# Geek in Heels

> Life, Love, & Incidental Trivia

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- [Updated Design: Yay or Nay?](https://www.geekinheels.com/updated-design-yay-or-nay/): While I was pretty happy with my previous site design, I couldn't help but wonder if it could be even better. I'd cobbled together elements from my old design with a new WordPress template, and while everything worked well enough, the overall look felt a bit disjointed and a tad outdated. So I spent some
- [AP Article on Bin Laden's Death](https://www.geekinheels.com/ap-article-on-bin-ladens-death/): A couple of days ago, a reporter from the AP contacted me (having read my thoughts on the issue here on this blog) and asked if I would like to be interviewed for a story she was doing on America's reaction to the death of Bin Laden. Unfortunately, my comments were edited out of that
- [Dancing With People Around the World](https://www.geekinheels.com/dancing-with-people-around-the-world/): Ed People is a YouTuber who travels the world doing something wonderfully simple: dancing with the people he meets along the way. Rather than showing off his own moves, he often asks strangers to teach him theirs. Sometimes it's a traditional dance from their culture; other times, it's simply their favorite dance move, regardless of
- [My Favorite Skin Tint](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-favorite-skin-tint/): I've previously confessed that I have an obsession with complexion products, and I may have even found my favorite foundation combination recently. That doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying other products — new and old. And sometimes, you just want something simple and light, like a skin tint, to slap on and go about
- [Destroy My (Or Any) Website!](https://www.geekinheels.com/destroy-my-or-any-website/): Destroy Any Website is a fun little site where you enter a URL and watch that website become an arena for destruction. You can move your player around and choose your weapon — anything from a simple pistol to a PSR B0531+21. (I had to look that one up. It’s a neutron star, although here
- [Wishing Claire a Happy 16th Birthday!](https://www.geekinheels.com/wishing-claire-a-happy-16th-birthday/): Can you believe it? My oldest turns sixteen years old today. My, my, does time fly. It really does seem like just last month that we were rushing to the hospital on that rainy Thursday morning, about to meet her for the very first time. And somehow, that tiny baby is now sixteen. Claire, when
- [Support The Geek in Heels!](https://www.geekinheels.com/support-the-geek-in-heels/): A few months ago, I added a “Shop” button to the top menu of this blog. I figured that since I recommend so many (mostly beauty) products here, a central page where you can see my current favorites might be useful to my readers. Okay, there’s an ulterior motive too: I earn a small commission
- ["The Spectacle" — Please No Photos!](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-spectacle-please-no-photos/): "The Spectacle" is a short documentary from The New Yorker that focuses on tourists' obsession with capturing the moment. It starts out slow and serene, with gorgeous landscapes (primarily in Norway) that are almost completely devoid of humans... Then they come. The tourists. The influencers. The people who clamor for the perfect shot. There's a
- [Happy 20 Years to Blogging!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-20-years-to-blogging/): On September 27, 2006 — exactly 20 years ago — I published my first post on this blog. Yes, the Geek in Heels blog is now 20 years old. Which, in internet years, makes it approximately 147. I actually started blogging before Geek in Heels, back in college on Xanga. (Does anyone else remember Xanga?
- [When "Old" Technology Is Better](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-old-technology-is-better/): See: the title of this blog. Yes, I'm a self-proclaimed geek. Yes, I love gadgets. Yes, I love playing with the newest and latest toys. BUT... I have to confess that sometimes I get a little scared — and more than a little concerned — about the pace and direction of new technology. Subscription models
- [Mixing Foundations from Different Brands](https://www.geekinheels.com/mixing-foundations-from-different-brands/): As you may have guessed from reading this blog, I'm kind of obsessed with complexion products. Keeping my skin in tiptop shape has always been a priority, and I've tried/purchased an embarrassing number of foundations in my ongoing hunt to find THE perfect one for me. (I also have a secret large drawer full of
- [On Netflix's "East of Eden"](https://www.geekinheels.com/on-netflixs-east-of-eden/): My favorite genre of fiction may be some mix of fantasy and thrillers, but my all-time favorite book is a classic American novel: East of Eden by John Steinbeck. I didn't read it for the first time until I was well out of college, mostly because I hadn't been the biggest fan of the Steinbeck
- [NY Knicks are 2026 NBA Champions!](https://www.geekinheels.com/ny-knicks-are-2026-nba-champions/): I'm shaking as I write this. I hardly got any sleep last night after witnessing my beloved Knicks win Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, marking their fourth win and sealing their status as champions. I still can't believe it, and I keep reading the news and scrolling social media as if I need
- [Health Update, Mid-Forties Addition](https://www.geekinheels.com/health-update-mid-forties-addition/): I turned 45 this past December and do you know what that meant? Yes, it was time for a colonoscopy. To be completely honest, I hadn't been to a primary care doctor for an annual checkup in years. Aside from annual gynecological visits since having my children, I only went to the doctor — usually
- [The Most Disturbing Thing I've Seen Living in the Suburbs](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-most-disturbing-thing-ive-seen-living-in-the-suburbs/): Our family moved from an urban area in New Jersey to a suburb in New York 7 years ago. I grew up in the suburbs, so it wasn't that big of an adjustment for me, but for J, who lived in cities all his life, it took some getting used to. With all the additional
- [We're a Pixel Family](https://www.geekinheels.com/were-a-pixel-family/): If you take a look at my avatar (the geek girl) at the top of my blog, you will notice that she is using an Apple laptop. This is true to real life; I have been using Apple laptops since college with my very first laptop, a Powerbook G4 (remember those?), and have used Macbook
- [The Most Complicated Board Game Ever Made](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-most-complicated-board-game-ever-made/): In 1979, Simulations Publications Inc. released The Campaign for North Africa, which has since been considered the most complicated board game ever made. Simulating WW2's operations in Libya and Egypt between 1940 and 1943, it boasts a game play time of 1,500 hours (or 62 days) and recommends you play with 10 people (5 Allied, 5
- [New Favorite: Amos Professional Active Green Tea Shampoo](https://www.geekinheels.com/new-favorite-amos-professional-active-green-tea-shampoo/): A couple of months ago, I saw a video on social media that raved about a Korean salon-grade shampoo that was available at Costco. Intrigued, I immediately looked it up online. The Amos Professional Active Green Tea Shampoo claims to be an anti-aging shampoo that contains green tea leaf extract and green tea root extract.
- [Journeys from Classic Literature, Mapped](https://www.geekinheels.com/journeys-from-classic-literature-mapped/): PlotLines is a project painstakingly and meticulously put together to map journeys from out-of-copyright classic literature. Currently sitting at 43 volumes (with more to come), works such as Pride and Prejudice, Crime and Punishment, and Moby-Dick have their characters' itineraries played and mapped on period maps. For example, when you select one of my all-time favorite books, Bram
- [A Toner That Does It All](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-toner-that-does-it-all/): The older I get, the more I like to simplify my skincare routine. I don't know if it's laziness or the fact that I now comprehend the preciousness of time, but I just don't want to go through multiple steps when one product can easily achieve the same effect. Early last month, I came across Eadem Cashmere Peel Milky Exfoliant & Hydrating Essence
- [Are Korean Sunscreens Better Than Their U.S. Counterparts?](https://www.geekinheels.com/are-korean-sunscreens-better-than-their-u-s-counterparts/): Last month, the FDA approved bemotrizinol as the first new sunscreen active ingredient in over 25 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia. This approval will hopefully pave the way for more effective, safer, and more aesthetically pleasing sun protection options in the U.S. market. It's no secret that the U.S. does
- [Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' in LEGO Art](https://www.geekinheels.com/gustav-klimts-the-kiss-in-lego-art/): As much as I love LEGO, I haven't been a big fan of their LEGO Art series. There are limitations to the blocks, and the recreations seemed just that — recreations that did not hold a candle to the original works of art. Enter builder CYM-Create_Your_Mind. CYM-Create_Your_Mind has recreated Gustav Klimt's famed masterpiece, 'The Kiss,'
- [Filter Out the Junk Brands from Amazon With This Extension](https://www.geekinheels.com/filter-out-the-junk-brands-from-amazon-with-this-extension/): If you shop on Amazon, I'm sure you've noticed that over the past couple of years, product listings have been inundated with junk, or "pseudo" brands. With names like SZHLUX and HORUSDY, these brands are often knockoffs that are cheaply made in Asia and produced at massive volumes, often overwhelming search results and pushing out
- [The Least and Most "Ethical" NBA Championships](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-least-and-most-ethical-nba-championships/): For all of sports history, there have been questions of "What if?"s and asterisks placed next to champions who some believe only won due to circumstances (i.e., injuries) falling in their favor. Well, Russell Samora of The Pudding believes there have only been five truly ethical NBA champions in the past 25 years. "Ethical," meaning
- [Elmo Gets Bullied by Knicks Fans for Staying Neutral](https://www.geekinheels.com/elmo-gets-bullied-by-knicks-fans-for-staying-neutral/): So have you heard? My beloved New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals. Many analysts say that the Knicks had it easy going through the weak Eastern Conference, and that they have no chance against the West. But the Knicks are on a historic run, having won TWELVE straight playoffs games, and having lost
- [Dean, Sam, and Castiel Meet on 'The Boys' (Supernatural Cut)](https://www.geekinheels.com/dean-sam-and-castiel-meet-on-the-boys-supernatural-cut/): (Spoiler warning!) Confession: I'm a huge Supernatural fan. I'm not as obsessed as to attend conventions and write fanfics, but I have watched the entire series (all 15 seasons) at least 5 times and I admit a shed a tear or two when the last strains of "Carry On Wayward Son" faded away. I was tickled
- [Aquarium Posts Naughty and Good Penguins of the Month](https://www.geekinheels.com/aquarium-posts-naughty-and-good-penguins-of-the-month/): The National Aquarium of New Zealand must have one heck of a social media team, because they have been posting "Penguin of the Month" pictures for years to shine a spotlight on their most popular residents. With the "naughty" penguin of the month pictured next to the "good" penguin of the month, you can't help
- [An Asian American Online Multimedia Textbook](https://www.geekinheels.com/an-asian-american-online-multimedia-textbook/): Our website of the day is Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook. Created by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Foundations is a free massive online textbook on Asian American history and culture. It's authored by an impressive list of Asian American studies scholars and incredibly well-put together and researched. it's a great
- [The Best Show You're Not Watching ('From' on MGM+)](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-best-show-youre-not-watching-from-on-mgm/): I'm a big fan of the horror genre. I love being scared. I can watch B-list horror flicks all day, but I especially love it when a rare horror film/series is thoughtfully made with truly scary villains, intriguing plotlines, and perhaps a bombshell or two. I also love mysteries, and thrillers. So if your tastes
- [My Current Makeup Routine, Spring 2026 Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-current-makeup-routine-spring-2026-edition/): Why do I make myself up every day when I do not have a job and my only outings are errands and chauffeuring my daughters to their extracurriculars? For one, I do not want to be a frumpy mom. I was a frumpy mom for a period of time, but only when the girls were
- [Simple Skincare Routine, Early 40s Skin](https://www.geekinheels.com/simple-skincare-routine-early-40s-skin/): As I've gotten older, I've pared down my skincare routine greatly. Gone are the days of the 10-step routine. Time is too precious. Simple, effective products are key. Although I don't use TikTok (I'm too old 😝), I do read about the big trends and I discovered skin cycling last year. Basically, the concept is:
- [Skincare Device Reviews: NuFACE, Light Salon, & Medicube](https://www.geekinheels.com/skincare-device-reviews-nuface-light-salon-medicube/): As a self-proclaimed geek, it's a give-in that I incorporate technology into my skincare routine. There are three devices I have been rotating regularly, and they are: the NuFACE Trinity (with Eye and Lip Enhancer attachment), the Light Salon Boost LED Face Mask, and the Medicube Age-R Ussera Deep Shot. The NuFACE Trinity is the
- [Sephora Spring Sale 2023 Makeup Recommendations](https://www.geekinheels.com/sephora-spring-sale-2023-makeup-recommendations/): I know you're probably getting inundated with recommendations for the Sephora sale, but I thought I would throw in my two cents here because I have some stuff that I have not seen on many other people's lists. Additionally, I am only picking one makeup item per category. (You can see my skincare recommendations here.) And
- [My Top 7 Foundations](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-top-7-foundations/): In the past, I used to be more comfortable with my bare face but after I hit my late 30s (I'm currently 42), I found myself reaching for face makeup more often. As such, I have tried tons of foundations — in various finishes, coverage, and price points. And while I recommended only one in
- [Simplified Skincare Routine at 44](https://www.geekinheels.com/simplified-skincare-routine-at-44/): I'm turning 45 in December. I no longer have the time or patience for a 10-step skincare routine. I've found what works well for me, and I've stuck to it for the past year. And my skin still looks pretty good for my age — very minimal fine lines and the occasional breakout. The biggest thing
- [My Recommendations for the Sephora Savings Event](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-recommendations-for-the-sephora-savings-event/): In ten short days, Sephora will host its biannual Savings Event. This means that starting 10/31-11/10, Rouge members can get 20% off their purchase, and from 11/4-11/10, VIB and Beauty Insiders can get 15% and 10% off, respectively. As someone who's been a Rouge member for almost 10 years straight and regularly redeems the $100
- [Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/anna-sui-gel-foundation-primer-review/): A couple of weeks ago, I received a deluxe sample of the Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer with my order from Beautylish. I know I've said multiple times in the past that I don't need a primer because I'm perfectly happy using my beloved Saint Jane sunscreen as a primer. However, the jelly-like texture of
- [Outside In Silk Serum Foundation Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/outside-in-silk-serum-foundation-review/): I know I declared a new foundation my HG just 5 months ago, but I think I may have found one even better. Outside In is the new brand by Hourglass founder Carisa Janes. Right now they only have three products: a foundation, a foundation brush, and a face oil. The Silk Serum Foundation is
- [New HG? Carolina Herrera Foundation Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/new-hg-carolina-herrera-foundation-review/): Carolina Herrera has released a new foundation: the Nude Couture Triple Moisture Serum Foundation, and it just might be my HG base product. In other words, if I could design my own foundation — light to medium buildable coverage, glowy finish, lightweight, no scent, long-lasting — this would be it. The Carolina Herrera foundation comes
- [m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/m-ph-by-mary-phillips-le-skin-weightless-serum-foundation-review/): I've been using the new m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation for almost two months now and I'm ready to give a full, unbiased review. With a weightless formula that feels more like a skin tint than a foundation, this has become my new everyday base makeup for its comfort, appearance, and
- [NASA Will Spell Your Name With Satellite Photos](https://www.geekinheels.com/nasa-will-spell-your-name-with-satellite-photos/): Landsat is a joint program between NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It has been continuously collecting satellite-based records of our planet since 1972, and is essential for making informed decisions about Earth's resources and environment. NASA has launched a Your Name in Landsat site where you can input your name (or any
- [Someone(s) Is Trying to Steal My Identity](https://www.geekinheels.com/someones-is-trying-to-steal-my-identity/): Last October, I received alerts on my credit monitoring services that an account had been opened in my name. 'It must be a mistake,' I thought, but just in case, I asked J if he knew anything about it. And as expected, he had no idea what I was talking about. I examined the credit
- [Happy Anniversary!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-anniversary/): 18 years ago today: We will have been together for 23 years this November. Since I'm 45 years old, that means we have been together for more than half my life. Time flies when you're having fun. Also, I can't believe our marriage is now old enough to vote. :lol:
- [The Best Literary Film Adaptation of the Past 50 Years](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-best-literary-film-adaptation-of-the-past-50-years/): Over the past week, Literary Hub had a bracket-style vote for the best literary film adaptation of the last 50 years. The 64 choices were compiled from the editorial staff's personal favorites, then divided into four sub-genres: comedy, drama, action & thriller, and sci-fi, fantasy, & horror. After six rounds of voting and thousands of
- [Try Being Middle Management (Keep the Dot Green)](https://www.geekinheels.com/try-being-middle-management-keep-the-dot-green/): For today's website of the day, I present to you The Green Dot: a site that lets you experience the absolute pointlessness of modern middle management. In the middle of the screen is your employee, who inevitably becomes bored and starts slacking off. Your mission is to keep his productivity levels up; that is, keep
- [Honeymoon Days 7-8: Santorini](https://www.geekinheels.com/honeymoon-days-7-8-santorini/): Our second day in Santorini was the Greek Easter, which the locals and hotel staff had promised to be a day full of good food and festivities. However, we woke up to thunder and rain, which continued throughout the day. We decided to stay in all day, bum, and order room service (which was the same price and same
- [Honeymoon Day 6: Santorini](https://www.geekinheels.com/honeymoon-day-6-santorini/): On day 6 we packed our bags and headed to the pier for the ferry to Santorini. I had no idea what to expect, but the ferry was very large and quite luxurious...the seats were far roomier and more comfortable than the ones on planes! The Trip from Mykonos to Santorini: With stops at the islands of Paros
- [Honeymoon Days 4-5: Mykonos](https://www.geekinheels.com/honeymoon-days-4-5-mykonos/): Our second day in Mykonos was a beautiful, sunny day. After a small breakfast we laid out by the pool and actually got some sun. Afterwards we decided to take the hotel shuttle into town. Mykonos is a very windy island, and since the main town sits right along the harbor, the small winding streets are subject to
- [Honeymoon Day 3: Mykonos](https://www.geekinheels.com/honeymoon-day-3-mykonos/): We got up bright and early on Day 3 to catch a flight to Mykonos (our travel agency recommended air travel since ferries from Athens to Mykonos aren't very reliable). After a delicious breakfast, we headed to the airport to find...a tiny, dinky plane. We joked that if the plane crashes, at least we'll die happy on our honeymoon.
- [Honeymoon Day 2: Athens](https://www.geekinheels.com/honeymoon-day-2-athens/): What's a visit to Greece without a tour of some of the world's oldest treasures? Luckily, one of J's friends from college is currently working as an archeologist (!) in Athens, so she took a day off to show us around the historic sites. We were able to squeeze in the Acropolis, Agora, and Kerameikos. (I was a
- [Honeymoon Day 1: Athens](https://www.geekinheels.com/honeymoon-day-1-athens/): Greece is amazing! I'll try not to go into too much detail so please forgive me if start to ramble. (Click on the thumbnails to view the full gallery) Getting There: We arrived at the hotel a full 4 hours before check-in, so we had to wait a bit at the hotel bar. However, the room was
- [Discover Famous Opening Lines from Literature](https://www.geekinheels.com/discover-famous-opening-lines-from-literature/): Verba Prima is a website that displays a new opening line from famous works from literature every time you visit. (Or, if you just want the next sentence, click on the "Next Chapter" button.) It can be quite addictive to keep going, to see which lines you recognize and to see which ones catch your
- [A Diagram of the World Wide Web](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-diagram-of-the-world-wide-web/): As one commenter put it, "The most terrifying part isn't the shark. It's that load-bearing strut labeled 'Unpaid Open Source Developers.' Somewhere in Nebraska, a guy named Dave is maintaining a regex library he wrote in 2003. If Dave decides to go outside and touch grass for just one weekend, the V8 engine explodes, AWS
- [Artemis II Crew Has Computer Trouble (F*ck Microsoft!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/artemis-ii-crew-has-computer-trouble-fck-microsoft/): Did you hear? More than a half-century after NASA last ventured farther than the International Space Station, Artemis II is on its way toward the moon. If all goes according to plan, the four astronauts will test the spacecraft's life-support systems over a 10-day voyage that loops around Earth before slingshotting around the moon. They'll
- [CSS is DOOMed](https://www.geekinheels.com/css-is-doomed/): CSS has come a far, far way since the days I taught myself to build websites in the early aughts. I stepped away from web design about a decade ago, and I can now hardly decode the newest and latest in what CSS has to offer. All I know is that it is better than
- [When You Forget the Word](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-you-forget-the-word/): Have you ever forgotten a word mid-sentence? Or encountered someone describing a forgotten word in a hilarious way? Funny or cute or creative in a "why didn't anyone think of that before"-way, here are some instances of people forgetting words:
- [Signs You're a Die-Hard Knicks Fan](https://www.geekinheels.com/signs-youre-a-die-hard-knicks-fan/): Yes to all of these. Especially #2 and #7. Via New York Feature. How loyal of a Knicks fan am I? Look no further than this tweet, featuring the starting lineup from the season we were 17-65:
- [Our Tax Refund Is Stuck in IRS Purgatory](https://www.geekinheels.com/our-tax-refund-is-stuck-in-irs-purgatory/): On 1/31, we e-filed our tax return. We haven't had any big financial changes/events in 2025, and we used the same accountant to file as all previous years. Our return is pretty simple and straightforward with only one W2 and two dependents. We expected our refund within 21 days, as stated on the IRS website.
- [The Average Pistons Fan's Bedroom](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-average-pistons-fans-bedroom/): So the All-Star break is over. It's time to get serious about basketball. Do I think my Knicks have a chance at winning the chip this year? Maybe. We just added two guys that will help tremendously on defense, and you know what they say: "defense wins championships." But we need to be more consistent.
- [The Greatest NYTimes Crossword Puzzle Clue](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-greatest-nytimes-crossword-puzzle-clue/): I know this was from back in 2022, but I only just came across it and I had to share. This NYTimes crossword puzzle clue has two possible answers (depending on your fandom), and either answer works with the crossing clues. It's brilliant planning and execution by the creator of the puzzle; masterful, really. If
- [A Bleak, Dystopian Comic](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-bleak-dystopian-comic/): This Ecommerce Life is a comics website about a fight we seem to be losing. The latest comic, titled "2035: No Complaints" is an especially bleak look into our not-too-distant future if things keep going the way they are now. It's a great vision of our dystopian future (and our nightmare present) — I'm thoroughly
- [A Functional LEGO Typewriter](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-functional-lego-typewriter/): I remember when LEGO released the Typewriter set in 2021. I wanted it. Bad. Not only was it gorgeous — modeled after a vintage typewriter — it actually worked. As in, when you pressed down on the buttons, levers hit the paper, and the carriage moved from left to right as you typed. However, it did not
- [The Cry-Cry Horse](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-cry-cry-horse/): When a netizen in Hangzhou, China, ordered a horse plushie in celebration of the upcoming year of the horse, they saw that it had a manufacturing defect: the muzzle had been stitched upside-down, resulting in a frowning face instead of the intended smile. Amused, they took a picture and shared it online, where it quickly
- [Meet the Self-Playing Violin](https://www.geekinheels.com/meet-the-self-playing-violin/): Most people have come across self-playing pianos before, or at least seen them on TV or in a movie. Being a musician and a geek, I've always considered them a marvel to behold, especially the mechanical ones that do not require computer chips or electricity. But have you ever seen a self-playing violin? I've studied both
- [Deleted Disney Post Gets Raw Answers](https://www.geekinheels.com/deleted-disney-post-gets-raw-answers/): A few days ago, Disney asked on Threads, ”Share a #Disney quote that sums up how you’re feeling right now!”...and the internet delivered. The common theme between the replies? They were anti-fascist and clearly against the current administration. Either Disney didn't realize how "woke" their movies were, or they were afraid of pissing off the
- ["Impossible Colors" and How to See Them](https://www.geekinheels.com/impossible-colors-and-how-to-see-them/): Once upon a time on this blog, I wrote that I may be a tetrachromat. I see colors where others do not and ever since I was young, I had a knack for mixing colors. So when I came upon this article on Boing Boing about "impossible colors," you can bet that I was intrigued.
- [Unrelated Movies Summed Up With the Same Sentence](https://www.geekinheels.com/unrelated-movies-summed-up-with-the-same-sentence/): Can two seemingly unrelated movies basically have the same plotline? Of course, as there are only so many stories that Hollywood could tell, and it's reasonable to think that executives and producers tend to go with proven formulas like the Hero's Journey. But can you see the connection between two movies like Mrs. Doubtfire and The Empire Strikes Back? How about Jurassic Park and The Expendables?
