Saturday, we ran the Hark the Herald Angels 24th annual 12K/25K put on by Enviro-Sports. It was our 4th and last scheduled race of the year, but there were two factors that made this race unique: 1) it was a…
Fashion Friday: Asos
Online all the time. That’s my shopping mantra. The last few times I stepped away from the monitor to go shopping, I stopped by Gump’s to get a birthday present, I went to Sephora to buy foundation, and I’m at…
The Unsettled Home
I’ve been super-frazzled lately because we’re going through a remodel. It’s a remodel that we don’t welcome, but mandated by the apartment complex. All of the bathrooms and kitchens for every unit are being remodeled. Bathtub is being replaced by…
Random Post on Top Chef Texas
For a girl who doesn’t cook, I sure do love cooking shows, especially competitive cooking shows where you start to have favorites as the season progresses. Paul is my man. Gotta root for the Filipino, just like I’ll always root for Pacquiao….
Book Review: Cutting for Stone
I’m spoiled! I’ve read three good books in a row: Cloud Atlas (second time around), City of Thieves, and now Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. If I had to recommend only one, it would be Cutting for Stone. The…
Money Monday: Savings Accounts
I’ve got your back when it comes to credit cards, but now I’m soliciting advice, shopping for the highest rate on a savings account. Anyone got one? I currently have the majority of my cash parked in Smarty Pig, the…
The Economy: It’s Half Time
Love what Richard Davis, US Bancorp CEO, had to say to a room full of business leaders about the economy on December 5th. “I don’t think anyone that I know would disagree that we’re only halfway through this recession. But…
From The Secret Daily Teachings
Below is an email I received today from The Secret. During a time when our country is experiencing so much distress, when Americans are angry, distrustful, hopeless, this email makes me think of what we can do to bring about…
Fashion Friday: Alexa Chung
I’m obsessed with Alexa Chung who won the British Fashion Style Award. I don’t know anything about her except that she’s a TV host and a model which doesn’t make sense to me because she’s not that pretty. Yet that’s…
Why You’re Not Married
Tracy McMillan wrote an article titled Why You’re Not Married which every single woman who wants to be married should read. She makes the following main points on why you’re not married. 1. You’re a bitch. Guys don’t want to…