A Mattress Pun

For some reason, I find this hilarious:

Thanks to David Rager.

My Pharmaceutical Company Joined Facebook.

This post is cross-posted from my Edelman Engage In Health post.

If you’ve seen MyParentsJoinedFacebook.com, you’ll understand that not everyone meshes with the network, ethos and language of the community a person creates for herself on Facebook. Parents have a funny way of responding to things they shouldn’t and in ways that don’t make sense. Is the world reacting to pharmaceutical companies the same way as kids react to their parents joining Facebook?

Just like there are unwritten social rules about how parents should act, the FDA is looking to set guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how they should act and what they should say. Specifically, the FDA is raising questions about how pharmaceutical companies fit into the inherently personal, yet public nature of online communities. They will be looking at what kinds of adverse events pharmaceutical companies will be required to report on, how they will be allowed to communicate with patients and who will ensure the information they communicate is accurate.

As an avid Facebook user, I wonder, where do we draw the line between public and private engagement? If I post a status update that my allergy medicine made me feel woozy, will a pharmaceutical company message me on Facebook? And, if so, should I respond, or should I talk to my doctor? Will I ever feel comfortable posting something similar again?John Richman, WOMMA, PhRMA and many others will be addressing these questions on Thursday and Friday.

MyParentsJoinedFacebook.com jokes “CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR PARENTS JUST JOINED FACEBOOK. YOUR LIFE IS OFFICIALLY OVER.” I’ll admit, I can’t complain too much, I was the first one of my friends to accept my mom’s request on Facebook. I don’t really mind her knowing what I share on the network. Similarly, pharmaceutical companies should have a transparent, authentic presence to gauge what’s happening and provide information I can access when I need it, in a place I frequent. I just don’t want either my mom, or my pharmaceutical company, writing on my Wall.

An Engagement Party

I'm very excited to be throwing the engagement party for Rebecca and Dean.

Here is the invitation I created for the party:

Engagement Invite

Triathlon #2 Miami

Its time to get back on the wagon. I'm ready to start training again! I was pretty disappointed in my overall time from my first tri, since my swim took about 10-15 minutes more than it should have. So this time, I'm planning on focusing a lot more on the swim. I want to set some new goals, so I have something to measure my progress against! I want to:

• Cut down my swim by 10 minutes
• Cut down my run by 5 minutes
• Cut down my bike by 3 minutes
• Shave off 1 minute of transition time
• Add weight training to my routine (and actually do it this time)
• Focus on eating healthy!

These are pretty big goals, so its going to take a lot of work and a lot of swimming (ARGH). I'm looking forward to the treat of being in Miami during March though!

Once Upon a Time.

One of my best friends called me with some exciting news I've been anticipating for awhile: she is engaged! I can't imagine a more perfect person for her to spend the rest of her life with. And, I'm thrilled that I convinced her to go on a second date with him :).

Congratulations Rebecca & Dean!

Passion Pit - Moth's Wings: Current Song Obsession

Can't get enough of this song today!

Something to Make You Smile

Its Monday. I needed a smile, thought you might too.

The whole set can be found at http://www.welivenow.org. Just keep clicking through.