- [More Improvements, Updates, and Fixes to My Blog](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-improvements-updates-and-fixes-to-my-blog/): Come September, this blog will be twenty years old. It's hard to believe this site's that old, and you can bet that it's gone through a lot of changes over the years. From platforms to hosts, to various designs, the Geek in Heels blog has slowly found its way through its development to what it
- [So How Was Your 2025?](https://www.geekinheels.com/so-how-was-your-2025/): With the year coming to a close, I saw the following picture making its rounds on social media and I couldn't help but chuckle: What's wrong with investing in socks? I knew I had officially gotten old when, a couple of years ago, my mother gifted me fuzzy socks for Christmas and I was ecstatic to
- [Google.ai Predicts Its Own Enshittification Timeline](https://www.geekinheels.com/google-ai-predicts-its-own-enshittification-timeline/): Sure, I may have just sung praises for ChatGPT, an AI in its own right. But I can't deny that AI is making certain parts of our lives worse, whether by eroding our critical thinking skills, cutting jobs, or hogging precious resources like water, electricity, and hardware (and jacking up prices for everyday folks in
- [I'm Not Fat; I Just Have a Big Head](https://www.geekinheels.com/im-not-fat-i-just-have-a-big-head/): Last week we took Claire in for her 4-month checkup. Our pediatrician declared the baby perfectly normal and healthy for her age...but voiced her concern at Claire's weight gain. When Claire was born, she weighed 6.7 lbs (23rd percentile) and was 19 inches long (33rd percentile). Currently, Claire weighs 14.6 lbs and is 22.75 inches
- [World Dumpling Index](https://www.geekinheels.com/world-dumpling-index/): For today's website of the day, I present to you the World Dumpling Index: a clickable map of the world's many many different dumplings. Created with Svelte and D3, the hand-drawn map is a cute and informative way to organize and visualize a food so many cultures have in common. For instance, when you click
- [Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 4)](https://www.geekinheels.com/motherhood-the-most-difficult-journey-yet-part-4/): Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 1) Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 2) Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 3) My mother arrived that fateful day with one mission: to take care of her own baby — me. Sure, she wanted to see Claire, hold her and coo over her, but
- [Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 3)](https://www.geekinheels.com/motherhood-the-most-difficult-journey-yet-part-3/): Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 1) Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 2) Before I begin, I wanted to thank everyone for the supportive and helpful comments and advice. It really is encouraging to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way. At the same time, I couldn't help
- [Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 2)](https://www.geekinheels.com/motherhood-the-most-difficult-journey-yet-part-2/): Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 1) Breastfeeding. I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. "Babies are born to be breastfed," La Leche League tells us. Breastmilk is chock-full of nutrients and antibodies that can't be replicated with formula. It is linked to less health problems for the baby later in life. It helps the
- [Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 1)](https://www.geekinheels.com/motherhood-the-most-difficult-journey-yet-part-1/): I pondered whether I should write this series of posts, and I hesitate still as I type these words. But I figure that I can not be the only mother who has these tumultuous feelings (right?) and that if anything, writing this will be therapeutic and beneficial to this new, confused mother. As soon as
- [The Birth Story, Part 1](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-birth-story-part-1/): If you recall, we had gone to the hospital on the evening of September 29, only to be sent back home because I was only 1cm dilated and showed no signs of progress. And while I had been getting regular contractions, they tapered off by about 4am on the morning on September 30, leading me
- [The Birth Story, Part 3](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-birth-story-part-3/): Read Part 1 and Part 2... I've decided to go a slightly different direction for this final post in Claire's Birth Story series: a timeline with descriptions. I'm so glad that I wrote down the times and details when it was still fresh in my mind, because I can hardly remember any specifics now! 10:00am — Admitted
- [The Birth Story, Part 2](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-birth-story-part-2/): Read Part 1... We finally made it through the torrential rain and rush-hour traffic to the hospital. During our hospital tour, we had been instructed to go through the Emergency Room entrance — no matter the time of day — so that is what we had done the night before and it is where we headed
- [How I Finally Turned to ChatGPT](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-i-finally-turned-to-chatgpt/): Despite being a self-proclaimed geek, I never fully embraced AI. I just never saw its appeal. Perhaps I'm too influenced by old movies like the Terminator series and 2001: A Space Odyssey? Perhaps I still keep hearing/reading about its limitations? Sure, I'll use Google Assistant to set my alarm and use voice commands in Android Auto
- [How to Update Your Search Bar](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-to-update-your-search-bar/): I must admit that I haven't really kept myself updated on web/UX design trends — to be completely honest, I prefer the popular designs from the 2010s over what what's taken over in the 2020s. But when I came across this on Reddit earlier today, I had a good chuckle. It's not an evolution of
- [Product Rave: Ongredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion](https://www.geekinheels.com/product-rave-ongredients-skin-barrier-calming-lotion/): I've written in the past that as I've gotten older, my skin has gotten drier. I used to have oily skin...which turned combination in my thirties, and now in my forties, is veering on dry. My skin has also gotten more sensitive with age, and I've developed a mild case of rosecea. Since my days
- [Rebranding a Snickers Bar](https://www.geekinheels.com/rebranding-a-snickers-bar/): I used to work in marketing, so seeing this kind of stuff fascinates me. In this video, Matt Rosenman rebrands the ubiquitous Snickers bar so that it may appeal to five different target audiences: fitness folks. crunchy crowd, diet-conscious, parents, and those seeking energy bars. It's honestly impressive how changing the wrapper can the entire
- [How I Lost 35 Pounds This Year](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-i-lost-35-pounds-this-year/): I turned 40 years old at the height of COVID. Even after the lockdowns ended, a more sedentary lifestyle remained, and it was like my metabolism slowed down and kept slowing down after I hit that big 4-0. In four years, I gained an astonishing forty pounds. :oops: I had become such a hermit in the past
- [My All-Time Favorite Korean Drama](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-all-time-favorite-korean-drama/): When I was a young girl, I used to watch Korean dramas with my halmeh (grandmother) before she passed away. I didn't pay too much attention to them because Korean dramas back then were serious, no-nonsense affairs — not too interesting to a young mind. I didn't really get into Korean dramas again until college,
- [Diamonds, Part III: Some Tips!](https://www.geekinheels.com/diamonds-part-iii-some-tips/): Diamonds 101 Diamonds...continued When purchasing a diamond, the worst thing you can do is walk into a jewelry store and pick something they have on display. First, you need to do your research. Then, find a good vendor. A good jeweler will be honest with you and try their very best to find the best
- [Diamonds...Continued](https://www.geekinheels.com/diamonds-continued/): Please read my previous post, Diamonds 101, if you haven't already done so. Let's talk about diamond shapes. The round brilliant is the most popular shape for good reason: it faces up large, and no other shape can perform as well in terms of brilliance, fire, and scintillation. Rounds are also easiest to predict in terms of
- [5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 5](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-pieces-of-advice-for-recent-graduates-part-5/): Part 1: The world doesn't owe you anything. Part 2: It's never too late. Part 3: Make the best of it. Part 4: Be ballsy. 5. Sometimes, it really is pure luck. When I first started job-hunting, I didn't have much going for me. My grades weren't good, I had little experience, and I had no
- [5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 4](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-pieces-of-advice-for-recent-graduates-part-4/): Part 1: The world doesn't owe you anything. Part 2: It's never too late. Part 3: Make the best of it. 4. Be ballsy. I have mentioned before that I am a textbook ISFP. I have terrible stagefright and I shy away from being the center of attention. I'm great at giving others a lending hand and
- [5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 3](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-pieces-of-advice-for-recent-graduates-part-3/): Part 1: The world doesn't owe you anything. Part 2: It's never too late. 3. Make the best of it. I hated my first job. In hindsight, it wasn't a total waste. I gained valuable experience, learned the importance of office politics, and the salary wasn't bad at all for an entry-level position. However, I couldn't ignore
- [5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 2](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-pieces-of-advice-for-recent-graduates-part-2/): Part 1: The world doesn't owe you anything. 2. It's never too late. One of my good friends is beautiful and brilliant (and I'm not just saying that because she's my friend). Not only is she so gorgeous that a well-known, national brand wanted her as a model, she's also one of the smartest people I know. A
- [Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 5)](https://www.geekinheels.com/motherhood-the-most-difficult-journey-yet-part-5/): Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 1) Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 2) Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 3) Motherhood: The Most Difficult Journey Yet (Part 4) Do what works best for you and your family. I repeat: Do what works best for you and your family. Books, articles, and
- [Every Lightsaber in the Star Wars Universe](https://www.geekinheels.com/every-lightsaber-in-the-star-wars-universe/): One cannot deny that the lightsaber is one of the most easily recognizable weapons in pop culture history. What little kid hasn't imagined — nay, acted out — lightsaber battles after watching Star Wars? (Remember Star Wars Kid?) As Obi-Wan put it, the lightsaber is "an elegant weapon for a more civilized age" and Star Wars just wouldn't
- [Squidix Web Hosting Review... And a Giveaway! [Win One of SIX Hosting Plans!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/squidix-web-hosting-review-and-a-giveaway/): In all my years of blogging, I have probably hosted my site, addition to clients' sites, on over 10 different web hosts. And any idiot can tell you that not all web hosts are built the same. You may remember my troubles with HostGator a couple of years ago. Due to HostGator's slow speeds, horrible
- [AppleTV Releases a Chapter from Pluribus' Fictional Book](https://www.geekinheels.com/appletv-releases-a-chapter-from-pluribus-fictional-book/): Just two weeks after its debut, Pluribus has quickly become a new favorite show of mine. In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi world, a miserable woman has to save the world from... happiness. As someone who is somewhat moody, tends to be pessimistic and finds overly peppy and happy people annoying, I identify with Carol (the main
- [Korean CSAT English Questions](https://www.geekinheels.com/korean-csat-english-questions/): Every year in Korea, high school students hoping to attend college take the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), a day-long affair for which many students begin preparing since kindergarten. The CSAT is given just one day per year (which just happened to be yesterday), so this particular day is treated almost like a solemn holiday
- [My Aging Eyes](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-aging-eyes/): I've been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old, and contact lenses since I was 13. I never had problems with contact lenses and find them quite comfortable; I much prefer them to glasses and only wear glasses at night before going to bed. I am nearsighted and my vision has been steady at
- [Site Redesign](https://www.geekinheels.com/site-redesign/): My blog has been around since 2006 and has gone through many redesigns since. But the last design was created in 2012 and hasn't been updated since. Although it looked a bit dated, I had no reason to change it because I liked it and didn't blog as much as I used to. But due
- [Covry Glasses Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/covry-glasses-review/): I wear contact lenses most of the day, but I switch to glasses at night. For the past decade or so I've used vision insurance for my contacts (don't you love how most vision plans only cover glasses or contacts?) and gotten my glasses from various online retailers, mostly Warby Parker. I don't think I
- [Every Costco Parking Lot](https://www.geekinheels.com/every-costco-parking-lot/): They forgot the guy who takes forever to load his car, then walks back into the store (with no indication of this given to the person patiently waiting for the spot). 😂 Via Reddit.
- [Life Update, 1 Year Later](https://www.geekinheels.com/life-update-1-year-later/): It may seem as though I've forgotten about this blog, but I've kept up with the Wordpress updates, regularly delete spam comments, and constantly have it in the back of my mind. So why another long lapse between updates? To be frank, my life is boring. Life is good, but boring with not much to
- [The Neverending Period](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-neverending-period/): I'm sorry if this is TMI for some people, but I have been dealing with this condition for over a year and I'm finally going the surgical route in order to try to fix it. What is this condition? Well, I have had my period since September 2022. Yes, you read that correctly. I have
- [Secret Invasion Ads, Remixed](https://www.geekinheels.com/secret-invasion-ads-remixed/): Have you heard of Secret Invasion, the latest lineup in the MCU's Disney+ shows? The first episode only just aired this past week and I gotta say I like what I've seen so far. If you have heard of the show, I'm sure you've encountered the visually fractured ads that have been all over the
- [13 Reasons Why Humans Are the Cutest Animals](https://www.geekinheels.com/13-reasons-why-humans-are-the-cutest-animals/): Via Geeks are Sexy
- [15 Years Ago Today...](https://www.geekinheels.com/15-years-ago-today/)
- [Spring Break in New Orleans](https://www.geekinheels.com/spring-break-in-new-orleans/): We just returned from five glorious days in New Orleans! I have always wanted to visit the city and finally decided to go for it by combining the girls' spring break and J and my anniversary trip. J and I are too old to participate in the raucous activities that one usually associates with NOLA,
- [New York Basketball Is Back](https://www.geekinheels.com/new-york-basketball-is-back/): You see, I've been a Knicks fan since the 90s. I cried when we lost the Finals in 1999. I know we had a glimmer of hope with Melo (and we can't forget Linsanity), but you can't deny that being a Knicks fan in the past 20 years has been tough. But two years ago, we
- [It's Been a Minute](https://www.geekinheels.com/its-been-a-minute/): So it's been more than five years since I've last written here. I debated even keeping this blog up every time I got a bill for web hosting or a received a renewal notice for the domain name. But I had written here since 2006 and there are 2,156 posts on this blog (2,157 now). I
- [Chirp, Chirp](https://www.geekinheels.com/chirp-chirp/): It's been a whooping 1 year and 2 months since I last wrote in this blog. ...Is anyone still around? During my hiatus, I seriously contemplated shutting down the site. I was feeling uninspired and unmotivated. There were a lot of things going on in my life I did not feel comfortable sharing with the world
- [Jenny the Cook](https://www.geekinheels.com/jenny-the-cook/): I used to love cooking. I was pretty damn good at it too. (If you haven't visited my profile yet, yes it's true that I make the best 갈비찜 — galbijiim, or Korean braised short ribs — in the world and anyone who's tasted it will attest to it. People have even suggested that I open
- [Ten Beauty Products I've Been Loving Lately](https://www.geekinheels.com/ten-beauty-products-ive-been-loving-lately/): I'm happy to say that right now, at the age of 36, my skin is still clear of any lines or wrinkles. A friend paid me a great compliment the other day by exclaiming I had to have gotten Botox or fillers (I haven't). :oops: I know that I should credit some of this to
- [A Bizarre Side Effect](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-bizarre-side-effect/): Over the course of my history with mental illness, I've tried a myriad of drugs, and I've experienced a multitude of side effects. Dizziness. Tremors. Dry mouth. Insomnia. Sluggishness. Weight gain. Weight loss. One even gave me tics along the right side of my body! (I discontinued that one right away.) But none has produced a
- [A Decade-Plus-Old Misdiagnosis](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-decade-plus-old-misdiagnosis/): I was first diagnosed with major depression in college, at the age of 20. Since then, I have gotten better and I have gotten worse. I have been in and out of therapy. I have been on and off meds. But I have never been with the same therapist for more than a few months.
- [More Technical Issues...](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-technical-issues/): The good news is that I got my laptop back. Not only had Apple replaced my battery, they had also installed a new logic board, so my computer was running like new again. :-) The bad news is, this only lasted a few days. It began with a 1px-wide red vertical line along the right
- [Power Issues](https://www.geekinheels.com/power-issues/): It's been three days since I promised to blog regularly again. But have I written anything? No. You probably thought I disappeared again, didn't you? I actually have a good reason for not writing... My laptop's battery life has been less than stellar lately, so I took it into the local Apple Store. It's never
- [Top Ten Pantone® Inspired Products](https://www.geekinheels.com/top-ten-pantone®-inspired-products/): Color has a huge impact on me. I'm pretty certain that I am a tetrachromat. I often find myself mixing interesting colors in my head. I even associate people with certain colors. Needless to say, Pantone® is a part of my everyday life - both professionally and personally. Pantone's tagline, "The color of ideas," is
- [I Gots Myself a G1!](https://www.geekinheels.com/i-gots-myself-a-g1/): As much as I love my Voyager, I think I've overused it. I use it in lieu of an iPod or the radio. I activate its kickass navigation system (which talks to me!) whenever driving to an unknown location. I overdose on its web browser. So it did not come as a surprise when the
- [The Pepsi Logo vs The Coca-Cola Logo...Updated](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-pepsi-logo-vs-the-coca-cola-logo-updated/): Last week I wrote a post titled The Importance of a Consistent Brand which focused on a popular Pepsi vs Coca-Cola chart that was being circulated on the web. Brand New today cleared some misconceptions about the Coca-Cola logo, and stated that the popular chart is, in fact, inaccurate. Looking at the updated chart, there
- [Another 5-6 Months?](https://www.geekinheels.com/another-5-6-months/): Yesterday my mother took me to a doctor who specializes in Eastern medicine. After the precursory examination of my eyes, hands, nails, and taking my pulse for a long, long time, the doctor asked me, "Why are you so stressed out?" She went on to say that everything seems physically fine...it is just my mental
- [Custom Illustration Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/custom-illustration-giveaway/): Do you like what you see on this blog? Did you enjoy my Halloween theme, or my change in hairstyles? Now you can have your own custom illustration, designed by yours truly! One winner will receive a custom illustration in the style of the Geek in Heels. The pose, props, and color scheme may all
- [Dry-Cleaning from an Insider's Perspective, Part 1](https://www.geekinheels.com/dry-cleaning-from-an-insiders-perspective-part-1/): A few days ago one of my favorite blogs, The Art of Manliness (yes I know I'm a girl but I still enjoy its content), published a post called A Man's Guide to Dry Cleaning. The article was well-researched and well-written, and chock full of helpful information. However, it was apparent from the start that
- [Cultural Expectations of Family](https://www.geekinheels.com/cultural-expectations-of-family/): As mentioned in my last post, my in-laws (J's parents) will be visiting for 1.5 months starting this weekend. J's parents live in Hong Kong, so we only get to see them a handful of times a year. However, each visit lasts at least a couple of weeks — the longest of which was 5
- [AT-AT Day Afternoon](https://www.geekinheels.com/at-at-day-afternoon/): From the creator of Iron Baby comes AT-AT Day Afternoon! Via Laughing Squid.
- [Baby Geek](https://www.geekinheels.com/baby-geek/): I'm at that age where a lot of people in my social circle are getting knocked up or trying to get preggers. Naturally this freaks me out because I still consider myself a kid. I may have a job and a mortgage to pay but I still have the tendency to regress back to my five-year-old self much more
- [Transport to Squarespace...Complete!](https://www.geekinheels.com/transport-to-squarespace-complete/): I know I had been talking about making the transition to Squarespace, but have been putting it off until inspiration hit - I get bored too easily and want a site redesign! I had figured that I would hit two birds with one stone by redesigning the site and making the switch at the same
- [Acme Made Camera Bag](https://www.geekinheels.com/acme-made-camera-bag/): There are bag hags and shoe whores. I am definitely the former. J doesn't understand why I have an entire section of the closet devoted to my numerous bags. He still doesn't get the concept of dust bags - "Why do you need a bag for a bag?" "To keep my lovelies dust-free, silly." "Can
- [Welcome Back, Mr. Houston](https://www.geekinheels.com/welcome-back-mr-houston/): Last week I mentioned that the Knicks signed Allan Houston as a free agent. I'm excited as hell but a bit doubtful at the same time...how well will Houston fare against players 2/3 his age? He still seems to be able to hit his jump shots, as evidenced by this video where he nails 10
- [RIP Rupert](https://www.geekinheels.com/rip-rupert/): They say blogging under the influence isn't safe. Well, reading your Google Reader feeds while buzzed isn't safe either! Rupert, the baby deer I wrote about yesterday, has died. I'm writing this as tears flow down my face. Seriously. Ask J. You will be missed, Rupert. ***ETA*** I will not be posting my Thurday Geek-isms
- [Good News & Bad News](https://www.geekinheels.com/good-news-bad-news/): I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first? Well, you have no choice because I'm writing. Ha! The Good News: Remember when I wrote of the "Lincoln Lunatic"? Well, he has been caught! The Bad News: I'm sorry to say that I missed the full-sized missile replica with the words "Viva
- [Star Wars ABC Cards](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-abc-cards/): I want to add one more item to my list of baby geek items: Star Wars ABC Cards! My favorites: J is for Jawa R is for R5-D4 S is for Sarlacc Created by TweedleBopper, I'm not sure if these cards are available for purchase...yet. Because I have no doubt that they will garner enough
- [The New Faces of Pepsi and Best Buy](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-new-faces-of-pepsi-and-best-buy/): Two of the most recognizable logos in N. America have announced drastic facelifts. First up is Pepsi. The new Pepsi logo will be skewed in order to resemble a smile: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi Max will have different variations of the smile. According to AdAge, "a 'smile' will characterise brand Pepsi, while a 'grin'
- [Link of the Day](https://www.geekinheels.com/link-of-the-day/): As a bona fide bookworm, I can't help but excitedly share this link of the day: Top 10 Most Outrageous Opening Lines in Literature If I could add one more, it would be Love Story: What can you say about a twenty-five year old girl who died? That she was beautiful and brilliant. That she
- [Knicks Opening Game at MSG](https://www.geekinheels.com/knicks-opening-game-at-msg/): Last night, I ran home after work to change into my Knicks jersey - we were going to the Knicks opening game against Miami! Basketball is my favorite sport, and I've been a die-hard Knicks fan ever since high school. It was hard not to be, as the 90s were the glory days of the
- [Snoop Dogg on Martha Stewart](https://www.geekinheels.com/snoop-dogg-on-martha-stewart/): Can you believe Snoop Dogg was on the Martha Stewart Show today? I couldn't. Then I watched the video. And laughed and laughed. Moments of particular note include: Martha reads aloud some emails he's sent her. He continually calls her "MS" and instructs her to "holla back boo" Snoop tries to explain "Snoop-guistics" to Martha
- [The End of Daylight Savings Time?](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-end-of-daylight-savings-time/): President-elect Obama is looking to axe the controversial daylight savings time (DST). I've always had a great sense of time so I have never had a problem with DST. However, I do get a bit sad every spring as we lose an hour. How about you? Do you think we should join the ranks of
- [Chinese Book Packaging](https://www.geekinheels.com/chinese-book-packaging/): As a follow-up to beautiful Chinese wine packaging, I now present an example of exquisite Chinese book packaging. Who says you can't judge a book by its cover? Via Packagings of the World.
- [Happy Birthday to Me](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-to-me/): Twenty-eight years ago, this little booger was born: Heppy bufshday to meeeh!
- [Different Ways to Facilitate the Same Idea](https://www.geekinheels.com/different-ways-to-facilitate-the-same-idea/): I had a mild epiphany at my birthday party Saturday night. J and a friend were discussing the possibility of a new start-up venture, when I noticed something interesting about the conversation. Our friend, who works in finance, approached the situation from a “How can I make money from this?” point-of-view. J’s first instinct was
- ['Twilight' Translated by Cracked](https://www.geekinheels.com/twilight-translated-by-cracked/): You already know my thoughts on Twilight. I always thought I was in the minority for not falling head over heels for the story. That's why it delights me whenever I find someone who agrees that it ain't all that. Cracked has written a hilarious post titled, If 'Twilight' Was 10 Times Shorter And 100
- [The Importance of the First Date?](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-importance-of-the-first-date/): CNN recently interview our First Lady-to-be, and asked her about her first date with Barack Obama. What a first date! A visit to the Art Institute of Chicago, a stroll down Michigan Ave, an artsy/cultural film, and drinks atop the John Hancock building. I am very fortunate to have experienced all four, and let me
- [RevitaLash](https://www.geekinheels.com/revitalash/): Harro! Remember me, the girl with the non-existent eyelashes? Last year I tried eyelash extensions and loved the look. I had long, sexy lashes for the first time in my life! It was a miracle! After a few courses, however, I decided that the treatments were making too big a dent in my wallet. Back
- [Kept Women, Part 2](https://www.geekinheels.com/kept-women-part-2/): A couple of years ago I wrote an entry titled Kept Women which drew much ire from the Xanga community. I received over 200 comments, the large majority of them from angry feminists who condemned me for even having such thoughts. The Real Housewives of Orange County - true kept women? Now, since becoming unemployed,
- [Stalking My Visitors](https://www.geekinheels.com/stalking-my-visitors/): One of the many things I love about Squarespace is that it provides statistics that rival that of Google Analytics. In addition to this "Traffic Overview" page (which is updated every minute!), there also exists pages for: Referrers Popular Content Subscribers Queries Detailed Activity Now I don't know about you, but I love finding out
- [Need Fashion Advice](https://www.geekinheels.com/need-fashion-advice/): Sometimes I like to slide on over to the "heels" end of the "Geek in Heels" equation. :-) Yes I am a girl, and I need girly advice. In my last post, I wrote about the project with which I am currently involved. Well, my friend's business partner is a Hollywood producer, and his latest
- [Woke Up This Morning Afraid I Was Gonna Live](https://www.geekinheels.com/woke-up-this-morning-afraid-i-was-gonna-live/): The first stage is denial. The signs are all there: insomnia as well as bouts of 14+ hour sleep marathons; withdrawal from social interactions; resistance to activities I once enjoyed; my emotional health taking a toll on my physical health; and a general indifference to the joys of life. And the crying. Oh, the crying.
- [Not Alone](https://www.geekinheels.com/not-alone/): Sometimes the worst thing you can do for a person suffering from depression is to leave him or her alone. I am well aware of this fact. However, as a natural introvert I shy away from company and gravitate toward the comforts of solitude. Where I can be alone with my thoughts of despair and
- [This Is Not an April Fools' Day Joke...](https://www.geekinheels.com/this-is-not-an-april-fools-day-joke/): (Before I start this entry, I want to thank everyone for your comments, emails, and messages. I am doing my best to respond - sorry it's taking so long!) I have never been a fan of April Fools' Day, the reason being that I am a naturally trusting person. Alright, I admit it - I
- [Back with a Vengeance](https://www.geekinheels.com/back-with-a-vengeance/): I shall make no excuses. I have been a bad blogger, and that is that. I resolve to: Get back into my regular blogging rhythm Go through my starred items in Gmail and inbox in Facebook and reply to all the messages that have been pouring in (I am so sorry!) Finish going
- [Samurai on the Toilet](https://www.geekinheels.com/samurai-on-the-toilet/): Hope this puts a smile on your face, as it did for me this morning... Happy Thursday! (Thursdays are my favorite day of the week due to one of my favorite literary characters, Thursday Next.) Via Geeks are Sexy.
- [Rank-Free Kimchi?](https://www.geekinheels.com/rank-free-kimchi/): If Korea were to have a national dish, most people would undoubtedly point to kimchi. With roots tracing to ancient times, there exist dozens of variations, and is the most popular banchan - or side dish - on Korean tables. Kimchi is so deeply-rooted in Korean culture that Koreans say "kimchi" instead of "cheese" when
- [CSS Is Awesome Mug](https://www.geekinheels.com/css-is-awesome-mug/): Today's product of the day comes courtesy of Boing Boing: Anyone remotely familiar with CSS should get a good chuckle over this mug, which can be purchased at Zazzle. (On a related note, I can personally attest to the quality of Zazzle mugs...just take a look at the Twitter mug I got for J!)
- [30 Best Google Logos](https://www.geekinheels.com/30-best-google-logos/): Re-reading my post about SDCC '09, I couldn't help but marvel at the Google logo celebrating the famed event. I have always had a fascination with Google specialty logos - you can't help but admit that some of them are outright clever. From a designer's perspective, Dennis Hwang has to have one of the most
- [The Importance of a Persistent Brand](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-importance-of-a-persistent-brand/): You gotta feel bad for Pepsi. Their re-branding campaign, which - at $1.2 billion - is probably one of the most expensive in American history, has been met with unenthusiastic reviews and perplexed consumers. If you remember, this blogger has disapproved of it as well. I was forced to revisit my thoughts on the Pepsi
- [Squarespace: SEO Gods?](https://www.geekinheels.com/squarespace-seo-gods/): I don't know how they do it, but Squarespace never ceases to amaze me when it comes to SEO. Before switching over in September '08, I hosted my blog on WordPress which seemed to be the de facto standard for serious bloggers. After befriending some internet marketers, I read up on numerous articles, blogs, and
- [My Site Icon: A Decepticon in Disguise](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-site-icon-a-decepticon-in-disguise/): When I first debuted my site redesign, J asked, "Why do you have a pink Decepticon symbol in your header?" "What are you talking about? That's a book." Pause. "Ohh...yeah. I see it now." Do you think my icon looks like a Decepticon symbol?
- [Crafts for the Geeky Baby](https://www.geekinheels.com/crafts-for-the-geeky-baby/): I really need to take up knitting. First, there was that adorable Nintendo Baby Blanket. Now, there is an entire ensemble... via Neatorama Perhaps I'll have better luck this these? They only seem to involve cutting and gluing... via The Official Star Wars Blog Alas, I am a klutz with anything that doesn't involve computers.
- [Knit Your Own Baby Link Outfit](https://www.geekinheels.com/knit-your-own-baby-link-outfit/): Remember the adorably geeky baby Link outfit I wrote about last week? Well, there was much rejoicing in the geeky craft world today as the knitting pattern was released at Happy Seamstress! You can download the detailed PDF here. The bad news is that my knitting abilities are limited to simple scarves. The good news
- [Color Blindness Vision Simulator](https://www.geekinheels.com/color-blindness-vision-simulator/): Perhaps there is something wrong with me, but I think it's fascinating that some people are color-blind. Can you see the number in this Ishihara color vision test plate? I've always wondered how different people perceive color - even those with normal vision. Taking this into consideration, a color-blind person would be a treat for
- [Woofer - When 140 Characters Isn't Nearly Enough](https://www.geekinheels.com/woofer-when-140-characters-isnt-nearly-enough/): Are you a verbose social media enthusiast? Do you feel constrained and suffocated by Twitter's 140-character maximum? Do you ever start a tweet, only to be rejected by its imposing character maximum, shake your fists to the Twitter gods while shouting "Eff it! Who needs Twitter? I don't!"... only to sheepishly return a mere hour
- [Elephant in the Bathtub](https://www.geekinheels.com/elephant-in-the-bathtub/): Second mystery of the day: How did the puppy's favorite toy end up in the bathtub? I thought J put it there as a joke (we had just given the dog a bath) but he swears he didn't. Comang is a little guy - it is very improbable that he voluntarily placed the elephant into
- [Tagline Contest Extended!](https://www.geekinheels.com/tagline-contest-extended/): Wow, I am such an idiot. Would you believe I forgot about my own contest? MY. OWN. CONTEST. Granted, things have been a bit hectic lately but that is no excuse. I announced the contest last week, tweeted about it ONCE, and....forgot about it. Way to publize it, huh? Due to my own ineptitude, I
- [RIP, Scooter the Tiny Dog](https://www.geekinheels.com/rip-scooter-the-tiny-dog/): Remember when Rupert, the "living, breathing chocolate chip cookie with a halo" died last October? Today the world became about 10x less adorable with the death of Scooter, the world's smallest dog. Scooter the Maltese was a mere 8 cm tall. That's 3 inches, people. Please excuse me while I go cry in the corner.
- [Keeping My Chin Up](https://www.geekinheels.com/keeping-my-chin-up/): While having a conversation with a fellow church member yesterday, the topic of my current situation came up. "I'm still surprised at how well you and J seem to be coping. I would've broken down weeks ago. I'm really proud of you guys, and I pray for you every day." Yes, we may have to
- [Trolls and Naysayers](https://www.geekinheels.com/trolls-and-naysayers/): I have been blogging for eight years. I have had moderate readership at my first blog, gained immense exposure through Weddingbee, and am starting to get a small but devoted following here at Geek in Heels. Needless to say, I am no stranger to internet trolls. I have received my fair share of personal attacks
- [My First DSLR](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-first-dslr/): Earlier this week I decided that things just could not get worse. Yes, there are a lot of horrible things happening in my life in addition to the drama that has been shadowing me for the past few months. And no, I am not exaggerating. But as they say, the only way to go from
- [IE Rendering Problems Fixed](https://www.geekinheels.com/ie-rendering-problems-fixed/): Umm...why didn't anyone tell me that this site looks like crap on IE7 and below??? I made the change to the new layout back in July and according to my traffic stats, a whooping 18% of my visitors use IE7 when viewing this site. I don't know why it never occurred to me to check
- [How Many iPhone Apps Do You Use?](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-many-iphone-apps-do-you-use/): I admit it — I'm a cell phone whore. And as much as I love my HTC G1, I hate, hate, HATE the T-Mobile network. The problem is made worse by the fact that I had switched over to T-Mobile from Verizon (the best network in the U.S.) for the G1. I refuse to switch
- [And the Winner Is...](https://www.geekinheels.com/and-the-winner-is/): Thank you to all who entered my custom illustration giveaway! I received a whooping 178 entries total: 76 via comments (I subtracted 2 since I commented twice) and 102 via Twitter. I numbered the comments 1-76, and the Twitter entries 77-178. Then I used Random.org to choose the lucky winner... Congratulations to Marissa! I will
- [The Under-Eye Fat Experiment on Myself](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-under-eye-fat-experiment-on-myself/): Reader Amy suggested that I try Photoshopping under-eye fat deposits on myself to see if my theory proves correct. What do you think? Do my eyes look larger with the under-eye bags? For those who are wondering, this picture was taken after one too many drinks at a wedding, when I proceeded to steal the
- [Play the Piano Like Philip Glass](https://www.geekinheels.com/play-the-piano-like-philip-glass/): This one's for all my fellow pianistas: I must leave you now in order to spend some quality time with my baby. Via kottke.org.
- [On Oversharing, Part 2](https://www.geekinheels.com/on-oversharing-part-2/): As if the first time around wasn't bad enough... Lately I have been confronted by friends and family who asked me not to share so much online, FOR MY OWN GOOD. The "inappropriateness" of my blog (and what I choose to share on Facebook and Twitter) was not only limited to the pregnancy and miscarriage,
- [Photoshop Magnet Kit](https://www.geekinheels.com/photoshop-magnet-kit/): The handmade version may have more clout, but here's one for the rest of us: The only thing I can suggest is that they add a cursor (and perhaps a spinning Mac ball to make it super-realistic). Get your own at ThinkGeek.
