I recently got a copy of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, so I could type by dictation. (This decision arose partly from recurring tennis elbow that makes typing painful, and partly from my frustratingly long commutes from Redmond.) I thought I could dictate the text of the book I’m working on for my online dating consultation company while… Continue reading Word Salad
Aah, Choo!
I swore I wouldn’t wear heels at my wedding. I SWORE. I didn’t want to be any taller, I didn’t want to be uncomfortable, and I didn’t want to trip when I walked down the aisle or danced with my dad. But guess what? JIMMY CHOOS AT THE RACK FOR $100. Beautiful, delicate off-white silk… Continue reading Aah, Choo!
Piece of Mind
So there’s this stupid little head shop in Fremont and Lake City called Piece of Mind. Now you MIGHT think that’s a cute little pun, but let’s examine things closer. Take a look at their logo to the left. So that’s a PEACE symbol, right? Like, world peace, peace on earth, peace and goodwill. Or… Continue reading Piece of Mind
Date + Update
1) The Date: 07-17-10. Its official! 2) The Update: Looks like the U-Village glassybaby got downgraded.
Wedding B(r)ands
Found out a great way to permanently recognize your union the other day. 1) Put on your engagement/wedding ring after washing hair. 2) Hold the dryer in the ring-free hair, and use your ringed hand to finger-comb hair while it’s drying, taking care to expose the ring itself to the stream of very hot air.… Continue reading Wedding B(r)ands
Secret correspondence
This note was found underneath our dining room table after our (semi-raucous) engagement party. Anyone wanna fess up? Personally, we think the weird Engrish stationery narrows it down quite a bit… And anyway, thanks for the engagement wishes, Note Fairy!
Compare and contrast, kids.
Below is my version of the proposal story, and if you’re dying for another perspective, check out Grant’s version. — So we’d been out singing karaoke for a friend’s birthday party on Saturday night, and we were up really late and had kind of a lot to drink. But the next morning, curse my stupid… Continue reading Compare and contrast, kids.
My new nom de plume
Due to recent news, my name will be changing a year or so from now. And even though I’m very excited for the reason behind the name change, as well as the hope that I will no longer have to spell out my last name over the phone, I worry that no one will know… Continue reading My new nom de plume
Most Irrationally Annoying Shop of 2008 Award
Another year, another bizzarely boring and silly retail idea: glassybaby. While Christmas shopping and running errands at Bellevue Square, I spotted the following store. (Keep in mind that this is during the INSANELY busy season, on a particularly insanely packed evening. And yes, that is one lone customer you see. I actually peeked in a… Continue reading Most Irrationally Annoying Shop of 2008 Award
Holiday Recipes
Found this recipe card on my fridge this weekend, written in Jen’s handwriting. Very mysterious. Copied verbatim. Recipe #1 1 c peanuts (chopped) 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c vegetable oil 2 large lobsters 1/2 head lettuce 1 bowl raspberry JELLO 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c Tabasco Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir for… Continue reading Holiday Recipes