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November 20, 2008

Starbucks Sweepstakes

Filed under: FuNkY! — Tags: , , — Zu @ 8:57 am

“I am the beneficiary of a lucky break in the genetic sweepstakes”

Keep yourself warm with a nice cup of coco or whatever your heart desires.

We are giving away a $10 Gift Card to Starbucks to one lucky winner!!!!


Please visit our forum (you may post as guest, no need to register) and tell us ways to make a workday go by faster. You must post in this thread

1 entry per person, but feel free to keep the forum discussion going anyway :)

Open to residents of the U.S. 18+

Do not forget to come back here and leave a comment so we will be able to contact you if you are picked as the winner.

Sweepstakes end on November 30, 2008 but feel free to come back to the forum anytime.

A lucky winner will be chosen randomly on December 1st.  You will be contacted via email.


Have Fun and Stay Warm!

165 Comments »

  1. By keeping busy.

    Comment by Shannon Baas — November 20, 2008 @ 9:33 am

  2. By really enjoying what I do!

    Comment by Melina — November 20, 2008 @ 10:05 am

  3. Take on more work than you can possibly accomplish and the day will go by in a flash!

    Comment by Michelle Calhoon — November 20, 2008 @ 10:27 am

  4. Music — Oldies on a daily basis, otherwise Christmas tunes during the holidays!

    Comment by Rita M — November 20, 2008 @ 11:58 am

  5. hmmit never ends- so doing it well then running around the workplace naked and jumping into a hot shower as a break….ps I work at home!

    Comment by MRS.MOMMYY — November 20, 2008 @ 12:07 pm

  6. Great co-workers. We have a blast!

    Comment by Jenn S. — November 20, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

  7. I have found the easiest way to make my workday go faster is to just keep busy (paperwork, filing, answering phone calls, etc). I hardly ever pay attention to the clock and the next thing I know the day is over and it time to head home.

    Comment by Joseph Boltz — November 20, 2008 @ 1:21 pm

  8. I visit the best blogs on the net! (ressiepooh)

    Comment by Charity S. — November 20, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

  9. My workday always goes faster if I stay busy.

    Comment by D. Martin — November 20, 2008 @ 2:47 pm

  10. Having project after project to do.

    Comment by Carrie — November 20, 2008 @ 5:14 pm

  11. Keeping busy is always best

    Comment by Tom Showers — November 20, 2008 @ 5:24 pm

  12. Time flies when you’re having fun (and keeping very busy).

    Comment by Jodi — November 20, 2008 @ 5:24 pm

  13. staying busy

    Comment by christopher h — November 20, 2008 @ 8:09 pm

  14. I just try my best to keep myself busy. Running around the office & doing as much as I can in a day helps. Before I know it, it’s 5 p.m. Woohoo!

    Comment by Jessica Maurer — November 20, 2008 @ 9:56 pm

  15. When I am busy, then time flies.

    Comment by Kimberly B — November 21, 2008 @ 5:30 am

  16. I always try to keep busy so time goes by much faster

    Comment by laurie dooley — November 21, 2008 @ 6:11 am

  17. I never have the problem. I always run out of day before I run out of things to do.

    Comment by Cynthia C — November 21, 2008 @ 6:12 am

  18. By getting the job done! Keeping busy!

    Comment by Lisa Foster — November 21, 2008 @ 6:40 am

  19. I never have enough time to visit all the wonderful blogs on the internet.

    Comment by Kathy Scott — November 21, 2008 @ 6:43 am

  20. I listen to music, chat with colleagues…

    Comment by amy m. — November 21, 2008 @ 7:30 am

  21. I’m afraid i don’t have a problem staying busy. i alwas run out of day before i can possible get everything done.

    Comment by Freda Satterfield — November 21, 2008 @ 8:03 am

  22. I get up and walk arounf the office once an hour, it is good for your eyes and blood flow as well as makes time go by, I get to talk to everyone at least once a day!
    jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

    Comment by Jen — November 21, 2008 @ 8:09 am

  23. I change my routine and keep busy.

    Comment by Michele — November 21, 2008 @ 8:33 am

  24. I always have alot of work so that keeps me busy. I do try to break the day up with chatting or listening to music. Thanks for the contest!