- [I'm Not a Fertility Fiend](https://www.geekinheels.com/im-not-a-fertility-fiend/): Following yesterday's post, I received several comments and emails telling me that I need to chill out. All of them came from well-meaning people who are concerned on my behalf, so I did not take offense to them. However, I felt that I needed to write this post to clarify my position on the subject.
- [Motorola Droid Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/motorola-droid-review/): J isn't one for extravagant gifts, but this past Christmas he gifted me with something I had been drooling over for a very long time: the Motorola Droid. I convinced J to order the phone through Amazon, since its $149.99 pricetag was a lot more attractive than the $199.99 offered by Verizon Wireless stores. (Note:
- [My Minor Freak-Out Over Pregnancy Tests](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-minor-freak-out-over-pregnancy-tests/): As stated numerous times in my main blog, our first 2 months of TTC (trying to conceive) after my miscarriage were unsuccessful. It was only by using online resources such as Fertility Friend and the wonderful community at BabyCenter that I was able to become more in-tune with my body and become informed on practically
- [Star Wars X Adidas Originals 2010 Yoda Sneakers](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-x-adidas-originals-2010-yoda-sneakers/): I had previously written about the Star Wars X Adidas Originals 2010 line, and had expressed my desire to get the Yoda sneakers. J too, loved these shoes (I love being married to a fellow Star Wars fan) and we joked about getting matching his and hers pairs. Unfortunately, these limited edition shoes were available
- [The Big News](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-big-news/): Yes, I am pregnant again. And yes, I started this blog as soon as I found out last month. Please feel free to browse the archives. In the meantime, I've decided to answer any questions you might have... * * * When did you find out? I found out on the morning of J's birthday,
- [Why We Chose the Miele Over Dyson](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-we-chose-the-miele-over-dyson/): Our beloved Roomba has died. Correction: it is "disabled." It has lost a lot of its suction power, its parts constantly need replacing, and it's nearly not as "smart" as it used to be. So we made the difficult decision to get a replacement vacuum. I have experienced my share of vacuum frustration over the
- [How I'm Still Reaping the Benefits of Having Been in a Sorority in College](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-im-still-reaping-the-benefits-of-having-been-in-a-sorority-in-college/): I have mentioned in the past that I was in a sorority during my college years. And while I did not particularly like my experience at JHU, being a part of that sorority was the best part of college life. In fact, if it weren't for alpha Kappa Delta Phi (aKDPhi), I'm pretty certain that
- [Winner of the DVD Player Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/winner-of-the-dvd-player-giveaway/): I received an overwhelmingly positive response to the Geek in Heels DVD Player Giveaway, so thank you to all who entered! Unfortunately, I could not count all entries as they did not adhere to the following rules: Only one comment entry per person would be entered, however... Twitter entries were counted as many times as
- [Weeks 12 & 13](https://www.geekinheels.com/weeks-12-13/): I have been avoiding my weekly updates for two reasons: We found out that we had lost our first baby at 12 weeks, so I wanted to make sure that "the jinxed week" would go by without a problem. As April approaches, I have been getting more and more depressed. I've been experiencing overwhelming guilt
- [Porn Star Boobs](https://www.geekinheels.com/porn-star-boobs/): I am not as worried about my weight gain anymore. While the great majority of women I know seem to have lost weight in their first trimesters (which I find discouraging because that makes me feel like a fatty in comparison), I have come to realize that not every woman handles pregnancy the same way.
- [The Obligatory TMI Post](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-obligatory-tmi-post/): Note: Due to reader requests (and some confusion on both me and my readers' sides), I have decided to combine all posts from baby.geekinheels.com to my main blog here at geekinheels.com. I apologize in advance to anyone who feels put off by the plethora of pregnancy posts, and for any inconvenience this may cause anyone.
- [16 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/16-weeks/): Early this morning I went in to have my blood drawn for my AFP. I had been told at my last appointment that today would be just the blood draw, and that I will come in two weeks later for a regular check-up. Well, imagine my surprise when the visit turned into a full check-up!
- [TEMPTU AIRbrush Foundation Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/temptu-airbrush-foundation-review/): Have I mentioned that I've been very self-conscious about my looks these past few months? Only about a dozen or so times! Along with the almost-20 lbs I've stacked on, pregnancy has also changed my body chemistry so much to a point where my old tried-and-true beauty products just have not been cutting it. My
- [The Gender Reveal](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-gender-reveal/): It's a GIRL! After the NT scan, I thought that we had a bold and outgoing child on our hands. But this ultrasound certainly made me change my mind — she was a shy one, constantly covering her face with her hands and keeping her legs tightly crossed. It took quite some pokes from the
- [Our Second Trip to the ER](https://www.geekinheels.com/our-second-trip-to-the-er/): Sunday night. (Or Monday morning, if you prefer.) I woke up at around 2 a.m. with some pain in my lower right abdomen. I got up to pee — which is not unusual these days — and went back to bed. "The pain will subside," I told myself. "You've been having tons of pregnancy-related twinges,
- [18 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/18-weeks/): This week's update is a few days late, but I've had good reason to postpone. There isn't anything new or exciting on the pregnancy front aside from my severe round ligament pain. I still feel some aching, but it seems like the pain is gradually getting better. Praise God! I'm happy that I can now
- [The Lemon Clot Essay](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-lemon-clot-essay/): I know that I have a good 4 months to go before baby girl is ready to come sliding out of my hoo-ha, but this topic has been weighing heavily on my mind. The essay below is a popular one in the BabyCenter boards, has been posted in numerous threads and is a topic of
- [Comang with Daddy](https://www.geekinheels.com/comang-with-daddy/): I know that I constantly chide J for acting immature, but whenever I see him with Comang I can't help but just know that he will make a wonderful father to our little girl. photo taken with my Moto Droid, edited with Totally Rad actions The best relationship advice I've ever been given is, "Do
- [Free Range Kids](https://www.geekinheels.com/free-range-kids/): In light of yesterday's post regarding The Bubble Wrap Generation, I found it strangely appropriate that I learned about "Take Our Children to the Park...& Leave Them There Day" this morning on the radio. I was not surprised when my favorite NYC blog, Gothamist, picked up on the story and ignited a furious war among
- [Street Pianos Headed to NYC!](https://www.geekinheels.com/street-pianos-headed-to-nyc/): One of the (many) things I love about NYC is the abundance of street and subway performers. May it be a classically-trained prodigy giving an impromptu concert, a struggling musician performing for dollars (often with the wish that a record executive will "discover" them), or an out-of-luck bum drumming some beats on some upside-down plastic
- [Ultrasound Pictures on Facebook: Creepy and Inappropriate?](https://www.geekinheels.com/ultrasound-pictures-on-facebook-creepy-and-inappropriate/): It has recently come to my attention that many people think using an ultrasound picture as your Facebook profile picture is creepy. "I cringe whenever I see one. I don't want to see a picture of your uterus or your fetus. TMI!" A random Facebook profile using an ultrasound picture as the profile picture. All
- [19, 20, and 21 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/19-20-and-21-weeks/): I've been majorly slacking on my weekly pregnancy updates. I have no excuse other than the fact that I got lazy. Sorry! Remember that nasty case of round ligament pains? Well, they certainly contributed to a major belly growth spurt — just look at the difference between weeks 18 and 19! ...but then again, my
- [Grammar vs Sarcasm](https://www.geekinheels.com/grammar-vs-sarcasm/): In my post about the 2010 World Cup Murals, reader Nina left a comment to correct my grammar: It's "I COULDN'T care less about soccer." "I can care less" implies that you do in fact care about soccer and it would be possible for you reduce the amount you care. Make sense? :) This was
- [The 2010 NBA Finals](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-2010-nba-finals/): Basketball has always been my favorite sport. Maybe it was the plethora of basketball manga I read while growing up (Slam Dunk, anyone?). Or perhaps I am a victim of reverse psychology, because standing at a mere 5'1" I have a severe disadvantage in the sport. It's no big news that my favorite team has
- [World Cup Bento Boxes [Seoul Eats]](https://www.geekinheels.com/world-cup-bento-boxes-seoul-eats/): I may not be a big soccer fan, but my native country of South Korea is definitely excited about the World Cup. Not only are celebrities are posing for photo sessions rooting for the beloved Red Devils, the hottest musical artists (including Olympic gold medalist Yuna Kim who has surprised the public with her beautiful singing
- [Disagreeing vs Trolling](https://www.geekinheels.com/disagreeing-vs-trolling/): Among the 500+ sites I subscribe to on Google Reader, there has been much talk about trolls as of late. While I firmly believe that true trollers consist of mean-spirited persons who have nothing better to do, I have also been noticing a trend toward labeling commenters as trolls and jumping all over them simply
- [The Circle of No Life, Blogger Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-circle-of-no-life-blogger-edition/): You've all seen The Circle of No Life. Now, check out its blogging counterpart: I must admit that I only use three of the services in this circle: Google Analytics, Twitter, and an RSS Reader (I'm not sure why the RSS symbol is lumped in with the online bookmarking/sharing sites, so I'll just assume that
- [J-Squared Love Story](https://www.geekinheels.com/j-squared-love-story/): I'm sorry for the lack of updates today. I had heard that first trimester symptoms may resurface in the third...and I'm afraid that with the third trimester starting in just a couple of days, my dreaded migraines have returned. I spent the majority of the day lying on the couch, curtains drawn and lights out,
- [A Digital Artist's Workbench](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-digital-artists-workbench/): I love Italian photographer and artist Federico Mauro's clever take on a modern digital artist's workbench: It reminds me of another "manual" re-interpretation of a modern artist's tool... See more from Mauro's Flickr Set Creative is Hard Work. Love them all! Via Neatorma.
- [Finally Getting Started on the Nursery...](https://www.geekinheels.com/finally-getting-started-on-the-nursery/): We purchased our first item for the nursery today: a crib! The Graco Lauren crib in espresso, to be exact. When I first started looking at cribs I was startled at just how expensive most of them were. Especially the minimalist ones with clean simple lines, which is our style. Our own bed didn't cost $1,000
- [Twaggies: Twitter Illustrated](https://www.geekinheels.com/twaggies-twitter-illustrated/): Not unlike Missed Connections, Twaggies is a site that finds funny/interesting tweets and illustrates them to make them even more memorable. Bit Rebels says of the site: Twaggies is definitely one of those websites that you intend to check out for five minutes, and thirty minutes later you’re still laughing. Apparently, to get your tweet
- [28 Weeks (And My Waxing Experience at Bliss)](https://www.geekinheels.com/28-weeks-and-my-waxing-experience-at-bliss/): Where did the 27 Weeks update go? Yeah...um...about that... There was no 27th Week... *waves hand in an attempt to Jedi mind-trick my readers* Did that work? Yeah, I didn't think so. Just blame it on the fact that I can be a moron and completely forgot to take a picture, nevermind write an update, last
- [29 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/29-weeks/): (I need to really start making it a point to post these updates on time, as I am now almost 30 weeks.) As stated in a post yesterday, I'm starting to get really uncomfortable. My lower back constantly aches. My hands and feet swell so much at nighttime that I'm starting to have dexterity issues.
- [A Placeholder Ring for My Sausage Fingers](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-placeholder-ring-for-my-sausage-fingers/): My pregnancy-induced swelling has reached a point where it has become difficult to take off my wedding ring set at the end of the day. (I'm not sure why, but I'm always fine at the beginning of the day, only to end up with fat stumpy feet and kielbasa-like fingers come nightfall. Can someone shed
- [30 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/30-weeks/): I now have less than 10 weeks left until my due date! But when you think about it, I'm only 3/4 of the way done, which makes me think with an exasperated sigh, "That's it??" The impatient side of me wants this baby out NOW. The discomforts of the third trimester continue, and I really really envy
- [Social Media Monopoly](https://www.geekinheels.com/social-media-monopoly/): Love this! I would buy it if it were ever to be released as an actual board game, but like the Social Network map, it will probably get outdated very quickly. My only gripe: does anyone use Photobucket anymore? I would think that Picasa Web would be a better choice... The Board: Mashable
- ["Push Presents" — Yay or Nay?](https://www.geekinheels.com/push-presents-—-yay-or-nay/): I had never heard of "push presents" before getting pregnant, but it has come to my attention that it is another heated debate among moms (as if we don't have enough to disagree on already!). A "push present" (also known as a "push gift" or "baby bauble") is a present a new father gives a new
- [Star Wars X Adidas Originals: Fall 2010 Collection](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-x-adidas-originals-fall-2010-collection/): I had been updating my original post on the Star Wars X Adidas Originals 2010 shoes, but I think the latest updates on the Fall 2010 collection deserve their own post. Last month, Adidas teased us with the new Han Solo sneakers, the first to be announced as part of the Fall 2010 collection. The
- [Some Additional Thoughts on Squarespace, and Updates to the Site](https://www.geekinheels.com/some-additional-thoughts-on-squarespace-and-updates-to-the-site/): I have been using Squarespace since 2008 when I was asked to test their new V5 platform, and even wrote an extensive review on it after deciding to switch over from WordPress. I still believe it to be the best blogging platform available, and wholeheartedly recommend it to all my friends and colleagues. But as much
- [33 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/33-weeks/): I managed to miss the 32 week update...oops! As stated yesterday, I haven't been in a blogging mood these past couple of weeks (or in a mood to do anything, really) because I've been suffering from insomnia and its consequences. They say that losing sleep in the last weeks before delivery is nature's way of
- [I Am Not a Christian Because I'm Scared of Hell](https://www.geekinheels.com/i-am-not-a-christian-because-im-scared-of-hell/): One of the many misconceptions that non-believers have about Christianity is that Christians only attend church, follow the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus, and claim to believe in God because they are scared to spend eternity in hell. They say that the Church uses hell as a scare tactic to gain more followers,
- [Hungover Owls](https://www.geekinheels.com/hungover-owls/): And now for today's website of the day: Hungover Owls. A highly-specific Tumblr site that focuses on...well, owls that look hungover. This may just beat out Disapproving Rabbits. What do you think? Via Geekosystem.
- [Cankles](https://www.geekinheels.com/cankles/): Earlier today I decided to cash in my push present and went for a steam perm and cut — my first in almost a year! Sitting patiently through the 3 hour process, I took a look at myself in the full-length mirror and was dismayed to see how fat and swollen my calves, ankles, and feet
- [Wookie the Pooh](https://www.geekinheels.com/wookie-the-pooh/): These illustrations by James Hance remind me of the Chewie and Han t-shirt I posted last week... Via Geeks are Sexy.
- [Six Random Thoughts](https://www.geekinheels.com/six-random-thoughts/): The Geek in Heels household is in a bit of disarray at the moment. J is sick. I am still suffering from insomnia (and am a walking zombie as a result). I sent Comang to stay with my sister for a couple of days while we try to recover and we're missing him dearly. And
- [Martha Stewart Twitter Tickets](https://www.geekinheels.com/martha-stewart-twitter-tickets/): Do you tweet? Do you live in the NYC area (or can make it to NYC on September 13)? Do you ♥ Martha Stewart? Then this post is for you. I received this email earlier today from the producers of the Martha Stewart Show... Exclusive: Martha's Twitter Section Be part of the very first Twitter audience section on
- [Preparing My Body for Labor](https://www.geekinheels.com/preparing-my-body-for-labor/): Last month, I stopped by our local Vitamin Shoppe and picked up a couple of items to help prepare my body for labor. The first up is red raspberry leaf tea (RRLT). RRLT is proven to strengthen the uterine and pelvic muscles, and is said to "focus" and improve your contractions when labor starts and help
- [37 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/37-weeks/): Four days ago, I hit 37 weeks and reached a new milestone: I am now considered full-term! Aside from the episode of false labor yesterday, the baby seems content on staying inside my belly for the time being. I am still experiencing contractions, but they remain irregular and completely manageable. I feel as huge as
- [The Baby-Sitters Club: Where Are They Now?](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-baby-sitters-club-where-are-they-now/): I saw this link on my Facebook feed yesterday and I knew I had to share it with my readers (who are obvious Baby-Sitters Club fans). Huffington Post's The Frenemy writes, "By the time the series ended in 2000, the girls had graduated from middle school at 13. This would make them around 23 now. I decided to
- [Our Baby, the Fashion Plate](https://www.geekinheels.com/our-baby-the-fashion-plate/): I have never been one to play dress-up as a little girl, or even have dolls as a kid, so dressing up our baby girl is not something I anticipate with glee. (If anything, I think that J is looking forward to it much more than I. He is a full-on metrosexual who loves to
- [38 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/38-weeks/): I think this is the first time in MONTHS that I've actually posted a weekly pregnancy update on time. Aren't you proud of me? I may have cursed myself when I wrote about my belly remaining small. Because as soon as I compared this week's picture to last week's, and noticed how much larger I
- [Only Proceed If You Want to Lose Your Appetite...](https://www.geekinheels.com/only-proceed-if-you-want-to-lose-your-appetite/): So the sweeping of the membranes seemed to have done something. I had some cramps after the procedure but ignored them (as I have been having cramps for the past couple of weeks) and took a short nap. When I woke up to pee, I noticed some blood on my underwear. No reason to panic,
- [Guest Post: Geeky Etsy Finds](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-geeky-etsy-finds/): I like to compare Etsy to New York's Century 21: much loved by many, but too overwhelming for myself. As such, I was delighted when Jen offered to do a guest post on geeky Etsy finds, as this is a topic that I would never be able to tackle by myself. Enjoy! Hi guys, it's
- [Guest Post: Comic-Con — The Real Deal](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-comic-con-—-the-real-deal/): New York may have its own Comic-Con (which unfortunately coincided with a new baby this year), but nothing can compare to the original and the best: San Diego Comic-Con. J and I always said that we will make a trip out to the West Coast one year to partake in its magnificence, but now that we
- [Guest Post: Impending Motherhood](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-impending-motherhood/): While I may not have many friends in real life with babies, I have many online friends to whom I can turn for support, commiseration, and questions. Creature Gorgeous is just one of these friends, and we have developed quite a bond entering motherhood for the first time with our pregnancies just 8 weeks apart. Not
- [Guest Post: The Dangers of Singling out the Senses](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-the-dangers-of-singling-out-the-senses/): Today we have another fantastic post by Nick. Here he talks about a topic I briefly spoke of in the past: new technology at the movies. While I am a self-proclaimed geek, I remain a traditionalist when it comes to certain topics (ie, opting for books over e-readers) and the moviegoing experience is one that
- [Guest Post: TV Boyfriends](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-tv-boyfriends/): Today, Jen returns with a topic I am all too familiar with: TV boyfriends. Like Jen, I also get invested in the characters of my favorite television shows, and can completely understand how one could become attracted to a character (and not the actor). Do you have any TV boyfriends/girlfriends? I am a complete TV
- [I Am Not a Prisoner](https://www.geekinheels.com/i-am-not-a-prisoner/): A few days ago, I sent out the following tweet which caused quite a stir: I immediately received dozens of replies, which were soon followed by emails and private messages from those who were worried that I was being held prisoner in my own house. And as much as it warmed my heart to know
- [Crotch-Punching Cloudy](https://www.geekinheels.com/crotch-punching-cloudy/): Last night J and I decided to dress Claire in her take-home outfit to see how it would fit her now, at 6 weeks old. (She was positively swimming in it when we brought her home from the hospital, as even premie clothes were too large on her for the first week of her life.)
- [My Goth Baby (And More Breastfeeding Woes)](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-goth-baby-and-more-breastfeeding-woes/): In my last post I asked if anyone could guess why my breastmilk has turned purple. Well, kalen, mlwindc, and LatteLove got it right: it is due to gentian violet, which I am using to treat our latest bout of thrush. While gentian violet is proven to be one of the most effective remedies against thrush, I
- [Our Favorite Bottles: Dr. Brown's](https://www.geekinheels.com/our-favorite-bottles-dr-browns/): Reader Christine asked, i'm 4 weeks until my delivery and wanted to see what type of bottles you are using now. i have the medela bottles for feeding with orthodontic nipples, born free, and breastflow. can you review what bottles you tried and what you liked/disliked? i just received my target completion certificate and want
- [A is for Ackbar](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-is-for-ackbar/): Graphic designer Brandon Peat created a series of Star Wars alphabet prints in order to decorate his son Tycho's nursery. The result is magnificent to say the least! The prints have been compiled into a book titled A is for Ackbar, which can be purchased by donating a minimum of $15 to Tycho's college fund. And
- [The State of the Union, 10 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-state-of-the-union-10-weeks/): Today I've decided to regale my readers with another post-partum mega update...complete with stretch mark pictures! Baby care has definitely gotten easier. Don't get me wrong — it's still pretty tough, but the horrendous first six weeks have passed and gone with them are first-time parent jitters (and idiocracy), in addition to the zombie state
- [Introducing BebeDeux](https://www.geekinheels.com/introducing-bebedeux/): Faithful readers would know that I've been having some health problems as of late. They would also recall that I had promised to describe these problems in further detail... Well, the secret's out of the bag. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant with Claire's little sister or brother! I know the first question that pops
- [Engagement Photos of the Year [Zombies]](https://www.geekinheels.com/engagement-photos-of-the-year-zombies/): It is no secret that J and I share a love for the zombie genre — books, movies, video games, and even reenactments. (Also, is it wrong that I totally want to get Pat the Zombie for Claire?) As such, I couldn't help but find the engagement photos of Juliana S. Park and Benjamin J. Lee
- [Incredible Amazon Page Resumé](https://www.geekinheels.com/incredible-amazon-page-resume/): I have featured some special resumés here in the past, and I have to say that this one takes the cake. Philippe Dubost, a web product manager in Paris, created a fake Amazon product page to showcase his skillset and talents. At first glance, you can hardly tell that you're not looking at an Amazon page! You gotta
- [Friday PicDump, 05.17.2013](https://www.geekinheels.com/friday-picdump-05-17-2013/): A chaotic life and lack of inspiration does not make for a good blogger. Here's some eye candy for those who are curious as to what C&A have been up to lately... Last week, while taking a walk with the girls, I came across a small playground that seemed intent on being kept hidden. Located
- [Anyone Else Going LINsane?](https://www.geekinheels.com/anyone-else-going-linsane/): Having grown up in New York, I have been a New York Knicks fan since (my generation's version of) the Knicks's glory days in the 1990s. I cried when they lost the 1999 NBA Finals. Meeting Allan Houston was one of the high points of my life. And, I remained true to my boys in
- [The Official Launch of Jini Beauty](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-official-launch-of-jini-beauty/): I've been keeping myself plenty busy these days with the start of my own business. Who'd have thunk it? Me, a co-founder to a successful company?And last week, we officially opened our doors.Jini Beauty. Korean beauty that is curated by us, and coveted by you. Personalized subscription boxes for each skin type. You know you
- [If Star Wars Was Set in an 80's High School](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-star-wars-was-set-in-an-80s-high-school/): Three. More. Days. Can you tell I'm excited? Enjoy these illustrations by Denis Medri! Via Reddit.
- [Anatomy of the Holidays [Comic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/anatomy-of-the-holidays-comic/): Via Wrong Hands.
- [The Evolution of Barbie's Face Throughout the Years](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-evolution-of-barbies-face-throughout-the-years/): Via Reddit.
- [Announcing Jini Beauty](https://www.geekinheels.com/announcing-jini-beauty/): Remember when I imagined curating my own Asian beauty box?Well, that dream has become a reality!Shortly after publishing that post, my friend Sunny reached out to me with a proposal: why not form a Korean beauty subscription box service?At first, I wanted to laugh. This had to be a joke, right?But the more I thought about it,
- [The Evolution of Happiness (And an Announcement)](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-evolution-of-happiness-and-an-announcement/): We all know that what made us happy as children may no longer apply. But is it just a matter of our tastes changing?Social psychologist Jennifer Aaker, PhD, theorizes that your happiness is not based on your likes and dislikes, but rather, the motivating forces that drive you. Our definition of happiness tends to shift every 5 or 10 years, evolving
- [Happy 5th Birthday, Claire!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-5th-birthday-claire/): My Claire Bear turns five years old today. FIVE....I still can't believe I've kept a human being alive for this long.Happy birthday, my dear Claire. I wish for you a fun, memorable birthday filled with love and excitement. May you never lose your curiosity, sense of wonder, and zest for life. Umma loves you very
- [If Jesus Had Been Korean](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-jesus-had-been-korean/): During the Korean War, Korean artist Woonbo Kim Ki-chang began a series of ink paintings depicting the life of Jesus using his own country as the backdrop. "I was praying for the quick end of the Korean War and a unified peace, and soothed my painful mind with a paintbrush," he later said. Kim passed away in
- [Baby Fever](https://www.geekinheels.com/baby-fever/): If you're friends with me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I'd had a bit of baby fever lately.Say what?Me? The girl who hates the baby years and never looks back on her children's infancies with nostalgia?What happened?Well, for one, my friends and relatives keep having ridiculously cute babies and I don't mind at all
- [Marvel Comics: What If?](https://www.geekinheels.com/marvel-comics-what-if/): In 1982, Marvel published a "What If?" #34 — a humor issue devoted to hilarious, sometimes disastrous scenarios that could have been in the Marvel universe. Here are some scans from the issue. Enjoy!Via Reddit.
- [Late to the Mobile Game](https://www.geekinheels.com/late-to-the-mobile-game/): I may be a technology- and gadget-loving geek, but there are some topics that cause me to be bullheaded in my old-fashioned ways. Physical books over e-books/e-readers. Text over videos. (I hate it when I click over to a promising article to discover that I would need to watch a video to see what it's about. Also, no vlogging or
- [Battle of the Long-Lasting, Matte Cushions: Innisfree, Laneige, and IOPE](https://www.geekinheels.com/battle-of-the-long-lasting-matte-cushions-innisfree-laneige-and-iope/): Earlier this week, I received my IOPE Air Cushion XP Matte Finish in the mail. I had been pretty excited to try this new offering from the IOPE Air Cushion line, since it was the cushion compact that had started it all — selling a unit every 30 seconds in Korea at the height of its
- [If I Could Curate My Own AB Boxes...](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-i-could-curate-my-own-ab-boxes/): Yesterday, my friend Jacinda joked that she needs a Geek in Heels beauty subscription box. I was super flattered to receive the comment, and it got me thinking about what I'd include in a box if I could curate one...The problem lies in the fact that I'd include too much! The box would cost a
- [A Twisted FRIENDS Fan Theory](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-twisted-friends-fan-theory/): Twitter user @strnks has dreamed up a dark and twisty alternate ending to the show Friends:My proposal for how hit 90s TV sitcom Friends should have ended. pic.twitter.com/S7D3j2E3z5— Xenophon Moscrop (@strnks) August 24, 2015In case you can't read/make out what's in the embedded image, it says:I'd have ended Friends by revealing it was all the meth-addled
- [5 feet 9 inches, 172 pounds](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-feet-9-inches-172-pounds/): These renderings were made from the body scans of six different people, all who were 5 feet 9 inches tall and 172 pounds.V = the body's volume, or the amount of fluid that would fill a container the same size as the body, in liters.With a BMI of 25.4, they are all technically considered overweight.
- [The World of Star Wars: A Timeline Visualization](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-world-of-star-wars-a-timeline-visualization/): What is considered canon in the Star Wars universe? When does each movie/show/book take place? These topics could be confusing to those not paying close attention, especially with the reboot of the franchise and the onslaught of new movies, a show, books, and comics.Outer Places has done the research for us and compiled everything into a huge infographic which walks
- [Some More Product Raves](https://www.geekinheels.com/some-more-product-raves/): Let's start the week off with some product reviews, shall we?Whamisa Organic Flowers Creamy Foam CleanserI had been eyeing this item for a while because I ❤ Whamisa products and I had read some especially good things about the cleanser. I picked up a bottle when Glow Recipe was having their July 4th weekend sale, and WOW have I
- [Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Fluid Foundation Review: My New HG Foundation!!!](https://www.geekinheels.com/kevyn-aucoin-sensual-skin-fluid-foundation-review-my-new-hg-foundation/): Can it be? Have I finally discovered a new foundation to replace my beloved "complexion perfector," the Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Foundation?The Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Fluid Foundation was released late last year to rave reviews. It is the latest in the liquid-to-powder foundation trend that began with the launch of GA Maestro two years ago. (You can read
- [Lazy Days of Summer](https://www.geekinheels.com/lazy-days-of-summer/): Aerin is still at an age where the things she says can sometimes be difficult to understand."Umma, can yoo be the peejun and I be the pellekrin falkon?""Huh? Can you say that again?"Luckily, Claire can understand her little sister better than anyone else."Umma, I know what she said! She said, 'Can you be the pigeon and
- [Watch Star Wars in Text Animation](https://www.geekinheels.com/watch-star-wars-in-text-animation/): This may be old news to other Star Wars fans, but I can't believe I haven't come across this until now!As the title of this post implies, you can watch Star Wars Episode IV in ASCII via telnet. Just type telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl into any command line and watch the magic unfold!Brought to you by ASCIIMATION, the enterprise
- [5-Minute Pencil Studies](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-minute-pencil-studies/): Once upon a time, I considered myself an artist.I attended studio art classes twice weekly. I even considered attending an art college — and in preparation, I devoted the summer vacation before my senior year in high school with 5-hour portfolio classes every weekday.I was accepted to some of the best art schools in the country. However,
- [Will Rohan Answer?](https://www.geekinheels.com/will-rohan-answer/): This webstrip made me LOL today because I can relate all to well! You know you're pale when a friend makes a remark about your pale legs and you show them your tan lines to prove that this is your tan skin.In all seriousness though, I've learned to accept my pale skin and now wear sunscreen
- [What's Your Shade of Introversion?](https://www.geekinheels.com/whats-your-shade-of-introversion/): How many times have you seen one of the numerous "how to understand introverts" cartoons floating around online? Or came across another article extolling the secret power of introverts?Intentional or not, we introverts have been receiving some extra attention in the past few years. Society is finally starting to understand that introversion is not just about being
- [Star Wars Meets Little Golden Books](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-meets-little-golden-books/): Be still, my nerdy, book-loving heart!These first six books will be released on July 28, and a boxed set will be available for purchase on September 1. You can bet I've already placed my preorder!P.S. — Did you notice the details on the golden spine of each book? I die.Via EW.
