With the economy being what it is, I had resolved to start saving more and spending less.  However I haven’t been particularly good at sticking to my mantra.  I bought this amazing dress, and I have no idea where I will wear it.  In fact, I don’t even know why I bought it, other than [...]

The Case-Shiller index for August came out this week–across the country they are showing year over year declines around 17%. While prices went down a percent in August, I expect that prices will continue to decline in September and October–and if all the apocalyptic chatter comes to fruition (or even some of it manifests in [...]

I don’t think I have written about this previously, as I didn’t have my blog at the time I bought my last piece of real estate.  Anyway, in May 2007 I purchased a home to live in.  I moved in and started renovating the bathroom (there was linoleum on the walls–this should have been a [...]

Over the weekend we went to see another movie. Renton’s new movie theater Regal Cinemas at the Landing were having a special through November 1st where you get a free drink and popcorn for every paid admission. After enjoying the movies we watched on vacation we decided to take advantage of this special while it [...]

Since part of my vacation consisted of an allergic reaction to sunscreen, we had to spend some time indoors. Part of our solution to this was to go see some movies in theater. I used to go see movies all the time (I really love seeing movies actually) but we haven’t gone much over the [...]

So I am finally back home after a long 10 day vacation involving no internet and very little phone access.  It was a fabulous trip although the first time I have ever taken a vacation where I truly unplugged from everything.  To be honest, I don’t think I would have minded a little work here [...]

I have been so busy getting ready to go on my vacation I feel like I haven’t had time to even check email let along post.  I wanted to write a brief post though so at least people felt like I hadn’t just disappeared. The economy is really scary.  There are lots of blog posts [...]

Last night my good friend Jessica came over to trade some books and borrow Gossip Girl–we are both going on vacation and while I have been intending to get to the library borrowing books from good friends is even better (if for no other reason than you get to see your friends!).  While we were [...]

Recently I started taking the bus to work. I did this for two reasons, one is that I lost my parking benefit at work, and the second was that I thought it would be a good way to help the environment (and save money).  When I lived downtown I used to ride the bus everywhere [...]

I walked in the door last night and my arms were filled the the usual baggage–my laptop bag, my hand bag, a jacket, and a spare pair of shoes (I have a strong affinity for very high heels, so when I always try to carry a practical pair of shoes with me should I ever [...]