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About Me
Living in the Bay Area, California just trying to figure it all out. In the meantime I'm a nursing student, computer gamer, devour books, serial web shopper, work at a restaurant, and dream of what might be someday... and how the hell to get there.
Q&A: What is the next...
Purchase you’ll make?
Winter clothes! I own way too many tank tops because I live in California. So when winter rolls around I have 1 sweater. Freezing is no bueno.
Trend in design?
I like the clean lines of modern design, also that modern-deco look I have seen around recently. But I also love natural looking rooms, with dark wood, woven materials, shells, leaves, etc.
Car you’d like to own?
Mini cooper. Black with gun metal silver racing stripes. Or an Audi TT roadster (yum) for a splurge.
Big step you’d like to make?
Swallowing my pride. Getting out of my comfort zone and trying new things. Learning to say No.
Fad that will fade?
All of these bright, cartoon character prints covering hoodies and graphic tees that are a hip hop/pop fusion. I know Bathing Ape started a good part of this trend, but now it is just out of control. You know the ones... Its like they exploded a rainbow and some kids cartoon character to create this strange fusion... (gag) what an eyesore. And leggings. (YUCK) Seriously, leggings should only be worn to the gym. Besides, your average woman does not have the twiggy-like legs needed to pull them off anyway. Sure it is high fashion, but not practical enough for everyday people.
Vacation you’ll take?
I got this idea from a travel mag a few years ago. Basically, because of airline alliances, you can purchase 1 fatty ticket that lets you get on any of the flights those alliance carriers take. There are several rules and conditions that you must specify (which also changes the price). Your choices are: how many stops per continent, what direction around the world you will travel, how long will this ticket be good for, etc. When you are ready to leave you go down to the airport and fly standby... pretty much hop on any plane in that air alliance. Then you can jump from country to country, as long as you follow your set conditions. I'm thinking of doing 6 months total, wiith 4 stops in Europe, 2 in Africa, 4 in Asia and 3 in South America... Ah, someday... maybe after college :)
Life you’ll lead?
Just got into Nursing school!
Fountain of youth?
Sleep and Odwalla's Superfood drink. Also take plenty of "me" time to veg out, play, and be goofy.
Book you’ll read?
2 of my current faves: Kite Runner, and Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond as brain food.
Guilty-pleasure food in which you’ll indulge?
French fries, Mochi ice cream... Seriously why are there just 6 Mochi's per box? It is hard not to eat them all at once :(
Person to whom you’ll say, “I love you”?
My toy that is a boy....

Etcetera

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Jul 27, 2007
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If It's Hip,It's Here.
Updated May 13, 2008
Art, accessories, appliances. A list of items that celebrate design, functionality and art. Items to appreciate and admire.
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She's a Beauty Queen
Updated May 7, 2008
For a person who doesn't typically wear lots of make-up or spends hours grooming in front of a mirror, there are still some things this girl can't live without.
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Sounds for the Soul
Updated Feb 8, 2007
These are some of my must hear artists and gear for hearing them. The sounds are what get me moving, grooving and thinking...
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wrap it up
Updated Nov 12, 2007
A great gift presentation will make opening the gift a gift in itself.
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gifts for the gamer widow
Updated Dec 11, 2006
you wake up to the sound of your xbox. if you eat -- and that's a big IF -- you'll take it at your desk, thank you very much. you're a gamer. which means your girl is a gamer widow, left alone when you escape into your World (of Warcraft), not to emerge until, well, never. these are gifts for your gamer widow so she feels notforgotten, appreciated, and maybe even loved by you. heck, maybe you can even convert her into a gamer girl, too. nah, she'd probably kick your ass on a playstation.
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gifts for the hostess with the mostess
Updated Nov 20, 2007
i just spent six days preparing your holiday dinner! damn right you're bringing me a hostess gift, and it better not be another %@$#%-ing scented candle.
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i spy great jewelry
Updated Feb 10, 2008
I favor indie design, especially for jewelry. This list features an ever growing collection of my favorites. Full disclosure: some of these pieces are my own, but worthy of the list!
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loft3: rebel
Updated Jan 20, 2008
Smart gifts for all the smartasses on your list.

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