    Comment by Heather S — November 21, 2008 @ 8:42 am

  25. My job is to take care of my three-year-old, my two-year-old, and my eight-month-old. If there is a way to make my work day go by faster, for Pete’s sake, somebody please tell me what it is!!!!!!!!
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

    Comment by Alicia Webster — November 21, 2008 @ 8:53 am

  26. keeping busy and breaking down tasks into smaller accomplishments

    Comment by ron — November 21, 2008 @ 9:21 am

  27. Never let yourself get bored.
    Also, try to get a good nights rest,
    when your exhausted the whole day seems miserably long!

    Comment by Melissa — November 21, 2008 @ 10:07 am

  28. Never thinking about the end of the day or looking at the clock

    Comment by Jason — November 21, 2008 @ 11:07 am

  29. Wasn’t really a problem–there was always enough to do to keep busy, and the shift passed rapidly.

    Comment by Carol G — November 21, 2008 @ 11:22 am

  30. By working with friends

    Comment by Kate — November 21, 2008 @ 11:31 am

  31. keeping busy is no problem.

    Comment by Vicky Boackle — November 21, 2008 @ 11:47 am

  32. Would love a gift card to purchase my Java Chip. YUMM

    Comment by Mildred Perez — November 21, 2008 @ 12:01 pm

  33. By thinking about what I get to go home to! It always makes my day go faster!

    Comment by sheila — November 21, 2008 @ 1:26 pm

  34. Time already flies. Way too busy.

    Comment by John — November 21, 2008 @ 1:55 pm

  35. i can’t wait to win

    Comment by susan varney — November 21, 2008 @ 2:34 pm

  36. Keeping busy and not looking at the clock.

    Comment by Susan Smith — November 21, 2008 @ 2:34 pm

  37. Make a “to do” list. Prioritize tasks. Refer to the list as the day passes so quickly it’s not possible to finish everything on it.
    Thank you for the contest. Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!

    Comment by Pat — November 21, 2008 @ 2:51 pm

  38. i would love to win !

    Comment by Traci Dennis — November 21, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

  39. Not looking at the clock but concentrating on my work

    Comment by Dan Smith — November 21, 2008 @ 2:56 pm

  40. Starbucks is cool

    Comment by Brent Dotson — November 21, 2008 @ 5:40 pm

  41. I need this.

    Comment by sara — November 21, 2008 @ 5:50 pm

  42. I replied in the thread.

    eddiem1.1@dslextreme.com

    Comment by Soha Molina — November 21, 2008 @ 5:50 pm

  43. I work with a lot of deadlines so it is pretty rare for time to drag too much.

    Comment by Jessie W — November 21, 2008 @ 5:53 pm

  44. I like to put my headphones in and listen to music while I work.

    Comment by Angie Brady — November 21, 2008 @ 6:19 pm

  45. Just stay busy and the day will go much faster.

    Comment by Terri D — November 21, 2008 @ 6:50 pm

  46. Starbucks i am in

    Comment by allan — November 21, 2008 @ 7:09 pm

  47. MMM… COFFEE :) Count me in please !!

    Comment by Karen Gonyea — November 21, 2008 @ 7:42 pm

  48. Always have work to do, that’s never a problem.

    Comment by Alicia — November 21, 2008 @ 8:00 pm

  49. I just pretend we are on daylight savings time everyday and the time just seems to fly by.

    Comment by randy hu — November 21, 2008 @ 8:13 pm

  50. A brief walk outside always energizes me and keeps me focused (which makes the time go by faster)

    Comment by Dominique W — November 21, 2008 @ 8:18 pm

  51. A quick walk with a pal to pick up some coffee or soda and then back to work. That helps some.

    Comment by DH — November 21, 2008 @ 8:44 pm

  52. starbuck

    Comment by alicia — November 21, 2008 @ 9:44 pm

  53. Well with 4 kids, going to school and working full time…I rarely get bored.

    Comment by Don — November 21, 2008 @ 11:16 pm

  54. I posted to the other forum and I believe it helps when you like your job and your co-workers. I work with great people and everyone pulls their weight.

