All the financial calculators you've ever wanted.
September 26, 2008
September 24, 2008
Book: Big Love
"A fresh and hilarious debut novel about commitment, competition, and the occasional joys of unencumbered sex." by Sarah Dunn
September 23, 2008
Book: Debutante Divorcee
"Sylvie discovers her marriage isn’t exactly an Eternity ad -- especially when the city’s most notorious Husband Huntress zeros in on her spouse." by Plum Sykes
September 22, 2008
Book: The Feast of Roses
"Mehrunnisa comes into Jahangir's harem as his twentieth and last wife. This time Jahangir has married for love, and members of his court are worried that Mehrunnisa could exert control over their futures. Their concerns are well founded." by Indu Sundaresan.
September 21, 2008
Book: Interpreter of Maladies
"Navigating between the Indian traditions they've inherited and the baffling new world, the characters in Jhumpa Lahiri's elegant, touching stories seek love beyond the barriers of culture and generations." By Jhumpa Lahiri.
September 20, 2008
Book: Miss Julia Meets Her Match
"Will Miss Julia get married? Will Dwayne Dooley build his Walk Where Jesus Walked theme park? Only Ross knows for sure." By Ann B. Ross
September 19, 2008
September 18, 2008
Book: The Best Intentions
"Traces the entwined histories of Kofi Annan and the UN from 1992 to the present, and offers a definitive portrait of the institution's role in the age of American dominance." By James Traub.
September 17, 2008
Book: Afghan Campaign
"Alexander the Great’s invasion of the Afghan kingdoms in 330 B.C., a campaign that eerily foreshadows the tactics, terrors, and frustrations of contemporary conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan." By Steven Pressfield.
September 16, 2008
Book: The Trouble with Africa
The World Bank's former spokesperson for Africa's controversial statement about who's to blame for the continent's problems. By Robert Calderisi.
September 15, 2008
Book: Swapping Lives
"Vicky Townsley, stunning, single, and a successful features director at a hip London magazine, longs for the simple life..." By Jane Green
September 14, 2008
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September 10, 2008
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September 8, 2008
September 7, 2008
Imtimissimi - Heart Tango
Hot commercial with one of my favorite collections, staring Monica Bellucci.
September 6, 2008
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August 30, 2008
Book: Namesake
"An engineer by training, Ashoke adapts far less warily than his wife, who resists all things American and pines for her family." By Jhumpa Lahiri.
August 29, 2008
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August 18, 2008
What Should I Read Next?
Put in the book you're reading now and this will tell you what you should read next.
August 17, 2008
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August 6, 2008
Billshare
Simple way to show the split cost of bills. Use when living with multiple people, especially.
August 5, 2008
August 4, 2008
August 3, 2008
Book: Skinny Bitch
"A No-Nonsense Tough Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap (and Start Looking Fabulous!)" and Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!). By Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.
August 2, 2008
August 1, 2008
July 31, 2008
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July 26, 2008
I'm Leaving!
Seattle has taught me so much, but it's time to move to Japan. So bye!
Hope you've enjoyed discovering Seattle, life, and cyberworld as much as I have. I've got a lot more sites and things to say, and thankfully I can post things ahead of time. So, this blog will continue only for a short period of time. Thanks.
July 25, 2008
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July 22, 2008
Book: A Long Way Down
"In four distinct and riveting first-person voices, Nick Hornby tells a story of four individuals confronting the limits of choice, circumstance, and their own mortality. This is a tale of connections made and missed, punishing regrets, and the grace of second chances." by Nick Hornby
Book: Next Thing on My List
"After a car accident in which her passenger, Marissa, dies, June Parker finds herself in possession of a list Marissa has written: “20 Things to Do by My 25th Birthday.” The tasks range from inspiring (run a 5K) to daring (go braless) to near-impossible (change someone’s life). " By Jill Smolinski
July 21, 2008
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July 14, 2008
Book: Banker to the Poor
"Offer tiny sums, as little as $5, to individual craftspeople, tenant farmers, and subsistence entrepreneurs so they could keep themselves afloat between buying and selling." By Muhammed Yunus.
July 13, 2008
July 12, 2008
July 11, 2008
Book: Hookup Handbook
Hookup Handbook: A Single Girl's Guide to Living It Up. By Andrea Lavinthal. "The essential guide to the new, nondating game -- from the players and locations to the long walk of shame home."
July 10, 2008
July 9, 2008
Book: 15 Minutes to Your Best Self
"The ultimate guide for time-crunched women: the most important things you can do to improve and organize your life while taking great care of yourself." By Self Magazine and Lucy Danziger.
July 8, 2008
July 6, 2008
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July 3, 2008
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July 1, 2008
June 30, 2008
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June 26, 2008
Book: Long Walk to Freedom
Memoir by Nelson Mandela: "Here, at last, are the riveting memoirs of one of the great moral and political figures of our time, an international hero whose accomplishments won him the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize--and recently the elected leadership of his country. Mandela's story is one of the most powerful and inspiring of the 20th century. Photographs. "
June 25, 2008
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June 17, 2008
Gary Manuel Aveda Insititute
Fabulously priced spa and salon services provided by students in Capitol Hill.
