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Sick!

Sorry for the absence - I've been sick. Fever, body aches, coughing, vomiting, crying SICK. (Crying not only because I was so miserable, but also for Tater Tot. If I am in this much pain, how much is the little one suffering?) I felt a bit better today but I still have a fever. Trying my best to catch up on emails and work. So until I feel better - Geek in Heels out. ...

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A Call for Help

Several of my readers have offered to help spread the word about my freelancing services (thank you!). If you or anyone you know are in need of the following services, please contact me through my contact form, or via direct email: jenny (at) geekinheels [dot] com. Web design/development, specializing in blogs. I am very familiar with WordPress, Squarespace, and Joomla. Branding/corporate identity. I helped spearhead a year-long branding campaign at my previous job, where I was in charge of: Creating and maintaining the corporate identity website Creating templates and samples Printed materials. I have in my portfolio: ...

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Trolls and Naysayers

I have been blogging for eight years. I have had moderate readership at my first blog, gained immense exposure through Weddingbee, and am starting to get a small but devoted following here at Geek in Heels. Needless to say, I am no stranger to internet trolls. I have received my fair share of personal attacks and snarky comments over the years. You would think that I've gotten used to it by now. ...

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Ninja-fy Your Google Reader

Did you know that Google Reader has a secret ninja mode? Activate it using the infamous Konami code (if you don't know what the Konami code is, shame on you!) and your favorite RSS reader will transform into this: Not only has the cute ninja from GMail themes replaced your sidebar, your "Like" button has transformed into a heart! Click on the "Like" button for a nifty animation of flowering hearts: Click on "Unlike," and the heart will break before your eyes: View the YouTube video below for the full explanation and to see the animation in action: Via GeekSugar. ...

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