April 2010 archive

Therapy in Literary Tears

A sadness has hit me recently, and with it the desire to read a good, cry-inducing book. I’m a very private person and disclosing my feelings, even with close friends and family, is incredibly difficult for me. Having a solitary cry over a book seems a much more acceptable (and less vulnerable) form of expressing […] Read more…

Heavenly Pizza Pie

Let me preface this post by saying I really don’t like pizza. I rarely eat it and I’m not one of those people who gets excited when there’s pizza at a party, or when your work orders it in as a treat for the staff. I almost detest it, actually. But this was before I […] Read more…

Indian Delights

One recent rainy day, Kara and I went to the gym and treated ourselves afterward with a trip to Shalimar, Kara’s recommendation as the best Indian restaurant in San Francisco. It was an amazing meal worthy of Kara’s high praise. If you enjoy these photos, you should check out the ones Kara took for her […] Read more…

Wandering Chinatown

Last month Terry and I went on the Chinatown Walking Tour, which was a wonderful journey into San Francisco’s rich history and culture. I don’t want to give too much away, since I highly recommend you check it out it for yourself, but here are a few of the pictures I took on this beautiful […] Read more…

By the Sea

There is nothing quite like walking along the beach on a sunny day with the wind blowing through your hair. A few weekends ago Terry and I ventured out to Half Moon Bay to enjoy the fairly good weather in the great outdoors. I hope you enjoy these pictures and that your mind conjures up […] Read more…

Avoiding Evening Mind Numb

My gut instinct upon arriving home from work is typically to grab something quick and easy to eat for dinner, plant myself in front of the television and veg. Since giving up TV on weekdays, it’s been hard to resist this habit, which I’ve termed the “evening mind numb.” It’s really difficult to go from […] Read more…

Apple Walnut Salad

Summer is almost here in San Francisco, and with the arrival of warmer weather I always crave fresh, light meals that are simple to make. My mom’s apple walnut salad fit the bill nicely yesterday afternoon. Don’t freak out, but there’s mayonnaise involved (and that’s a good thing). Read more…

Unlearning Multitasking

As someone who has spent the last few years working in the communications industry, multitasking has not just been an essential part of my job, but something seen as a badge of honor by my peers. I remember when I was first looking for a job in the field and I strategically placed multitasking at […] Read more…

Becoming a Lone Wolf

The more I work on simplifying and honing in on my key goals, the more I realize how little time I have and how precious a resource it is. With that in mind, I’ve decided I need to go into hiding for a little while. It’s time to be a lone wolf. I’m in a […] Read more…

Pros and Cons of Audio Books

After a positive experience with a few audio books that a friend gave me, I decided to sign up for Amazon-owned Audible and see if it would help me get focused on my reading goals for the year. Reading is incredibly important to me – I think it’s a vital mechanism for broadening my mind […] Read more…

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