June 16, 2008
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June 1, 2008
May 31, 2008
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May 28, 2008
Crave Spring Market Party
Shop savvy, smart, and with fun on Sunday, June 1st at Seattle Center. Tickets are $15.
May 27, 2008
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May 7, 2008
PhillyD.tv
The Phillip DeFranco show. Straight, to the point, and a little of everything newsworthy.
May 6, 2008
May 5, 2008
Terra Cotta Warriors
They are on display in a moving exhibit nationally! They are amazing to say the least!!!
May 4, 2008
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April 30, 2008
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Music: Lovin Each Day
Lovin Each Day by Ronan Keating. Its a mellow, upbeat song- if that makes sense.
April 27, 2008
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April 22, 2008
Sonny's Dance Hall
Dance hall in the Greenwood district of Seattle- tango, waltz, hula hooping, etc.
April 21, 2008
Music: La Nova Allegria
Dance to this song: La Nova Allegria by Cirque Du Soleil. They're coming from April 24th to May 18th at Marymoor Park!!
April 20, 2008
D List Magazine
Dress, dine, drink, dance in Seattle. Know everything. One year anniversary party on Thursday, April 24th at 9pm.
April 19, 2008
Gene Juarez Academy
Another great spa and salon service by students at great prices. Tip: the services usually take a lot longer than normal, so don't plan on going anywhere for a good 3 hours after!
April 18, 2008
April 17, 2008
The Virgin Project
Real people share real stories about losing their virginity. Staged reading on Sunday, April 20th at 3pm at Comics Dungeon.
April 16, 2008
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April 13, 2008
Sealnet Online
Southeast Asian Service Leadership Network. Look for things to do this summer, apply to which country you want.
http://www.sealnetonline.org/
April 12, 2008
April 11, 2008
April 10, 2008
Amnesty International: Washington
Link to Puget Sounds' Amnesty International. Check out the events they put on.
April 9, 2008
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April 5, 2008
Underground Couture
Fashion show by The Art Institute of Seattle on Thursday, at 5pm and 8pm on Thursday, April 10th.
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Wallingford Free Friday Movies
Hang out in Wallingford watching a new movie on Fridays before going out- for FREE!
March 12, 2008
March 11, 2008
March 10, 2008
March 9, 2008
Savor Seattle Food Tours
A 2-hour walking tour of Pike Place Market while savoring the tastes of local specialities. Chinatown and Belltown tours are soon to come!!
March 8, 2008
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February 29, 2008
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Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center
Local center to learn information about the Holocaust.
February 25, 2008
February 24, 2008
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February 21, 2008
Self-Mailing Card
Print off this self-mailing card and life is that much simpler. Make sure to print double-sided!!
February 20, 2008
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February 17, 2008
GelaSkins
Protecting our gadgets with removable skins- perfect for the laptop! And best of all, commitment free. Phew!
February 16, 2008
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Project Red Dress
Downtown Macys and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine are holding a fashion show with appetizers and shopping on Friday, January 25th.
January 19, 2008
Book: The Tipping Point
Title... The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Author... Malcolm Gladwell
Description... "The premise of this facile piece of pop sociology has built-in appeal: little changes can have big effects; when small numbers of people start behaving differently, that behavior can ripple outward until a critical mass or "tipping point" is reached, changing the world. "
January 18, 2008
Seattle Woman Magazine
Good little fun read highlighting women in Seattle. Personally, I like the ads in the magazine better.
January 17, 2008
Teatro ZinZanni
A dinner and a show like you would find in Vegas, except its in Seattle. Pretty pricey!
January 16, 2008
January 15, 2008
January 14, 2008
Lessons from Relationships
Thought of the day: What lessons about life are you learning about each relationship you have? This includes friendship!
And, do you think you are getting an equal amount of 'energy' back?
January 13, 2008
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January 11, 2008
Pacific Northwest: Travel 2007
Seattle times magazine Pacific Northwest did an excellent spread on travelling- vs tourism.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw11042007/2003981725_pacificpaulatrav04.html
January 10, 2008
SeaTac Airport
SeaTac Airport's site allows you to receive e-mail updates on flights and parking information- especially with all the construction going on!
January 9, 2008
Seattle Coffee Lingo
Being a native of Seattle, I am still intimidated by people who order their coffee percisely. So, click the link to figure it all out.
January 8, 2008
Forever 21
Great place to update your wardrobe with a couple of fashionable pieces at extremely reasonable prices.
January 7, 2008
Calzedonia
The best place ever to buy swim-wear, hands down! Plus, they have lingerie... ah the pleasures in life.
January 6, 2008
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January 4, 2008
Maps of Strange
This site has all the strange things in Google Maps. Look for the Taj Mahal and Space Needle- dunno how that's weird, but it's cool!
January 3, 2008
January 2, 2008
Piper Lime Shoes
Oh, Gap. You can always trust them to expand into some other market. This time, it's shoes, and called PepperLime. Pro: Free Shipping and Returns!!
January 1, 2008
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