Ballet slippers are all the rage now. I prefer not to follow what the masses do, but when suited up Financial District women are going casual with ballet shoes, I want a piece of that comfortable action. I ordered and…
Archives for March 2011
Money Monday – Always Save 1%
Times are tough. We can all benefit from financial advice. It’s embarrassing that someone with an MBA needs a financial advisor, but I do. I need someone to look at my total financial picture, understand my goals, and give me…
Photo Editing
This took me almost two hours to create. Teaching myself a new editing application, dealing with a slow connection, a slow computer, or plain bad luck. I’ve never been a photographer which is why my blog has been lacking in…
Happy Trails to You
In anticipation of this week’s rain, we went hiking last Saturday at Edgewood Park and Preserve in San Mateo. I simply go on the Bay Area Hiker site and find a hike that looks worth while. I think the site…
First Fashion Friday
It’s fashion Friday! I was thinking of doing a couple themed days for my blog, like Fashion Friday and Money Monday. Catchy, huh? Also in the mix is a bit of a redesign for the site so stay tuned for…
My Greatest Sacrifice
On this St. Patty’s holiday, I’m on my 9th day of sobriety. 35 more days to go. I gave up alcohol for Lent and I’m counting down the days until April 22 which is Dean’s birthday and the start of…
Everyone’s A Little Bit Racist
I saw on Facebook and Twitter feeds this uproar over a white UCLA student’s rant on Asians. It had gone viral. Naturally, I checked it out, expecting something vile. Wow. And I mean ‘wow’ as in–what is the big deal?…
Guest Post: G.R. Medina
My friend G.R. sent me a handy compilation of his go-to bars and restaurants in Oakland–my birth city. Yes, Oakland! This list had me chomping at the bit to move to Oakland. Moving there has clearly been in the back…
NYC Day 3
When in Rome… I’m not one of those travelers who disses popular attractions because they’re too touristy. There’s a reason why people are flocking to those sites. It’s because they’re amazing (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, the Sistine Chapel). But there’s…
Japan Needs Our Help
My heart goes out to Japan as the country tries to recover from the devastation. But we can all help! Text REDCROSS to 90999 and donate only $10 to the Red Cross. Tell your friends and family. Tweet it to…