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Moments: Retirement Planning

May 4, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

This happened over drinks the other night at a going away party. AMB: Did you hear S retired a last year? That seems like so far from now. Me: No. But you both started here about the same time, you… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Moments

For Lent I Gave Up Facebook

April 17, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

As much as I love social media and all its benefits (there are some I can rattle off if you’re not convinced) I wondered… what would happen if I gave up the Facebook app on the iPhone for 40 days?… Continue Reading →

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Moments: Hello

March 27, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

I’ve been disenchanted with media lately. I mostly blame American politics for this, it’s overwhelming and one idiotic thing after another on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram. I feel probably worse than when George Bush Jr. was elected and I basically… Continue Reading →

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Moments: One and Only

March 15, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

Me: Hey, I have a free pass to the SFMoma on Sunday, want to go? H: Oh I can’t. I’m in the South Bay visiting my folks for the week. How about lunch or dinner during the week? Me: If… Continue Reading →

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Moments: Wheelhouse

March 14, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

Chris asked me to lunch today to catch up when… Chris: Planning another adventure? Me: Yes, there is this cave in Vietnam, that they discovered in 2009 that can fit a complete 747 in. The top of the cave collapsed… Continue Reading →

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International Women’s Day

March 8, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, I was in a demo prep meeting for work. There was a steady chatter as teams practiced what they would present and tested equipment. As I prepared to take notes, in case there were any, I… Continue Reading →

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The Hopes 2017

February 2, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

It was night two of our quest. After night one we were left crestfallen, as our primary goal of this trip to Iceland was to catch the Northern lights. We had waited outside in the cold for 4 hours and… Continue Reading →

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Runner’s Log: Star Wars 10K

January 17, 2017Jessica 1 Comment

I am one with the force, the force is one with me. The funny thing about marathons is that you sign up for them so far in advance that you almost forget about them. I planned this 10K about 8… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Runner's Log

Moments: A Run of Ruffles

January 11, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

PY: i am not feeling this ruffle trend. Me: omg yes, the weird torso thing PY: i should be more specific though, i think. I am not feeling this “let’s place ruffles on the side of your torso and across… Continue Reading →

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The Promises 2016: Wrap Up

December 31, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

This year I made promises to myself versus resolutions, because an assurance seemed more unbreakable than a firm decision. To end 2016, I wanted to find another quote that I liked as much as Hannah Arendart’s that I started out… Continue Reading →

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