California’s Plastic Bag Ban

Today in California, our former-turned-reelected governor Jerry Brown signed a law that will ban the use of plastic bags in grocery stores next year, with convenience stores and pharmacies following suit in 2016. The idea behind the ban seems to be twofold: reducing litter and saving the environment. That’s fine and well even though I’m … Continue reading California’s Plastic Bag Ban →

Just What I Needed

I suck terribly at karaoke. It’s a fact. But despite that, I have absolutely no shame and therefore I truly enjoy doing it. This would explain why I try to make it a point to get together with current and former coworkers once a month (schedules permitting) and head out to a local bar to … Continue reading Just What I Needed →

How Could You?

If you’re one of those who has a ton of pictures on your phone and is afraid to transfer/delete them, this post is for you. As we speak (or as I type – your preference), I am backing up the 150+ pictures that currently reside on my phone. The 100-150 mark is my usual limit; … Continue reading How Could You? →

Why Mobile Payments Will Fail

If you aren’t familiar with the concept of mobile payments, here’s a quick little rundown of how they work. First, you must sign up with any number of services out there such as Google Wallet or Isis Wallet. These serve as your “bank” in which you can deposit money or have it transferred from your … Continue reading Why Mobile Payments Will Fail →

I’m Down

There's a corner in my den that is dedicated to my creativity, a place where I am surrounded by the things that bring me comfort and peace. It's the desk where I draw, do calligraphy and most importantly, where I sit with my laptop and compose blog posts. But things have changed. In case you … Continue reading I’m Down →