#10: Don't Despair, It's Friday!

Apparently there were too many distractions for me this week since I haven't posted in a few days... But here's a good one:

Nothing to bring down a Friday like snarky comments, condescension, pessimism, and demotivation! Can't stand those inspirational signs your boss hangs around the office? Cover them with some good ol' DEINSPIRATION! Surf Despair, Inc. for twists to cliche motivational signs and slogans, podcasts, blog entries, and more.

#9: Buy Tee's at Shirts for a Cure

Visit the Shirts for a Cure website and check out amazing tee's designed by over 100 punk bands including Bad Religion, Blink-182, Eels, Frodus (see left), Less than Jake, NOFX, and Say Anything.

Proceeds from shirt sales go to the Syrentha J. Savio Endowment (SSE), a charity that raises money to help pay for breast cancer treatment for patients who cannot afford it.

#8: Pirate Supply Store & Writing Center

Visit the website for 826 Valencia, or, if you are anywhere near the San Francisco area, race over to 826 Valencia (it's street address) to check out this incredible pirate-supply store. There you will find treasure maps, flags, and all kinds of other pirate apparel and accessories.

The store also functions as the front to the nonprofit 826 Valencia Writing Center, a venue where youth ages 6-18 have the opportunity to hone their writing skills. Note that 826 Valencia is the brainchild of writer extraordinaire, Dave Eggers.