Monthly Archives: December 2009

We wish you a Merry Xmas …

My awesome coworker and his equally awesome family made this video for their holiday card. It’s so lovely. So I had to share it. (Merry Christmas to you, too, Naugle) more about “We wish you a Merry Xmas …“, posted … Continue reading

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Christmas present to myself

But not to Bloglandia. As a gift to myself for the holidays, I will be taking a vacation from the internet. I’ll be back online after Christmas, and perhaps intermittently in the interim (probably only practicing languages on LiveMocha, though), … Continue reading

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[RANT] Hold. Up.

On the heels of discovering that I am making an average of $20,000 less than my male counterparts (people aged 25-35, who have Masters-level degrees) just because I have two x chromosomes, I then hear about this stupid piece of … Continue reading

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Ugh.

Today, she is nuts. I have no brain cells left. So here’s a short overview of my workday: Meeting. Still meeting. Back at my desk! Which is pretty much where I’ve been all afternoon, except for when I got up … Continue reading

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Peshwaz!

As in, that’s apparently the garment I’m attempting to recreate. Thanks, V! It is also apparently closely related to the anarkali, a garment I quite like. I have my eye on a few on the Utsav Sarees website. Most importantly, … Continue reading

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Soon to be garb…

But first, an edit for last post – the colorway is Prometheus Moth (thanks, Sandy!) The anniversary was lovely, and we both overate. We have been to Fanoos now, though, and it is lovely. I plan on repeating that experience … Continue reading

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Hooray for destash.

Well, that and holiday knitting parties. Initially, I had planned on being out of town for Jane, Claudia and the CG‘s holiday knitting party. However, due to some awesome happenings in the meantime, it turned out that I could go. … Continue reading

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Pulao.

I rarely get inspired to cook. That’s not really my medium, and when you’ve got a husband who loves it and is a talented and creative cook, the motivation to do your own cooking is rare. However, I am completely … Continue reading

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Why I am a bad holiday knitter

I am a really horrible holiday knitter. I’ve been reading other people’s blogs in shame, because they’re making such great progress with their knitted things. Claudia just finished a sweater. The Yarn Harlot just finished some socks and a scarf … Continue reading

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[SCA] Another recap

Yeah, I know I never got around to Thanksgiving. Well, suffice to say there was sari shopping and we found a chaat place local to my in-laws and then we didn’t do a lot because folks got sick. Anyhoo. Magna … Continue reading

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