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I was so discouraged when I heard the news of Connecticut today - someone open fired and killed at least 20 people.. the worst part, including children.

My heart breaks.

I don't understand why this happens.   I don't understand who would do such a thing.  If they are truly "mentally ill" does that really justify their action?  If they are that mentally ill, then perhaps they shouldn't roam the earth.  Sources say the shooter is dead, and I feel no sympathy for him.

My only feeling right now is sadness.  I feel sad for the families who have lost their loved ones to a senseless tragedy.  I feel awful for the people who survived this tragedy and will have forever engrained in them this horrific moment. 

Cue the waterworks.  Everyone near and dear to me knows I'm not one who doesn't shed tears.  I think I actually have a malfunctioning tear duct that cranks out a tear even in cold weather.  In any case, I simply can't muster more words to describe the inner sadness that is triggered when you hear news like this to start your Friday.  Today is supposed to be a happy day.  A day that signifies the weekend is upon us.  I am reading people's twitter posts and it relieves me to know we are all human.  To know that we all share this grief, makes it a little more comforting, though not much better knowing that it doesn't erase the tragedy of events.  I will say, the good people in the world thankfully outnumber the bad.  And life interruptions such as this, well, the good ones will come together and we will get through it.  Perhaps it's a reminder that we should love one another everyday because we don't know what other asshole is going to ruin it for the rest of us. 

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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:13:00 -0800 In the spirit of the holidays.. http://giveandgo.posterous.com/in-the-spirit-of-the-holidays http://giveandgo.posterous.com/in-the-spirit-of-the-holidays

This pop-song medley with a holiday twist by Jimmy Fallon and Rashida Jones is .. cute. Insert extra smiley face here.

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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:43:00 -0700 Gangnam Style http://giveandgo.posterous.com/gangnam-style http://giveandgo.posterous.com/gangnam-style

If you haven't heard about the Gangnam Style, what prehistoric rock have you been living under?

I could show you the video that you've probably watched a million times, the song you've probably heard on the radio but don't quite know the words to, the newstory of the kids who got fired for making their own video to it, the man behind the song and dance that you're going to see for quite some time doing random cameos at award shows and talk shows across the nation...but instead I choose to show you my favorite Gangnam related video of the moment.

Check out this mom and son duo dancing to the Gangnam style on Ellen

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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:38:00 -0700 Samsung owes Apple $1.05 Billion Dollars http://giveandgo.posterous.com/samsung-owes-apple-105-billion-dollars http://giveandgo.posterous.com/samsung-owes-apple-105-billion-dollars

Apple, do you really need 1.05 Billion Dollars?

I am a believer in consumer choices.  I own my fair share of Apple AND Samsung products.

I will have to disagree with the jury verdict.  The last thing we need is monopolization.  I think competition KEEPS you strong... it forces innovation.

I enjoy going to the cereal aisle and choosing from thousands of cereals.  They all have the same basic ingredients, but they're all slightly different and we are free to choose which one we feel like eating.

If I make a lemonade and sell it in my front yard, and my neighbor makes a lemonade that tastes better than my lemonade next door, then it will force me to introduce new items, like strawberry lemonade, or even lower my prices buy 2, get 1 free.

This is USA.  How are we forgetting that competition is a part of freedom?  I understand protecting patents and granted if something looked and performed just like the other, it would be an exact copy, which is a no-no. I own a Samsung Galaxy II and I've owned the iPhone 3GS.. They're NOTHING like one another.  I actually like BOTH phones for different reasons.  It must've been a grueling case.

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Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:57:00 -0700 My heroes. http://giveandgo.posterous.com/my-heroes http://giveandgo.posterous.com/my-heroes

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:09:00 -0700 A birthday.. http://giveandgo.posterous.com/a-birthday http://giveandgo.posterous.com/a-birthday

..is realizing how lucky you are to be alive and kickin'.  And to have an amazing family and friends <3

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Thu, 31 May 2012 22:41:00 -0700 Metta Man! http://giveandgo.posterous.com/metta-man http://giveandgo.posterous.com/metta-man

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Tue, 22 May 2012 08:34:00 -0700 Nice Catch (x2) http://giveandgo.posterous.com/nice-catch-x-2 http://giveandgo.posterous.com/nice-catch-x-2

Some people go through their entire life without catching a single ball at a baseball game.  This guy manages to get 2 during the same game. 

 

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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:41:00 -0700 The Day after the Bachelorette Party http://giveandgo.posterous.com/the-day-after-the-bachelorette-party http://giveandgo.posterous.com/the-day-after-the-bachelorette-party

I just recently returned from a bachelerotte party trip..  and I make the most of every experience.  I had a nice time away from home.  I hope the bride-to-be also enjoyed herself.  In these group settings I always find it difficult to spend truly close-knit time together with one another.. for what it is, which is bonding with a big group of girls, it was a success.  I hope to get smaller quality time though with my friend's fiancee, because those are the best moments I appreciate even more with good people.

