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Yesterday was my second time snowboarding. Aside from learning a new sport, I actually feel like I’ ( Read more... )

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It’s “sitting disease”.

This video can change your life, maybe even save it.  20-30 minutes of activity a day can have HUGE impact on your health and both quality ( Read more... )

Since Wednesday, I’ve been struggling with a virus. Just when I think I’ve kicked it, it comes back. The worst part of this all is I’ve lost my voice. I have experienced aches and pains that leave me unable to focus, fever, sniffling and sneezing and coughs that make my throat feel like it’s being stabbed and then washed in rubbing alcohol, but ( Read more... )

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There’s something inherently unnerving about cooking overnight, but here’s to my first slow-cooker meal. Goodnight, all! It was nice knowing you!


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In honor of Reagan’s 100th birthday, or perhaps just my own insatiable desire for a dainty, four calorie dessert, I bought a pound of Jelly Belly jelly beans today. I also brought home a bouquet of pink and orange gerber daisies. I guess I’m in a happy, celebratory mood because…

I have a new job! Funemployement did not last long, thankfully. I ( Read more... )

A short history for those of you not in-the-know, considering I don’t usually blog about work in this, a personal blog:

I worked at an amazing startup called iLike until Myspace acquired us at the end of last year. Both were great experiences for me professionally, and I had fun.  But alas, it is the end of that era. Myspace recently went through ( Read more... )

SGS announcements are a bit out of place here, as it’s a personal blog and now many great folks are involved, but Seattle Geek Shootout #3 is finally here!

Check out the announcement and shiny new group on Facebook.


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As my friend Layne said, “2011 will be the year of awesome.” Things I want to work on this year:

1.) Reduce spending: cook at home more frequently and pack lunches, limit impulse purchases, use what I have. Conserve!

2.) Increase activity: bike to work more frequently, hit the gym, swing dance, hike and swim more.  Continue to lose weight (woop!).
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