    Comment by Kelly Ann T. — November 21, 2008 @ 11:40 pm

  55. Fantastic giveaway! I go to Starbucks everyday. Please sign me up for your contest.

    Comment by David Bertolo — November 22, 2008 @ 12:38 am

  56. I never get bored. Work full time, take care of my children. Who has time to get bored!

    Comment by Monique Rizzo — November 22, 2008 @ 2:02 am

  57. Lots of coffee breaks :) Thank you for the giveaway and please enter me.

    Comment by Amber G — November 22, 2008 @ 2:58 am

  58. Sending jokes back and forth to my friends via email.

    Comment by Jovan — November 22, 2008 @ 6:06 am

  59. Make your workday by go by faster by keeping busy and staying out of office politics.

    Comment by Debbie Schmidt — November 22, 2008 @ 7:41 am

  60. By drinking alot of coffee.

    Comment by Martha H. — November 22, 2008 @ 7:49 am

  61. I make sure to take my breaks and get up and get moving for a few minutes. It makes me feel better and ready to get back at it again.

    Comment by Holly — November 22, 2008 @ 7:59 am

  62. I think this a great looking site and would love to win one. Thank you and Happy Thankgivings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by Susan Ladd — November 22, 2008 @ 8:34 am

  63. thanks

    Comment by CHARLES KASSING — November 22, 2008 @ 9:33 am

  64. Starbucks has great Pumpkin Spice Latte…I could buy 3 and be in heaven!

    Comment by Patti Sherman — November 22, 2008 @ 12:35 pm

  65. I’m a stay-at-home mom, and I don’t want my days to go any faster.

    Comment by Denise B. — November 22, 2008 @ 1:50 pm

  66. My work day goes better when I keep bisy and think positive

    Comment by valerie mabrey — November 22, 2008 @ 2:09 pm

  67. Would love to win!

    Comment by Lisa — November 22, 2008 @ 2:25 pm

  68. I make the workday go faster by giving 110 percent and by making sure I give myself short breaks so I can center myself.

    Comment by DeeAnn S — November 22, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

  69. have a great day.

    Comment by Frank Winter — November 22, 2008 @ 3:12 pm

  70. I hope I win the Starbucks gift Card.

    Comment by Robert A. Piacquad — November 22, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

  71. Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

    Comment by Gary Osborn — November 22, 2008 @ 6:44 pm

  72. Stay busy and do not look at the clock.

    Comment by Darlene — November 22, 2008 @ 7:35 pm

  73. Keep busy by doing the job very well, and cover all the clocks. Some nice music helps too.

    Comment by Lorraine — November 22, 2008 @ 8:45 pm

  74. By keeping busy and keeping a positive attitude.

    Comment by Betty N — November 23, 2008 @ 8:42 am

  75. Encourage your boss to take vacation time…

    Comment by Marjorie — November 23, 2008 @ 11:43 am

  76. boy would i love to win this one

    Comment by djp — November 23, 2008 @ 12:57 pm

  77. I always ask others if there is something I can do to help them. Keeping busy makes time go by faster.

    Comment by Kirsten — November 23, 2008 @ 1:52 pm

  78. Taking periodic naps help my day go much faster. I get downtime driving, so a nap or two help the time fly by. Thank you.

    Comment by Richard Olchefski — November 23, 2008 @ 5:31 pm

  79. Keeping busy and taking a break to go get coffee.

    Comment by Derk Thomas — November 23, 2008 @ 6:59 pm

  80. I’m constantly busy, and my workdays fly by.

    Comment by Jill Miller — November 23, 2008 @ 7:57 pm

  81. Keep busy it makes time go by fast.
    Thanks so much for the contest.

    Comment by CATHY TRUMAN — November 23, 2008 @ 9:17 pm

  82. Get a job that you like! It makes a big difference!

    Comment by Brooke Allen — November 23, 2008 @ 10:01 pm

  83. get a good rest the night before!

