5K FINISH The white banner loomed ahead. The only thought that kept me from stopping–again–was the crowd split by guard rails. I winced; don’t make an embarrassment of yourself in front of all these people. I clenched my teeth and…
Fashion Friday: Beyonce
Have you seen Beyonce’s new eye-popping album which features fashion spreads from relatively unknown designers? I can only keep up with a couple reality TV shows, but I love Project Runway. Less drama, more creativity. Yey for Beyonce. It’s so…
Nightlife: Workout Edition
I became a member of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco well before opening day on September 27, 2008. Before last night, I’d gone less than three times. That’s right—maybe thrice in three years. The first time, on…
Summer Update
It’s that time of the year when volunteering for Burning Man is getting overwhelming. My inbox is exploding. Jibes are being taken. Feelings are getting hurt. And I’m sitting here with my hands on my temples, thinking I don’t even…
5 Most Important Books
I follow a website on Twitter called the Daily Post. Every day it poses an interesting query like: What would it take to get you to move? What would you like 200 more of? A few days ago, the topic…
Money Monday: Summer Edition
There are so many money topics to choose from. The American debt debacle. My search for a financial advisor. More insight from the Millionaire Fastlane book. But the hottest topic today and yesterday has been Burning Man tickets. Holy shit,…
Book Review: Room by Emma Donoghue
Before my mind gets tainted by book club tonight, I want to post my thoughts on the book we read. The Room by Emma Donoghue. What makes this book different is that the narrator is a 5-year-old boy named Jack….
Book Review: Cloud Atlas
It’s been a month since I’ve written a book review. One of the books I’ve read since then is David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas. In my mind, this book is a masterpiece. If the author’s other books are anything like this…
Fashion Friday: Amy Winehouse
Mourning the death of an icon for music, fashion. A talented artist who had her own unique style in how she practiced and lived her craft. I came across Russell Brand’s homage to Amy Winehouse on his blog. I have…
Lake Edith
Last post on Canada. Hiking and picnicking at Lake Edith was our favorite excursion. We practically had the place to ourselves on a cool crisp Sunday afternoon. Lake Edith and Lake Annette are adjacent areas in Jasper National Park with…