- [The Disapproval Matrix](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-disapproval-matrix/): Where does criticism come from, and how should you handle it? Look no further than Ann Friedman's Disapproval Matrix.Critics: These are smart people who know something about your field. They are taking a hard look at your work and are not loving it. You'll probably want to listen to what they have to say, and
- [Fantastically Realistic Illustrations of Disney Princes (And the Frozen Girls)](https://www.geekinheels.com/fantastically-realistic-illustrations-of-disney-princes-and-the-frozen-girls/): Jirka Väätäinen, the Finnish artist behind my favorite Disney princess illustrations (see part 1 and part 2), has done it again — this time, in the way of Disney princes.Oh, my! Is it just me, or did Prince Eric get even hotter?And, because Väätäinen's interpretation of the sisters from Frozen has not yet been featured on this blog
- [On the Upside...](https://www.geekinheels.com/on-the-upside-2/): I've been battling some health issues as of late. And with the addition/subtraction of various meds and therapies in an effort to properly treat the problems, I've predictably been in a bit of a funk.I've made no efforts in the past to hide my struggles with depression, and I am not about to now. However, at this
- [My Korean Skincare Routine: An Update](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-korean-skincare-routine-an-update/): It's been almost 3 months since I ventured into the wonderful world of Korean skincare products. (Not sure what I'm talking about? See here and here.) And because I have tried a few new products since my last post on the subject, I wanted to give you guys an update. :-) First things first: how is my
- [She Saved the World....A Lot](https://www.geekinheels.com/she-saved-the-world-a-lot/): Did you guys hear that there's a little thing called Comic-Con happening this weekend? No? Don't care? Well, then...carry on. If you've chosen to keep reading, let me take this moment to once again lament my not being able to attend this year. I will make an appearance in the near future. I will dress myself, and my
- [Shangpree Mega-Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/shangpree-mega-review/): A few weeks ago, Korean beauty e-tailer Peach & Lily reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in trying some of their products.Um...yes please? For, you know, *cough cough* research purposes. Can I have them all?All kidding aside, I have shopped from P&L in the past and I love their product offerings. And while I
- [How Archer is Just Like Futurama](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-archer-is-just-like-futurama/): Sploosh!Via Reddit.
- [Website of the Day: Sad Animal Facts](https://www.geekinheels.com/website-of-the-day-sad-animal-facts/): Here are my favorites. Enjoy! See more at sadanimalfacts.com. Via Reddit.
- [Social Media Broadcast](https://www.geekinheels.com/social-media-broadcast/): This hit (and hurt) me in all the right places today.Via Cowbirds in Love.
- [Claire's First Boyfriend](https://www.geekinheels.com/claires-first-boyfriend/): Last week, Claire asked me for some plain white paper. "I want to make a drawing for my friend," she told me. I happily obliged, and didn't think much of it until she finished her work of art."Umma, can you help me spell Kyle?"Okaaay. What was going on here? I helped her spell, and watched
- [Grateful.](https://www.geekinheels.com/grateful/): We all need a reminder of this from time to time.Via Doghouse Diaries.
- [What Would Your Name Be If You Were Born Today?](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-would-your-name-be-if-you-were-born-today/): I'm sure many of us are familiar with the Social Security Administration's annual list of most popular baby names. The database, which dates back to 1880, can also be used to look up popular names by state and territories, as well as track the popularity of a name over time! (The name Jenny was most
- [My 3.5 Year Old Still Isn't Potty-Trained](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-3-5-year-old-still-isnt-potty-trained/): I know that she's ready, both mentally and physically. She meets all the requirements for potty-training, and more.But at 3 years and 6 months old, my Aerin is still in diapers.It is not for lack of trying. Books and videos. Pretty underwear she chose herself. Setting schedules. Going without diapers or underwear. Going full-on nude. Having
- [Let's Get Some Kpop in Here!](https://www.geekinheels.com/lets-get-some-kpop-in-here/): Once upon a time (from the time I first got into Kpop as a teenager, and all through my twenties before popping out my fist kid at the age of 29), I used to stalk the top Kpop tunes on Naver Music and Mnet Chart every week.Before YouTube was a thing — yes, I'm that old —
- [What Crystal Knows About Me](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-crystal-knows-about-me/): Have you heard of Crystal?In short, it's a web app that attempts to analyze and summarize your personality through your web presence. Its main objective is to help improve communication — you can look up anyone you wish and their Crystal profile will tell you how best to communicate with them.Some have found the service "eerily
- [Giveaway: Win One of THREE Tubes of SU:M37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-win-one-of-three-tubes-of-sum37-miracle-rose-cleansing-stick/): The SU:M37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick is a cult product among Asian Beauty enthusiasts, and holds HG status for many who've tried the luxurious lather of fermented rose.Don't believe me? Check out the glowing reviews from these trusted sources in Asian Beauty:The Beauty WolfSkin & TonicsSnow White and the Asian PearThe Wanderlust ProjectI won't do a
- [Famous Movie Directors as Chefs](https://www.geekinheels.com/famous-movie-directors-as-chefs/): I confess that I had to look up Uwe Boll, but it all made sense once I realized I'd watched a few of his C movies (when insomnia hits and I'm purposely looking to watch bad movies)!Via Blame It on the Voices.
- [My New Favorite Korean Beauty Products, Part 3](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-new-favorite-korean-beauty-products-part-3/): Read part 1 here Read part 2 hereAnd now, for the conclusion of this series, I present to you: the Korean beauty products that are on their way to me, if customs will pretty-please hurry up so that I can get my greedy paws on them!First up is the IOPE Air Cushion XP Matte Finish.Yep,
- [My New Favorite Korean Beauty Products, Part 2](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-new-favorite-korean-beauty-products-part-2/): Read part 1 hereSheet masks have become pretty ubiquitous by now, wouldn't you say? I myself have been exploring new brands and types, reading up on the latest trends/gimmicks (animal or kabuki sheet masks, anyone?), and investigating the best-reviewed masks per my usual researcher self.And my favorite types of masks, so far, have been the hydrogel
- [My New Favorite Korean Beauty Products, Part 1](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-new-favorite-korean-beauty-products-part-1/): Harro! As you can probably tell by the dismal state of my blog this month, I've been pretty busy lately. (And when I manage to get a break, I have been zoning out in front of Netflix.) And since I get so much positive feedback about product reviews — especially ones regarding Korean beauty stuffs — I've decided
- [Bloggy Thursdays: Why I Stopped Using LinkWithin (And Switched to nRelate)](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-why-i-stopped-using-linkwithin-and-switched-to-nrelate/): ***Update: with the recent discontinuation of nRelate, I have switched over to Contextual Related Posts. (You can see it in action at the bottom of this post!) I was able to customize the widgets fairly easily, and the matching algorithm is probably the best I've ever come across!Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with
- [My Surprising Reaction to Fifty Shades of Grey](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-surprising-reaction-to-fifty-shades-of-grey/): Last week, I decided to watch Fifty Shades of Grey to see what all the hype was about. And...it wasn't so bad. Was it Oscar-worthy? Definitely not. But it wasn't the worst movie I had seen all year either. Or even this month. (But then, again, I'm known to purposely watch crappy movies from time to
- [An Unfortunate Series of Events [Hawk Host Review]](https://www.geekinheels.com/an-unfortunate-series-of-events-hawk-host-review/): ETA, March 2015:I am now hosting this site with Squidix, and have been very happy with their service. You can read a full review here. Short version: my site was down for 45 hours this weekend due to Hawk Host's abysmal support. Because I was well within their "30-day money back guarantee" period, I have
- [What Do You Get When You Combine the Two Most Hated Typefaces?](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-do-you-get-when-you-combine-the-two-most-hated-typefaces/): Comic Sans and Papyrus are probably the most hated typefaces among designers — heck, probably anyone with a discerning eye. So when Ben Harmon cross-bred the two... Oh, the humanity! Would another font hybrid induce such horror? ...But it's kinda funny at the same time too, isn't it? ;-) For those who are wondering, no this is not a
- [Buh-Bye, HostGator! Hello, Hawk Host!](https://www.geekinheels.com/buh-bye-hostgator-hello-hawk-host/): You may have noticed that this blog was down this past Friday. In fact, you may have noticed that a bunch of sites were down that day, and I'll tell you why. When I first switched to HostGator, everything was fine and dandy. HostGator is was known to be one of the very few RELIABLE web
- [CSS Sans: A Typeface Made Purely of CSS](https://www.geekinheels.com/css-sans-a-typeface-made-purely-of-css/): Yusuke Sugomori, who describes himself as a "creative technologist," has created a project called CSS Sans — a font collection that is created purely from CSS. A cool feature of the webpage is that as you mouse over a particular CSS class, the portion of the font for which it is responsible gets highlighted: Are there
- [Judgemental Subway Map of Manhattan](https://www.geekinheels.com/judgemental-subway-map-of-manhattan/): Thrillist has recently released what they dub an "actually useful subway map, which tells you what to expect at virtually all of Manhattan's stops." I really do believe this version of the subway map may be more useful for tourists, as well as locals who want to venture out of their comfort zones. Now I am tempted
- [We All Have Superpowers [Comic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/we-all-have-superpowers-comic/): "With great power comes great responsibility..." Via Lunarbaboon.
- [Star Wars MBTI Chart](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-mbti-chart/): By now you've probably seen the viral Harry Potter characters' Myers-Briggs types chart. When I first happened upon it last month, the timing could not be more uncanny; a friend had mentioned that her personality type had changed drastically over the years, so I had just taken the test again myself. Is it more common
- [The Inspiration Behind Lando Calrissian's Helmet Design](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-inspiration-behind-lando-calrissians-helmet-design/): Costume designer Nilo Rodis-Jamero recalls: "Every Friday afternoon, we would play baseball and once I jokingly put a glove on engineer Wade Childress's head..." Via Reddit. (For more Star Wars designs and their origins, check out one of my most popular posts ever, Top 5 Star Wars Designs and What Inspired Them. It used to have a
- [Giveaway: Dr. Oracle The Snow Queen Enzyme Powder Wash (Plus MORE Samples!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-dr-oracle-the-snow-queen-enzyme-powder-wash-plus-more-samples/): I thought I had seen them all when it came to the form that Korean skincare took in its packaging and delivery systems. Ampoules, serums, sherberts, and gels, oh my! Funny-looking patches (have you see this Instagram photo I posted the other night?) and even sheet masks made of sea kelp! But how about a skin cleanser...wait
- [Giveaway: 5 Items from the Shiseido Spring 2015 Collection (A $150 Value)!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-5-items-from-the-shiseido-spring-2015-collection-a-150-value/): A couple of months ago, Shiseido invited me to the launch of their Spring 2015 line at the luxurious Aire Ancient Baths in Tribeca. I was naturally excited to go out, sans kids, to what seemed to be a sophisticated, adults-only affair. What I didn't realize was how fish-out-of-water I would feel at this event;
- [The Secret Lives of Superhero Toys](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-secret-lives-of-superhero-toys/): Warning: some of these are NSFW. But the creativity and technique of photographer Edy Hardjo are well worth a look...especially if you're into the Marvel and DC superhero-verse. Enjoy! Via Bored Panda.
- ["Bad Sleeper"](https://www.geekinheels.com/bad-sleeper/): Sleep and I do not have a good relationship. We have never been friends. I am constantly chasing sleep and then pushing it away. A good night's sleep is my white whale. Like Ahab, I am also a total drama queen about it. I love to talk about how little sleep I get. I brag
- [Mega Korean Skincare Samples Giveaway (42 Pieces!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/mega-korean-skincare-samples-giveaway-42-pieces/): I know I've been promising some giveaways since...gulp...last year...and I'm so sorry to not have delivered sooner! To make it up to you, I've decided to run 3 giveaway just 3 days apart from each other. :-) This first giveaway may not seem like much, but it's ideal for anyone who would like to try a multitude
- [Global Luxury Shoe Designers Reimagine Cinderella's Glass Slipper](https://www.geekinheels.com/global-luxury-shoe-designers-reimagine-cinderellas-glass-slipper/): In celebration of the release of the live action film Cinderella, Disney has enlisted 9 global luxury shoe designers to create their own interpretation of the iconic glass slipper. Take a look! Paul Andrew:"Cinderella's glass slipper represents every woman's dream shoe. The story, being a classic, inspired me to use my iconic pointed toe silhouette, which
- [Parody Posters of 2015 Oscar Nominated Films](https://www.geekinheels.com/parody-posters-of-2015-oscar-nominated-films/): Presented to you by the 2nd Annual RIPTcademy Awards. I would totally watch some of these; The Grand Arkham Asylum looks especially badass! And Quailman? I used to love the show Doug! The Theory of Everything - The Theory of Everything is AWESOME! American Sniper - Canadian Sniper Whiplash - Animal Boyhood - Neighborhood Birdman - Quailman The
- [Into the Great Unknown](https://www.geekinheels.com/into-the-great-unknown/): YOU. GUYS. You're probably aware of the fact that both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies were made by the same production company, Lucasfilm. And you have to know that Han Solo and Indiana Jones were played by the same actor, Harrison Ford. (Right?) So what if they could meet?!??? "Into the Great Unknown" is a 10-page non-canon
- [35 Movies of 2015, Each Symbolized by a Single Image](https://www.geekinheels.com/35-movies-of-2015-each-symbolized-by-a-single-image/): Can you recognize these anticipated movies of 2015 from just a simple icon? (Hint: the numbers represent sequels.) See my answers in the comments section below. I couldn't find the answer to row 6, image 4 (the orange one with the suitcase). I know it's a sequel since it has the number 2, but I
- [Where to Buy Korean Skincare & Beauty Products](https://www.geekinheels.com/where-to-buy-korean-skincare-beauty-products/): I've been getting some great feedback on my Korean skincare posts — thank you! But one thing that keeps coming up in my discussions with friends and readers is: where can I get this stuff?!? Admittedly, any idiot knows to Google a particular product, but aside from eBay and third-party Amazon sellers, which are the best
- [100 Years of "The Perfect Body"](https://www.geekinheels.com/100-years-of-the-perfect-body/): One of my favorite sections from Tina Fey's 2009 bestseller Bossypants deals with body image: I think the first real change in women’s body image came when JLo turned it butt-style. That was the first time that having a large-scale situation in the back was part of mainstream American beauty. Girls wanted butts now. Men
- [Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?](https://www.geekinheels.com/will-you-still-love-me-tomorrow/): Thanks to the expansive trove of treasures offered by Netflix, I have been introduced to various cable shows I would have never watched otherwise. I've gone through almost all of USA Network's original programming (some of the best cable shows out there!), and now I've moved onto Syfy TV with the likes of Z Nation and Haven. There
- [Marvel's STAR WARS #1](https://www.geekinheels.com/marvels-star-wars-1/): This past week was a big one for us Star Wars nerds fans. Even if you're not into the greatest sci-fi franchise ever created, you may have heard about a certain comic book already breaking records before its official release date. ;-) That's right — Marvel's Star Wars #1 was released on January 14th, 2015! Did you know that these days, major
- [I've Been a Bad, Bad Blogger](https://www.geekinheels.com/ive-been-a-bad-bad-blogger/): Harro there! Remember me? I've decided to ease back to this blogging thing with a contrived post that crams my life within the last month through pictures (many which my Facebook friends and/or Instagram followers have already seen) and captions. Can you believe it's already been 3 weeks since Christmas? We kept it low-key again this year with
- [5 Things I Found on the Internet This Week](https://www.geekinheels.com/5-things-i-found-on-the-internet-this-week/): 1. Do you want to code a snowflake? Disney Interactive and Code.org has teamed up to inspire future computer programmers — especially girls — to learn some basic coding skills in a fun, visual way. Head on over to the Frozen Hour of Code to help Anna and Elsa create shapes and patterns on ice using simplified blocks
- [How Famous Artists Would Arrange Their Thanksgiving Plates](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-famous-artists-would-arrange-their-thanksgiving-plates/): Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, I'd like to share with you a series of photographs by Hannah Rothstein. Each picture depicts theatrical plate stylings from some of the most recognizable names in art. I'm a bit bummed that my two favorite artists (Modigliani and Kandinsky) weren't included, but I gotta admit that each arrangement
- [Illustrator Gives Western Fairy Tales a Korean Makeover](https://www.geekinheels.com/illustrator-gives-western-fairy-tales-a-korean-makeover/): Korean artist Na Young Wu has recently unveiled a series of illustrations which combines well-known western fairy tales with the Korean manhwa (the equivalent of manga in Korean) as well as the traditional Korean drawing style! They're quite stunning, to say the least. The Princess and the Frog: The Little Mermaid: Snow White: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Little
- [My Holiday Sales-Slash-Birthday Beauty Haul [Food Poisoning Edition]](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-holiday-sales-slash-birthday-beauty-haul-food-poisoning-edition/): I'm on day 4 of (what I believe to be) a bad case of food poisoning. My poor tummy. My poor plumbing system. My poor family. Anyway, because today is the first day since last week where I felt semi-human yet still suffering a bit (and out of blogspiration) — and because so many of you seem
- [The Bible in TL;DR Form](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-bible-in-tldr-form/): Redditor Cabbagetroll has written the stories of the Bible in TL;DR (that's "too long; didn't read" for you clueless folks) form. GENESISGod: All right, you two, don't do the one thing. Other than that, have fun.Adam & Eve: Okay.Satan: You should do the thing.Adam & Eve: Okay.God: What happened!?Adam & Eve: We did the thing.God:
- [Suck My Brick](https://www.geekinheels.com/suck-my-brick/): I love these LEGO creations by Flickr user SuckMyBrick. Can you guess the pop culture icon depicted in each sculpture? (Highlight just below the photo to see the answer.) Dumb and Dumber Michael Jackson Psy Where the Wild Things Are Amy Winehouse Braveheart The Professional The Sound of Music Ray Charles Last, but not least,
- [Shiseido Benefique Skincare Review and Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/shiseido-benefique-skincare-review-and-giveaway/): It's no secret that I've amped up my skincare routine in the past few months. As a result, my skin has never been softer, clearer, brighter, and smoother...and I can't help heralding praises of Korean skincare products to everyone I know! So impressed have I been that I started to look into popular brands and products
- [I Am Vincent van Beethoven](https://www.geekinheels.com/i-am-vincent-van-beethoven/): I've already shared this on Facebook and Twitter, but I found it so fascinating that I need to blog about it too! Map Your Mind is an online quiz created by GE neuroscientists and BrainMic which tells you which famous people's brains are most like your own. I know all personality tests — especially online
- [Lightsabers](https://www.geekinheels.com/lightsabers/): I'm still sick. Actually, I'm sicker, with a fever that reached 102.4° last night. The good news is that the girls are doing much better. Their fevers are down and the remaining symptoms are those that are typical of end-stage colds (runny noses and coughing). Since the progression of Aerin's illness so closely resembled that of
- [Sharing is Caring [Sick Edition]](https://www.geekinheels.com/sharing-is-caring-sick-edition/): First cold of the season. Claire to Aerin, and Aerin to me. Fun stuff. While my family continues to recover, here's some more fluff to fill my poor, neglected blog... First and foremost, DID YA HEAR? DID YA HEAR?!??? Benedict Cumberbatch announced his engagement to director-actress-singer Sophie Hunter via a traditional newspaper ad yesterday. I've
- [Mr. Men, Millennials Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/mr-men-millennials-edition/): I have featured a mashup of the Mr. Men book covers before, and these are too amusing to resist! I especially love Little Miss Danger Selfie in light of CA's recent pleas to not take selfies with bears. Via Mashable.
- [Happy Birthday, Aerin!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-aerin-3/): Dearest Aerin, Three years ago today, a nice lady placed a red-faced, screaming baby in my arms for the very first time. I looked down to see your face and whispered, "Hi baby, I'm your mommy. You were in my belly for almost ten months. I'm so happy to meet you..." Even at such a young age, you're already
- [3 Things I Found on the Internet Today](https://www.geekinheels.com/3-things-i-found-on-the-internet-today/): Happy Halloween! My last two posts have been Halloween-related, but I unfortunately have nothing to add to the holiday today. Instead, I wanted to share with you...wait for it...3 things I found on the internet today! (As if you couldn't tell from the title! :-P ) 1. Left or right? Making choices in Snowpiercer I
- [Creepy Halloween Costumes from the Early 1900s](https://www.geekinheels.com/creepy-halloween-costumes-from-the-early-1900s/): If you do a Google Image Search on "creepy halloween costumes from the early 1900s," you'll be in for a special treat. Not really. Because they really ARE damn scary. Especially the ones of children. Geez, how can kids be so creepy??! So don't look below if you're sensitive to nightmare-inducing images. You've been warned. Can
- [Boo!](https://www.geekinheels.com/boo/): Look at me! Did that scare you? ;-) Because it's pretty freaky, if I may say so myself. As much as I would like to take credit for this zombie effect, I didn't have to do any work to achieve the ghoulish look (unless you call clicking on some buttons "work"). So no, there will be
- [20 Celebrities and Their Historical Doppelgangers](https://www.geekinheels.com/20-celebrities-and-their-historical-doppelgangers/): Granted, a couple of them are a stretch. But holy crap a lot of these celebrities look creepily like these historical figures! (And is it just me, or does Napoleon Bonaparte get a lot more attractive after being compared to Trent Reznor?) Christian Bale & A Civil War Soldier: Keanu Reeves & Paul Mounet: Michael Douglas & George
- [Two Fascinating, Potentially NSFW Charts](https://www.geekinheels.com/two-fascinating-potentially-nsfw-charts/): I'm not sure exactly why I find these charts — depicting the various subjects and categories that turn people on and how they differ between men and women — so interesting. Well, duh it's related to sex so it's naturally intriguing. But I think for me, the science and research behind human attraction has always been captivating
- [Power Dynamics Via Angles [Silence of the Lambs Edition]](https://www.geekinheels.com/power-dynamics-via-angles-silence-of-the-lambs-edition/): I'm really enjoying the Every Frame a Painting series from Tony Zhou! Last week, I shared with you his analysis of David Fincher's brilliant directorial techniques. Today, I bring you a similar video that dissects a famous scene from Silence of the Lambs. This one's less than 3 minutes long, so take a look if you didn't watch the
- ["Photoshop" in the 1930s](https://www.geekinheels.com/photoshop-in-the-1930s/): Close your eyes. Now, imagine your favorite vintage portrait. Is it of Jean Harlow? Audrey Hepburn? Vivien Leigh? Marilyn Monroe? No matter who, there's a very good chance that the famous portrait engrained so deeply in your mind was "photoshopped." Not in the modern sense, but by using film photography techniques from bygone decades. When
- [Racial Affinity in Young Children](https://www.geekinheels.com/racial-affinity-in-young-children/): A few weeks into pre-k, Claire began to tell me about a new friend. "Umma, JJ and I played hide-and-go-seek today!" "Umma, JJ is so silly and funny." "Look, umma! JJ made me this drawing!" I soon discovered that JJ was a kindergartener (so about a year older than Claire) whose Korean name initials are JJ. Whenever
- [25 Years of Popular Halloween Costumes](https://www.geekinheels.com/25-years-of-popular-halloween-costumes/): Three thoughts come to mind when viewing this infographic by the folks over at Personal Creations: I'm predicting Groot will be just as popular as Elsa this Halloween. zOMG I totally remember how everyone — especially guys — dressed as Britney Spears back in 1999! 1990 was TWENTY-FOUR years ago?!?? Via Geeks Are Sexy.
- [Translated TV Show Titles](https://www.geekinheels.com/translated-tv-show-titles/): For today's edition of "interesting stuff I found on the web," cartoonist James Chapman shares with us an illustrated guide to what popular TV shows are called around the world. I think I'd much rather watch a show called "In the Shoes of Satan" than plain ol' "Breaking Bad," wouldn't you? Or how about "A Crazy in
- [Doll Play](https://www.geekinheels.com/doll-play/): I never played with dolls as a kid. I have memories of painstakingly cutting out elaborate paper dolls and their clothes and accessories....only to discard them once I finished. I also recall constructing Barbie houses out of cardboard boxes, books, and other items we found around the house, but lost interest once the domiciles were completed.
- [J.J. Abrams Personally Solves Kid's Algebra Problem](https://www.geekinheels.com/j-j-abrams-personally-solves-kids-algebra-problem/): Last week, a (rightfully) proud father's Facebook post went viral as he shared his 8th grade son's homework. The assignment? To create an algebraic expression into a word problem. And his son Cody's answer (with no help from his parents)? In case you're having trouble reading the above, it says: J.J. Abrams is making Star Wars
- [How Much Damage Did Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes Fame) Cause? [$$$]](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-much-damage-did-calvin-of-calvin-and-hobbes-fame-cause/): The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that raising a child from birth to age 17 costs, for those in the middle-income groups, anywhere from $226,800 to $264,600. If you think that figure is large, consider the fact that those numbers do not take into account any damage (the physical kind, not emotional) the child can
- [Homework: A Family Effort?](https://www.geekinheels.com/homework-a-family-effort/): Claire should technically still be in preschool. However, because she missed her school's cutoff age by only a couple of months — and because she's a bit advanced for her age — her teachers recommended she start pre-kindergarten early. (As such, she will always be one of the youngest kids in her grade.) And one of the
- [Things David Fincher Doesn't Do [Brilliant!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/things-david-fincher-doesnt-do-brilliant/): This video has been popping up on my favorite blogs since last week, but I haven't had a chance to watch it until now. And it's excellent. One can't help but be utterly impressed with David Fincher afterwards. I don't think the average movie goer notices the things that Tony Zhou points out in the
- [How Do Computers Render Curves? [Video]](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-do-computers-render-curves-video/): If you've ever used vector graphics programs such as Adobe Illustrator, you probably know what a Bézier curve is. But do you know how they work? (In other words, how your computer draws them?) The following video by Peter Nowell explains just how. It's a geeky "how does it work?" instructional that is sure to captivate illustrators
- [Happy 4th Birthday, Claire!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-4th-birthday-claire/): At this time 4 years ago, I was admitted to the labor & delivery ward of Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. 11 and a half hours later, our Claire Emmanuelle entered this world. I love her for her confidence and sass. I love her for her for her curiosity, intelligence, and hilariously sharp
- [12 Shoes for 12 Lovers](https://www.geekinheels.com/12-shoes-for-12-lovers/): Most people would rather forget about their exes, but Sebastian Errazuriz is not like that. You see, the artist's latest series consists of 12 intricately designed shoes that are meant to reflect 12 of his ex-lovers. Each shoe, made in conjunction with Melissa (a shoe company that has collaborated with the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Karl Lagerfeld), comes
- [Slacking Off [An Update in Facebook Posts]](https://www.geekinheels.com/slacking-off-an-update-in-facebook-posts/): As you can probably tell from the title of this post, this will be a short compilation of stories and pictures I've already shared on my personal Facebook account. So if you've seen this already, I apologize...but my kids are so stinkin' cute that the stories are guaranteed to put a smile on your face
- [Fascinating Ways in Which 'Based on a True Story' Movies Differ from Real Life](https://www.geekinheels.com/fascinating-ways-in-which-based-on-a-true-story-movies-differ-from-real-life/): I think most of us are smart enough to know that Hollywood takes a lot of liberties in making its films more marketable to audiences. Even if a movie is "based on a true story," it can be safe to assume that many changes were made to the original narrative in order to make it more
- [The Changing Face of Koreans](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-changing-face-of-koreans/): You probably presumed from the title of this post that I will be talking about plastic surgery. ;-) Well, you're partly correct. My intention behind this post is to share with you an article published in today's WSJ: "The Changing Face of South Korea," which discusses how Korean faces are changing over time — from tens
- [Thoroughly Depressing Comics About Our Relationship to Facebook](https://www.geekinheels.com/thoroughly-depressing-comics-about-our-relationship-to-facebook/): FACEBOOK TO BEGIN CHARGING USERS $2.99/MO STARTING NOVEMBER 1ST, the headline read. A friend — who is very active on Facebook with over 1,000 friends and numerous subscribers — had shared the article to her timeline. The response was swift and immediate. Grief. Denial. Rage. Threats to move to other social networks. Only then did an astute
- [A Comprehensive Chronology Chart of Disney Movies](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-comprehensive-chronology-chart-of-disney-movies/): Ever wonder where exactly in known history (or future) your favorite Disney movie takes place? Or how they compare chronologically to other Disney films? Now, you can, with this handy chart from Disney's New Groove. Aish, the creator of the timeline, explains: Disney movies in order of historical setting. (Excludes most of the package films. Some
- [Chalazion](https://www.geekinheels.com/chalazion/): A couple of months ago, we noticed a small lump under Aerin's left lower eyelid. (You can kinda see it in the first picture from this post about summer camp.) It wasn't painful and it didn't seem to bother her, so we took the "wait and see" approach. But over the weeks, the lump grew larger
- [Amazing 200-Year-Old Desk with Insane Hidden Drawers and Compartments](https://www.geekinheels.com/amazing-200-year-old-desk-with-insane-hidden-drawers-and-compartments/): Isn't it funny how the littlest things can bring back long-forgotten stories from memories past? Because the first thing that crossed my mind upon seeing this secretary cabinet was not "Holy crap, that's SO COOL!" (that was my second thought), but a recollection of a beloved, long out-of-print book from my childhood: Midnight in the
- [Dogs of the World, Grouped by Location [Cute Illustrations]](https://www.geekinheels.com/dogs-of-the-world-grouped-by-location-cute-illustrations/): Los Angeles-based designer Lili Chin has created a charming series of illustrations that groups popular dog breeds of the world by their geographic location. Titled "Dogs of the World," these colorful drawings are sure to tickle every canine lover's fancy. And here's one for all the cat-lovers: :-P You can purchase prints of these, and other works
- [In All Seriousness...](https://www.geekinheels.com/in-all-seriousness/): I dislike talking politics. I also tend to avoid hot-button issues of the international nature, because there are just so many damn perspectives to consider, and someone always gets screwed somehow. (Trust me, I know. I majored in International Studies at one of the top programs in the country.) But ISIS. Sigh. It's an issue that
- [Why You Should Love 'Orphan Black' [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-you-should-love-orphan-black-infographic/): ***spoilers below*** Because it's the best sci-fi show currently on TV. Because Tatiana Maslany is an amazing actress — hello, Emmy snub! — who plays about a dozen different characters (in case you didn't know, Orphan Black is a show about clones) with such ferocity that you could swear the show employs identical twins. Or triplets. Or quadruplets. Or
- [Popular Logos with Hidden Messages](https://www.geekinheels.com/popular-logos-with-hidden-messages/): I haven't featured anything logo-inspired in a while, so when I came across this in my Twitter feed, I knew I'd have to share it. ;-) Having worked with branding at a previous job, I can be a bit of a logo nerd; as such, I already knew most of these hidden messages nestled within
- [YSL Fusion Ink Foundation: First Impressions & Comparisons](https://www.geekinheels.com/ysl-fusion-ink-foundation-first-impressions-comparisons/): If you're a beauty junkie like me, I'm sure you've heard of the new "it" foundation: the Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation (otherwise known as Le Teint Encre de Peau). The YSL Fusion Ink is the latest in the liquid-to-powder-finish foundation trend that started with the Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup and expanded to the L'Oréal Magic
- ["3-CPO"](https://www.geekinheels.com/3-cpo/): For your viewing pleasure, here is a recap of the complete Star Wars saga, as told by a five year old who has never seen any of the movies. How ADORABLE is this??!?? Via Reddit.