    Comment by Sarah — November 24, 2008 @ 1:02 pm

  84. i left this post - i like to get a hot drink like hot chocolate or coffee and slowly drink it… it helps to waste a bit of time, also hiding a magazing and pulling it out and reading it very very slowly looking at every little thing — Ashley

    Comment by Ashley — November 24, 2008 @ 1:58 pm

  85. enter me

    Comment by evelyn — November 24, 2008 @ 2:01 pm

  86. These days in the work environment companies are looking for ways to save money and doing things more efficiently. To make the time go by faster in your job when you find yourself looking at the clock wanting the time to go by, just start thinking out of the box for ways that perhaps you can do your job more effectively or think about ways your company can save money and when you come up with an idea or plan, present it to your management. This will not only help the company you work for, but make you shine and stand out from everyone else. Don’t waste your time worrying about the clock and what time it is, but your mind to good use and give back to your company, it will get you further ahead in the long run. Best of luck to you!

    Comment by joanna smith — November 24, 2008 @ 2:18 pm

  87. great sweep !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by tim love — November 24, 2008 @ 3:14 pm

  88. Terrific

    Comment by leslie — November 24, 2008 @ 4:39 pm

  89. My day goes by faster, if there are tons of people in the store.

    Comment by Molly Capel — November 25, 2008 @ 4:02 am

  90. I make a to-do list everyday and try to stick with. Otherwise, my day would just waste away.

    Veronica M. from St. Louis

    Comment by Veronica M. — November 25, 2008 @ 8:24 am

  91. I am very busy so time goes fast

    Comment by Sylvia Belle — November 25, 2008 @ 9:31 am

  92. just to cool

    Comment by jan koontz — November 25, 2008 @ 11:25 am

  93. I try to not look at the clock

    Comment by Jillian Veit — November 25, 2008 @ 11:55 am

  94. I always try to think of all the things I’m going to do when I get off work. Then its time to go in no time!

    Comment by Kelly — November 25, 2008 @ 1:54 pm

  95. don’t look at the clock and just keep plugging away!

    Comment by heather — November 25, 2008 @ 5:30 pm

  96. The workday seems to go faster if I set small goals for myself.
    Thank you!

    Comment by Melissa O. — November 25, 2008 @ 5:47 pm

  97. Just DO IT!

    Comment by Thomas Pingry — November 25, 2008 @ 7:19 pm

  98. Stay busy, take your scheduled breaks and before you know it the day is over!

    Comment by Ingrid — November 25, 2008 @ 8:55 pm

  99. I am lucky that I have coworkers who send humorous emails that make me laugh throughout the day!!

    Comment by Leslie — November 25, 2008 @ 9:49 pm

  100. Have fun

    Comment by Imadogg — November 26, 2008 @ 4:37 am

  101. My job is a lot of fun which makes the day go by real fast. Thanks

    Comment by Kim B — November 26, 2008 @ 10:22 am

  102. my ipod always helps - i don’t know what i would do without it

    Comment by Tia Carter — November 26, 2008 @ 3:35 pm

  103. keeping busy makes the day go faster

    Comment by Yvonne North — November 26, 2008 @ 5:55 pm

  104. wow

    Comment by JOHN DONAHUE — November 26, 2008 @ 6:45 pm

  105. shHHHHHH..I sneak and play around on the internet.

    Comment by Christie — November 27, 2008 @ 4:32 am

  106. Drinking a lot of coffee helps!

    Comment by Julieh — November 27, 2008 @ 9:37 am

  107. enter me

    Comment by Anthony Hedden — November 27, 2008 @ 10:16 am

  108. Neat, thanks for the chance!

    Comment by Kevin Elliott — November 27, 2008 @ 11:24 am

  109. By staying busy and joking around with co-workers.

    Comment by Jerry Przybylski — November 27, 2008 @ 1:26 pm

  110. Staying busy makes the time go by faster even if you have to make up something to do. Just sitting around makes the time go really slow.

