I’ve been going to the movie theater more than usual lately, and still have at least one movie on my list to see. Two of the ones I saw last week stood out for their super princess power (and passing the Bechdel Test): Brave and Snow White and the Huntsman. Both movies centered around a […]
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The Grand Canyon and Phoenix trip
May 30th, 2012 by pleia2
Over the past couple of years I’ve made a habit of doing quick trips on 3 day weekends. Last year over Memorial Day weekend I went up to Edmonton to see one of my sisters for the first time in 5 years. This time I realized that I needed a relaxing break and selected Phoenix […]
Started wedding planning, news from my little sister and other recent life stuff
February 19th, 2012 by pleia2
I had the flu earlier this month that I’m now living in the tail end of, my cough hasn’t completely gone away but I did make it back to the gym finally this week and am back to a reasonable sleep schedule. Aside from missing much of a day of work, I sadly also ended […]
Aunt Elaine Visiting
December 27th, 2011 by pleia2
My Aunt Elaine came to visit this past weekend, it was the first time since moving away from home that I had a relative visiting over the winter holidays and she was happy to pass on Christmas to celebrate Hanukkah with us. She arrived Thursday evening and I headed down on BART to pick her […]
Much of November
November 27th, 2011 by pleia2
My energy the past few weeks has left something to be desired, so much of my energy has been spent at work on a major project. During the week following the Ubuntu Developer Summit I hosted an Ubuntu Hour in San Francisco where I had great chats with Michelle Mastin and Evan Broder and toward […]
We went to Disney World!
November 10th, 2011 by pleia2
Our visit to Disney World was wonderful. After waiting 17 years I was somewhat concerned that I had built myself up for something that would just be another amusement park so I was happy to learn that my fears were unfounded. Disney World really focuses on attractions and stories rather than thrill rides, every employee […]
Family trip to Phoenix
October 3rd, 2011 by pleia2
This past weekend MJ and I spent the weekend in Phoenix, Arizona for my Uncle Keith’s memorial service. On Friday night we took an ~8PM flight out of San Francisco to put us on the ground in Phoenix shortly after 10. We picked up our rental car and were checked into the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort […]
Uncle Keith, travel, office, pools and food
September 22nd, 2011 by pleia2
I lost my Uncle Keith to cancer on Friday, September 16th (obituary). It was an expected loss and I am glad I was able to spend some time him earlier this month. We weren’t close, and any condolence should go to my aunt, his wife, I know what it’s like to watch a loved one […]
Labor Day Weekend in Phoenix
September 8th, 2011 by pleia2
For Labor Day weekend I flew to Phoenix, Arizona to visit my Aunts Pam and Elaine. Unfortunately MJ couldn’t come along due to work obligations, but it was otherwise fortuitous timing as my cousin Chet, Elaine’s son, was about to launch his military career by heading out to Army boot camp on Tuesday. I was […]
Our engagement
July 14th, 2011 by pleia2
Our second anniversary was July 3, 2011 and MJ told me we’d be going on a trip but didn’t tell me any of the details aside from “we won’t be going on a plane” so I could pack accordingly. On the evening of Friday, July 1st, MJ came home early and we dressed up for […]