“Hi Dad,” I hollered into my Blackberry. “I’m at 12th Street BART. Can you pick me up?” So started my adventure after leaving work in the Financial District to return to my hometown for an alumni event at my high…
Archives for February 2012
Christmas 2011
Since I’m really bad at taking pictures, here are some shots from my mom’s camera at Christmas time, which we celebrated at my parents’ house in Alameda. My mom hasn’t learned how to tag on Facebook so most people should…
To Help or Not to Help
Even though I own Zynga stock, there’s a story there that makes me bitter. I swear, I’m giving up anger for Lent because I am so easily enraged about stupid little things. Zynga was looking for a Director of Investor…
Money Monday: Portfolio Debrief
I am ineffective when it comes to picking stocks. I amassed some hefty losses in 2011 that I capitalized on to reduce my income. My new strategy is to setup alerts for each of my stocks and sell when any…
Superbowl XLVI
If I never see a car commercial again, it will be too soon. At this moment, I can only think of two Superbowl commercials that I liked. I thought the M&M one was so funny. I also thought the Budweiser…
Running Sucks, Eating Does Not
The morning of Superbowl Sunday was the first day I didn’t wake up feeling sick ever since I got the flu two weeks ago. Then I ran that piddly Kaiser 5K which seemed to kick my butt and I’m still…
Fashion Friday: Madonna
Based on my Twitter and Facebook feeds, it looks like most people enjoyed Madonna’s half-time show at the Superbowl. Me? I agree! I’m quite surprised with the negative comments, labeling her old, washed-up, or not entertaining. Wuh? I’m sorry, but…
Glassies
Here’s a blurry pic of me and my glasses from Costco. The brand is Modo from Japan and they were a little over $70 included my prescription lenses and tax. They sit much lower on my nose than I would…
Happy Birthday Daniel!
Speaking of old friends, it’s Daniel’s birthday today! Friday February 3rd. Happy Birthday Danielson! (Yeah, I’m behind on my blog, but I’ll try and catch up this weekend.) I got to meetup with Daniel today for all of 25 minutes…