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Friday, October 24th, 2008

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Intel is asking people what inspires them and this is my answer. I’d love to hear from you all. Even if you don’t make videos and post them online, what inspires you to do what you do?

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69 Comments to “What Inspires Sarah Austin”

  1. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 10:19 am

    What inspires me the most when it comes to my Social Media work is getting comments and feedback from people!!! In fact I remember back to my school days every time I got an assignment back with just a grade and no comment and feedback I went back to the teacher and asked them to either tell me what they thought about it or write me a comment!!!

  2. Sarah October 24th, 2008 at 10:35 am

    I totally get inspired by comments. It’s so nice when someone leave a good comment. I can listen to their ideas and find a way to make it work with my show. If it was not for all the great comments here and support from others this show would not be what it is today. I love it all and all who help.

  3. Oscar October 24th, 2008 at 11:16 am

    All the beautiful things on this world :)

  4. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 11:23 am

    comiccon_storm_trooper

    I’m always inspired by Star Wars !! :)

  5. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 11:24 am

    Caitlin and I on the subway

    And my roommate

  6. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 11:24 am

  7. Oscar October 24th, 2008 at 11:28 am

    A eso me refiero =)

  8. Oscar October 24th, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Ah good rap yo yo!!

  9. Sarah October 24th, 2008 at 11:40 am

    Yes! She’s so cute.

  10. Kam October 24th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    Surprise comment!
    Book: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
    Movie: The Knack & How To Get It
    TV Show: The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart
    Person: Myself
    Place: Under water
    Thing: Microscope

  11. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    Hay Sarah U should totally check this out and dont forget to leave me a comment: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=208440&l=3d1bb&id=1179207860

  12. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    Kam! Oh I love your comment!

    Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse is my number two most favorite book. My number one is Snow Crash.

    Your place of inspiration makes me think that you are into meditation. I used to do swimming meditation back when I had a gym membership. Do you do meditation?

    xx Sarah

  13. Art October 24th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    Sarah Austin inspires me. :) haha. As I graphic designer I get inspired by other designers, art books, magazines, posters, forums where I can talk to and share designs and ideas with other people, but mostly the people around me and places and things I see everyday.
    Also, Caitlin just inspired me to make a rap video of my own.. though without the accent it won’t be as cute. :|

  14. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Sarah R U on twitter? My twitter is Paykan

  15. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Will you please make a rap video and send it to me Art? If you do I will lol and never stop laughing. Ever… forever. I like magazines too. Caitlin, Jeniffer Levine (our friend) and I try to get inspired to make videos together by clipping out magazine pictures, colors and textures. We will be making a video tomorrow with other youtubers so I better get on making a collage tonight. I’ll be waiting for your rap… :-)

  16. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    Ashkan, do you mind I uploaded this to my flickr? If you do I’ll take it down.
    Sara Austin vs Avril Lavigne

    I tried to leave a comment on Facebook, but didn’t see the option to comment. You would think that a tech reporter like me would be better at using Facebook. Are the comments turned on? xx Sarah

  17. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    Sarah how long have U been doing doing this for? What got U interested in it?

  18. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    LOL I dont mind :) go ahead and use the picture :)

  19. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Just saw you last comment. Ahhh!

    Yes, I am on twitter: http://twitter.com/pop17

    (I’m number 23 with a potential reach of 3.3 million a day according to twinfluence- just learned this today!)

    I’m now following you there so we can chat more about what we are doing. See you.

  20. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Honestly I think U R the prettier version of her :) Its really nice to talk to U :) I always get very excited when I meet people who have the same interests as me. I do a Live Show every Thursday Its a Live Call In Quiz Show and its on Yahoo Live !!!

  21. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    yay now Im following U on twitter :) sweet

    WoW U R that popular on twitter? How do U keep up with it?

  22. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I just remebered to say something else!!! your roommate totally looks like Amanda Bynes!!!! LOL She is cute!!!!

  23. Sarah October 24th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    I like Amanda Bynes. See ya on Justin.tv!

  24. Brad October 24th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    hey Sarah you do look like her lol just are little

  25. G1ANN1 ANG3L0 October 24th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    We’re all on Justin dot tv – watching you :)

  26. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    BTW Sarah U joined http://geeks.pirillo.com yet? Its awsome LOL

  27. Brad October 24th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    hey Sarah

  28. Sarah October 24th, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Yes I did join geeks.pirillo.com it’s freaking awesome! I love it. LOVE it. and I want my own for pop17.

  29. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Can U add me As friend on http://geeks.pirillo.com ? whats your user name there so I can add U?

  30. Brad October 24th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    whats your link to geek profile

  31. sarah October 24th, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    I don’t know. I registered, but have not spent much time there… I will soon.

  32. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    welll here is my geeks Profile add: http://geeks.pirillo.com/profile/Paykan

  33. Ashkan aka paykan October 24th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    And Sarah if U R intersted my Show is every Thursday at 8pm Mountain time on http://live.yahoo.com/paykan :) Its fun :) it would be nice if U dropped by and even participated :) Next week is a Halloween theme show :)

  34. tonyEnn October 24th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    As a jeweler, creating a piece for someone and having the them say “This is better than I expected” Keeps me going. +feedback is key to enjoying what you are doing.

  35. dale boyce October 24th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    the wozniak he is something else. He is so inspirtation same to you sarah.

  36. sarah October 25th, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Oh my gosh! tonyEnn, you are a jeweler? That is soooooo cool. I love jewelry. What’s your signature piece? Do you have a place online that you like to sell your work?