    Comment by Linda — November 27, 2008 @ 6:14 pm

  111. Thanks for this great contest!

    Comment by Shelley Slider — November 27, 2008 @ 9:57 pm

  112. One thing I have always found makes the work day go faster (or seems to) is to try to take a walk at lunch time…even if just a 10 minute one.

    Comment by claudette flanigan — November 28, 2008 @ 6:59 am

  113. The day goes faster when I alternate between projects and tasks and have a variety of things to do.

    Comment by Cassandra — November 28, 2008 @ 11:59 am

  114. I am a Starbucks-nista.

    Comment by Stephanie Adkins — November 28, 2008 @ 12:12 pm

  115. I listen to Pandora Radio and check RSS feeds.

    Comment by Jamie Pritchard — November 28, 2008 @ 8:10 pm

  116. Whenever I am dreading work or the day seems to move like molasses, I try to think of 5 things I would hate to be doing more than being at work. I try to be as creative as I can with no repeats.
    This list is easy if you’ve ever had a job worse than your current one … you can just think “well, at least I don’t work there anymore”.

    Comment by Kymberly Pray — November 29, 2008 @ 3:19 am

  117. Starbucks is my favorite and the one treat I try and allow myself when I have the extra dollars!

    Comment by Dawn Eick — November 29, 2008 @ 6:36 am

  118. Never lose your sense of humor. Only the boring get bored.

    Comment by Kayte Watts — November 29, 2008 @ 9:28 am

  119. I play pogo games to pass the time. :)

    :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

    Comment by Teresa — November 29, 2008 @ 11:04 am

  120. To make it go by faster I try not looking at the clock as much as possible.

    Thank you

    Comment by Kelly — November 29, 2008 @ 11:07 am

  121. To make the work day go faster I keep myself busy.

    Comment by Annemarie — November 29, 2008 @ 2:37 pm

  122. Keeping as busy as possible

    Comment by joanne — November 29, 2008 @ 3:34 pm

  123. well since i work at home,anything I WANT!!!

    Comment by amy delong — November 29, 2008 @ 3:39 pm

  124. I keep busy by multitasking. If I just work on one thing at a time, I get really bored.

    Comment by Debbie — November 29, 2008 @ 4:10 pm

  125. A way to make the workday faster?
    That’s a tricky one to master!
    (I’ve tried biting off more than I can chew
    But I’m never done when my day is through.)

    So, my way to make the day go faster
    (without causing any dang disaster)
    is work like mad, and IF I get stuff done . . .
    my ‘after work reward’
    is a cup of
    Starbucks fun!

    Comment by Daphne — November 29, 2008 @ 4:40 pm

  126. This is the perfect time of the year for warm coffee and Hot Chocolate!
    Count me in!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Comment by Carla Pullum — November 29, 2008 @ 5:45 pm

  127. please enter me thank you

    Comment by Susan P — November 29, 2008 @ 6:18 pm

  128. I work with 3 and 4 year olds. I break the day down into sections so it seems as though it is flying by

    Comment by Candie L — November 29, 2008 @ 7:39 pm

  129. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Comment by Samantha Miller — November 29, 2008 @ 9:18 pm

  130. My work day zips by because I am interested in what I am doing.

    Comment by Dolores Olsen — November 29, 2008 @ 9:38 pm

  131. I love my job so I feel like there is never any down time I am always doing something

    Comment by Marina Nosova — November 29, 2008 @ 10:01 pm

  132. Buy a really, really small bluetooth set and secretly have an 8-hour phone call with your sweetie all day long.

    Comment by Leigh Nichols — November 29, 2008 @ 10:47 pm

  133. Commented at 1:48 am. We aren’t allowed to do much except look at the news or read.

    Comment by Betty C — November 29, 2008 @ 10:49 pm

  134. Enjoy what you are doing.

    Comment by Veronica Garrett — November 30, 2008 @ 12:06 am

  135. GREAT GIVEAWAY, THANKS FOR HAVING IT!

    Comment by SHARON C — November 30, 2008 @ 5:05 am

  136. wearinga blanket

    Comment by jennifer gersch — November 30, 2008 @ 5:50 am

  137. keeping busy

    Comment by Stephen — November 30, 2008 @ 8:02 am

  138. I prioritize and don’t sweat the small stuff.

    Comment by Nanette Olson — November 30, 2008 @ 8:58 am

  139. Stay busy and focused.

    Comment by Jana — November 30, 2008 @ 10:14 am

  140. Chat with co-workers.

    txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com

    Comment by Suzanne Lewis — November 30, 2008 @ 10:25 am

  141. I get up from my desk and take a little walk to clear my head if I feel like I am at a standstill. A 5 minute break is always great for productivity– which makes everything speed by!

