Sep 4, 2011  •  In Claire, Gadgets, Personal

It’s September Already?

Thank you so, soooo much for all the supportive comments and messages regarding my last post. It really warmed my heart to know that so many people care.  🙂 I spent the past few days enjoying some extra time with family. I know that I must be extra vulnerable and emotional due to the pregnancy […]

Aug 31, 2011  •  In Blogging, Personal

So They *Do* Come in Threes…

I have received three pieces of bad news since the early hours of the morning, one of which involves a death in the family. I have spent the majority of the morning crying or cleaning (my brand of therapy)…luckily, Claire has been in a good mood and has allowed me to leave her alone for […]

Aug 29, 2011  •  In Claire, Comang, Cute, Funny, Personal

Sharing is Caring

My cousin told me that when her daughter first entered preschool, and her teachers were attempting to teach her the concept of “sharing is caring,” she began to use it for her own advantage. In other words, whenever she saw another child playing with a toy she liked, she would march on over, tell the […]

Aug 28, 2011  •  In Books, Geek, Personal

Harry Potter Facts [Tumblr Site of the Day]

Today I stumbled upon a neat Tunblr blog called Harry Potter Facts and spent a good portion of the morning reading through all its archives. Here are some of my favorites (most have to do with what happens to Harry and the gang after book 7): I’m not sure if there will be another book […]

Aug 27, 2011  •  In Personal

Hurricane Irene

A snippet of the conversation I had with my mother yesterday — Me: The governor has declared a state of emergency and we’re in a potential flood zone. But don’t worry, we’re stocking up on bottled water, food, and batteries. My Mother: (horrified) Does that mean I can’t see Claire this weekend? Geez, thanks for […]

Aug 26, 2011  •  In Beauty, Blogging, Giveaways, Personal

$50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!

Update: This giveaway has now come to a close. Congratulations to Irene, who entered via the Facebook giveaway page! Please be on the lookout for an email from me soon! A few months ago, the famed Urban Decay Naked Palette — which had been getting regularly sold out everywhere since its release last year — came back in stock […]

Aug 24, 2011  •  In Apple, Blogging, Geek, NYC, Personal

When I Am Granted an Evening Out Among Adults…

…blogging takes a back seat. For today, I met up with this lovely lady… To attend a fancy bloggers’ reception hosted by this tech company… Wherein we learned about a bunch of new products and ways to share media, met some cool people, grubbed on yummy catered food, and enjoyed an open bar (but only […]

Aug 23, 2011  •  In Claire, Gadgets, Personal

As Luck Would Have It… [Oh Cruel Fate]

Today was the day I had been eagerly awaiting for months. Because you see, today is the day that I am eligible for a cell phone upgrade! No more restarting the phone twice a day just to get it to function! No more 30-second lags! And no more cell phone camera that takes blank pictures! […]

Aug 22, 2011  •  In Parenting, Personal

Before I Knew About Sex…

Lately I have been wondering how I will tackle the inevitable question that all parents get asked by their young children: Where do babies come from? My parents will be the first to admit that I was an unusual child. Always preferring books over other children, and never having to be reminded to go study, do my […]