While working the previous weekend and late nights last week, I had one thing to lift my spirits–vacation. Even though they’re small trips, we still consider them vacation. As soon as we came home from work on Friday, we packed…
Archives for October 2010
San Francisco Icon
We were driving back into the city today after a weekend away and I thought, what makes San Francisco unique? Is it the foggy weather? Or that bedazzled Coca-Cola sign along the highway that’s been there forever? Is it an…
Be Our Guest
We finally had people over to our place last night for the very first time. Yes, unbelievable. I went through my list of friends (I keep an Excel document which I really should move into Google docs) and invited everyone…
The Great ShakeOut
Did any of you participate in the earthquake drill that seemed to take place all over the Bay Area? Local employees in my company ducked and covered at precisely 10:21am on Thursday 10/21. I thought it was just for my…
The Bestest
I’m so proud that my company generated a record-setting $50 million toward this year’s community support campaign. Every bit counts. Some stats: • $8.6 million in donations in the Bay Area ($7.1 million in 2009) – new record! • $50…
The New Normal
I was just reading some interesting articles written about an economist and this thoughts on today’s new normal economy. He has bold view points that are blowing away what generations have believed for so long. John Silvia said, “I think…
Insurance
Has anyone read their insurance policy in detail? Has it ever occurred to you that they’re a scam and they cover shit? Let’s take the policy that covers my condo unit. A while back when I still lived in my…
You’re Killing Me!
Giants, you suck. If it weren’t for Cody Ross, I’d be in the hospital for heart palpitations. How many pitchers did you bring in to the game? OMIGOD, have some faith. Thank the Lord God Almighty that you won Game…
Shopping
Since we’re going through a complete redesign of our apartment, I thought I’d share some of the things that I’m obsessed with on Etsy which is the best site for all things shopping. Suitcase Furniture I mentioned in a previous…
We Believe!
Have you seen the Don’t Stop Believin’ video on behalf of the Giants? It’s gone viral, making the email rounds. The energy surrounding these playoffs is off-the-charts. That said, we have been jumping up and down, screaming and hooting. I…