    Comment by Liz G. — November 30, 2008 @ 10:51 am

  142. If it’s something repetitious, try to get a rhythm going and then while your’re working you can review favorite stories or shows in your head.

    Comment by Tamara Burks — November 30, 2008 @ 11:17 am

  143. Listening to music

    Comment by Bruce — November 30, 2008 @ 12:04 pm

  144. I usually daydream about stories I plan to write about. I can picture my characters in front of me destroying my workspace as they are having a battle.

    Comment by Thinkersblock07 — November 30, 2008 @ 12:24 pm

  145. The work day goes faster when I listen to easy listening music. Thanks for the chance to win a Starbucks gift card. Love the hot carmel apple.

    Comment by sweettech2u — November 30, 2008 @ 12:38 pm

  146. By keeping busy, not only does the day go fast but I feel more productive with my day.

    Comment by Tina Harris — November 30, 2008 @ 1:17 pm

  147. I love Starbucks coffee. I only stop once in awhile, though, so it’s a real treat when I do.
    To make my work day go faster, I have coffee at noon. The rest of the afternoon seems to go way faster.

    Comment by Vicki — November 30, 2008 @ 1:26 pm

  148. Make your workday go by faster by entering blog contests like this one!

    Comment by Robert N — November 30, 2008 @ 1:44 pm

  149. I said the workday goes faster if I am working on something that really interests me, and also with good music in the background.

    Comment by Aletha Hendrickson — November 30, 2008 @ 2:12 pm

  150. by having as much fun as i can at work and by making my computer clock run late.

    Comment by Pam nunez — November 30, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

  151. The workday flies by for me because of my ipod. Thanks

    Comment by Jeanie — November 30, 2008 @ 2:21 pm

  152. Just keep busy (not a problem at my job)

    Comment by Jenny — November 30, 2008 @ 2:23 pm

  153. Thanks for the giveaway…I consume copious amounts of caffeine each day to keep me sane !!!

    Comment by Brian E. — November 30, 2008 @ 4:06 pm

  154. Just stay busy I guess

    Comment by George Casson — November 30, 2008 @ 4:42 pm

  155. Making sure I have plenty to do. Nothing worse than being bored and watching the clock

    Comment by Kobi Hendrix — November 30, 2008 @ 5:04 pm

  156. Caffeine is the answer.

    Comment by Annette Gallagher — November 30, 2008 @ 5:06 pm

  157. Have a little fun with your coworkers

    Comment by Robert — November 30, 2008 @ 5:36 pm

  158. Other than listening to music and keeping busy, try taking a nap or two. That should help pass the time. Just Kidding!! Really, If it really slows down you can organize desk(s) and/or drawer(s), make a shoping list, just find some way to multitask. That will surely pass time.

    Comment by Brandy — November 30, 2008 @ 5:58 pm

  159. Coffee

    Comment by Laura — November 30, 2008 @ 6:14 pm

  160. playing the radio

    Comment by joni chadwell — November 30, 2008 @ 6:21 pm

  161. I stay busy enough that I have trouble getting everything done!

    Comment by Elizabeth Ray — November 30, 2008 @ 6:41 pm

  162. listening to music

    Comment by Tammy — November 30, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

  163. Daydream

    Comment by camille — November 30, 2008 @ 7:23 pm

  164. Being busy is the only thing that makes my workday go faster.

    Comment by Terri L — November 30, 2008 @ 8:16 pm

  165. Try not to look at the clock

    Comment by Lindsay — December 1, 2008 @ 12:58 am

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