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February 11, 2012

Three Boys

We spent Sunday afternoon playing with my cousin’s three sons. We had so much fun playing hide-and-go-seek, Xbox bowling, and tag. I gotta say, boys are a lot of fun.

February 10, 2012

Fashion Friday: Linda Rodin

I read an article about Linda Rodin in the Wall Street Journal and have become an instant fan because she’s so low-key and naturally gorgeous. “I haven’t worn makeup since I turned 30, except for lipstick which I never leave…

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February 9, 2012

Back to School

“Hi Dad,” I hollered into my Blackberry. “I’m at 12th Street BART. Can you pick me up?” So started my adventure after leaving work in the Financial District to return to my hometown for an alumni event at my high…

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February 8, 2012

Christmas 2011

Since I’m really bad at taking pictures, here are some shots from my mom’s camera at Christmas time, which we celebrated at my parents’ house in Alameda. My mom hasn’t learned how to tag on Facebook so most people should…

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February 7, 2012

To Help or Not to Help

Even though I own Zynga stock, there’s a story there that makes me bitter. I swear, I’m giving up anger for Lent because I am so easily enraged about stupid little things. Zynga was looking for a Director of Investor…

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February 6, 2012

Money Monday: Portfolio Debrief

I am ineffective when it comes to picking stocks. I amassed some hefty losses in 2011 that I capitalized on to reduce my income. My new strategy is to setup alerts for each of my stocks and sell when any…

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February 5, 2012

Superbowl XLVI

If I never see a car commercial again, it will be too soon. At this moment, I can only think of two Superbowl commercials that I liked. I thought the M&M one was so funny. I also thought the Budweiser…

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February 4, 2012

Running Sucks, Eating Does Not

The morning of Superbowl Sunday was the first day I didn’t wake up feeling sick ever since I got the flu two weeks ago. Then I ran that piddly Kaiser 5K which seemed to kick my butt and I’m still…

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February 3, 2012

Fashion Friday: Madonna

Based on my Twitter and Facebook feeds, it looks like most people enjoyed Madonna’s half-time show at the Superbowl. Me? I agree! I’m quite surprised with the negative comments, labeling her old, washed-up, or not entertaining. Wuh? I’m sorry, but…

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February 2, 2012

Glassies

Here’s a blurry pic of me and my glasses from Costco. The brand is Modo from Japan and they were a little over $70 included my prescription lenses and tax. They sit much lower on my nose than I would…

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