, TX and Williamsburg, NY more cliche (and awesome) everyday. Do you need some text for your website, blog or whatever? *sigh* Okay…
The biggest, best infographic I have ever seen.
And last, a stop motion video of California – it is gorgeous and that weather looks a lot nicer than this record-breaking heat in Texas.

{5.4} Hump Day

Order me these cards RIGHT NOW (please)!
How to design for happiness.
You can “do good” just by using social media.
I want a boy who will build me bookshelves (and frame this print).
This week’s crush, why is he so effortlessly adorable? 
The Royal Wedding plus Post-Its, the perfect coupling of timely advertising.
Yup, my college had a big party on Monday night – in case you missed this post. 
Guerrilla marketing, always entertaining. 
Did it surprise anyone that Twitter broke this big news? 
I don’t care that it is just water, I’d pay a lot for this Evian bottle. 

{4.6} Hump Day

Yup, this video is almost as satisfying as popping bubble wrap.
I never realized there is so much hate for Comic Sans out there.
Anyone want to feed my Nike fetish and buy me these (please)?
Who knew the history of titles could be so compelling?
The iPad takes on its first augmented reality app, hours of entertainment ensues.
Have you ever checked out the Vanity Fair Blogopticon? It’s an intense web.
My new favorite website for words of wisdom and “pretty things” (image above via this website).
Why The Daily might not be able to hire me after graduation.
This week’s (old school) crush. He’s at his finest in All the President’s Men, but is a cute tot too.

{3.16} Hump Day

I’ve been brainstorming a logo for a mobile project I’m working on – found some good inspiration here.
Dear Alex Trebek, I still think Ken Jennings can  beat Watson.
You really do learn something new everyday – like that pigs can become alcoholics.
Kate Spade redesigned its website and I fell in love (again). I also fell in love with a featured video, seven henrietta street.
No clue how you put these on your bookshelf, but I would get creative to have one of the pieces from the Book of Art flickr stream.
Creative website of the week award right here.
Live-tweeting during No Reservations, hello better than DVD extras.

{3.9} Hump Day

This whole website makes me wan to buy things I don’t need just because they are really pretty, I guess it is what’s on the outside that does count.
I want to go to this beach party.
Your sense of adventure, I want to frame it.
Barcalys take on “to be or not to be,” who knew finance was so Shakespearian?
This graphic shows us exactly what we have all been wondering, what if social media were a high school?
I am obsessed with bookshelves, but this one just makes me confused.
I wish my city had some of this quirky-ness going on (see photo above).
Sex sells, and Mr. Sheen is proving crazy does too.
This “Why Save PBS” poster is cooler than PBS is.

{2.23} Hump Day

Are these window blinds or inspiration? Seriously, I want these.
When I need my art and culture, this site has me covered.
My laptop would look fly with these things.
If you like looking at advertisements as much as I do, Ads of the World might be your new favorite website to waste time on.
Glad money isn’t everything cause this proves I‘m going to be poor.
Sports Illustrated has a plan to rescue digital magazine sales, maybe.
I will always love Wayne Rooney (or any man who can do this).
Send me to Barcelona please.
This girls’ feet never touch the ground, some photo evidence is shown above.