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Friday Five: 5.11.12 – Work It

Posted on May 11, 2012 by chris

Spending time and meeting members of SCLB reinvigorated my interest to sit in front of my computer and write. I carved out a lot of time in the mornings this week to work it. Or as my pal Lana calls … Continue reading →

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I Want to be Miss Teen Dream! Book Review: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Posted on May 11, 2012 by chris

I borrowed Beauty Queens by Libba Bray on audiobook from the LA Public Library and enjoyed it from beginning to end. Let’s talk about the technical first: Bray narrates and does all the voices for each of the characters. Not … Continue reading →

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Running in SF: 4 miles – 5.1.12

Posted on May 10, 2012 by chris

Last week I was in San Francsisco and Mountain View for work. I convinced my coworker BB, who finished this year’s LA Marathon in less than 5 hours, to run in the morning with me. [BB stands for Big Baller … Continue reading →

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Blogger Giveaways Round-up: 5.10.12

Posted on May 10, 2012 by chris

Some of my favorite bloggers are giving away stuff on their blogs. Check ‘em out! If you’re a fan of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling series, you’d best get your butts over to The Book Smugglers or Good Books & Good Wine … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in LA: Unique LA 5.12-5.13.12

Posted on May 9, 2012 by chris

It’s back! Unique LA will be in full force again this weekend at the California Market Center in downtown LA. Have you bought your tickets? It’s $10. Unique LA is kind of like a real-life Etsy. Local artisans, crafters, and … Continue reading →

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Still My Favorite Nail Color: Essie Turquoise and Caicos

Posted on May 8, 2012 by chris

Essie Turquoise and Caicos – source: target.com Last summer, I went to a new pedicure place for my once-a-year-pedicure and saw this color, Essie’s Turquoise and Caicos, standing by its lonesome. I had the nail pro put this on my … Continue reading →

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