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Elizabeth Quintanilla the CHEESEBURGER!!

Posted Fri, 08/07/2009 - 6:35pm by eq

This week has been Fascinating with lots of emphasis on online reputation and reputation management.  There is actually a lot to this and much more to consider than just being careful with what pictures end up on Facebook or MySpace.   Essentially, I really enjoy the concept of thinking of myself as my own Inc. or better yet a cheeseburger!

 

ProductCamp and Me

Posted Tue, 08/04/2009 - 12:52pm by eq

 

ProductCamp Austin Summer 2009: Register today!

 

As of this morning, we have 399 registered attendees! I have been an active planning committee member for ProductCamp Austin Summer 2009.  We are very fortunate to be sponsored by Moot Corp at the McCombs School of Business.  So far, I have really enjoyed working with really active members of the Product Management Community such as Paul Young (@ptyoung) and Bertrand Hazard (@hazarbx).  It will be awesome and proud to be a McCombs alumni with the McCombs School of Business sponsoring this community organized conference.  

 

ProductCamp Austin will be on  Saturday, August 15, 2009. I’m really looking forward to hanging around a lot of smart product managers and product marketing managers, taking in the sessions and contributing anyway I can - look for me with the A/V equipment and making sure that we maintain our great relationship with the McCombs School of Business.  Introduce yourself and I look forward to hearing about your product management and marketing management experiences...

 

Don't forget to look at the sessions list (currently 38 listed):  Click here!

She'll be coming around the mountain when she bikes/walk

Posted Mon, 07/27/2009 - 11:43pm by eq

While visiting family in Monterrey - Mexico, I took my mountain bike up to their park, Chipinque.  It is a 6.5 km trek from the base climbing a little more than 1250 meters.  For those used to US measurements, this is approximately a 4 mile trail with almost a 0.8 mile climb.  

     Me at the top of the trail at Chipinque!     

Run Fat Girl Run! Part 2

Posted Tue, 07/14/2009 - 7:19pm by eq

We won 3rd place for our division! Crossing the finishing line is amazing and somehow out of nowhere - you get an extra boost to run over the line. Now at peace with a big smile that I finished my 2nd triathlon - all 800 meter swim, 11.3 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run/walk is now over. We competed in the Mixed Friends 99 and over category which had 4 teams and 1 team didn't finish. All experienced triathletes will say that it is an accomplishment to just finish your first triathlon. Guess what?

A Good Kick in the A*S

Posted Fri, 07/10/2009 - 5:15pm by eq

A Good Kick in the A*S: Today, I had the fortunate experience of working out, picking up my race packet, and eating lunch with my good friend and mentor Roger. Not your average friend by any stretch of the imagination and sometimes when you need a good kick in the a*s - best to get it from one of your best friends. As stated in an earlier post, I'm doing a triathlon this Sunday. Not just any one but the Couples Triathlon with Roger.

Run Fat Girl Run!

Posted Wed, 07/08/2009 - 3:22pm by eq

With my 2nd triathlon ever - I have swim, bike, and run/walk on the brain. While some haven't seem me in a while (sorry all my LA friends), I have gained and lost a lot of weight. It was really depressing as a former amateur model to at one time weigh 240 lbs. While modeling, I didn't have the healthiest weight either but never had the medical complications that I have had in the recent years due to being heavy. How did I get that heavy -> Go get a job and be in a full-time MBA program. It seems that I actually needed all those Venti Lattes with soy.

Independence Day Reflections

Posted Mon, 07/06/2009 - 5:24pm by eq

We live in the best country in the world. I am proud of Austin and the United States. I really like the fact that I was able to get an education, drive an SUV, fly gliders, swim, bike, run, dive, and hang out with friends all without living in fear for my basic safety. Also, I was able to work for NASA and then go back to school and get that MBA degree. Freedom is a wonderful thing. Freedom to choose what we do, what we believe in, what we wear, what we eat, where we live, and to think and learn! This is a big deal after traveling to other countries such as Vietnam and India.

My First Blog

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 6:37pm by eq

Welcome to my personal website and blog! The last few months have been interesting and inspired me to create this website and all its content. Austin is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial city and a place where everyone can always develop new skills and contribute to their community, and both work & play hard. This blog is just going to be a place to share my experiences and views as a local Austinite! Enjoy my blog and I will be including as much humor in my posts as possible! :)