Valentine’s Day is really pissing me off this year, and y’know what’s even worse? GALentine’s. The actual eff is a Galentine’s day? A made-up version of an already-made-up holiday?? And does anyone even use the word Gal anymore except to say gal pals which is about as annoying as the day in question so perhaps…
In this week of loooooove, I am so grateful for all of the loves in my life. So many loves! So many third wheels, so many close friends (even weekend ones!), so much amazing family. I’m in Aspen, where I love and am loved by some of the people pictured, but there’s also something special…
I don’t always buy into internet memes, but when I do, they’re hilarious. See how I did that? Two memes in one.
It’s Ashley Turner yoga boot camp week again (click here for my obsessions from last time) and it’s been a tough week so far. Not only is the physical practice incredibly challenging (more so than last time), but she’s raising questions … again. All of which is awesome, of course. What are you rushing toward?…
That’s right, a Boulder-based company is hosting two visiting events in the two cities I call home. The parallels! The Blind Cafe comes to Austin January 26-28 and Aspen February 14. The Blind Cafe is a completely dark dinner, live music, and speaking experience. For more on the individual events in each of the cities, read…
Only because my google stats are telling me that everyone is getting to the blog via last year’s post, so I figured I needed to update it. Go here for a hilarious article on alternative Valentine’s Day ideas. Bonus points if you can figure out which suggestion was mine … As for me? I’ve got…
Need I say more? Just do it. It’s at a perfectly reasonable hour on a perfectly sunny day. See you at Town Lake!
Only two more Valentine’s posts, I promise. This one–three last-minute super cheap GIFT IDEAS!–and Sweatin’ with your Sweetheart … 1) MicroPlace, an organization that enables loans to the working poor, is offering a Valentine’s special. You can make an investment in the name of someone dear to you, which enables a loan to an entrepreneur…
Much love to Tolly at Austin Eavesdropper for sharing this and making me laugh … I get it! Juan Pelota! Tolly says: “For reference: Juan Pelota = the coffee shop inside Mellow Johnny’s, and it is named after Lance Armstrong’s one remaining man jewel. (That he still somehow manages to impregnate women with).” (“pelota” means…
There are an exorbitant number of happy hours and events tonight, some because it’s Thursday and some because Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for free drinks and snacks, and to sell some stuff in some stores. No matter your leaning, take advantage of a plethora of Thursday-night ideas–and end up at Twestival! Loosely arranged…