A year older and wiser

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

It’s my birthday. Last night we had a great party here at the house and I felt really lucky to have so many great friends who could make it. We even had two out of town guests who are visiting, Sara from The Bargain Queens and Gala from iCiNG. […]

Introducing… FruWiki.com!

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Drum roll, please!
I’ve been working on a project that I hope you will enjoy. As regular readers know, I’ve been trying to live more frugally — and having some success despite my love of fashion, food, and gadgets. I believe that being frugal is not about self-deprivation, but rather about prioritizing […]

Getting geeky in Austin

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

The rumors are true, I really am a nerd — and proud of it.
Friday, I’ll be headed to the South by Southwest Interactive festival and conference in Austin, Texas. I’ll be in town until the 11th, along with The Bargain Queen herself, Sara.
I plan on having lots of fun, learning […]

What I was wearing and my (non)acceptance speech

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Last night I posted a photo of me waiting anxiously for news about The Fabbies. Unfortunately, news has been almost nonexistent and it appears that the awards ceremony has been postponed, that last night there was a nomination party instead, and that the video of the party won’t be available till next week. […]

The comfort of being underdressed

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Whether you’re going to a concert or a job interview, I usually recommend dressing up a bit nicer than everyone else. I’m a firm believer that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Looking around, though, I seem to be in the minority. A very small minority.
You see, I live […]

Why I appreciate people who dress up for concerts

Friday, January 25th, 2008

I frequently complain that there aren’t many places where you can go dressed up and not feel overdressed. Where I live, it’s hard to just find a place free of flip flops and Crocs. Yeah, I have nearly 20 pairs of flip flops, but there are a lot of places that I would […]

Re: Signalling wealth

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Recently, I read Signalling wealth at My Wealth Builder.
Here’s an excerpt:
Because it’s impolite to broadly share what one earns, people find other ways to signal wealth and elevate status within their community. Nicer cars, nicer houses, nicer clothing etc. are just some of the ways one can signal wealth to one’s peers. […]

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Happy New Year, everyone!
This past year has certainly been exciting, but I’m not sad to see it go. I have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a really awesome year and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store.
I hope 2008 is a great year for all […]

Have you sent out thank you notes yet?

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Sending thank you notes may be a dying custom, but it’s one that’s well worth keeping around. It’s important to show people that you appreciate them and their gifts, and a handwritten note from the heart is a great way to do this. Sure, you can just tell people, “Thanks”, but there’s something […]

Merry Christmas

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. Drive safe — or not at all if you’ve been hitting the eggnog!
As for me, I’m about to get ready, dress up, and head out to see family.
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Choosing the right shoes for your graduation

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Last night I went to my friend’s college graduation. I got to sit very close to wear the graduates stood to get their pictures taken after walking off stage, so I had a very close up view up everyone. Now, you might think that most people would put some effort into their graduation […]

What to wear to a funeral

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

There’s one event that I wish I didn’t have to dress up for, but that’s because I wish that I didn’t have to go to so many of them. Just a couple weeks ago I had to attend the funeral of my aunt. Earlier this year, I attended the funeral of my room […]

Last minute Halloween costume ideas

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Check out my post on Last minute Halloween costume ideas over at the Bargain Queen. They’re even budget-friendly!
Plus, while you’re there, check out Sara’s post on Glamor, the great life-enhancer. She quotes from a great article on the importance of dressing nice.
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My favorite holiday

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

The other day I went outside and I detected just a hint of crispness in the humid Florida air. Finally, a sign that cooler weather is on its way — and with it, the anticipation of the holiday season! My favorite holiday? It’s the first big one of the season. There’s […]

Happy Father’s Day

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Happy Father’s Day to any dads who might be out there.
Today I reflected quite a bit on the memories I have of my father. I was only six when he passed away, but he had a great impact on my life. Because he was retired, he was a stay at home […]