Love today's Google doodle as well as the photo I snapped while stopped @ a light in the Marina last month. It never gets old. (-:
SF Bay Area outings
May 27, 2012
May 25, 2012
Girl Geek Dinner @ Facebook: Ladies Rule
This week's party @ the mother ship couldn't have gone any better.
Girl Geeks, including proud member & FB COO Cheryl Sandberg (check out her awesome video), celebrated progress and strategized on ways to keep moving forward...especially encouraging our little sisters in STEM fields. Check out her awesome video--she couldn't make the dinner b/c she was giving the commencement address @ Harvard Business School. We'll let it slide this time...(-:
Loved the other FB leaders who kept it real...smack in the middle of one of the most stressful weeks of their lives. Not only did they show up, when they had every right to bail, they were honest and genuine.
Yes, there were the usual work-life balance how-to questions ("You can't, so make sure you're doing something you love!") Super refreshing to hear candid opinions on crying @ work ("I did today--with someone who's worked w/me for 8 years") and technology intimidation ("Stop putting engineers on a pedestal. You can learn this, too...besides, every 3 years or so, their knowledge is obsolete.")
My favorite, though, was about what women should stop doing in the workplace--adding qualifiers like, "You've probably already thought of this" and "It's a stupid idea, but..." This was the perfect addendum to Fast Company's great piece last week on 3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Doing.
Kudos & love to the FB team for celebrating the true spirit of Girl Geeks--getting it done & supporting each other, 24/7...intelligently.
Special thanks to:
Cipora Herman, Treasurer & Vice President of Investor Relations
Jocelyn Goldfein, Director of Engineering
Robyn Reiss, Head of Internal Communications
Yvette Lui, Director of Global Marketing Solutions
Kerrie Ashley, Client Platform Engineering Team
Aidymar Bigio (Release to Production Manager)
May 06, 2012
Divas Half Marathon & 5K San Francisco: Best Race Ever
Bay Area beauties of all ages strapped on their tutus and rocked it this AM. Girl power was definitely in the air with BFFs, glam groups and families running together to celebrate everything Diva.
Whether striding or strolling, everyone was treated to a pre-finish line feather boa & tiara station. What better way to prepare for roses and medals handed out by cute firemen!
Hands down the most uplifting and fun race I've ever done...and I've been running since blasting Wham! on my Walkman back in the day. (-: So awesome to feel like a princess and celebrate with like-minded ladies whose sincere support is the antidote to one too many "Housewives" marathons...
Local cheerleaders prep the feather boa station. Their coordination, spirit & energy were much appreciated @ the end of a long race!
Someone's got to hold the tutus...
Divas strategizing.
10 seconds to race start.
How Divas like to be greeted--by hunky firefighters with roses & medals @ the finish line. (-:
How Divas like to refuel. Camera lost battery power b/f the champagne station...I confirmed (in the name of reportage, of course) that it was real.
The schwag.
April 25, 2012
Monterey Sea Otter Festival 2012: Something for Everyone
Far from your average bike fest, this year's Sea Otter fest had something for everyone.
Although it started out in the fog with a wipeout or two...
...the day heated up with awesome fashion. I literally went bananas when I saw the Paul Smith + Rapha collabo.
Other fave was the Vanderkitten ass kicking line.
There was even something for the boys...
...and brain loving geeks. Too bad DogDad refused to model the Magic 8 Ball helmet...
April 22, 2012
Spotted In Monterey Bay: Take Your Dog Kayaking
This adorable doggie was more interested in birds than sea otters.
February 13, 2012
February 04, 2012
Dream Job: Lighthouse Keeper @ East Brother Station nr San Francisco
The Keeper search is on.
The Bay Area's most famous island B&B (5 rooms, 4 nights/week) is looking for two new keepers to serve as everything from ferry captain to chef to maid. Lots of responsibilities, but the salary is a pretty decent $90k. Quelle romantique!
January 30, 2012
December 22, 2011
'Tis the Season for Science: Cal Academy of Sciences
Once again, there is an alternative to the Nutcracker.
Cal Academy is hosting a number of after-hours events this season...if you're lucky enough to get an invite or ticket, just say "heck yes"!
Our very cool benefit involved the main floor and entire aquarium. As you can see, I shared a tender moment (and a hot toddy) with one of the resident catfish. Awesome!
The rainforest exihibit was visible, but not walkable...no biggie, since the lobby had blackjack (where DogDad got held up for 99% of the party) and flower/spice smelling exhibits.
November 09, 2011
Nerds Occupy SF Punchline: 99% Hilarity Ensues
Nerds were the 99% last Tuesday @ SF’s Punchline comedy club, thanks to Wackygamer Presents.
Host Ryan Cronin kicked it off by railing on how men’s high fashion makes you want to vomit. (After seeing the number of men's maxi skirts @ the last Fashion Week, I agree!)
Dave Thomason congratulated the audience (to much applause) for stepping out of the WoW3 release line and stopping by the show.
On matters of love, Brendan Lynch broke it down, explaining the difference between an innocent piggy back ride and a slut backpack.
Masterminds Jeff Reitman and Adam McLaughlin faced off in a cageless, live version of their beloved pod cast Nerd Wars. Urkel and Molly Ringwald…discuss.
My fave bit, though, was the Animal Trash puppet show…(Adam, Jeff, Casey Grim) where comportment for the inanimate was on display. Here’s a hint--the male species failed…again.
Finally, my biggest take home point was Jeff Reitman’s advice on how to gracefully end a mid-day IM conversation w/your spouse. Priceless.
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