As I sat down last night to brainstorm my PeRceptions, all I could focus on was the rain pelting my window. I kept getting distracted by fun Web sites, and then it dawned on me… Why not share them?
So when you’ve hit a dead end or need a break from staring at Excel, jog your creativity with a few of my rainy day favorites.
www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com
This one’s an oldie but a goodie. No matter how stressful your day, these random photos will get you smiling. Why is there such joy in laughing at others’ bizarre family snapshots? Who cares? Enjoy and get grinning!
jacksonpollock.org
Ever been tired to the point of delirium? This mindless fun is sure to have your brain back up and running in no time. Simply click around your screen and within seconds you’ll have a Pollock-esque creation to brighten your afternoon.
www.hongkiat.com/blog
I’m a graphic design junkie, and this blog gives tips on anything design/Web related that I might not know but wish I did. A sure bet to keep you enlightened and intrigued.
www.favthingsatl.com
Find out about Atlanta food and drink specials, neighborhood events, museum exhibits and more. Don’t have time to keep up with the blog? Follow them on Twitter: @favthingsATL.
www.ehow.com
Feeling clueless? Ehow.com walks you through everything you’d ever need to know from how to get rid of pesky yellow jackets to setting the timed brew on your Cuisinart.
www.befunky.com
I don’t see the world through rose-colored glasses; I’ve always preferred a Nikon lens. If you have as much fun with photos as I do, you’ll love this addictive (and free) site that lets you upload and warp your pics. Try every effect from Warhol to cartoons.
If you’ve learned anything from my random sharing; don’t let it be just another gloomy Monday! Keep the dreariness at bay, and tell us the go-to sites that get you smiling.

As a senior vice president at Cookerly, Matt helps organizations protect and advance their reputations and bottom lines through strategic communications programs. Using creativity, planning and flawless execution, he works with a team to deliver compelling public relations campaigns that produce results and support clients’ business objectives.
As senior vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman specializes in building and maintaining relationships with the media and has an excellent track record of landing significant placements in print and broadcast media including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Money Magazine.
As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.
