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May 25, 2013

Love Guaranteed: Dating Advice

Dean and I met online and are obviously big proponents of online dating. But just because we’re a success story shouldn’t justify us telling all our single friends to hit the interweb. Us getting together could have very well been…

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May 24, 2013

Last Fashion Friday

How hilarious are these Celebrity Make Unders from Planet Hiltron? I want one done of me and Dean so I can frame it and put it in our apartment. They totally crack me up! Anywho I never have enough material…

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May 23, 2013

Kaiser F*’s Up Again and Again

Last Monday when the doctor confirmed our worst fear, that our miracle baby had no heartbeat, I thought the suffering couldn’t get any worse, but it did. That night I endured the most severe abdominal pain. Coming from someone who…

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May 23, 2013

Sponsored Post: Holiday Deals and Discounts

If you’re looking for a cheap holiday this year or next, there are plenty of ways to help you get away on a holiday to remember without breaking the bank. One of the most popular methods is to book a…

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May 22, 2013

Baby Steps

Today was especially hard. For some reason I got to thinking of Christmas, which was the approximate due date for the baby. Isn’t that fantastic? I now have both Mothers Day and Christmas to be melancholic. So I had a…

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May 21, 2013

Best Pop-Up Magazine Ever: Featuring Beck

We got to see Beck last night at Davies Symphony Hall. Best date night ever! First, some background. Pop-Up Magazine is a magazine that is performed live with segments that follow a typical magazine layout: food, culture, history, sports, travel,…

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May 20, 2013

Money Monday: Do Not Retire in California

Hello everyone, I want to thank everyone again for your support. I am still working through every email and comment. Haven’t even gotten to the voicemails. I am still emotionally exhausted. I go to bed around 10pm if that’s any…

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May 17, 2013

The Loss of a Baby

I wish I had one tangible thing to remember my baby: a monogrammed rattle, a lock of shiny black hair, a fleshy baby tooth. I wish there were a way I could go back in time and ask the doctor…

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May 15, 2013

Mothers Day: A First, the Worst, and My Miracle Baby

I’ll never forget this year’s Mothers Day. I can’t imagine a year will go by, from now on, without me remembering it was the day I lost my miracle baby. My Miracle Baby After years of trying and struggling, Dean…

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May 15, 2013

explOratorium

The Exploratorium has re-opened at its beautiful new location on Pier 15 on the Embarcadero. It is incredible! LOVE-LOVE-LOVE! Featuring over 150 hands-on exhibits, it’s brighter, spacious, and modern. I think the location is ideal and much more convenient for tourists…

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Welcome to my site, derived from an advice column I wrote while getting my MBA. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I give helpful, opinionated advice based on my own experience and from the expertise of my extensive network. For more, click here.

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