I think some people assumptively think I'm a rookie partier, however, I've been around for a while..it's more like, I've been there done that already.  I've had my share of tipsy days, I've had my share of good times spent..  it's just that now at my age, I don't feel the need to have to go all out and get buck-wild-crazy.  It makes me sound like a conservative or old person, and everyone will have their own perspective.  I still find ways to enjoy my time, I LOVE music, and I will sing and dance to my hearts content and that moment on the dancefloor, I love being engulfed by the crowds, the beat of the music, the lights that flash along to the beat, and the DJ who starts to karate chop in the air as he spins.  I can easily forget that we are packed so tight someone's armpit is in my face.  I get easily bored just standing around..it's simple..I either seize the moment, or leave.  I don't really concern myself with others and what they choose to do.  Everyone is different.  Fun is relative.  Some people absolutely require drinks to have fun, and there are those of us who have fun regardless.  I like to think I'm the latter.  Fun to me isn't about boasting how many drinks you threw back.. as much as society makes that the norm..  Fun to me is about internally how much fun YOU have, and how good YOU feel.  :) I had fun.

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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:17:00 -0700 Tupac Resurrected? http://giveandgo.posterous.com/tupac-resurrected http://giveandgo.posterous.com/tupac-resurrected

Tupac made an appearance at Coachella 2012. 

 

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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:11:00 -0700 Caine's Arcade http://giveandgo.posterous.com/caines-arcade http://giveandgo.posterous.com/caines-arcade

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Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:57:00 -0700 April 14, 2012 >> 626 Night Market - Pasadena, CA http://giveandgo.posterous.com/april-14-2012-626-night-market-pasadena-ca http://giveandgo.posterous.com/april-14-2012-626-night-market-pasadena-ca

Hey So Cal - if you're in the LA area on April 14th, check out the 626 Night Market in Pasadena!  This is the FIRST Asian Night Market debuting in California, featuring good EATS x pick up new SWAG x hang out and have FUN!  ALL AGES WELCOME!  While you're there, drop by the BEATNIXX booth for hip accessories at super friendly prices!

 

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Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:55:00 -0800 Will you be getting the new iPad? http://giveandgo.posterous.com/will-you-be-getting-the-new-ipad http://giveandgo.posterous.com/will-you-be-getting-the-new-ipad

iPad 1: suffered wifi connectivity issues.  iPad 2: tacked on a camera (unfortunately low-res) for facetime capabilities and for friends to make fun of you when you snap pics in public w/ it.  Aside from trivialities, the iPad is still amazing.  I've never found something so user-friendly that the older generation can click away on it as happily as a 3-year old can.


the new iPad: better camera, crazy 2048 x 1536 display, 4GLTE for lightning speed.  $629, $729, and $829 (16, 32, 64 w/ 4GLTE) Does this surprise you?  Apple products never come with a small price-tag.  The toughest critics are going to say, aww Apple disapponted them and that this isn't innovative enough for them.  The lovers are going to eat up the features and are pre-ordering as we speak.

For those who already have the 1st or 2nd generation iPad, they might not be leaping off of buildings to buy one.  At the same time, the ones who are eager to have the latest and greatest will be crashing the pre-orders like crazy.  I'm just happy now that Apple is offering 4GLTE on the new iPad, this is promising. To me that translates to the iPhone with 4GLTE hopefully soon to follow suit?  Saving my pennies for the "new" iPhone...one day.

Note: I also want to add that I'm not one of those people who only support Apple. I love competition.  I like the rapid pace of technology and I believe in owning all types of products.  I've owned iPhones and Droids in the past and have found great qualities in both.

 

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Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:40:00 -0800 Landry Fields and Iman Shumpert http://giveandgo.posterous.com/landry-fields-and-iman-shumpert http://giveandgo.posterous.com/landry-fields-and-iman-shumpert

What do you get when you have NBA athletes singing, spittin' on the mic, and referencing my favorite movie of all time?  

These guys:

Entertainment at its finest.  

More at Yahoo..

[via Leo]

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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:30:19 -0800 Rapunzel Within http://giveandgo.posterous.com/rapunzel-within http://giveandgo.posterous.com/rapunzel-within

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Once, a boy asked me, are you a hopeless romantic? In my tomboyish reply I said NO! Boy replied whimsically, yah you are you just don't know it yet. After watching Tangled gosh it's so-so cute! ~_~ hmmm, is there a Rapunzel inside all of us?

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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:12:00 -0800 The OMG Dress featuring Cindy Vela http://giveandgo.posterous.com/the-omg-dress-featuring-cindy-vela http://giveandgo.posterous.com/the-omg-dress-featuring-cindy-vela

A friend of a friend is stunning in this how-to wear a transformable dress presentation.  I never knew such dresses even existed!  I've been on a dress kick all week.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:07:00 -0800 Escaping for a Brief Eternity.. http://giveandgo.posterous.com/escaping-for-a-brief-eternity http://giveandgo.posterous.com/escaping-for-a-brief-eternity

..except that a brief eternity does not exist.

