10.21.2014

Meet Jen

I wrote a blurb for Jen's match.com profile. Below is the unedited version. Together we frolic the planet and contemplate life.


Jennifer has beautiful hair and the best sense of humor. She isn't afraid to laugh at herself and at life. But don't mistake that to mean she isn't serious. There is a depth to her that is honest and genuine. She will always give you a straight answer. Jen is grounded and believes strongly in working hard to create a good life for herself. She has a true understanding of herself, but is still exploring. She loves to travel and see the amazing wonders of the world (even if they end up to be kinda disappointing in real life). Jen seeks challenges and growth, but won't hesitate to savor smaller beautiful moments like sunshine in the Sunset, a killer gimlet, nailing a balance pose in yoga class, or frolicking on the beach.

Jen needs someone who doesn't take life too seriously and can laugh at her jokes. Someone who has patience to help her through the hard parts of life, but isn't afraid to challenge her either. A guy who is laid back, but not lazy (that is the worst). She is herself financially independent, so expects the same from a partner. A healthy sense of exploration and career changes are fine, but don't expect this lady to be a sugar mama!

10.06.2014

Hydration

San Francisco is known for...
  • The Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fog
  • AT&T Park
  • Tap water
San Franciscan tap water is crisp and deliciously clean, even if it does flow through 60 year old pipes. Hetch Hetchy, may you forever be full. But I still find myself still reaching for a plastic bottle of water out of convenience. It's usually one of those flimsy Crystal Spring or Kirkland bottles that once used to be sturdy, but in recent years have been "environmentally-friendly" with thinner plastic and smaller caps. I at least try to reuse them once or twice, filled with that fresh flow from the tap. But my mom was the first to point out that reusing those bottles were bad for you (high BPA and bacteria).

There are so many options for drinking water. Klean Kanteen, Camelbak, Nalgene, Clean BottleFred WaterBoxed Water. Is it a trend, or just that I'm noticing it now? Whatever it is, this is the way to go. Safe, reusable (or more recyclable), and replenishing. Hydrate before you dominate.