Dean is out of town on business, but before he left today, he made me these cards and sprinkled them around our tiny apartment. Dean also called my mom from the airport to let her know where he was heading,…
Archives for 2013
What Can I Neglect Today?
Here’s an update on what’s been going on with me. I worked 12 days straight. On the 12th day I was in the office at 4:30am and worked a full day because my company reported its earnings for the quarter…
Two Angel Babies and One on the Way
I have been pregnant or miscarrying for the past eight months, and all that I have to show for it is a broken heart. As I’ve shared on my blog, I miscarried twice this year, making 2013 the unluckiest most…
Thoughts on the Government Shutdown
I wanted to share Jon Stewart’s thoughts on the government shutdown. While his views are anti-Republican, I must note that I am neither Republican nor Democrat; I’m independent. I vote by analyzing the issues and how politicians stand on those…
Walking Across the Golden Gate Bridge
After living in the San Francisco Bay Area for pretty much my whole life, I checked one item off my 40×40 list and walked across the Golden Gate Bridge last weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day. A spur of…
Money Monday: Median Rents in San Francisco
As of August 2013, rental site Zumper has created these graphics on median rents in San Francisco. ↑ The median rent for a 1 bedroom is $2,713. ↑ The median rent for a 2 bedroom is $4,075. Free Apartment Search App for…
The Miscarriage Rant
I lost two babies this year through miscarriage. It was horrifically painful and I’m still dealing with chronic anxiety. Imagine a recurrent dream where the boogey man is coming after your children. As if the actual deaths weren’t bad enough, I’ve…
Suburban Living
Did y’all watch the America’s Cup?! Oracle Team USA went from a 1-8 deficit to beat Emirates Team New Zealand 9-8 in an unprecedented comeback. It was crazy wild and it was all going down in our backyard. Phenomenal! Never…
Top of the World
It’s prime time here in the city by the Bay. The America’s Cup is ongoing with New Zealand at match point of 8, but USA refusing to give up with a score of 6. Sorry Kiwis, looks like Oracle Team…
40 by 40
There are posts around the blogosphere titled “30 by 30” or “30 Before 30” that I’m really enjoying which list the goals the bloggers hope to accomplish before reaching the ripe age of 30. Well, I’m well over 30 so…