- [First Day of Pre-K](https://www.geekinheels.com/first-day-of-pre-k/): As they say, the days are slow but years go fast.
- [The Secrets of the U.S. Dollar Bill](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-secrets-of-the-u-s-dollar-bill/): My X-Files loving, conspiracy-seeking, paranoid teenage self knew most of these. It felt good being reminded of all the symbols and imagery adorning our most-used piece of currency. Via Credit Sesame.
- [Three Things You Should Be Watching Right Now](https://www.geekinheels.com/three-things-you-should-be-watching-right-now/): Just in case you have some time to kill in these last days of summer... 1. Snowpiercer Based on the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige, Snowpiercer stars Chris Evans (of Captain America fame) as a man leading a desperate band of third-class passengers in a daring revolt against the ruling class of a train — its inhabitants
- [Pop Songs as Sonnets](https://www.geekinheels.com/pop-songs-as-sonnets/): (Sorry for the lack of updates this past week. We are officially in the 2-week period between summer camp and the start of school, and I've expectedly been really busy with the girls. Add to that little Aerin wanting to copy everything that her big sister does — including not taking naps — and I feel like
- [The Baby-Sitters Club, 2014 Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-baby-sitters-club-2014-edition/): They've returned with a face-lift. They've been imagined as grown-ups. Now, Kate Gavino has us wondering what types of problems our favorite babysitters would be facing if they were millennials. As for the rest of the club, I can picture Mary-Anne running a successful Etsy shop, and Jessie dealing with an eating disorder due to the competitive nature of
- [Artist's Self-Portraits Chronicle His Descent into Alzheimer’s](https://www.geekinheels.com/artists-self-portraits-chronicle-his-descent-into-alzheimers/): In 1995, artist William Utermohlen (1933-2007) learned that he had Alzheimer's disease. For the last five years of his life, he tried to understand the disease by painting himself — a series of self-portraits which revealed the progression of his dementia. The paintings, which were shown in 2006 at the New York Academy of Medicine in Manhattan
- [The Giving Groot](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-giving-groot/): Have you guys seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet? I was able to catch a showing opening weekend, and although I liked it a lot (I've loved Chris Pratt ever since he first stepped foot on the Parks and Recreation set), I didn't believe it was as fantastic as most people made it out to be. :-| I
- [High Expectations [The Perils of an Overactive Imagination]](https://www.geekinheels.com/high-expectations-the-perils-of-an-overactive-imagination/): I have never liked going to "tourist-y" attractions when traveling. I know this is the cool thing to do these days — to seek out the less popular, hidden gems when vacationing — but I have always been like this, even from a young age. And the reason for this aversion? Disappointment. The Mona Lisa. The Eiffel
- [The Science of Star Wars](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-science-of-star-wars/): Physicist Andy Howell recently gave a talk about the science of Star Wars — yes, the actual science behind, the inspiration for, the data that supports, and the 'how's and 'why's behind the wonders of the SW world! — and wrote up a summary for Ain't It Cool. This is so nerdy that I couldn't help but stay
- [Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! [Win One of THREE Prizes!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/amazon-gift-card-giveaway-win-one-of-three-prizes/): When I asked if you guys were sick of my talking about Korean beauty products, reader J Lee replied, "NO NO NO. YESYESYES to more posts like these!!!" And others seem to be enjoying these posts as well. :-P But as much as I would love to keep buying and reviewing new items, I
- [Pop Culture Reimagined as Little Golden Books](https://www.geekinheels.com/pop-culture-reimagined-as-little-golden-books/): Another day, another art exhibit I'm dying to attend on the west coast. (Srsly. I know NY has some of the best that the art world has to offer, but I freakin' LOVE the LA art scene!) Galley 1988, which has gotten love on this blog before, is currently showing Storytime: A Little Galley Show by illustrator Joey
- [Classic Horror Movies Get the "Goosebumps" Treatment](https://www.geekinheels.com/classic-horror-movies-get-the-goosebumps-treatment/): If It Were Stine is a Tumblr blog dedicated to reimagining classic horror movies, television shows, and video games as R.L. Stine's popular children's book series, Goosebumps. Despite having been a junkie for the teen horror genre in my formative years, I wasn't a big fan of R.L. Stine or the Goosebumps books. I thought they were
- [The One Where I Won't Shut Up About Korean Beauty Products...](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-one-where-i-wont-shut-up-about-korean-beauty-products/): Are you guys sick of me blabbering on and on about Korean beauty products yet? Well, too bad, because I have more to say! It's officially been over a month since I first started using these items, and I still remain wildly impressed. In the past, my skin would slowly become accustomed to the new products
- [New Harry Potter Book Covers Coming This Fall](https://www.geekinheels.com/new-harry-potter-book-covers-coming-this-fall/): Come September 1st, Bloomsbury Publishing will re-release the beloved Harry Potter series with brand-spankin' new dust jacket designs. Created by UK illustrator Jonny Duddle, these new covers certainly seem darker and more detailed than the originals, depicting specific scenes from each book. Take a look! Is it just me, or does Harry look anime-inspired? And if I had to criticize one
- [The Ten Commandments, Upworthy Style](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-ten-commandments-upworthy-style/): David Tate has penned for McSweeney's a "More Engaging Copy for The Ten Commandments" — restyled in the way of the insufferable headlines of sites like Upworthy. The results are amusingly click-worthy, to say the least. ;-) You won't believe what God said to this man... What You Need to Know Now About the Lord
- [If Disney Princesses Had Instagram ](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-disney-princesses-had-instagram/): You've seen the superhero version; here's the Disney princess edition! Via Seventeen.
- [What Do People Think About How You Pronounce Certain Words?](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-do-people-think-about-how-you-pronounce-certain-words/): Do you place your flowers in a "vhas" or a "vace"? Do you sit down to relax on a "chase lounge" or a "shays lounge"? Believe it or not, how you pronounce these words may affect others' perception of you! The following infographic is based on a survey of over 1,000 people on how they
- [Summer Camp](https://www.geekinheels.com/summer-camp/): Claire and Aerin are now halfway through their first summer camp experience. 8-) The camp is run by Claire's Montessori school; it is set during the hours that would otherwise be taken up by classes during the school year. And while the school continues to run educational programs and activities at camp, these summertime sessions tend to be less structured
- [Clever Game of Thrones Mashups](https://www.geekinheels.com/clever-game-of-thrones-mashups/): Eric La Sorda (Imgur user timburtongameofthrones) is an illustrator who — you guessed it — imagines GoT characters in the style of, or as certain characters from pop culture. It seems that he started by drawing his favorite Westerosians à la Tim Burton, and eventually went on to mash them up with individuals from Family Guy, Scooby
- [Korean Beauty Haul: Introduction](https://www.geekinheels.com/korean-beauty-haul-introduction/): A few months ago, at the ripe ol' age of 33, I purchased my very first eye cream. And I LOVED it. "Why have I never used eye cream before?!?" I exclaimed on Facebook. "I don't have lines yet (knock on wood) but my eye area seems so much smoother and softer...and dark circles lighter.
- [Korean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 3](https://www.geekinheels.com/korean-beauty-haul-my-favorite-products-part-3/): see:Korean Beauty Haul: IntroductionKorean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 1Korean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 2 Sheet Masks, prices varySheet masks are sheets of cloth or thick paper — with appropriate cutouts for the eyes and nose — that are soaked with skin-improving chemicals. Although the instructions for each mask varies between each brand and type,
- [Vonage Time to Call™ Review and an iPad 2 Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/vonage-time-to-call-review-and-an-ipad-2-giveaway/): Last week, Vonage released a new VoIP app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch called Time to Call™. This pay-per-call international calling app allows users to make short, 15-minute calls to 190 countries with competitive rates ranging from 99 cents to $9.99 per call. It is FREE to download with no monthly charges and no commitments.
- [Korean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 1](https://www.geekinheels.com/korean-beauty-haul-my-favorite-products-part-1/): In my introduction post, I revealed how Korean women can use 14-17 skincare products throughout a typical day. And if you're anything like me, you're probably wondering what you could possibly do to your skin aside from cleanse and moisturize! Luckily, for the clueless like myself, Charlotte Cho of Soko Glam has shared with us a wonderful
- [Korean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 2](https://www.geekinheels.com/korean-beauty-haul-my-favorite-products-part-2/): see:Korean Beauty Haul: IntroductionKorean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 1Korean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 3 Laneige Water Sleeping Pack_EX, ($23 at Target)(As far as I can tell, the Water Sleeping Pack_EX is the Asian version of the American Water Sleeping Mask — same formulation but different names. If I am wrong, please
- [The Writers' Retreat](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-writers-retreat/): Oh, if only this were real! Via Incidental Comics.
- [Motion Silhouette: Animated Shadow Book](https://www.geekinheels.com/motion-silhouette-animated-shadow-book/): Ed. note:If you tried to access this blog earlier today, I apologize for the error. Someone had tried to hack my site, and my web host had suspended the account for suspicious activity. Normally I would have been able to take care of the issue almost immediately, but I was out all morning and did
- [Imaginary Book Covers for Harry Potter's Middle-Aged Life](https://www.geekinheels.com/imaginary-book-covers-for-harry-potters-middle-aged-life/): Last week, Harry Potter fans worldwide had a collective geekgasm when J.K. Rowling published a short story — in the form of a Daily Prophet article — about the famous wizard and his friends as adults in their mid-thirties. (Didn't read the story? Take a look here — warning: registration required!) In honor of this momentous occasion
- [My $62 Complexion Perfector [Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation Review]](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-62-complexion-perfector-giorgio-armani-maestro-foundation-review/): My husband is not a very observant person. He hardly takes notice when I rearrange things around the house. He regularly misses stains and tears on the girls' clothes. And I can't remember if he's ever acknowledged a new haircut on me — not even the time I chopped off 5 inches! So when he told
- [When Disney Meets 'Orange Is the New Black'](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-disney-meets-orange-is-the-new-black/): While some may find the juxtaposition of cartoon character faces on human bodies creepy, I think this Disney and Orange Is the New Black mashup deserves a mention. I'm loving Rapunzel's loopy stare as Nicky, and Belle being cast as Daya just somehow makes sense. And seeing Eric as Pornstache makes you consider the innocuous prince in an entirely
- [Lego Representations of the 50 States](https://www.geekinheels.com/lego-representations-of-the-50-states/): My favorite has to be Delaware — it reminds me of my favorite line from Wayne's World: "We're in...Delaware." :lol: Which do you like the best? Do you think your state is accurately portrayed? Alabama: Alaska: Arizona: Arkansas: California: Colorado: Connecticut: Delaware: Florida: Georgia: Hawaii: Idaho: Illinois: Indiana: Iowa: Kansas: Kentucky: Lousiana: Maine: Maryland: Massachusetts: Michigan:
- [Reflecting Back on Korea](https://www.geekinheels.com/reflecting-back-on-korea/): I wanted to jot down some memories from my first-time-back-in-13-years trip to Korea before my aging brain locks everything away into the dark corners of obscurity. And since I love making lists, here are 10 things that are freshest on my mind from my trek back to the motherland! 1. First and foremost (in what is probably a
- [Back to Life, Back to Reality [Jetlag Edition]](https://www.geekinheels.com/back-to-life-back-to-reality-jetlag-edition/): The current time here, back home on the east coast of the U.S., is 2:47am and I am WIDE AWAKE. :-? It figures — just as my body was finally becoming accustomed to the day-night reversal in Korea, my vacation came to an abrupt end. When I was still planning this trip, J (who has taken 3 trips
- [Airplane Sleep Positions](https://www.geekinheels.com/airplane-sleep-positions/): I'm having a blast in Korea! I'll write more about my trip in a future post, but for the moment I wanted to share with you this comic strip from Tastefully Offensive. I thought it especially appropriate considering that direct flights between JFK and Incheon International Airport are approximately 14 hours long. :-)
- [Korea-Bound!](https://www.geekinheels.com/korea-bound/): Yesterday was our last full day at home before I leave for Korea. 8-) The reason for my week-long (9 days with travel time) trip back to the motherland is a cousin's wedding. I was actually supposed to visit Korea earlier this year for another cousin's wedding, but decided to cancel the trip in light
- [More Difficult Than Twins](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-difficult-than-twins/): The first few weeks without J's parents weren't too bad. I really thought that I could do this. But in the past week, Claire has started to act up. My parents think that it's because up until now, Aerin was still a young infant — just kind of there, taking up room and requiring only the
- [3 Flowcharts [Sleep, GoT, and World Cup Edition]](https://www.geekinheels.com/3-flowcharts-sleep-got-and-world-cup-edition/): My head is a royal mess right now. Packing. Cleaning. Making sure the girls don't kill each other. Laundry. My 15th rendition of "Do-Re-Mi" (C&A's favorite song at the moment) today. More cleaning (because I can't leave for a trip without cleaning first). In case you have more free time than me today, here are three flowcharts you may
- ["Why Did They Have to Die?", Game of Thrones Edition [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-did-they-have-to-die-game-of-thrones-edition-infographic/): Although the most popular complaint against A Song of Ice and Fire series is the callous and unexpected ways in which George R.R. Martin kills off beloved characters (have you seen this?), my biggest complaint is that there are just too. Many. Damn. Characters. And as someone who is horrible with names — especially names that are difficult to pronounce (you
- [Honest Video Game Box Art](https://www.geekinheels.com/honest-video-game-box-art/): Honest Video Game Box Art is a Facebook page that edits video game covers to more accurately depict its gameplay, and/or what it does to the people playing it. As you can imagine, it hosts some pretty funny revisions. :lol: Here are some of my favorites — the Contra cover has to be my favorite! Via
- [More Products I've Been Diggin'](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-products-ive-been-diggin/): You know me — whenever I come across an item that enriches my life, I want to tell everyone about it! So here it is: five more products I've been enjoying lately. 1. Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream I've been reading (and seeing great before-and-after photos) of this cream online, so I decided to
- [Marvelous Street Fighter + Minions Mashup](https://www.geekinheels.com/marvelous-street-fighter-minions-mashup/): When Despicable Me's minions collide with the world of Street Fighter, you get these hilariously adorable illustrations by Esty user Minion Me. They are set to appear at the Game Over art show, opening June 18th 2014, at Giant Robot. I can't decide if I like Chun-Li, Guile, or Cammy the best...but then again, I've always had a soft
- [Grumpy Cat Meets Disney](https://www.geekinheels.com/grumpy-cat-meets-disney/): Digital artist Eric Proctor imagines how the internet's crabbiest cat would fit into the world of Disney. All the illustrations in the series are delightfully amusing, and a few are laugh-out-loud funny. :lol: Be sure to check out the titles for each piece as well for a nice diversion this dreary Friday the thirteenth! "Part of Your No" "Some
- [Green Meadows Farm](https://www.geekinheels.com/green-meadows-farm/): This past Memorial Day, we decided to visit Green Meadows Farm, a "petting farm" 45 mins from Manhattan. My daughters seem to be city girls. Aerin wasn't too impressed with the farm animals, while Claire was scared of most of them. We weren't able to get too many pictures because we had to keep holding the
- [Happy Father's Day!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-fathers-day/): May all the dads I know feel loved and appreciated today. :-) Via Incidental Comics.
- [Comfy Jeans Rave: Gap 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans ](https://www.geekinheels.com/comfy-jeans-rave-gap-1969-sexy-boyfriend-jeans/): We interrupt this self-imposed, life-is-damn-busy-and-hard blogging break to bring you an item of frivolity. (You can scroll down to the bottom of the post for a tiny update on my going-abouts.) Once again, I am waaayyyyy late to a fashion trend. I remember borrowing J's jeans a few times when I was pregnant, when none of my
- [How Well Can You Read Others' Emotions? [The Eye Test]](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-well-can-you-read-others-emotions-the-eye-test/): I can be awkward in social situations, but I like to think that I'm sensitive to people's moods and emotions. So when I happened upon this "mind behind the eyes" test by University of Cambridge professor Simon Baron-Cohen, I expected myself to score well... And I did. :-) I got 33/36, which indicates that I am
- [Learn to Read Korean in 15 Minutes](https://www.geekinheels.com/learn-to-read-korean-in-15-minutes/): Life (mainly, my rugrats) has been keeping me busy. Man, are 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds difficult! I'm so drained these days that blogging has been the last thing on my mind. But when I came across this nifty comic the other day, I knew I wanted to share it with you. It won't teach you Korean vocabulary or grammar,
- [When David Loses](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-david-loses/): There is a couple who is very dear to me. They are some of the hardest workers I know — having immigrated to the states with two daughters and no money to their name, they worked menial jobs and saved every last cent until they were finally able to afford a business, and then a
- [Mega-Update on the Girls, Part 3: Sisters](https://www.geekinheels.com/mega-update-on-the-girls-part-3-sisters/): I have written in the past about our OCD Nut (Claire) and Mini-Godzilla (Aerin). This character difference not only applies to how my girls clean/mess up their toys, but also extends to how they play and conduct themselves. Aerin is a daredevil while Claire still remains one of the most cautious kids I know. Aerin
- [Dolls That Resemble Celebrities and Characters](https://www.geekinheels.com/dolls-that-resemble-celebrities-and-characters/): South Korean artist Park Seoung repaints and stylizes dolls to resemble celebrities and pop culture icons. I was first introduced to his work by the kickass Michonne doll that's been making its rounds through the interwebz, and I was delighted to click on over to his Flickr page and discover his other works. Michonne Twiggy Eric
- [Mega-Update on the Girls, Part 2: Claire](https://www.geekinheels.com/mega-update-on-the-girls-part-2-claire/): Claire has been thriving at her Montessori preschool. I recently went in for the mid-year parent-teacher conference, and her teacher couldn't say enough positive things about her. For example, although Claire is one of the youngest kids in the class, she's always one of the first to understand and complete new assignments and activities. Not only that,
- [Mega-Update on the Girls, Part 1: Aerin](https://www.geekinheels.com/mega-update-on-the-girls-part-1-aerin/): A few weeks ago, Aerin had her 6-month evaluation by the state's early intervention services. To be completely fair, it hasn't been 6 months since we started therapy — it had taken a month to find our therapists, and we had missed a lot of sessions in the months of December and January due to
- [The Aging Process of Asian Women](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-aging-process-of-asian-women/): One of the biggest stereotypes about Asian women (aside from the notion that we are meek, timid creatures who are sexual slaves in the bedroom) is that we never seem to age, or age at a much slower rate than the rest of the population. And wouldn't you know it — here is a funny
- [All the Dresses Worn by Every Best Actress Oscar Winner [On One Poster]](https://www.geekinheels.com/all-the-dresses-worn-by-every-best-actress-oscar-winner-on-one-poster/): In light of this weekend's 86th Academy Awards, I wanted to share with you this poster by Media Run. It's not only fun to remember each dress and reminisce back to that person/show/year, it's also interesting to see how women's formal fashion has evolved over the years. Which is your favorite? Mine hails from last
- [Giveaway: Urban Decay Naked Palette [Your Choice!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-urban-decay-naked-palette-your-choice/): Because it's a Wednesday... Because just when it was starting to get warmer, the polar vortex decided to plot a comeback... Because the terrifying threes are no better than the terrible twos, and I have one of each... And, you don't really need another reason for a giveaway, do you? ;-) Up for grabs is the wildly popular
- [Win a Set of 500 Business Cards from Next Day Flyers! [Giveaway]](https://www.geekinheels.com/win-a-set-of-500-business-cards-from-next-day-flyers-giveaway/): Are you suffering from a case of the Mondays? Well, I've got good news for you, because this week I'm offering an exciting giveaway from Next Day Flyers! Next Day Flyers is an online printing company that delivers top-quality printed marketing materials with one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. Their printing procedure
- [3 Budget-Friendly Products I've Been Diggin'](https://www.geekinheels.com/3-budget-friendly-products-ive-been-diggin/): Each of these items run less than $10. They're all used and loved by yours truly, and I will definitely be making repurchases when they run out. I can't recommend these enough! Palladio Rice Paper, $4 I've used blotting paper in the past — all the popular ones like the Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing
- [At-Home Try Ons: Warby Parker vs. Classic Specs](https://www.geekinheels.com/at-home-try-ons-warby-parker-vs-classic-specs/): I was incorrect in guessing that my glasses frames from Warby Parker hadn't yet shipped, because they arrived yesterday! Once again, I apologize for my sucky selfies. My favorites are the ones on the top two rows. :-) As mentioned in yesterday's post, I also ordered at-home try on frames from Classic Specs: The frames
- [I Can See Clearly Now](https://www.geekinheels.com/i-can-see-clearly-now/): The past two months were some of the roughest of my life. My family and close friends were plagued with various health problems and hospitalizations, two of which resulted in death...and one a stillbirth. :cry: J and I are getting buried in medical bills (did you know what if a hospital stay runs from the
- [How Fast Can You Read?](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-fast-can-you-read/): And how do you compare to the national average? Office supplies retailer Staples has created an online test that measures how many words you read per minute and how you rank up to the masses. The directions are simple: after reading a selection of text, you answer 3 simple questions to verify that you did,
- [So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish](https://www.geekinheels.com/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/): In the past 6 weeks, my family has had 4 hospital stays. J is actually still in the hospital and has been admitted for over a week. Additionally, the virus I had caught a few weeks back migrated to my left eye. I am still being treated — it hurts to look at screens, to
- [Neglected](https://www.geekinheels.com/neglected/): Last week, my mother told me something that made me want to lock myself in a dark room and sob like a little girl. You see, Claire had told her, "엄마는 다정이 안좋아해. 엄마는 효정이만 좋아해." ("Mommy doesn't like Claire. Mommy only likes Aerin.") Now, I know that kids often say things they don't necessarily mean.
- [Delusion Angel*](https://www.geekinheels.com/delusion-angel/): 1995. I remember it was my last year in junior high. I remember being awkward and unsure, desperately wanting to fit in, longing to be just like everyone else yet still wanting to leave a unique imprint as a burgeoning adult. I remember sneaking peeks at issues of YM and Seventeen at the school library. And I remember
- [Giveaway: Celebrate the Release of "Skyfall" on Blu Ray with a $50 Amazon Gift Card!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-celebrate-the-release-of-skyfall-on-blu-ray-with-a-50-amazon-gift-card/): This is the endHold your breath and count to tenFeel the earth move and thenHear my heart burst again For this is the endI've drowned and dreamt this momentSo overdue I owe themSwept away, I'm stolen... Unless you've been living under a rock these past few months, there's a very good chance you've heard Adele's
- [Browser Girls](https://www.geekinheels.com/browser-girls/): The comic is pretty funny by itself, but the comments on it are hilariously accurate too! Here's my favorite: IE10 is like the friend that said he would show up to the party early and bring tons of booze that everyone can have, but shows up 3 hours late with a 40 of king kobra
- [Wishing for Health](https://www.geekinheels.com/wishing-for-health/): I don't have much time, so I'll make this quick... Aerin's surgery on Monday went very well. She is recovering nicely and has been running around like nothing has happened. But that same night, we had to rush J to the E.R. and he has been in the hospital since with a kidney infection. They're
- [Because Sharing is Caring [Memos from Nick Fury]](https://www.geekinheels.com/because-sharing-is-caring-memos-from-nick-fury/): Last week, both kids received their flu vaccines...and they've been coughing since. Claire seems to be holding up pretty well, but Aerin's dry cough turned into phlegm-y, hacking fits which progressed to a fever. And with her surgery date so close, the doctor advised us to keep an extra watch on her. Like most kids,
- [Guess the Movie, Emoji Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/guess-the-movie-emoji-edition/): Below are 50 movies depicted in emoji form. Can you guess them all? (I will post the answers in the comments section. I'm not sure I should be proud of the fact that I got all of them without a problem...?) Via WeKnowMemes.
- [Olympic Athlete Bodies, Side by Side](https://www.geekinheels.com/olympic-athlete-bodies-side-by-side/): They're the best of the best, aren't they? The cream of the crop, the pick of the litter. The finest, most talented, and most dedicated athletes at any given moment. You'd think they'd somewhat resemble each other. Okay, so I know that people come in all different shapes and sizes. And it's obvious that there exists
- [Tubes in Her Ears](https://www.geekinheels.com/tubes-in-her-ears/): Aerin has been doing wonderfully with her speech and developmental therapies. In just one month, the number of words she says has more than doubled to over 50, and she has even started to put together two-word sentences. (e.g., "Blow bubbles," "Juice please") She can now count to ten, and tries her best to sing
- [Happy Birthday, Aerin!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-aerin-2/): As of 9:20am today, our Aerin Isabel turns 2 years old. When I updated our speech therapist on the status of Aerin's hearing — that she is, indeed, still hearing impaired and will need tubes placed in her ears — the reaction was one of pure shock. "Just judging by the tremendous progress she has
- [All Hallows' Eve 2013](https://www.geekinheels.com/all-hallows-eve-2013/): Happy Halloween from the Geek in Heels clan! My little Ewok (Aerin) and my kickass Chun-Li (Claire) wish you all a safe and memorable holiday. I'd prefer the picture above were of one where they are posing together, but trying to get a decent picture of them in one frame (i.e., a non-blurry shot of them
- [OMGz I Want This Book](https://www.geekinheels.com/omgz-i-want-this-book/): As if being a huge fan of J.J. Abrams who also happens to be a book nerd is not reason enough... A few months ago, geeks worldwide went into a guessing frenzy when Abrams' production company tweeted the following: The secret is finally out, because the mysterious trailer was for a book, which Abrams conceived and written
- [Disney Princesses in Their Halloween Costumes](https://www.geekinheels.com/disney-princesses-in-their-halloween-costumes/): Aren't these illustrations by Isaiah Stephens fan-freakin-tastic? I'm especially partial to Jasmine as Chun-Li, because...well, you'll see on October 31st! Ariel as Black Widow: Pocahontas as Katniss: Mulan as Xena: Belle as Hemione: Snow White as Wonder Woman: Rapunzel as Sailor Moon: Jasmine as Chun-Li: Via Geek Tyrant.
