I recently had to buy a new laptop and I went to my trusty site for purchasing Apple products: B&H. I bought a brand new MacBook Air 13.3 inches for $819. Total. No sales tax. No shipping fee. Granted it’s…
Say No to College: The Future of Education
This article appeared recently in The Atlantic. The Economy Is Still Terrible for Young People: The era of the overeducated barista is here to stay. College graduates are still spending more and more years (and money) to get worse and worse…
I am Bridge and Tunnel
Oh shit, we are moving to the burbs. Can someone please throw me a handkerchief so I can go cry my fucking eyes out? Catherine’s Residential Timeline 1975-1993 Alameda: my formative years 1993-1997 Berkeley: i-barely-left-the-library years 1997-1999 Emeryville: my first…
The Best 1st Birthday Ever with Help from UrbanSitter
Our baby Franco is a year old. I’ve learned a lot this past year, but one of the most important things I learned as a new mom is to ask for help. Franco was baptized three months after he was…
In the News
Pacquiao vs Mayweather Pacquiao’s my man. He’s Filipino and religious. Of course I was rooting for the guy in the fight of the century, but he seemed like he lost his spark. The energy just wasn’t there. Mayweather was the…
Why Do Guys Date Girls Who Barely Speak English?
Dean and I encountered a couple the other day that really made me question some people’s common sense. The guy was white, average-looking, really outgoing and friendly. His companion was Asian, tall, average-looking, smiled a lot, and barely spoke English….
Audible: The Cure for Boredom and Road Rage
I confess I don’t read books at the rate I used to. It makes me sad, but I just don’t have the time anymore. My non-work schedule is devoted to spending quality time with my son. But recently I’ve been hooked…
Real Estate Investing 101
I couldn’t sleep last night. I’m a light sleeper to begin with, more like a nervous sleeper as I’m always thinking about the stress in my life. And recent developments could seriously alter our future. We are on the hunt…
Law and Disorder
There has been so much going on, stuff that I haven’t wanted to blog about, which is why you haven’t heard from me. But it’s probably time for an update. After a lot of back-and-forths, meetings, calls, and consultations with…
Will My Baby Go to College?
Our nanny is a Michigan alum and is already indoctrinating Franco in the Wolverine way. It makes my heart swell to look at these pictures because Michigan is a great school. I’d be so proud if Franco went to Michigan…