Monthly Archives: February 2012
updates
The past week feels like it’s been really busy… but it really hasn’t. No more than usual, at least. I’ve been working like crazy, but that’s pretty much status quo for me. I’ve been working to clean off my hard … Continue reading
Posted in my life, technology
Tagged apple laptop, arsenal, buuuutttt, computer, half marathon, ipad, laptop battery, status, tactile keyboard
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‘Occupy Toilets’ seeks double potty parity for Chinese women
Ha, and we think we (women in the U.S.) have it bad. There’s something strangely hilarious about this. Behind The Wall – ‘Occupy Toilets’ seeks double potty parity for Chinese women. Related Posts:No Related Posts
Posted in mini editorials
Tagged chinese women, Occupy, parity, potty parity, something, Toilets, wall
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eczema and me
I have always had sensitive skin, and when I was 17 years old I developed a form of eczema on my hands. That basically means the skin on my hands is prone to becoming extremely dry, scaly, painful, and cracked. … Continue reading
Posted in mini editorials, my life
Tagged Aloe, Curel, form, hand dryers, killing trees, Original, paper, paper towels, public restroom, retail establishments
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that photo of Whitney Houston’s body in casket…
First of all, I definitely think that publishing a photo of Whitney Houston’s body was in poor taste. But I’m not surprised by it. Look at the source- has the National Enquirer ever been known for their good taste? But … Continue reading
Posted in mini editorials
Tagged body, casket, cubic zirconium jewelry, Enquirer, gold slippers, line, msnbc, national enquirer, purple dress, Whitney
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Why books and movies are better the second time
Fascinating… As someone who almost always enjoys the second reading of a book MORE than the first, I love this. Same with good movies or good music- the second time is better than the first! And it only gets better … Continue reading
Posted in mini editorials
Tagged body, good music, music, reading, second reading, second time, that, third time, time
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why i don’t have an iphone (yet)
A random observation from the past week… I’m a pretty tight spender overall. I don’t think I’m “cheap”, but I am pretty good at finding just about anything on sale or somehow below market value. That is especially true with … Continue reading
international medical training
When I lived overseas, I had my first introduction to medical training around the world. In order to become a medical doctor in the United States (where I grew up), you have to complete a 4-year undergraduate degree and a … Continue reading
Posted in around the world, randomness
Tagged board, board certifications, doctor, education, medical training, school degree, teacher course, training, uk doctors, undergraduate
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Valentine’s day chocolate
One thing I love about Valentine’s Day is the chocolate. I love flowers as much as the next gal, but flowers so temporary- they look nice, but after a couple of weeks, they wilt. I know, chocolate is temporary too, … Continue reading
Posted in randomness
Tagged chocolate heart, fancy chocolate, heart, jewelry, milk, milk chocolate, s valentine, temporary, Valentine, valentine s day
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crochet
I’ve been embroidering an awful lot for the past couple of years, but lately I’ve been picking up a skein of yarn and an old crochet hook. I used to crochet often, but it’s been awhile since I’ve really created … Continue reading
Posted in my life, personal
Tagged bad case, crochet, hook, potholder, problem, skein of yarn, squares, stitch patterns, though
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shoe recycling
Since I started running, I’ve been going through more pairs of running shoes than ever. It’s a financial nuisance, of course- replacing my shoes every 3-6 months adds up! But I can deal with that- I buy the shoes on sale and … Continue reading
Posted in exercise-health, randomness
Tagged foam insoles, nuisance, old shoes, playground, playground surfaces, recycling, rubber, rubber mulch, third world countries, track
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