- [What Each Country Leads the World In](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-each-country-leads-the-world-in/): Which country has the world's highest rate of alcohol consumption?1 (I was surprised it wasn't South Korea.) Social media use?2 How about "almost winning the World Cup"?3 Find the answers, and much more, in this revealing map by Doghouse Diaries. Yay, Koreans for being workaholics, and Americans for leading the world in Nobel Laureates and getting
- [Screwing Up My Kids](https://www.geekinheels.com/screwing-up-my-kids/): In all my years of receiving therapy, there is one psychologist who stands out in my mind...and not in a good way. She was an empathic woman who immediately helped me feel at ease. She certainly had a way of helping me feel warm and comforted and understood, and I almost always felt better after our
- [Horror Movies, Vampires, and Fizzix!](https://www.geekinheels.com/horror-movies-vampires-and-fizzix/): This post is a link dump of sorts — three items I found especially interesting/funny and compelling enough for me to want to share them with you. :-) First up is a spoof trailer for Hell No, a horror movie starring characters who make...wait for it...good decisions. What a concept, huh? Take a look if you
- [The Geek in Heels for Hire](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-geek-in-heels-for-hire/): I fully realize that this may not be the best time to make this announcement — ahem, see two posts down — but I wanted you to know that I am currently looking for work. Obviously not my number, but a funny and appropriate (at least to my weirdsense of humor) sign for this post.
- [The Anatomy of Being Cute](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-anatomy-of-being-cute/): I wouldn't necessarily characterize myself as being cute, but now I'm wondering if this is one of the reasons I'm always mistaken as being younger: large head, high forehead, small nose and mouth, a stubby neck, and short arms and legs with small hands and feet. For more commentary on how and why humans perceive
- [Darkness Comes Again](https://www.geekinheels.com/darkness-comes-again/): A couple of weeks ago, I saw the following comic strip in a Buzzfeed article titled "21 Comics That Capture the Frustrations of Depression": (source) There were many comics on that list to which I could relate all too well, but this one particularly hit me hard. And before I knew it, tears were flowing
- [Happy Birthday, Claire!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-claire-2/): Exactly 3 years ago today (on September 30, 2010 at 9:25pm ET), our Claire Emmanuelle entered the world. Face scrunched and red, fists tightly clenched, and already lifting her head just a few minutes after birth, I knew right then and there that she would be a special one. Now, at 3(!) years old, Claire
- [Giveaway: Laura Mercier Flawless Face Classics Set](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-laura-mercier-flawless-face-classics-set/): This week has been ROUGH. Motherhood's been kicking my arse up and down and all around. I figured that I should post something, and who doesn't love a giveaway? Up for grabs is another makeup set from Sephora. I received this 6-piece, limited edition set by trading in 500 points with the intention of using it
- [The Ups and Down of Life](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-ups-and-down-of-life/): Oh my goodness. This is just...is someone chopping onions? View the animated GIF for the full affect. If you're short on time, you can view it in comic strip form below that. Via Reddit.
- [Superheroes Walking With Their Kids](https://www.geekinheels.com/superheroes-walking-with-their-kids/): Today marks the end of Claire's first full week of preschool. (Last week was a 3-day school week.) While she didn't cry the first day, she shed some tears every morning after that...until yesterday, that is. She had a perfectly pleasant, tear-free day yesterday and J texted me to let me know that she didn't
- [How to Really Moonwalk [Instructional GIFs]](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-to-really-moonwalk-instructional-gifs/): We've all been doing it wrong! Via haha.nu.
- [Aerin's First Speech Therapy Session](https://www.geekinheels.com/aerins-first-speech-therapy-session/): I really, really liked our speech pathologist. She was gentle yet firm. She was kind and patient. And most importantly (at least to me), she understood that all kids are different, and that they learn in different ways and at different rates. Unlike the ladies who did our evaluations, our speech pathologist (let's call her
- [Awakening](https://www.geekinheels.com/awakening/): Today, we remember. Via StoryPeople.
- [3 Things That Make Me Feel Like an Asshole](https://www.geekinheels.com/3-things-that-make-me-feel-like-an-asshole/): One. Sometimes, it's really, really tiring being three people's favorite person. Oh noes! You're so loved! Barf. I know. I need to get over myself. Two. I'm so sick of being my parents' translator (I have been so since before I turned 10). Phone calls, meetings, letters...managing your own adult life can be tough in
- [Street Fighter Chronicles: What Happened After the Fights](https://www.geekinheels.com/street-fighter-chronicles-what-happened-after-the-fights/): What happened to Street Fighter characters après combat? This series of illustrations gives you the sometimes sad, and other times inspiring scoop. "Blanka was overblown with joy after reuniting with his long lost mother. Seeing that she wasalways anxious and concerned for his well being, due to his street fighting life style, he decidedto make a few changes. With the
- [Anatomical Illustrations of Mythological Creatures](https://www.geekinheels.com/anatomical-illustrations-of-mythological-creatures/): Egads! Have you seen these illustrations by E.B. Hudspeth? They're admirably researched, meticulously detailed, and creepily fascinating. These images, and more, can be seen in the book The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black. According to its Amazon description, the book is comprised of a biography — of the fictional Dr. Spencer Black, a
- [Giveaway: Sephora VIB Celebration Bag 2013](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-sephora-vib-celebration-bag-2013/): Last month, when my Sephora VIB status was renewed, the cashier surprised me with a VIB Celebration Bag. Did you know this is an annual thing? Because I didn't. (And I don't remember receiving a bag last year.) Anyway, because I already have too many beauty products — and because I know y'all love giveaways
- [Yahoo's New Logo: Just 'Meh'](https://www.geekinheels.com/yahoos-new-logo-just-meh/): What do you guys think of Yahoo!'s new logo? Just in case you weren't aware, this new logo was revealed after a 30 Days of Change campaign which announced the internet giant's plans for a new logo and built anticipation by showcasing a different logo every day for — you guessed it — 30 days.
- [Claire's First Day of School](https://www.geekinheels.com/claires-first-day-of-school/): Today is our Claire Emmanuelle's first day of preschool. A couple of weeks ago, the school invited new parents for an orientation night. While the director was giving us tips on how to help our children adjust to attending school for the first time, she noted, "I see that many of the parents here are
- [The Seasons When Your Favorite TV Shows Peaked](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-seasons-when-your-favorite-tv-shows-peaked/): Popular television shows + IMDB user reviews + graphs. Need I say more? My favorite season of Breaking Bad is actually the first one. For me, the graph would more closelyresemble a shallow U. I haven't watched The Simpsons in a while, but it's still interesting to see the progression of theworld's longest-running sitcom. I'm
- [That Friend](https://www.geekinheels.com/that-friend/): If you've never heard of That Wife, shame on you. That Wife — aka Mrs. Avocado — aka Jenna — is a beautiful person inside and out, a great blogger, a fantastic photographer, and one special friend. When I first announced my pregnancy, Jenna enthusiastically emailed me to let me know that she just recently
- [Thursday Geek-isms](https://www.geekinheels.com/thursday-geek-isms-2/): TGIAF! (the A stands for "almost") Is it me or was this week unbearably long? I'm still in my busy season at work so I feel especially uninspired when I come home, preferring to zone out rather than actually write anything. But I'll be back in a few weeks...I promise! And I'll be switching over
- [Wordless Wednesday Post](https://www.geekinheels.com/wordless-wednesday-post/): Not really. Wanted to pop in to say that Aerin and I must have caught something at the ENT specialist's office (there were a lot of sniffly kids in the waiting room). We're starting to feel better now, but BOY am I looking forward to having a healthy family again! The picture above was taken
- [Two Counts of Medical Drama, Act Two](https://www.geekinheels.com/two-counts-of-medical-drama-act-two/): I brought Aerin to see an ENT specialist on Friday morning, just before I headed over to my parents'. And what the doctor found wasn't too pretty. First, he found some obstruction (a combination of dead skin cells and earwax) deep inside her ear canal. He was able to remove it with a special instrument,
- [Two Counts of Medical Drama, Act One](https://www.geekinheels.com/medical-drama/): On Thursday afternoon, I saw that I had two missed calls: one from my mother, and one from my father. Both within a few minutes of each other. I had a feeling of foreboding, and my suspicions were confirmed when my father told me that my mother was in the hospital. She had been diagnosed
- [Disney Princesses as Capcom Fighters](https://www.geekinheels.com/disney-princesses-as-capcom-fighters/): I'm kind of in love with this set of restylized Disney princesses by MikeVDesign. I would love to play as Ariel to see if her trident is as intimidating as it looks, but I also want to stay true to my teenage years and play as Cinderella for her Chun-Li-esque hyakuretsukyaku. Who would you choose?
- [Three More Amazing Beauty Products](https://www.geekinheels.com/three-more-amazing-beauty-products/): I envy women who can look "dewy" and "refreshed" during the hot, humid days of summer. Not only does my combination skin kick up its sebum production into overdrive, I tend to sweat...a lot. (Attractive, I know.) So while my normal routine may work just fine during other seasons, I have needed a tad bit
- [An Update on Aerin](https://www.geekinheels.com/an-update-on-aerin/): Yesterday, we had our final meeting with the Early Intervention (EI) evaluation and placement team. They recommended that Aerin meet with a developmental interventionist twice a week, and a speech therapist twice a month. I became rather upset after this meeting. Not because they were saying Aerin is delayed and needs therapy (I have accepted
- [Famous Shoes](https://www.geekinheels.com/famous-shoes/): "Famous Shoes" is a collection that depicts the iconic footwear of celebrities and well-known fictional characters. I have cropped 10 of my favorites below — can you guess which shoe belongs to which person/character? (Click on the shoe to see the full version, and the answer.) You can see more on artist Federico Mauro's site.
- [How I Fixed My Netflix Streaming Problems Using OpenDNS](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-i-fixed-my-netflix-streaming-problems-using-opendns/): Starting a couple of weeks ago, I began to run into Netflix streaming issues. Movies would take forever to load, and when they finally did, they would start lagging after just a few minutes. I then realized that this only happened between the hours of 9pm-11pm. I knew that there weren't any programs or processes
- [When Bloggers Can't Win](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-bloggers-cant-win/): A recent commenter asked me, "If you are so confident in what you have written, why are you responding to each critical comment?" The post in question was a controversial one with numerous commenters up in arms about what I had chosen to share. I considered my options. If I respond, people like her would
- [Please Stand By...](https://www.geekinheels.com/please-stand-by/): I know I've been blabbering on about my recent web host transfer and related maintenance issues, and that most people reading won't even care. But. Yesterday, a parenting Facebook group linked to one of my old, more controversial posts. Which led to tons of new visitors. Which led to more people linking to that same
- [Why We Don't Cloth Diaper or Buy Used Clothes](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-we-dont-cloth-diaper-or-buy-used-clothes/): Let me preface this post by saying that I do not look down on anyone who cloth diapers or purchases used clothes. I do not think that I'm any better than those who choose to, nor do I believe that our way is the best and the ultimate. Once again, this is a personal decision
- [Sleep Training: How We Did It](https://www.geekinheels.com/sleep-training-how-we-did-it/): As promised, here is my follow-up post to Sleep Training Progress. Before continuing to read, please be advised that in no way am I a sleep expert, and that you should always do your own research and make an educated decision based on your baby and your family's unique and specific needs. This post only
- [This Will Be the Best 11 Minutes and 38 Seconds of Your Day](https://www.geekinheels.com/this-will-be-the-best-11-minutes-and-38-seconds-of-your-day/): I'm still working on some back-end stuff for the blog post-transition, so posts will continue to stay light through the weekend. But before I go, I wanted to share two things — First, a compilation video of some of the best 2013 Vines so far. I know that at 11+ minutes, it's longer than your
- [The Character Elements of Breaking Bad](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-character-elements-of-breaking-bad/): There have been so many life-changing, and potentially life-changing events going on lately that I've been one big ball of emotions. I've even taken a pregnancy test because I can't remember being this emotional and not being pregnant! (And no, I'm not pregnant.) Additionally, this blog is currently in the process of moving to a new web
- [Former Walmart Transformed into a Modern Library](https://www.geekinheels.com/former-walmart-transformed-into-a-modern-library/): When most people look at 124,500 square feet of abandoned warehouse space, they probably see nothing more than the establishment it once contained — a Walmart, in this case. But when the architecture firm of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle saw the building, they saw potential. Take a look at these stunning photos from the end product.
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: Harmy's STAR WARS "Despecialized Editions"](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-harmys-star-wars-despecialized-editions/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- [What Could've Been, Movie Characters Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-couldve-been-movie-characters-edition/): Last month I shared with you some concept sketches of Disney characters. And today, I give you the early character sketches of famous movies, compiled by the good folks over at Screen Crush. Take a look — Yoda could have looked like a garden gnome, and the original Jabba looks even more turd-y than the
- [Take the "It Can Wait" Pledge and Win a BlackBerry Q10!](https://www.geekinheels.com/take-the-it-can-wait-pledge-and-win-a-blackberry-q10/): Confession: I have texted while driving. Have you? (YES, texting at a red light counts!) If you have, consider this sobering fact: more than 100,000 crashes a year involve drivers who are texting. Wanna know something that's even more alarming? Nearly half of all adult commuters and 43% of teens admit to texting while driving (TWD). And, as
- [Aerin's Developmental Assessment](https://www.geekinheels.com/aerins-developmental-assessment/): Yesterday, two ladies from the state early intervention program stopped by our home. NJ's early intervention program assesses a child in the following areas of development: Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Communication, Speech, & Language Social/Emotional Development Cognitive Skills Adaptive/Self-help Skills In order to be eligible for early intervention services, the child must have
- [Southwest Airlines Landing Gear Failure Prompts Fake American Pilot Names](https://www.geekinheels.com/southwest-airlines-landing-gear-failure-prompts-fake-american-pilot-names/): You've probably heard of Bay Area news station KTVU's fiasco involving their broadcast of obviously fake names for the pilots of the Asiana crash. Am I in the minority for being an Asian-American who wasn't offended by this? Perhaps I've been too desensitized over the years, but I found it worthy of a chuckle. Immature
- [Bloggy Thursdays: Customizing the Twitter Widget Pro Plugin](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-customizing-the-twitter-widget-pro-plugin/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the
- [NOVICA Review and a $75 Gift Card Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/novica-review-and-gift-card-giveaway/): Update: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Di, who entered via the comments section below! I will be the first to admit that I am not always a socially-conscious shopper — while I do my best to support local businesses, I hardly ever really hold a newly purchased product in my hands, wondering about
- [James Bond's Cars [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/james-bonds-cars-infographic/): Personally, my favorite is the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger. Which is yours? Via Geek Tyrant.
- [The Snip and Quit Method](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-snip-and-quit-method/): Pacifiers are one of many subjects that are often raised in parenting circles and forums. Should you use one or not? When should a child be weaned from his or her pacifier? I know that many of my friends are against the use of pacifiers, but we happily used them with both Claire and Aerin. Pacifiers —
- [Taking Care of My Contacts and My Eyes, FOB-Style](https://www.geekinheels.com/taking-care-of-my-contacts-and-my-eyes-fob-style/): Gather 'round, boys and girls! It's time for show and tell: contact lens and eye care edition. I've been wearing soft contact lenses for almost two(!) decades now, and I can't believe I only just discovered the following contact lens care products. Yeah, yeah...a good portion of my readers are Asian and most likely have known
- [Save Nina](https://www.geekinheels.com/save-nina/): This is Nina. She is a mother, wife, and daughter. Last September, Nina was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. After 7 rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission...but it came back with a vengeance: this time, in her brain. :-( Nina is currently undergoing additional chemotherapy, but the aggressiveness of the disease requires
- [Game of Thrones Costume Details](https://www.geekinheels.com/game-of-thrones-costume-details/): A Hollywood insider once told me that assistants are often a overlooked source of information, influence, and power. Upon hearing that, I wondered to myself, 'Well what about all the other "little" people involved in each movie and television show? Who knows? Even a grip can potentially hold significant insider scoop and leverage!' Alright, so
- [If Superheroes Had Instagram](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-superheroes-had-instagram/): Of the following, Peter Parker seems to be most guilty of overusing hashtags. :-P I'd love to see more, Comediva! Hoping a new batch is in works for the future... Via Geeks Are Sexy.
- [Goofing Around with Cymera [Plasticizing Myself]](https://www.geekinheels.com/goofing-around-with-cymera-plasticizing-myself/): Over the weekend, my friend Carol posted "before" and "after" photos of herself using the smartphone photo app Cymera. Unlike most western photo editing apps, this Asian app (I'm pretty sure it originated in Korea, since its homepage is hosted by Cyworld) allows you to make numerous beauty edits, many of which are obviously catered for
- [Mishmash](https://www.geekinheels.com/mishmash/): I wanted to pop in to give you a weekend update! First up is Aerin's developmental delays. Many people have been asking about her (a big thank you for your concern!), and the reason why I haven't written an update is because there hasn't been much progress. The state of NJ organizes its early intervention
- [Childhood Disappointment](https://www.geekinheels.com/childhood-disappointment/): If you grew up in Korea, or in a Korean household, you may be familiar with a children's show called 뽀뽀뽀 (Popopo). According to its Korean Wikipedia page, it first aired on May 25, 1981 and has been in syndication since. The show was probably most popular in the 1980s; I remember setting aside time every day
- [Casting Disney's Animated Characters](https://www.geekinheels.com/casting-disneys-animated-characters/): A few days ago, GeekTyrant shared a list of actors and actresses that should play the live-action versions of Disney's classic animated characters. The fantasy casting, originally created by Super Super Kawaii, includes many big names like Brad Pitt and Scarlett Johansson, and the vast majority of the thousands who have seen the list seem to
- [The Pixar Theory](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-pixar-theory/): Internet nerd John Negroni has blown my mind. While the idea that all Pixar movies exist within the same universe isn't entirely new, he has taken it a step further and postulated The Pixar Theory: a detailed proposition that all Pixar characters are part of the same universe, backed up by a believable timeline that
- [Weekend Poll](https://www.geekinheels.com/weekend-poll/): According to Google Analytics, about 1/3 of the visitors to this site are on a mobile phone, while around 10% of my total traffic stem from tablets. And I imagine that these numbers will continue to get higher with the advancement of technology, decrease in prices, and wider adaptation of mobile devices. When I first set
- [New Directions, and A Call for Help](https://www.geekinheels.com/new-directions-and-a-call-for-help/): A few years ago, J casually said to me, "You know, you should really make your blog more mobile device friendly." "But that might ruin the design! And you know how hard I worked on it. Besides, less than 1% of my visitors are using a mobile device when they browse on over." Did I
- [Did the Korean Culture Contribute to Flight 214's Crash? A Commendable Response](https://www.geekinheels.com/did-the-korean-culture-contribute-to-flight-214s-crash-a-commendable-response/): Have you guys read Malcom Gladwell's Outliers? In it is a chapter titled "The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes" which explains how the Korean culture — more specifically, its emphasis on hierarchical structure — has made them more prone to plane crashes. As I'm sure all of you already know, last week, Asiana Airlines Flight 214
- [The Original "Lilo & Stitch"](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-original-lilo-stitch/): Marc Hendry, a Scottish animator, recently uploaded the entirety of a booklet Chris Sanders sent to some Disney execs in 1998 — before development of the movie Lilo & Stitch went into full effect. It's a long read, but a must-read for fans of the 2002 Disney film. I personally can't wait until my girls are
- [Vogue UK Easter Egg](https://www.geekinheels.com/vogue-uk-easter-egg/): Step 1: Go to Vogue UK. Step 2: Enter the Konami code. (up up, down down, left, right, left, right, b, a, enter) Step 3: Watch the awesomeness unfold! I'm pretty sure that the higher-ups at Vogue had no idea such an easter egg existed, considering the silly geekiness of the surprise. :mrgreen: Which of these
- [My Mini-Me(s)](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-mini-mes/): Last month, when my aunt from Korea saw Claire for the very first time, she let out an audible gasp. "Oh my goodness! She looks exactly like Jenny!" Later, she would tell my mom that she thought she had traveled back in time, because the way Claire looked, and the way she was walking toward her,
- [Original Concept Designs for Disney Characters](https://www.geekinheels.com/original-concept-designs-for-disney-characters/): It's hard to imagine these familiar faces any other way, but it's interesting to see what could've been. :-) I'm especially glad they went the way they did with Aladdin's Genie, because that third Genie is terrifying. Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Aurora, Sleeping Beauty: Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty: Cruella de Vil, 101
- [Happy 237th, 'Murica!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-237th-murica/)
- [Shakespeare's Star Wars](https://www.geekinheels.com/shakespeares-star-wars/): So apparently, this is a thing. A peek at one of A New Hope's most popular scenes, Bard-style: As any book-loving Star Wars dork would do, my immediate reaction at discovering this piece of gem was obvious. Via Reddit.
- ["Let's Wait and See"](https://www.geekinheels.com/lets-wait-and-see/): Note: this post is a follow-up to Stunted, where I express my fears about Aerin's developmental delays. We had our appointment with the pediatrician yesterday. And after listening to my concerns, examining her, and observing her interact with me and others... The doctor said, "Let's wait and see." He agreed that she is definitely slow
- [My Pick for a Google Reader Replacement: AOL Reader](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-pick-for-a-google-reader-replacement-aol-reader/): Before I begin, I should add a disclaimer that my husband works for AOL. More specifically, he works for a new R&D department at AOL that creates new apps which may be used internally or externally by the former-ISP-giant-turned-internet-publisher. (Many people don't realize that AOL owns some of the most popular blogs out there, like
- [Stunted](https://www.geekinheels.com/stunted/): A few months ago, at about 17 months of age, Aerin came down with a bad cold. Just a few days after recovery, she developed roseola...and a week after that, she got an ear infection. All in all, she was sick for the majority of a month. As one might expect, she lost a ton of
- [If Great Scientists Had Logos...](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-great-scientists-had-logos/): Sorry, no Tesla. Designed by Kapil Bhagat, via Reddit.
- [Earth's Mightiest Gossip [Magazines Starring The Avengers]](https://www.geekinheels.com/earths-mightiest-gossip-magazines-starring-the-avengers/): MediAvengers is a Tumblr blog featuring fake magazine covers, spreads, and newspaper articles painstakingly created by fans of the Marvel Universe. Needless to say, I'm totally diggin' the concept and loving the artwork even more. Oh how I wish I could gaze upon these covers at checkout lines! Be sure to check out — and subscribe
- [Discontinued! (Farewell, MAC Liquidlast Eyeliner)](https://www.geekinheels.com/discontinued-farewell-mac-liquidlast-eyeliner/): I like trying on new makeup and beauty products, but I actually do not use many items on a regular basis. (And since becoming a mother, I don't even wash my face regularly anymore.) I am also very particular and picky when it comes to the stuff I put on my face. As such, there are
- [Three New Product Raves](https://www.geekinheels.com/three-new-product-raves/): It's funny, because although Google Analytics tells me that the majority of my visitors are male, I get tons more comments from the fairer sex. (I guess commenting on blog posts is a form of social media, in which women are more likely to engage?) And I always get positive feedback on my beauty posts. So
- [Toilet-Training Claire [Or, How We Completely Lucked Out]](https://www.geekinheels.com/toilet-training-claire-or-how-we-completely-lucked-out/): As is the case with most mothers, my parenting style has really loosened up with time and the addition of another kid. Minor injury? Eh, they'll live. No clean clothes left in the drawers? Go to the hamper and sniff out something presentable. Dead-tired at the end of the day without much food in the kitchen? Special
- [Wow, Check Out My Parents!](https://www.geekinheels.com/wow-check-out-my-parents/): I think every little girl goes through a phase when she believes her father to be the most handsome man in the world, and her mother to be the most beautiful. No? If not, I must have been a weirdo. :-P But in all seriousness, I really did think this for a long time. Perhaps
- [Lightening the Mood with a Giveaway](https://www.geekinheels.com/lightening-the-mood-with-a-giveaway/): I've been in a bit of a funk lately, and it clearly shows by the lack of posts here on this blog. :-| There are just so many things going on, the girls are driving me crazy (and keeping me plenty busy on top of my other obligations), and I'm so tired all the time
- [The Search for the Most Comfortable, Most Natural-Looking Circle Lenses...And an EyeCandy's Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-search-for-the-most-comfortable-most-natural-looking-circle-lenses/): Ever since I discovered the Neo Natural Touch Brown circle lenses, I had been on somewhat of a circle lens craze. This is not to say that I have been mindlessly purchasing circle lenses of every color and every design. Rather, I had a specific goal in mind: to find the most comfortable, most natural-looking lenses for
- [A Toast to the Bride and Groom](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-toast-to-the-bride-and-groom/): Wow. What a fun and exhausting weekend! Would you believe it's taken me this long to recover? Yeah, I'm an old, tired fart. :-P As those who live along the East Coast of the U.S. are aware, this past weekend saw the arrival of the first tropical storm of the annual hurricane season. And just as
- [To the Weekend!](https://www.geekinheels.com/to-the-weekend/): We're off to Long Island Wine Country today for my sister's wedding weekend extravaganza! This is our first overnight trip as a family of four, so I'm a bit nervous...but excited all the same! In the meantime, I hope you check out a new Tumblr blog I created: What Should We Call Blogging? Modeled after
- [Simplified Blogging [Comic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/simplified-blogging-comic/): I love, love this comic by John Atkinson of Wrong Hands — especially how he depicted the "comments" portion! :-P Via Laughing Squid.
- [Some Recent Claire-isms](https://www.geekinheels.com/some-recent-claire-isms/): As Claire grows older, it's becoming apparent that our elder daughter is quite the character. If she's not awing those around her with her keen sense of observation and imagination, she is cracking us up with her anecdotes and attitude. I've decided to share with you some of my favorite stories from the past few
- [Mom/Parent Memes [For When You Need a Laugh]](https://www.geekinheels.com/mom-parent-memes-for-when-you-need-a-laugh/): There will be no PicDump today because...well, have you ever had one of those days when you feel like your kids will be the death of you? I've been having one of those WEEKS. The physical evidence includes a bruised left knee which is so swollen it hurts to bend (from lunging to prevent an
- [Wait, That's Not a Real TV Show?](https://www.geekinheels.com/wait-thats-not-a-real-tv-show/): I'm really digging these ads by New York PBS station Thirteen. Meant to poke fun at today's popular lineups, "The fact that you thought this was a real show says a lot about the state of TV." :-P That being said, I personally wouldn't mind watching Knitting Wars. Grannies can get feisty! Via Adweek.
- [The Most Mesmerizing GIF You'll See All Weekend](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-most-mesmerizing-gif-youll-see-all-weekend/): This, ladies and gentlemen, is a human body in horizontal slices. My — and thousands of others' — initial reaction to this animated GIF is to think/comment about the apparent presence of male genitalia. Also, do the buttocks remind anyone else of a delicious rump of ham? This just goes to show that the internet
- [Microsoft Glass [Parody]](https://www.geekinheels.com/microsoft-glass-parody/): While Microsoft may have plans for a Google Glass competitor, the company has yet to confirm anything. For all we know, the project may have long been scrapped. But that doesn't mean the interwebz can't have some fun poking fun at a possible Microsoft Glass, right? ;-) If you're unable to view the video for whatever reason,
- [The Avengers vs. The Justice League](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-avengers-vs-the-justice-league/): Via 9GAG.
- [Immortalize Yourself with a Doll Clone](https://www.geekinheels.com/immortalize-yourself-with-a-doll-clone/): So apparently, getting a mini-me made of yourself is a thing in Japan. A company in Akihabara called Clone Factory urges women to preserve that special moment in life (e.g., your wedding day) with your own special Jibun-san [自分さん], which roughly translates to "Me." The dolls are modeled after not only your face, but also your makeup, hair, and
- [Mini Pic Dump, April 2013](https://www.geekinheels.com/mini-pic-dump-april-2013/): Enjoying the warmer weather and being silly. After each bath, I take Aerin out and get her dried and dressed first since Claire isbetter at keeping herself busy. I usually return to find something like this. Aerin loves the Angry Birds hat her aunt made for her! Taking a stroll with baba I love this
- [Store, Sell, or Repurpose?](https://www.geekinheels.com/store-sell-or-repurpose/): I was digging through the closet the other day when I came across an item I haven't seen in years: a royal blue box with the words STUART WEITZMAN embossed across the top, housing the shoes I wore on my wedding day 5 years ago. At $295, the Stuart Weitzman Dubonnet is the most expensive
- [Friday PicDump, 05.03.2013](https://www.geekinheels.com/friday-picdump-05-03-2013/): I think I'm going to make these PicDumps a regular on Fridays. Not everyone who reads this blog is a Facebook friend with whom I share photos, and I figure that this will motivate me to take more pictures of the kids. :-) Last Thursday, April 25 2013, was the national Bring Your Child to
- [If Video Games Were Drugs](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-video-games-were-drugs/): This is why I refuse to play Civilization; my personality would assure a complete addiction. ;-) Did you notice heroin is not on the list? It's because heroin doesn't need a video game to represent it; it already has Heroin Hero. :mrgreen: (from the Guitar Queer-O episode of South Park) Via Dorkly.
