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Try something new, every day!
I've decided to take a new turn. To get off the beaten path. Turn away from the fast track. To touch, see, smell, taste, and do things I've never experienced before. And I've decided to document it....
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Lazy Dogs, Victory Warehouse, Tidal Wave Metal Fest
This was one of those days where you just feel antsy to clock out and get the weekend started. Don't get me wrong, I love my job...but there's definitely something to be said for cutting loose and...
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THX 1138
Started watching THX 1138, George Lucas' first feature film from 1971. Feeling a lot like Orwell's 1984 so far..which is great!From IMDB: "The human race has been relocated to a underground city...
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Mulford Point, Marina Park - San Leandro, La Estrellita - Oakland
Mulford Point, on the North side of Marina Park in San Leandro. Not done exploring this park yet :) On the lower side is this really amazing looking walking trail that curves waaaay out into the bay....
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The job that I hold sometimes requires me to act in a managerial way that closely resembles babysitting. There is nothing I despise more than this. To me, there is a certain level of maturity and work...
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UC Berkeley Botanical Garden
Got to head out to the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden this morning with Sonny, Katie Rose, and Stacy to check out the once in a lifetime bloom of a Titan Arum. These are the massive flowers more commonly...
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Ladies Night at Dominique's
Our friend Dominique threw a Ladies Night gathering last Friday night. Bringing together all different types of women and creating new relationships between them over wine and loads of good food is...
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Primal Raw Cat Food
So I've been introducing my cat to a raw food diet for a couple weeks now. A little bit on the benefits of feeding a raw diet as opposed to a dry diet can be found here. Basically it boils down to...
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Scorpions at Concord Pavilion, Le Cheval - Oakland
Sunday was an amazing day! I got a chance to see one of the bands that was a big part of my youth, Scorpions, on their farewell tour's Bay Area stop. Sonny, Stash and I started out the day with a stop...
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Asking for a Raise
There's been quite a few changes going on recently where I work. The company likes to shuffle around their management team from store to store, using the specific skill sets each of us have, to address...
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RATT at Oakland Metro Operahouse
Haha! Got a chance to see RATT at the Oakland Metro on Tuesday night. Had a total blast! I feel like this summer has been a string of show after show, lately going to and planning on going to see bands...
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Simple Life Lessons: Taught By a Dog
1) "Five more minutes.." is usually so worth it.-----2) When you see something you want, let nothing stand in your way. Gallop-bordering-flight is a good option for getting there.-----3) Always let...
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Tilden Regional Park
Took an afternoon hike around Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley and Oakland. It's been pretty unseasonably warm around here..perfect opportunity to get out with the dog and wander around...
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Simple Homemade Dog Treat
A super simple, ever adaptable, highly entertaining homemade treat for your dog!So, back on the first of the year, I adopted a Dachshund puppy from a local rescue that had saved her from a Bakersfield...
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Oh the possibilities..
Some may see another overgrown Oakland yard...I see opportunities untapped...I have dreams about what this yard could produce...
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Spaghetti Squash Pizza
I love spaghetti squash. Love love love it. It's buttery, sweet, and amazing on it's own, and when combined with Italian spices, tomatoes, and served up in the place of cheese on a vegan pizza it's...
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Muffins!! Applesauce, and Lemon-Peach-Berry-Cornbread! *Vegan*
I'm on a baking kick. It's pretty awesome :) You can't beat a house filled with the aroma of fresh-out-the-oven muffins! A couple recipes for some killer morning comfort...
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DIY Dining Table from a salvaged door: Part 1
I couldn't find a dining table I liked. Scratch that, I couldn't find a dining table I liked that was cheap or free. We have a large kitchen and dining area to fill (comes with the large house), and I...
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Door Table Update! Step 2's
First off, the next steps taken on the DIY dining table. A new crazy work schedule (I recently was promoted to managing my own store, hours, hours!) postponed my work on the table all week. BUT, for...
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