  37. Dean October 25th, 2008 at 10:18 am

    -A beautiful day hiking with my children–inspires me to be a better parent and appreciate God’s world.
    -Books, Watching Mythbusters and Discovery channel with my son–NASA-reach for the stars, science and continuous learning–inspires me to learn as much as I can.
    -Comedians–my favorite entertainment–got to laugh!
    -Hey, just noticed the smiley face at the bottom of the page–it’s the little things isn’t it..

  38. Dean October 25th, 2008 at 10:26 am

    tonyEnn–In dental school, we learned how to make gold jewelry–waxing/casting/polishing, etc. it’s a real art…

  39. sarah October 25th, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Dean, that’s the sweetest comment I have ever read. I feel like I’m getting to know you better and am so thankful to have your positivity on my blog. I see we have a lot in common.

    :)

  40. Art October 25th, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    Dear Sarah,
    I totally forgot to make that rap video! :[
    Please, forgive me. :]
    but here, these guys are always fun to watch: http://tinyurl.com/244g36
    Your buddy,
    Art

  41. Sarah October 25th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    Ahahahahaha!!!!!!

  42. Lawrence October 25th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    RE: the title

    you’re referring to yourself in third person…my, my – your ego is getting big

  43. Sarah October 25th, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    Sarah enjoys referring to herself in the third person. :-) lol

  44. Lawrence October 25th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    lol – i’m just teasing… i like egos

    continue to refer to yourself in third person.

    Play on, plaaayyyaaahh

  45. Ashkan aka paykan October 26th, 2008 at 1:41 am

    Cant wait to C what this Mondays video is going to be about!!! BTW what is your GTalk name?

  46. tonyEnn October 26th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    I’m working on a blog that will show some of my jewelry work.

  47. Sarah October 26th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Ok cool. Send me the link when you have it. What’s the best plugin for a wordpress store?

  48. FTW Bears October 27th, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    Technology and hardware.

  49. Ashkan aka paykan October 27th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Sarah if U were offered a good paying job at a mainstream Television Network, would U take it? Or would U still rather do your own thing?

  50. sarah October 27th, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    Would it be for a show online? Or would it be an offer where I have to leave the web?

  51. Ashkan aka paykan October 27th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    it would be a job for Television so Ud have to leave the web

  52. Crout October 27th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    Seems the web and television are morphing toward a more seemless thingy, so web-based shows and reports like Sarah’s are already tv ready. No need to give up the web ;)

  53. Sarah October 27th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    I would not go to TV if they said I would have to leave the web. I would never leave you guys!!!

    I’m on TRL (MTV) right now and doing commenting for Current TV and both are also on the web.

  54. Oscar October 27th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Sarah…… applauses for you girl!!

  55. Ashkan aka paykan October 28th, 2008 at 12:48 am

    Sarah I got to tell U something, I have never ever had a hero in my life, well cause I always thought looking up too others is pointless and that I should just try and be the best I can be. But girl U R my first Hero. U have accomplished sooo much in so little time it is just simply amazing :) I love your enthusiasm, it totally shos in the videos that U loooooooove what U do :) so rock on :)

  56. Ashkan aka paykan October 28th, 2008 at 12:57 am

    LOL excuse my typos :)

  57. FTW Bears October 28th, 2008 at 1:43 am

    I agree. You are a hero to me too.

  58. Ashkan aka paykan October 28th, 2008 at 5:15 am

    LOL I just got a question for U Sarah, POP17 hasa beautiful logo, Y dont U put it on your videos?

  59. sarah October 28th, 2008 at 9:32 am

    You are too sweet. OMG you guys!!

  60. sarah October 28th, 2008 at 9:33 am

    What do you mean put it in my videos? This video wasn’t really pop17, but more of a “Sarah Austin Vlog” so I guess that’s why, but the rest of them have it…

  61. Ashkan aka paykan October 28th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    how did U make the opening sequence of your videos? was it done in layers in Adobe Illustrator and then U brought it to after effects to animate it?

    and its just my opinion but I think U should have the beautiful pop17 logo stay on the screen for the whole video instead of just popping it on and off !!!! :) U rock :)

    and when will the next video update be?

  62. Techman October 28th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    Sailboats, I am inspired by sailboats. Perhaps a 40ft double ender docked at a marina in Sausalito.

  63. John Verba October 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    1. The idea that folks who start with a lot have to produce and give back a lot. This seems like a simple equation.

    2. The idea that I have a purpose because you have a need. Another uncomplicated concept.

    3. Working with amazing, inspiring people. That currently includes the kids, at: http://www.youtube.com/radicallovemusic So i guess that’s…make the most of the great days. They don’t last forever. : )

  64. nomisimple October 28th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    I am inspired by your room-mate. Don’t know how exactly but sometimes inspiration comes when you least expect it and in ways you can’t predict. I guess I like seeing folks on You Tube who are still trying things for fun and are not jaded by life yet.

  65. Matt Moran November 6th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    Wow, your roomie’s excellent – love her video! :-)

    I’m inspired by my kids mostly. They make me want to be a better dad to them. Also, particularly my daughter, she’s 3: she’s at that stage where she comes out with all kinds of really original ideas & amazing little flashes of deep wisdom which make me just really amazed & privileged to be around her. So cool!

  66. Stackie March 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Commenting usually isnt my thing, but ive spent an hour on the site, so thanks for the info

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    Haha ^^ nice, is there a section to follow the RSS feed

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