- [Game of Brands: The Game of Thrones Houses as Modern Corporations](https://www.geekinheels.com/game-of-brands-the-game-of-thrones-houses-as-modern-corporations/): Stock photo website Shutterstock has followed the steps of other brilliant marketing campaigns that have used their products in advertisements to appeal to the geek crowd. Taking advantage of today's popularity of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice novels — as well as the Game of Thrones television show! — they have taken six of the Great Houses
- [My 3 Minute Makeup Routine](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-3-minute-makeup-routine/): Are you one of those people who likes to get decked out when you're not feeling well (emotionally or physically)? I know that I am, along with many of my girlfriends. Improving how I look on the outside really helps me feel better, whether I am recovering from a cold, having a woe-is-me moment, or
- [Friday PicDump, 05.24.2013](https://www.geekinheels.com/friday-picdump-05-24-2013/): I haven't been able to take too much pictures this week because I have a nagging cold. Not the fever-aching-gawd-kill-me-now kind, but the annoying type that makes me cough like I have a 2-pack-a-day habit and go through half a box of tissues a day from all the snot that comes oozing down my nose.
- [What if the Family Circus Lived in Park Slope...](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-if-the-family-circus-lived-in-park-slope/): And were entitled pricks? For more, check out Park Slope Family Circus! (For those who are not aware, Park Slope is an area in Brooklyn that is known for its elegant brownstones — and more recently, for its well-to-do, and oftentimes pretentious families with young children. Who are obsessed with all things organic and artisanal and
- ["Manga Plates" by Mika Tsutai](https://www.geekinheels.com/manga-plates-by-mika-tsutai/): Who says playing with your food can't be fun? Via Trendland.
- [Just in Time for Memorial Day: Doodle4Google 2013 Winner](https://www.geekinheels.com/just-in-time-for-memorial-day-doodle4google-2013-winner/): The theme for this year's Doodle4Google Contest was “My Best Day Ever…” and Sabrina Brady, a 12th-grader from Wisconsin, captured this blogger's (and the nation's!) heart with the following illustration: Happy Memorial Day! A special thanks to all who help keep our country safe!
- [Periodic Elements of Star Wars Episodes VI, V, and VI](https://www.geekinheels.com/periodic-elements-of-star-wars-episodes-vi-v-and-vi/): If this doesn't make your geek senses quiver with joy, I don't know what will. Created by Etckt, this periodic chart includes all characters from Episodes VI, V, and VI. Each character is categorized by allegiance, and their order of appearance and movies are numbered in each cell (in Aurebesh). Be sure to check out Etckt to
- [When Did (Or Will) Your Looks Peak?](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-did-or-will-your-looks-peak/): I came across an interesting infographic BuzzFeed published yesterday with the title "Men Believe Female Beauty Peaks At Age 29." The infographic includes interesting age-related beauty factoids and survey results in addition to the obviously-designed-for-bait post title, so I thought it would be worth a mention here. As mentioned previously on this blog, I probably
- [I'm an Aunt!](https://www.geekinheels.com/im-an-aunt/): My nephew Oliver was born last night. I can't wait to meet him! :-D I wanted to do something nice in honor of his birth, so I've updated my SIL's blog header to include him: A big congratulations to A&W! You guys have been waiting for this for so long and I know that you'll
- [Poppin' in to Wave Hi](https://www.geekinheels.com/poppin-in-to-wave-hi/): Call me Busy Lizzie. Life isn't crazier than usual, but it requires my spending less time from this blog. I know most of you don't really care, but I'd like to indulge my stalkers and overshare the mundane. So here it is, the top 5 things that have been keeping me busy... (Cue deep announcer
- [Showrunner Swap: Game of Thrones vs. Parks and Recreation](https://www.geekinheels.com/showrunner-swap-game-of-thrones-vs-parks-and-recreation/): Last week's issue of Entertainment Weekly had a brilliant piece which hypothesizes what an episode of Game of Thrones would look like if helmed by the Parks and Recreation showrunner, and vice versa. I got quite a few laughs out of this one-page spread, so I knew I had to scan it for you guys. And, because
- [The Nicholas Cage Movie Matrix](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-nicholas-cage-movie-matrix/): J calls Nic Cage "the king of B movies," and I'm sure many would agree. I confess I quite enjoyed some of his prior action flicks like The Rock (cue Sean Connery saying "Welcome to The Rock"), Con Air ("Put the bunny back in the box!"), and Face/Off ("I want to take his face...off."). I really liked both National
- ["Samsung Robots" [Miss Korea 2013 Contestants All Look the Same]](https://www.geekinheels.com/samsung-robots-miss-korea-2013-contestants-all-look-the-same/): Many of us are aware that South Korea has the highest highest rate of cosmetic surgery per capita (according to a 2012 report by the Economist). But just how prevalent is plastic surgery in Korea? And, perhaps more relevant to this discussion, just how homogenous is the standard of beauty in Korea? These questions, along with the argument
- [The Other Rules of Fight Club](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-other-rules-of-fight-club/): Everyone knows the first rule of Fight Club. What they don't know is that there actually exist 20 additional rules...which have just been revealed for the first time by Mandatory. Enjoy!
- [If Web Browsers Were Celebrities](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-web-browsers-were-celebrities/): My favorite is Keanu's "Requires No Browser." How about you? Via Geeks are Sexy.
- [It's All About Perception [Real Beauty]](https://www.geekinheels.com/its-all-about-perception-real-beauty/): There's a good chance you've already seen Dove's viral video campaign "Dove Real Beauty Sketches," but I figure it's worth a mention on this blog because I love the message behind it: Women are their own worst beauty critics. Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. At Dove, we are committed to creating a world
- [A Queasy Fifth Anniversary](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-queasy-fifth-anniversary/): This past weekend, Aerin caught the stomach flu. ...And just as she was starting to get better, Claire got sick too. Then me. Then J. I can't remember ever being covered in this much puke and poop. To make matters worse, our washer broke down on Day 2 of the great epidemic. Luckily, there is a
- [Disney Princess Inspired Rings](https://www.geekinheels.com/disney-princess-inspired-rings/): Heck Yeah Disney Merch! recently designed a collection of rings inspired by Disney princesses using the "design your own jewelry" feature in Gemvara, an online jewelry store. Each piece seeks to evoke the signature colors and spirits of the corresponding princess — can you recognize which is which? (The answers are in white text under each
- [How "The Walking Dead" Is Like "Toy Story"](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-the-walking-dead-is-like-toy-story/): Redditor JimmyLegs50 posted these series of images — titled "Zombie Story" — 2 weeks ago, just before the season 3 finale of The Walking Dead. What do you think? Do you agree that the plots are eerily similar? While it is common knowledge that many good stories (or in this case, movie/TV show plotlines) follow
- [TV & Movie Floorplans](https://www.geekinheels.com/tv-movie-floorplans/): I know that these have been making the rounds for a while, but I figured there must be someone reading this who has yet to see them. Painstakingly rendered by Spanish artist Euskal Herria, you can't deny that they are pretty spectacular. The floorplans below are listed alphabetically. Is your favorite television show or movie included? Big
- [The OCD Nut vs. Mini-Godzilla](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-ocd-nut-vs-mini-godzilla/): Claire has a careful, meticulous personality that borders on being OCD. When she notices a speck of dirt anywhere, she will point it out to me. When there is a wet spot on the floor, she will wipe it up. And just recently, she has started to come to me with her teeny weeny hangnails,
- [Miss Me Yet?](https://www.geekinheels.com/miss-me-yet/): On my way back from Montréal, I was detained at the U.S.-Canadian border for the transportation of contraband items across international lines. I was subjected to a full-body search, a background check, and a lengthy interrogation. Eventually, my family was forced to contact the U.S. embassy to plead for my release. Just kidding. What really happened
- [What Social Networking Was Like Before the Internet](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-social-networking-was-like-before-the-internet/): And there would be a lot more kids playing outside. :-) Via Wrong Hands.
- [Why You Should Regularly Check Your Passport](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-you-should-regularly-check-your-passport/): Because right now, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. (Written while waiting for my plane at Laguardia. Eek! I'm so excited!)
- [Canada-Bound!](https://www.geekinheels.com/canada-bound/): Sorry for the lack of updates — it's been another crazy week! I promise I'll write more later, but for now, I must be off...because I'm going to Montréal this weekend for my sister's bachelorette party! (image source) I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
- [Top 10 Signs You (And Your Friends) Are Addicted to Candy Crush](https://www.geekinheels.com/top-10-signs-you-and-your-friends-are-addicted-to-candy-crush/): Candy pieces dance around in front of your eyes as you drift off to sleep every night. You know which levels are the hard ones because of the sheer amount of people complaining about them (30, 35, 65. 97, and 98). That damn. Last. JELLY. You know which of your friends are slackers at work,
- [My Samsung Galaxy Note II Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-review/): A couple of weeks ago, I gathered up some information (how long I've been with Verizon Wireless, how much I spend per month, how I always pay my bill on time, and what other carriers are offering) and made a call to customer service. "My current phone is DYING," I pleaded. "I've taken it to
- [Prey: An Essential for Gadget Lovers](https://www.geekinheels.com/prey-an-essential-for-gadget-lovers/): I left one very important item off my Samsung Galaxy Note II review. (And as soon as I finish writing this, I will be updating the review with a link to this post!) And that is Prey — an open-source software that lets you track (and potentially recover) your stolen laptop, cell phone, or tablet. I
- [StubHub: Fantastic Customer Service](https://www.geekinheels.com/stubhub-fantastic-customer-service/): This weekend is the last that J and I will have together before his parents return to China. We decided to take full advantage of this with a dinner & theater date last night — we were finally going to watch Wicked on Broadway! After a delicious dinner at Thalia, we made our way over to
- [THE Best Lounge Pants for Petites! (And Talls!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-best-lounge-pants-for-petites-and-talls/): A few weeks ago, I realized that the ratty old lounge pants I was donning were more than a decade old. They were stretched out, pilling, stained, and just plain ugly from age. Luckily, Old Navy was having a huge sale, so while picking up some new PJs for Claire, I decided to get a
- [Photography, Sushi, and Arrangement Pr0n](https://www.geekinheels.com/photography-sushi-and-arrangement-pr0n/): Pictures from fashion & culinary expert Luxirare's sushi ritual. Mouth: salivating. Disposition for OCD: satisfied. Mind: blown. Via Trendland.
- [THE Most Comprehensive Makeup Contouring Chart](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-most-comprehensive-makeup-contouring-chart/): I've been on a beauty kick lately. I'm not sure why, because it's not like I go anywhere that would require my getting decked out and putting my best face forward. But I've been finding myself styling brushing my hair and putting on makeup more often. Even if it's just a short stroll to the
- [Transforming Dresses](https://www.geekinheels.com/transforming-dresses/): This is the very first time that a dress — or three dresses, in this case — has made me excited about what just debuted at a major fashion show. Not only do they beautifully, gracefully convert into new dresses, all six designs are wearable and not bad-looking at all! (The third one is my fav!) I
- [Only When It's Gone...](https://www.geekinheels.com/only-when-its-gone/): Last year, I had an unfortunate accident which led to a herniated disc in my neck. I obviously could not take care of both girls by myself with the injury and its corresponding treatments; I ended up staying at my parents' in the suburbs for almost 2 months so that they and my sister could
- [Leslie & Ben's Wedding Album](https://www.geekinheels.com/leslie-bens-wedding-album/): I couple of weeks ago, Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt tied the knot in front of their closest and dearest...in addition to 3 million U.S. viewers. :-) If you haven't watched the episode yet, go do it now — it's available on Hulu free of charge! — and have some tissues handy, because I totally
- [More Painful Than Stepping on LEGOs](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-painful-than-stepping-on-legos/): The internet has a tendency to dramatize certain mundane life events, wouldn't you say? ;-) And if you're reading this, it probably means that you're familiar with the trends and memes of the popular web which also leads me to believe you've heard of the "stepping on a LEGO piece while barefoot" mania. (source) Yes,
- [Sharing the Love: Fantasy, Action, and Kiddie Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/sharing-the-love-fantasy-action-and-kiddie-edition/): Did I mention that J's currently away on vacation? He's back to his motherland — Hong Kong — and with travel time, he'll be away for TEN WHOLE DAYS. 8-O This is the longest we've been apart since we got married (even when I stayed at my parents' for 2 months last summer, we still
- [Star Wars vs. Star Trek [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-vs-star-trek-infographic/): See, even when you look at just the facts (i.e., the numbers), Star Wars beats Star Trek. :-P Via Nerd Approved.
- [Sisterly Love, or Lack Thereof](https://www.geekinheels.com/sisterly-love-or-lack-thereof/): They say that the average age difference between siblings is 2-3 years. And wouldn't you know it — now that Claire is 28 months old, many of my mommy friends whose first children are around her age have steadily been giving birth to their seconds in these past few months. I'm happy for my friends
- [30 Years of Super Mario [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/30-years-of-super-mario-infographic/): Via PicsVics. My favorite of the franchise is Super Mario 3, and I'm sure many will agree. And my Mario costume of choice? The Tanooki Suit, of course! I mean, how many of us didn't think the following after grabbing that adorable teddy-bear-like item? (image source)
- [Once Upon an Internet](https://www.geekinheels.com/once-upon-an-internet/): There have been a lot of good stuff showing up on my Feedly this week, but I haven't had the chance have been too busy playing with my new phone to share it with y'all. So as any lazy blogger would do, I have decided to a roundup... Terrible-Tweet ScoreWhat is your Terrible-Tweet Score? I
- [Things That Makes Me Sweat and Shake](https://www.geekinheels.com/things-that-makes-me-sweat-and-shake/): There are 3 things that make me unnecessarily nervous: 1. The "icy" warning in my car's dashboard whenever the temperature dips below freezing. Do car manufacturers think we're idiots? Isn't it obvious that the roads may be icy when it's this cold? I know that the warning is meant to be just that: a warning. But it
- [Mantone 2013 Color Forecast](https://www.geekinheels.com/mantone-2013-color-forecast/): A priceless spoof of Pantone's famed color forecasts...although I believe the "Timid Technophile" should have some beige in his palette, no? Via Core77.
- [That Moment When...](https://www.geekinheels.com/that-moment-when/): We both knew it would happen one day. We just didn't think it would be so soon. Yesterday, at 28 months old, our Claire Emmanuelle outsmarted us. Okay, not exactly "outsmart" in the veritable definition of the word. ( out·smart : to get the better of; especially : outwit ) More accurately, she performed a mental feat
- [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-valentines-day/): Because nothing says "I love you" than a tyrannical despot. Via Reddit.
- [The Power of a Typeface](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-power-of-a-typeface/): This week's NYTimes had an interesting OpEd titled To the Letter Born, discussing the impact that branding, especially the typeface Gotham, may have on Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency. For this piece, Stephen Heller interviews a branding expert named Brian Collins who explains: ...there’s an oxymoronic quality to Gotham, which is why I think it’s
- [Donations via Guilt](https://www.geekinheels.com/donations-via-guilt/): Every few months I receive the Johns Hopkins Magazine in the mail. I pore over each issue with a cup of joe, reading it cover to cover to keep afloat on the latest from my alma mater. Who am I kidding? It usually ends up in the recycling bin, untouched. And, like indigestion is sure
- [The Hidden Meaning Behind Peeling an Apple](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-hidden-meaning-behind-peeling-an-apple/): When I was a little girl still living in Korea, I overheard that a good "test" to conduct on a future daughter-in-law is to have her peel an apple for you. If she is able to peel the apple so that the skin remains in one piece, this indicates that she is not only adept
- ["The Title" Movie Poster: The Power of Typography](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-title-movie-poster-the-power-of-typography/): I heart this poster. That is all. Via BARFUTURA.
- [Toddler Vocabulary](https://www.geekinheels.com/toddler-vocabulary/): They say that when your toddler mispronounces or incorrectly says a word, you should gently correct them so that they will learn. But how can you, when what they is soooo much better than what is intended? dog: akiWe're not entirely sure how Claire got from "dog" to "aki" when the two words are so different.
- [Giveaway: Win 1 of 10 FREE Magazine Subscriptions from Zinio!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-win-1-of-10-free-magazine-subscriptions-from-zinio/): Have you guys heard of Zinio? They are the world's largest digital newsstand with thousands of magazines from around the world, carrying top magazines in practically every subject you can think of — art, fashion, sports, auto, entertainment, lifestyle, science...and more! Heck they'll give you 3 free magazines just for signing up for an account! From browsing
- [Happy Lunar New Year!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-lunar-new-year/): May you have a wonderful year of the snake! (image source)
- [Drawing Aurora from "Sleeping Beauty"](https://www.geekinheels.com/drawing-aurora-from-sleeping-beauty/): I'm not sure why I'm so fascinated by this series of animated GIFs. I mean, I know this was how it was done but I still find it immensely enthralling. Am I alone here? Via Welcome to Wonderland♠.
- [Go Vote for a New Monopoly Token! (And Save Your Favorite!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/go-vote-for-a-new-monopoly-token-and-save-your-favorite/): Hasbro is currently running a Facebook campaign that allows YOU to vote for a new, permanent player's token. This kinda sucks if you don't use Facebook, but if you do, go vote now! As you can see above, the five candidates for a new token are: robot, ring, cat, helicopter, and guitar. Right now the cat
- [Negative Nancy vs Positive Polly](https://www.geekinheels.com/negative-nancy-vs-positive-polly/): Gawd, having two toddlers is tough. And trying to be a good mom is the hardest thing I've ever done (and I imagine it will continue to be so for the remainder of my life). These past couple of weeks have been especially trying with J's parents and my own mother all on vacation (the
- [Fantastically Realistic Illustrations of Disney Princesses, Part Deux](https://www.geekinheels.com/fantastically-realistic-illustrations-of-disney-princesses-part-deux/): I first blogged about Finnish artist Jirka Väätäinen's Real Life Disney Girls series back in 2011, and it remains a popular post! It seems that he has continued with the project with additional Disney characters — how can I not share? Belle from the original group still remains my favorite, but I'm seriously crushing on Snow White
- [NFL Quarterbacks on Facebook: Super Bowl XLVII Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/nfl-quarterbacks-on-facebook-super-bowl-xlvii-edition/): You guys, the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl. My team was crowned the 2012-2013 NFL Champions. This may not seem like much to most people, but it's a BIG FREAKING DEAL to someone whose two favorite teams (the Knicks and the Ravens) have yielded countless disappointments and heartaches for more than a decade. So
- [Lego Pop Culture Riddles](https://www.geekinheels.com/lego-pop-culture-riddles/): It's no secret that I absolutely ADORE Lego's clever marketing campaigns — can you believe that this is my fifth post applauding them? (see: 1, 2, 3, 4) Even if you may be getting sick of my Lego craze, I believe that this series of posters deserves a special mention because it engages the audience and
- [In Anticipation of Sunday...](https://www.geekinheels.com/in-anticipation-of-sunday/): Super Bowl XLVII. Who will YOU be rooting for? (image source) You know I love me my Ravens. (I predicted a Harbaugh Bowl at the beginning of the playoffs!) And you know I love me some visualized data. So in honor of my "the in-laws have gone on vacation for 2 weeks leaving me alone to
- [Google Translate: Star Wars Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/google-translate-star-wars-edition/): The last one is the best. ;-) Via Comfortably Awkward. P.S. — Life in the Geek in Heels household has been pretty chaotic, and will probably remain so for the next week or two. Posts may continue to be light and/or unintelligent. The upside? There's another giveaway in works. (Have you entered my circle lens
- [Raising a Toast...](https://www.geekinheels.com/raising-a-toast/): J turns 35 years old today. :-) Thank you for everything that you are and you do. Thank you for being my best friend, a marvelous husband, and a wonderful father. May you have a magical birthday. We love you!
- [Neo Natural Touch Brown Circle Lens Review, and an EyeCandys.com Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/neo-natural-touch-brown-circle-lens-review-and-an-eyecandys-giveaway/): Circle lenses, or cosmetic contact lenses which are designed to give the illusion of larger eyes, have been around in Asia since 2004 and started gaining popularity within the U.S. in the past few years. While some are designed to look natural by enlarging the irises just slightly, others can be quite snazzy with intricate
- [How a Key Works](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-a-key-works/): You guys, it's sooooo cold. And sooo windy. And with a kid who just recovered from a cold — right after I got sick, to boot — all I want to do is stay in bed under three layers of blankets and watch episodes of Suits (my latest obsession). Alas, the life of a SAHM does not
- [Sony RX100 Review [THE Best Point-and-Shoot!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/sony-rx100-review-the-best-point-and-shoot/): This past summer, the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 was released and the web went on a media frenzy, practically all review sites declaring it to be the best compact point-and-shoot digital camera ever made. In fact, Time Magazine even named the RX100 one of the 25 Best Inventions of the Year 2012! Digital cameras have been
- [Kids Recreate Best Looks from the Golden Globes](https://www.geekinheels.com/kids-recreate-best-looks-from-the-golden-globes/): New York photographer Tricia Messeroux recently recreated some of the best celebrity looks from the 2013 Golden Globes...using kids. Adorable, darling kids who could totally pass as the stars' younger selves (and have the attitude to match!). See for yourself: Messeroux has been photographing kids dressed as famous celebrities under her ToddleWood brand since 2008.
- [If NFL Quarterbacks Were Mobile Phones...](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-nfl-quarterbacks-were-mobile-phones/): This weekend will determine who goes to Super Bowl XLVII. Two teams will begin to ready themselves for one of the biggest games they will ever play, while the remaining two will go home crestfallen and utterly disappointed (so close, yet so far...). Y'all know who I'll be rooting for — what about you? :mrgreen: In
- [The Star Wars Trilogy as Maps by Andrew DeGraff](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-star-wars-trilogy-as-maps-by-andrew-degraff/): Check out these illustrated maps of the original Star Wars trilogy by artist Andrew DeGraff. The more you look at each piece, the more you realize they're so much more than just maps; they're the movies themselves, featuring all the films' locations with interweaving lines depicting major characters' passages through the movies. Be sure to click on
- [A C&A Update](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-c-and-a-update/): This past week has been hell for me — not only was am I ill with a cold, Aerin has suddenly become super clingy with me. For instance, I'll be standing behind her and she'll start screaming because she can't see me. I can't even pee in peace because she'll be trying to climb all over me.
- [Crazy Fan Theories That Make Sense!](https://www.geekinheels.com/crazy-fan-theories-that-make-sense/): It's funny how different people will interpret different scenarios, even if they're based on movies, television shows, and video games. And sometimes, you can't help but wonder if the interpreter didn't completely overthink a simple concept. ;-) Here's a compilation of these crazy fan theories via Unreality Mag. A few of the theories sound downright
- [From Dating to Messaging to Texting](https://www.geekinheels.com/from-dating-to-messaging-to-texting/): Over the weekend, I read a NYTimes article titled The End of Courtship? which questions the new millennials' methods of dating — or, in this case, not dating. Instead of dinner-and-a-movie, which seems as obsolete as a rotary phone, they rendezvous over phone texts, Facebook posts, instant messages and other "non-dates" that are leaving a generation
- [Dear Daddy,](https://www.geekinheels.com/dear-daddy/): This is for leaving mommy home alone (while she's still sick!) and going down to Baltimore for the Ravens vs Colts wild card game today. Because c'mon, wouldn't you rather be home with this? ;-)
- ["Once Upon a Time" — A Fairy Tale Themed Baby Shoot](https://www.geekinheels.com/once-upon-a-time-a-fairy-tale-themed-baby-shoot/): I'm not too keen on newborn/baby photo shoots (they mostly look the same to me and some of them can be downright creepy), but I'm all game when they're super creative. (See: Kristin & Kayla, Mila's Daydreams, and Baby Arthur.) The latest series of baby photos to make its social media rounds has been that of
- [My Body, My Self-Image, My Self-Destruction](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-body-my-self-image-my-self-destruction/): I once had a friend who went on a 6-week volunteer trip to a third world country. When she returned, we got together for dinner and she regaled me with tales of building shelters, teaching English, and even giving away many of the clothes she had brought for the trip. Her story was expectedly not
- [Glitches and Hiccups](https://www.geekinheels.com/glitches-and-hiccups/): I will be moving to a new web host this weekend. I'm hoping that the transfer will be smooth, but I know that this can't be guaranteed. This blog may suffer some glitches an hiccups as a result, and I apologize in advance for that. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
- [Dexter vs. Batman](https://www.geekinheels.com/dexter-vs-batman/): Mind. Blown. Via 9GAG.
- [May You Have a Geeky New Year!](https://www.geekinheels.com/may-you-have-a-geeky-new-year/): w + ln |N| = ln |ap2H + eaR| + ln |y| w = ln |ap2H + eaR| + ln |y| - ln |N| w = ln |ap2H + eaR| + ln | y N | w = ln |(ap2H + eaR) y N | ew = (ap2H + eaR) y N (ap2H + eaR)y = ewN ap2Hy + eaRy = ewN ap2Hy = ewN - eaRy
- [Fantastically Inspired Proposal Jewelry Box](https://www.geekinheels.com/fantastically-inspired-proposal-jewelry-box/): Redditor curtisabrina uploaded the following images with the title "So I proposed to my girlfriend a few months ago with a rather unique jewellery box.." and the post quickly shot up to #1. Examining the pictures, it's not hard to see why. What creativity, careful planning, and flawless execution! How can a girl not say yes to this
- [Three Christmases](https://www.geekinheels.com/three-christmases/): Call me sentimental, but my favorite posts to read this holiday season were the ones where bloggers posted progressions of photos — whether they were holiday cards or family portraits — that showcased each household's transitions and growths through the years. The Geek in Heels family almost didn't take a holiday photo this year. But
- [Merry Christmas!](https://www.geekinheels.com/merry-christmas-2/): “This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” ~ Taylor Caldwell (1900-1985), English novelist. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas day! May your households be filled with cheers and laughter; arms be plentiful and giving; stomachs be full and happy... And most importantly, your hearts full of love. viral letter to Santa
- [Holiday Movie Marathon](https://www.geekinheels.com/holiday-movie-marathon/): It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas — And the Geek in Heels household has officially commenced its holiday movie marathon. :-D Although many movies remain perennial favorites (see: It's a Wonderful Life), I prefer the neo-classics from the 1990s to the early 2000s. My top five favorite holiday movies, in no particular order,
- [Celebrate the Holidays With More Choices! [Win One of THREE Amazon Gift Cards!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/celebrate-the-holidays-with-more-choices-amazon-giveaway/): ETA, 12.24.2012:Today's the last day to enter this giveaway! As an extra bonus, you can gain THREE more entries by sharing this post with your Facebook friends! (The easiest way is to click on the Facebook share button a the bottom of the post.) Once you have shared the post, please indicate that you have
- [Popular Websites as Classic Boardgames](https://www.geekinheels.com/popular-websites-as-classic-boardgames/): Brought to you by Hasbro Game Night, these mashups are nothing short of uproariously accurate! My favorite is Reddit as Hungry Hungry Hippos — as soon as I read it, I didn't even need to look at the picture because I was already thinking, "Yep, exactly!" Facebook as Operation: Google as Chutes and Ladders: Tumblr as Candy
- [Watching Little Minds Learn](https://www.geekinheels.com/watching-little-minds-learn/): Watching little minds learn is fascinating. Even when you try your best to stay impartial and unprejudiced, you can't help but notice the vast differences between each and every person. Take Aerin, for instance. Now that she has officially conquered infancy and is starting to really soak in, process, react, and regurgitate what she learns, we have
- [Arrested Development NES Games](https://www.geekinheels.com/arrested-development-nes-games/): 72pins is a place where "the past and present collide into 8-bit awesomeness." Using classic NES cartridges as a canvas, various artists contribute to transform today's popular video games, movies, television, and other pop culture references into 8-bit, NES-style art. Skyrim? Absolutely. Angry Birds? You betcha. Game of Thrones? They've got two! And, just recently, they've
- [How Did You Know?](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-did-you-know/): A friend recently asked me how I knew J was "the one." My answer? I didn't. I don't believe in soulmates. I believe that marriage is damn hard. And I believe we are continually evolving as people so that the person you married 3/5/10/20 years ago may not necessarily be the same person with whom you vowed
- [Christmas Tree Decorating Guidelines](https://www.geekinheels.com/christmas-tree-decorating-guidelines/): What's that you say? There are only a dozen days left before Christmas and we have yet to put up our tree? Please. That's nothing to this family of procrastinators. And just in case there are others out there in the same boat — Bueller? Hello? I know we can't be the only ones! — who may
- [Help Decide the Next Giveaway with a Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/help-decide-the-next-giveaway-with-a-giveaway/): In the spirit of the holidays — (And to thank all my readers and sponsors!) I have decided that a nice giveaway is in order. :-) The thing is, I can't quite decide what to give away. I have gotten it down to three choices. And as much as I would love to have all three
- [Memories from My 32nd](https://www.geekinheels.com/memories-from-my-32nd/): So Claire surprised me with a bouquet of flowers on my birthday. (Her grandparents had paid for it, but they told me that she had picked it out and she presented it to me while shouting, "Heppy buh-she-dey umma!") Of course I immediately placed the flowers in a vase and displayed them prominently on our kitchen
- [Thirty-Two](https://www.geekinheels.com/thirty-two/): I met my 30th birthday with a bittersweet goodbye to my twenties. My 31st birthday began with projectile vomit. And today.... Today I face my 32nd birthday with subdued enthusiasm. Enthusiasm for my family. For my blessings. For my future. For hope. Oh, and the prime filet mignon waiting for me at my favorite steakhouse
- [Disney Princesses Meet Haute Couture](https://www.geekinheels.com/disney-princesses-meet-haute-couture/): Sigh. You know I'm a sucker for holiday-themed store displays. I personally have not yet had a chance to check out the famed NYC displays in person this year, but I have been following them via the web, and — as it seems to be the case every holiday season — each store has outdone
- [Wednesday Rewind: The 10 Levels of Intimacy in Today's Communication](https://www.geekinheels.com/wednesday-rewind-the-10-levels-of-intimacy-in-todays-communication/): Once in a while, when I get bored, I like to look through the archives of this blog and reflect upon (and laugh at!) all the things I have shared with the web over the years. Because, heck, after 1,801 posts, even I don't remember everything. There's also the braggart in me who likes to shout, "Hey!
