Dec 10, 2007  •  In Facebook, Funny, Relationships
No Comments

For All Facebook Users…

xkcd is another web comic I enjoy. I think that the fact that the comic is drawn entirely in stick figures forces the reader to really concentrate on the content, which mainly consists of very geeky humor. Today’s xkcd was probably one of the best, because as an avid Facebook user (I signed up way back when it […]

Sep 25, 2007  •  In Geek, Relationships
No Comments

Geeky Proposals

As a huge geek, I can’t help but be smitten by geeky proposal stories. So here are my top three favorite geeky proposals:   3. Dashboard Widget Proposal Earlier this year, a Mac geek created a Dashboard Widget (which, according to Apple, are “mini-applications that let you perform common tasks and provide you with fast access to […]

Aug 31, 2007  •  In Beauty, Personal, Reviews
No Comments

Favorite Beauty Products

I’m pretty cheap when it comes to most items but the three things I splurge on are gadgets, handbags, and anything that goes on my face…aka beauty products. And as a natural researcher by heart (and trade), I research and test items from all three categories to death before making any purchases, especially if a lot of money is […]

Aug 27, 2007  •  In Beauty, Personal, Reviews
No Comments

Eyelash Extensions

Are you one of those lucky people who are blessed with long, lush eyelashes that never need mascara or even curling? Well, I hate you. I have very short and very sparse lashes that are practically non-existent. I still remember a couple of years ago when my mother first read about trichotillomania (the disorder where you pull your own […]

Aug 12, 2007  •  In Education, Geek, Personal
No Comments

Science Labs

I’ll be the first to admit that I was never good at math and science. I never possessed the analytical, logical mind to excel in the subject; I much rather preferred social and language studies. I’m one of the few Asians I know who actually did better in the verbal portion of the SAT’s. Not […]

Jul 12, 2007  •  In Geek, Information, Personal
No Comments

Diamonds, Part III: Some Tips!

Diamonds 101 Diamonds…continued When purchasing a diamond, the worst thing you can do is walk into a jewelry store and pick something they have on display. First, you need to do your research. Then, find a good vendor. A good jeweler will be honest with you and try their very best to find the best […]

Jul 11, 2007  •  In Geek, Information, Personal
No Comments

Diamonds…Continued

Please read my previous post, Diamonds 101, if you haven’t already done so. Let’s talk about diamond shapes. The round brilliant is the most popular shape for good reason: it faces up large, and no other shape can perform as well in terms of brilliance, fire, and scintillation. Rounds are also easiest to predict in terms of […]

Jul 9, 2007  •  In Geek, Information, Personal
4 Comments

Diamonds 101

I’ve never been a jewelry person, but I can’t stop staring at my engagement ring! How does this little thing sparkle so much? Why are diamonds so expensive? What makes one diamond better than another? So, per my typical fashion, I decided to do some research and share it with you… I won’t get too […]

Next Page »