Selling a home has got to rank as one of the top most stressful life events, right behind getting married or moving across the country. We spent all weekend at my condo, painting, cleaning, staging. What drives me nuts is…
Archives for February 2013
Fashion Friday: The Only Coat You’ll Ever Need
See the picture of me in the previous post? I’m wearing a Miss Sixty ultra light weight packable down coat that I got from Nordstrom Rack for $70. It’s super warm and packs, like a sleeping bag, into a case…
Valentine’s Threesome
Before Dean left for work on Valentine’s, I said, “Do not spend any money for Valentine’s today.” Of course he did. He bought me a dozen roses, but he swears it was a bargain. He is such a cute stubborn…
Ashes + Anniversaries
I wish I’d taken a picture of how packed Old St. Mary’s was. Getting communion and ashes was a cluster F, but there is something so heart-warming about people gathered together in unity for a common purpose or celebration. I…
What Would Jesus Do?
Wowzers, so much is going on! Last night was Mardi Gras. Diet, be damned, I snacked on Girl Scout cookies throughout the day and had a lovely glass of Cabernet at Maven bar/restaurant in the Haight after my acupuncture appointment….
The Pressure of Home Ownership
Buying a home is kinda like getting peer pressured to drink when you’re a teenager. You go with the flow and start to do stupid things. I have more than enough fingers and toes to go around for people I…
Money Monday: LinkedIn
Anyone else get this message? I haven’t actively looked for a job so I’m never on LinkedIn. Nor do I have a fully filled out profile. Top 5%! I feel like I just got an A on my report card….
Pope Benedict’s Resignation
The big news today is that the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict, in an unprecedented move, has resigned. My first reaction upon hearing the news was, ‘It’s good he’s resigning; he was a waste of space.’ I’ve never been…
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Can there be a better aquarium in the world than the Monterey Bay Aquarium? I’m always amazed at what wonderful exhibits they put together. Doesn’t matter whether I’m a kid or an adult, I can spend hours and hours staring…
Fashion Friday: Red Wedding
We were at a beautiful wedding in sunny Carmel on Friday. I think red is a great, vibrant color. Perfect for a February wedding too.