Sometimes, it's nice to take a break from your current helter-skelter day to day life and absorb yourself in the beauty that surrounds you.

The stress in everyone's life is all relative. The challenges you face may be nothing compared to someone else's. Someone may perceive me as a generally happy-go-lucky reliable person who has little to zero stress. Yet hidden inside, maybe there's a little more turmoil than meets the eye? or maybe I truly am accepting that life is pretty good. In any case, remember to pause and enjoy the view with some friends who you can laugh with and at. :)

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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:58:00 -0800 Happy Valentine's Day! http://giveandgo.posterous.com/happy-valentines-day-25720 http://giveandgo.posterous.com/happy-valentines-day-25720

You're a Positive Motivating Force Within my Life.  <3 

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This is an oldie but one of my favorites...  I dedicate this to each of you in my life who truly makes everyday worth waking up for.  Our time here is always a big question mark.  Let us learn to spend as much quality time with one another as we can.  Seize every moment. 

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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:40:00 -0800 DIY: Make your Own Foamroller http://giveandgo.posterous.com/diy-make-your-own-foamroller http://giveandgo.posterous.com/diy-make-your-own-foamroller

I recently ran a half-marathon and though I've endured these long-runs before, I was out of shape this time around.  Considering I had not trained for it, I essentially got my butt whooped from it.  Though I didn't suffer any wild injuries, I did feel the burn in my quads the day after.  Your thighs basically feel knotted and tight and you wonder if anyone around you notices that awkward temporary gait in your walk.

To ease the pain, they suggest foamrollers do the trick, loosening the muscles so that they are no longer tight.  I walked into a local Sports Authority and realized the foam roller retailed for nearly $40! 

Everyone kept suggesting to me that instead of spending money on it, we should just make it ourselves.  Why not?

So Loan and D led the way on Project Foamroller. 

What You Will Need:

  • Plastic Pipe (24" long, 3" opening.  Can find at Home Depot, etc.)
  • Standard Yoga Mat (24" wide.  Can find at Ross or TJ Maxx, etc.)
  • Spray Adhesive (Make sure the kind you get works well with plastic, etc.)
  • Scissors (to cut the duct tape)
  • Ruler (to measure the mat)
  • Duct Tape
  • X-acto Knife (to cut the mat)

1.  Saw the Pipe down to the length you need it.  They sell "pre-cut" length pipes should you choose to go with those instead, however it ends up being cheaper if you buy the large pipe and cut multiple pieces from it.  If you don't want multiple foam rollers, or you don't feel like sawing, there may be a pre-cut length available that will also work.

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2.  Cut multiple 2" pieces of Duct Tape and wrap each individual duct tape around both edges of your pipe.  This will ensure jagged/uneven pieces are smoothed out.  You don't want any rough edges.

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3.  Measure using the ruler to mark where you would like to cut the mat to be able to wrap it around the pipe.  It's always better to overestimate slightly because you can always trim excess overage later.
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4.  Use the X-acto Knife against the edge of the ruler to cut the mat to the right size to wrap around the pipe later.  Be sure to do this against a surface which you don't mind the razor cutting against. Here, we sliced it against the lawn.

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5.  Now that you have your trimmed yoga mat, you can prepare to spray the adhesive onto the pipe.  We recommend you use gloves so you don't get it all over your hands.  Also do this in a well-ventilated area, you don't want adhesive to get all over the place.

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6.  It's easier if you spray one edge straight scross, align the mat underneath the pipe and tightly press the mat against the pipe to begin wrapping it.

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7. In similar fashion, proceed with spraying the adhesive onto the rest of the pipe as you continue to roll the mat tightly around the pipe.

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8.  As you approach the final portion of wrapping the mat around the pipe, press down and hold firmly to make sure it sticks together.

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9.  Optionally, you may want to use a strip of duct tape straight down the middle to seal the last segment of the mat down.  But if you want to keep it clean, the adhesive should be enough to do the trick.  And ta-da!  Here's your foam roller.  We estimated our foam rollers to cost approximately $8 and just a little hands-on group work from friends.

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and here's a little exercise that will help you roll out those quad muscles:

 

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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:37:00 -0800 Valentine's Day Memo Book http://giveandgo.posterous.com/valentines-day-memo-book http://giveandgo.posterous.com/valentines-day-memo-book

I thought this was such a clever little ad for a "Red Field Notes Memo Book"..  the creativity in each page is delightful.  And gosh, pop-ups are so cool!   Plus, it's oh-so-cute, how much Bryan really hearts Tracie. 

Field Notes: Red Blooded from Coudal Partners on Vimeo.

 

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