- [My First Time](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-first-time/): The year was 1991. I was a young girl transitioning into an awkward mess of acne and hormones. Who knew that I was about to be met with an entirely new world of magic and wonders? I was at a sleepover. Despite what the media has you to believe, none of the sleepovers I attended
- [A Visualization of Star Wars Enthusiasm](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-visualization-of-star-wars-enthusiasm/): Here's a pretty funny (but mostly accurate!) panel of comics about how much we've cared about Star Wars, starting from the 1970s all the way to the 2010s. I still can't believe it's been thirty-five years since Episode IV first came out; can you? Are you guys looking forward to Episodes VII, VIII, and IX? At first,
- [Aerin's Eczema Treatments (Part Deux)](https://www.geekinheels.com/aerins-eczema-treatments-part-deux/): Aerin was only 4 months old when I first wrote about her eczema. We had been hoping that she would grow out of the condition by 6 months old, or even 1 year old, but that has not been the case. :-( However, we have tried new products and changed her skin routine somewhat, so I
- [Calvin and Hobbes Search Engine!](https://www.geekinheels.com/calvin-and-hobbes-search-engine/): You guys, I discovered the best thing today... A Calvin and Hobbes search engine!!! Calvin and Hobbes remains my favorite comic strip despite the fact that it is no longer published. And as I have written in the past, one of my all-time favorite gifts from J is the Calvin and Hobbes Boxed Set. I can't
- [T-Shirts.com Review and Giveaway](https://www.geekinheels.com/t-shirts-com-review-and-giveaway/): I am of the opinion that one cannot have too many comfy t-shirts. And if that shirt has a geeky or witty design on it? More the better! So when the online apparel store T-Shirts.com contacted me about doing a review, I didn't hesitate. How can I say no to a company that lists Star Wars
- [Drinking in LA vs. Drinking in NYC](https://www.geekinheels.com/drinking-in-la-vs-drinking-in-nyc/): What do you guys think? Pretty accurate? I can't remember the last time I drank drank in LA (as in go out to a bar/lounge, not just have a beer or two with dinner...or get tipsy at a wedding ;-) ), but what I do remember are the early last calls and the relatively cheaper drinks. Oh,
- [Claire's First Lie](https://www.geekinheels.com/claires-first-lie/): A few days ago, Claire told her first lie. She and Aerin were playing together when Claire got angry over something, grabbed the toy in Aerin's hand, and threw it. And when J approached her to remind her that she shouldn't throw things, she outright told him that it was Aerin who threw the toy!
- [The Geek in Heels' Favorite Beauty Products, 2012 Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-geek-in-heels-favorite-beauty-products-2012-edition/): Did you all have a good Thanksgiving? Have you found any good deals on Black Friday? Because today is Cyber Monday — and because we are approaching the end of the year with the holidays just around the corner — I've decided to compile a list of my favorite beauty products. The last time I
- [A Visual Timeline of the Future (As Per Famous Novels)](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-visual-timeline-of-the-future-as-per-famous-novels/): Books and infographics. How could I resist? Designed by Italian artist Giorgia Lupi, this timeline of future events as predicted by famous novels was originally published in the Sunday supplement of Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera. She generously created an English version for the site Brain Pickings, and I can't help but be mesmerized! The resulting visualization is predictably HUGE,
- [The Baby of the Family](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-baby-of-the-family/): Ever since Aerin got sick last week, she has been super SUPER clingy to me. Before her illness, she was a pretty independent little girl. Now she needs to be held all the time — only by me, no less, and starts screaming her head off if she can't see me. Even her two favorite
- [Because I'm Sure I Can't Be the Only One](https://www.geekinheels.com/because-im-sure-i-cant-be-the-only-one/): There are some things I find weird about myself (sometimes, in conjunction with others in my life) but I know there must be others out there who do the same...right? I occasionally weigh myself before and after pooping just to see if there's a difference. (It's never as much as I expect or hope.) Every few
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-thanksgiving/): I hope all my readers have plenty to be thankful for this year! (image source) As for me, I will be headed to two Thanksgiving dinners tonight. My mouth is already watering as I think about all the turkey + kimchi I will consume... (Yes, I eat them together and yes, it's a rockin' combo!)
- [What Are the Chances?!?!!!](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-are-the-chances/): Yesterday was a cool yet pleasant day. With temperatures in the low 50s and the sun shining overhead, I decided to take Aerin for a walk despite my lingering cold. (Claire was with her grandparents.) We walked the 22 blocks to my favorite children's park and I sat Aerin down on a swing. She hadn't
- [Feedly: A Better RSS Reader](https://www.geekinheels.com/feedly-a-better-rss-reader/): A couple of months ago, my friend Tara blogged about Feedly, an alternative to Google Reader. My knee-jerk reaction upon reading the title of the post was, "Why would anyone use anything besides Google Reader?" But as my eyes scanned down the body of the post, the more I wanted to give Feedly a try.
- [Star Wars Business Cards](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-business-cards/): The past few days have been rough. Little Aerin fell ill for the very first time in her life — thank goodness she had gotten her flu shot last month! — and I ended up catching her cold too. We sent Claire away to her grandparents' in hopes that she won't get sick, and the
- [A Creative and Inspirational Poster](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-creative-and-inspirational-poster/): "Dirt Poster" by Roland Reiner Tiangco — a poster which requires your participation for completion. Enjoy! Via Sub-Studio.
- [Aerin's Dol](https://www.geekinheels.com/aerins-dol/): When I had written a short update on the morning of Aerin's dol, I had been worried about Hurricane Sandy's impact on the party. But while we could not hold my younger daughter's first birthday at a banquet hall as we had originally planned... And more than half of our guests could not make it
- [Eric Carle's "A Game of Thrones"](https://www.geekinheels.com/eric-carles-a-game-of-thrones/): Here's one for all the Game of Thrones fans who also happen to be parents. Because, "if Westeros had a picture book to teach preschoolers the house sigils and words, Eric Carle would write and illustrate it." :-) Via Something Worth Having.
- [I'm Married to a Korean Celebrity](https://www.geekinheels.com/im-married-to-a-korean-celebrity/): It is no secret that I was not attracted to J when we first met. Even when we were friends, I would often wonder why other girls found him attractive. (And in case you're feeling sorry for him, don't be. He is well aware of this story and likes to remind people that despite all
- [Happy Birthday, Aerin!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-aerin/): One year ago today — at 9:20am, to be exact — our Aerin Isabel entered this world. You have taken me through laughter and tears. You have encouraged me to take life less seriously. But most of all, you have taught me that while there is no way to be a perfect mother, there are
- [Hurricane Sandy: The Aftermath](https://www.geekinheels.com/hurricane-sandy-the-aftermath/): We were extremely fortunate in the wake of Sandy. While the vast majority of our friends who reside in the area lost electricity, water, or both (a big thanks to social media for keeping everyone updated), we made it through the hurricane without much of a fuss, and are happy to report that we, as well
- [On the Upside...](https://www.geekinheels.com/on-the-upside/): The house is clean, the decorations are up, the food is ready, and I'm about to go wash up and put on my hanbok. But the emails and text messages have been arriving since last night. "Our neighborhood has been evacuated...we're so sorry but we won't be able to make it to the party." "They're
- [90s Flashback ["Answer Me 1997"]](https://www.geekinheels.com/90s-flashback-answer-me-1997/): I have a new obsession. (And if you're friends with me on Facebook, you probably already know what I'm talking about.) It is a Korean drama called 응답하라 1997, or Answer Me 1997. As the title suggests, the show revolves around a group of friends who graduated high school in 1997. The story unfolds through
- [Are You Effing Kidding Me?](https://www.geekinheels.com/are-you-effing-kidding-me/): So remember how we were planning on throwing a big celebration for Aerin's dol? And how we had even booked a fancy schmancy banquet room for the party? Well, that went out the window...just ONE WEEK before the event. :evil: Allow me to explain. I had contacted numerous restaurants, caterers, and such in order to
- [Medicated, and Uninspired](https://www.geekinheels.com/medicated-and-uninspired/): "Let's see...I see that you're now on 450mg of Wellbutrin and 40mg of Prozac. How are you feeling?" "Much better. I'm still not quite where I would like to be, but I am crying less, smiling more, and I haven't had a breakdown in over a month. I do, have a question though..." "Yes?" "I
- [In the Past Month... [Mega-Update on the Girls]](https://www.geekinheels.com/in-the-past-month-mega-update-on-the-girls/): Claire's 2nd Birthday: We celebrated Claire's second birthday with a medium-sized bash at our place. The theme of the party? Kai-Lan, of course! And since I don't have the time to do DIY projects these days, I enlisted the help of the lovely Miriam of LimoncelloSTYLE to create this fantastic banner: More pictures of the party to
- [A Compilation of Dads Singing "Part of Your World" [Aww]](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-compilation-of-dads-singing-part-of-your-world-aww/): Claire loves fish. I mean, girlfriend has to point out every single one whenever she comes across an aquarium. As such, it came as no surprise that Finding Nemo quickly became one of her favorite movies. But as much as I love the adventurous tale of Marlin and Dory on a journey to find Nemo, I can only
- [Feeling Sexy as a Mom](https://www.geekinheels.com/feeling-sexy-as-a-mom/): As long-time readers can attest, I was a late bloomer. Bullies who teased me for being different, my extremely awkward teen years, and a mixture of social ineptitude and general naïveté — combined with a first boyfriend who would tell me things like, "You'd be hot if you lost some weight" — led to my having
- [Pandy's Puddle](https://www.geekinheels.com/pandys-puddle/): There's an episode of Ni Hao, Kai-Lan which revolves around Tolee's relationship with his stuffed panda bear, Pandy. In this episode, titled "Pandy's Puddle," Tolee the koala bear is utterly devastated when Pandy falls into a muddy puddle, and as a result must be separated from its owner to take a spin in the washing machine.
- [Giveaway: Home Décor Items from Bedly!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-home-decor-items-from-bedly/): Who wouldn't want to live in a beautifully-decorated home? While many of us would like to think that we have a good eye for home décor, the truth of the matter is that not all of us do. Or, we may just not have the money, time, or resources to seek out the pieces we'd like
- [Happy Birthday, Claire!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-claire/): Can you believe my Claire Emmanuelle turns 2 today? Earlier this week, I had a flashback of myself dozing off in the recliner, holding her tiny swaddled body as she slept on my chest — because for about a month or so, this was the only way she would sleep during the night. And now
- [We Are the Introverts](https://www.geekinheels.com/we-are-the-introverts/): My late grandmother used to call me a lone wolf, and I always thought it was appropriate considering my overly introverted nature. However, I'm loving the monk seal reference in this comic by Grant Snider! Via Incidental Comics. P.S. — For more on introverts — being one, understanding them, getting along with them, etc.
- [Minimalist NFL Logos](https://www.geekinheels.com/minimalist-nfl-logos/): The NFL season thus far has been...interesting, to say the least. We all know that the lockout must end asap, but we can't help but look on with incredulous curiosity (with a hint of morbid amusement) as the replacement refs continue to make a mockery of the game. But enough of that. The reason I bring
- [Giveaway: Geeky T-Shirts from 604Republic (Two Winners!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-geeky-t-shirts-from-604republic-two-winners/): Who doesn't like making statements through their apparel? And what geek wouldn't proudly publicize his/her obsessions with a witty t-shirt design? Enter 604Republic — At 604Republic, we’re nerds in love with pop-culture and all things geeky. We started this store because we believe that everyone has an obsessive passion for something and that we shouldn’t be afraid
- [Dear Politician](https://www.geekinheels.com/dear-politician/): From the blog of Kellye Fabian: Dear Politician: I’m writing to let you know that I will not attack you personally if you run for office. I will not make disparaging remarks about you or your family. I will not call you names. I will not put bumper stickers on my car that insult you. I
- [Geektastic Hungry Hungry Hippos Mod](https://www.geekinheels.com/geektastic-hungry-hungry-hippos-mod/): I am majorly crushing on this Koopa-themed Hungry Hungry Hippos game, lovingly modified by Donald (alias Kodykoala), a 30-year-old electrical engineer from El Paso. Having taken about 50 hours to complete, with each Koopa kid requiring about 10 hours, the game will make its debut public appearance at the El Paso Comic Con — where
- [Service for One](https://www.geekinheels.com/service-for-one/): So I know room service is a complete rip-off. And I am perfectly aware that there exists not one, not two, but three restaurants in this hotel...including a cafeteria-style eatery full of delicious, fair-priced food and a full-service Starbucks. But having passed out at 3am whilst flipping through cable TV, Waking up at 5am (because
- [33860 Feet in the Air](https://www.geekinheels.com/33860-feet-in-the-air/): You guys, I am writing this while sitting in an airplane, 33,860 feet over the state of Illinois. How friggin COOL is that?!?? Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know in-flight WiFi has been around for a while now, but it's been years since I've flown, so you can't blame a girl for having geekgasms over this technological
- [BBC's Sherlock: Must-Watch TV](https://www.geekinheels.com/bbcs-sherlock-must-watch-tv/): If you have some time to kill this weekend... And are looking for some fun, thrilling, intellectual entertainment... Go watch Sherlock. NOW. This BBC adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories is seriously one of the best television shows I've watched in a long, long time. Set in modern London, this brilliant series
- [Unmedicated](https://www.geekinheels.com/unmedicated/): Back in college I went through a dark period of constant despair, suicidal thoughts, and even self-mutilation. A good friend urged me to seek treatment, and I reluctantly did. I was diagnosed with major depression, took a medical leave of absence from school, and was treated with psychotherapy and medications for the next few years. So when
- [Accountability](https://www.geekinheels.com/accountability/): The last time I sought help for my depression, I went through a slew of psychologists and psychiatrists. Having grown up in the church, I even visited a few Christian therapists. The one I ended up choosing was not Christian; rather, she was a prim and proper Jewish woman with a smooth, articulate voice that
- [I Do Not Have PPD](https://www.geekinheels.com/i-do-not-have-ppd/): In response to my last post, many people have suggested that I go see a doctor and be screened for PPD (post partum depression). And reading each one of those comments made me angry. I couldn't quite pinpoint the reason. They are just trying to be supportive — why the hate? Did my anger stem
- [At a Crossroads](https://www.geekinheels.com/at-a-crossroads/): My "big announcement" isn't so much of an announcement as it is an update for those who read this and genuinely care about what has been going on in my life and what caused, and will continue to contribute to my absence from this blog. My depression has returned. I am back on therapy and
- [Depression and Motherhood](https://www.geekinheels.com/depression-and-motherhood/): The thing about depression is that nobody can really understand how you feel unless they have been through it themselves. And even then, their experiences could be completely different from yours. When I first wrote of my current struggle with depression, I got the feeling that a few commenters believed the condition to have suddenly
- [Experimenting with Drugs](https://www.geekinheels.com/experimenting-with-drugs/): One of the most frustrating factors in dealing with depression — at least for me — is finding the best medication (or combination of meds) for yourself. Back in my early twenties, I had tried various meds before finding the combination that worked best for me: Prozac and Wellbutrin. This time around, since it had
- [In a Funk](https://www.geekinheels.com/in-a-funk/): It's easy to act happy. It's easy to say, "Good!" and paste a smile on your face when someone asks you how you've been doing. It's easy to get off your ass and do things that are required and/or expected of you. Heck, it's even easy to act all chipper and upbeat on your blog, lest
- [Parenting WIN [Flying with Babies]](https://www.geekinheels.com/parenting-win-flying-with-babies/): I hope everyone had a great Labor Day! We had a fun-packed weekend of parties, cakes, and Korean BBQ. :-) For those who traveled this past vacation — especially with babies, no less — here's a salute to you, and an inspiring story of consideration from the parents of 14-week-old twins. Yesterday, Redditor gigantomachy uploaded the following
- [Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Set [I Want!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/final-fantasy-25th-anniversary-set-i-want/): Can you believe the Final Fantasy franchise is now 25 years old?!? In celebration of this iconic anniversary, Square Enix will be releasing the "Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box," which includes all 13 of the core Final Fantasy games in one marvelous collection. Here's the full list of games (notice that Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy
- [Which Birth Dates Are Most Common?](https://www.geekinheels.com/which-birth-dates-are-most-common/): Yesterday, I went to go visit a good friend who had just given birth to an adorable baby girl. As I held the newborn in my arms and chatted away with the proud (but tired) mom and dad, I couldn't help but think about all the other women in my life who had given birth,
- [Healing and Recovering in the Suburbs](https://www.geekinheels.com/healing-and-recovering-in-the-suburbs/): There has been sooo much going on in my life lately that I do not know quite where to begin. First, my neck is recovering nicely. I am still in a bit of pain but it is nowhere near as bad as it was two weeks ago, and through acupuncture and chiropractic therapy I am
- [Fashion on the Big Screen: Guess the Films!](https://www.geekinheels.com/fashion-on-the-big-screen-guess-the-films/): Would you be able to recognize famous movies just based on clothes and accessories? French magazine Sport & Style has put this to the test with an editorial spread titled La Mode en Grand Écran, or Fashion on the Big Screen. Each photograph, taken by Candice Milon, features neatly laid out ensembles from some of the world's most
- [Friends in Memories](https://www.geekinheels.com/friends-in-memories/): What was the strangest way you've met a friend? For me, it was during the spring semester of my freshmen year in college. I was at a shuttle stop, patiently waiting for the bus to appear, when a strange boy approached me. "Excuse me, are you Jenny?" "Umm...yes...?" "Is your AIM screenname B________?" "Yes...how do
- [Swarovski's Zodiac Goddesses](https://www.geekinheels.com/swarovskis-zodiac-goddesses/): I'm not one for zodiacs, but I couldn't resist sharing these exquisite photos from a German issue of Vogue. What an alluring way to promote your brand! Aquarius: Pisces: Aries: Taurus: Gemini: Cancer: Leo: Virgo: Libra: Scorpio: Sagittarius: Capricorn: My favorites have to be Virgo and Capricorn; they almost seem ethereal, no? I don't care
- [How to Manually Add Social Media Buttons to the Bottom of Each WordPress Post](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-to-manually-add-social-media-buttons-to-the-bottom-of-each-wordpress-post/): Ever since I unveiled my latest blog design, I have received more than a few messages from those who are curious about the social media buttons at the end of each post. Not sure what I'm talking about? This is what they look like: (I should also note that when you mouseover each button, it
- [The Modern Wardrobes of Disney Princesses](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-modern-wardrobes-of-disney-princesses/): What would our favorite Disney princesses be donning if they lived in our modern world? Sydney Emerson of Polyvore ponders this question in this collection of style collages. What do you think? I especially love Snow White and Ariel's! Via Neatorama.
- [Kicked in the Chest](https://www.geekinheels.com/kicked-in-the-chest/): Yesterday, I experienced one of the deepest disappointments in my experience of motherhood thus far. Yesterday, Claire got physically violent toward her younger sister. Aerin was trying to climb onto Claire's chair — the seat she practically considers to be her throne — and Claire expectedly became upset. She then proceeded to KICK Aerin. It wasn't
- [The Hispter Alphabet](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-hispter-alphabet/): Illustrator Emma Cook has designed a set of alphabet flash cards for the next generation of hipsters. I personally would have used NPR for the letter N, but I'm loving every other example. :-) Can you think of better alternatives for any of the letters? Via Behance.
- [How Lord Voldemort Got His Name](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-lord-voldemort-got-his-name/): So. Many. Dildos. Via I Waste So Much Time. P.S. — Is anyone else as excited as me for J.K. Rowling's first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy? I've already pre-ordered my copy!
- [Shades of Change](https://www.geekinheels.com/shades-of-change/): Long time readers are well aware that I have a thing for colors; it should then be obvious why I'm loving this installation by New Orleans artist Marin Dearie. Titled Shades of Change, each set depicts the changes in nature and pop culture through a series of color charts. I'm especially diggin "Lil' Kim's Hair" and "Egg to
- [Joss Whedon's Secret Plan](https://www.geekinheels.com/joss-whedons-secret-plan/): I believe that The Avengers was one of the most entertaining movies I have seen this year. And after having re-discovered my love for Firefly earlier this summer by rewatching all the episodes (and the movie)... How could I not share this fantastic cartoon by Gutters? Oh if only this were the case... P.S. — I once read
- [The Human Mind Can Be a Disgusting Place](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-human-mind-can-be-a-disgusting-place/): One of the most memorable novels I have ever read is American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis. (And in case you weren't aware, yes the movie is based on the book.) While the book is meant as a satire of 1980s American materialism, greed, and superficiality, the reader cannot help but be horrified — and
- [Sisters, Month 9](https://www.geekinheels.com/sisters-month-9/): My mother tells me that when my sister was born, everyone predicted that we would become best friends because we were so close in age (we're 22 months apart). However, that turned out to be not the case because our personalities were soooo different. While we get along fine now, my sister and I didn't
- [Employer Loyalty: Cultural or Generational?](https://www.geekinheels.com/employer-loyalty-cultural-or-generational/): J has been offered a prestigious position at a new company. :-) You don't know how stinkin' proud I am — he always busts his behind at work to provide for our family, and he is finally being recognized for his dedication and hard work. He gave his two weeks notice yesterday, and will be
- [Meet Cloudy](https://www.geekinheels.com/meet-cloudy/): When my younger sister posted the first picture of herself holding her niece Claire on Facebook, she captioned it: "In the words of Phil Dunphy: 'Claire? Isn't that gonna be hard for her to say?'" (If you don't get the joke, go watch the pilot episode of Modern Family. Hilarious! What a great show!) My sister's
- [This Past Week...](https://www.geekinheels.com/this-past-week/): I went out for the first time in I don't even remember when and two great things happened. The first: I got carded! :mrgreen: The second: I got hit on by three different guys — mama's still got it! I was rewarded for my adventures the next morning with a raging hangover. I definitely can't handle
- [1988: A Great Year for Movies](https://www.geekinheels.com/1988-a-great-year-for-movies/): Illustrator Andrew Wilson has done a fantastic job creating the following poster in celebration of some of the greatest movies of 1988. Can you recognize all four movies referenced in the poster? I'm loving the tributes to Akira and Beetlejuice, but I'm a bit disappointed that another great 1988 movie — Die Hard — wasn't included. (Did you
- [Video Game Characters Reinvented as Traditional Japanese Woodblock Prints](https://www.geekinheels.com/video-game-characters-reinvented-as-traditional-japanese-woodblock-prints/): Ukiyo-e Heroes is a project that follows the execution of pop culture in Japanese art. In artist Jed Henry's own words: Ukiyo-e is a Japanese word. Ukiyo was the pop culture movement in old Japan. The Ukiyo crowd were the trendsetters of their day. Actors, artists, entertainers. And 'e' means pictures. So one interpretation of Ukiyo-e
- [My Own Version of Hell](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-own-version-of-hell/): I once read a book which depicted hell as being different for each and every person. According to the author, every individual has a special version of hell specifically designed around his/her deepest fears and anxieties. I couldn't help but wonder what my customized hell would be like. And as I ran down my list
- [Strangers from the Past, Stories for the Future](https://www.geekinheels.com/strangers-from-the-past-stories-for-the-future/): One of the many side effects I experience from antidepressants is vivid dreams. I remember having some crazy dreams the last time I was on meds, and this time is no different. Luckily, the dreams are hardly ever terrifying. Excitement and thrills? Sure. Like the one I had recently about ancient Egyptian warriors taking over
- [The Movie Genres Recipe [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-movie-genres-recipe-infographic/): Here are some popular movie genres, visually boiled down to their basic components. I especially love the last element of the Alien Invasion Movie Recipe! It's interesting to see how many of my favorite films follow these recipes to a tee; I guess it just goes to show that formulas for success exist for a
- [Penguin Paperback Style Covers for Video Games](https://www.geekinheels.com/penguin-paperback-style-covers-for-video-games/): Are you a gamer who also cares about home decor, i.e., beautiful book spines on your shelves such as the Penguin Classics collection? If so, Etsy seller James Bit has the product for you: video game covers à la old Penguin paperback books! These custom covers, costing $6 for 3, is a surefire way to class up your
- [Night and Day](https://www.geekinheels.com/night-and-day/): This past weekend — at just shy of 9 months of age — Aerin finally sprouted her first two teeth. As I proudly ran my finger over Aerin's new incisors (and got repeatedly bitten in the process, as having her mother's finger shoved in her mouth is something that she obviously does not like), I
- [Wacky Street Fighter Characters](https://www.geekinheels.com/wacky-street-fighter-characters/): What if Ronald McDonald were to face Colonel Sanders in a Street Fighter-style brawl? How about Waldo (of "Where's Waldo?" fame) matched up against the Michelin Man? That's exactly what Japanese illustrator Kei Suwabe had in mind when he took figures from pop culture and anime and created a series of unexpected Street Fighter characters. Can you recognize them
- [Harry Potter Characters: Books vs Movies](https://www.geekinheels.com/harry-potter-characters-books-vs-movies/): Via Out of Print.
- [Game of Thrones for Math Nerds [LOL]](https://www.geekinheels.com/game-of-thrones-for-math-nerds-lol/): J is OBSESSED with the Game of Thrones books. Because he has them on his tablet and I prefer physical books over e-books, he bought me the boxed set and asks me EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, "What part are you at now???" I'm still pretty early in the series, but I have read enough (and heard enough!) to
- [Dressing the Part: Should Moms Dress More Conservatively?](https://www.geekinheels.com/dressing-the-part-should-moms-dress-more-conservatively/): Now that I have lost most of the baby weight (just a few more pounds to go!) and can fit into most of my old clothes, I have come to a realization. "Did I always wear clothes this tight?" I asked J. "Yep. That shirt looks just the way it used to on you before the
- [Famous Logos: Original vs Current](https://www.geekinheels.com/famous-logos-original-vs-current/): You know me — I can never resist a good logo story! Brought to you by Flavorwire, here are the logos of 10 famous companies, placed side-by-side with their originals: Being a logo nerd, I have seen many of these original logos before, but I must admit that I was most surprised by the original
- [Batman Through the Ages [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/batman-through-the-ages-infographic/): There's only a week and a half left until The Dark Knight Rises hits the theaters! Is anyone else as excited as I am??!!! Because if rumors are to be believed, this final installment of the Christopher Nolan trilogy will be the best yet — and nobody can deny that The Dark Knight will be pretty difficult
- [Our Family's First Trip to the Beach](https://www.geekinheels.com/our-familys-first-trip-to-the-beach/): ...was a big fat FAIL. This past Saturday, J and I loaded up the car, strapped both girls into their car seats with me sitting uncomfortably between them, and drove a little over an hour to Long Island for a day at the beach with family and friends. I was admittedly uncomfortable with the idea
- [Then & Now: The Real-Life Values of Monopoly Properties](https://www.geekinheels.com/then-now-the-real-life-values-of-monopoly-properties/): Does everyone who plays the classic boardgame Monopoly know that its properties are based on actual streets in or near Atlantic City, NJ? And since the game was conceived in the early 20th century, the property values must have changed drastically, no? This was the rationale behind Movoto Real Estate, who took it upon themselves
- [An Update on Comang](https://www.geekinheels.com/an-update-on-comang/): Four months ago, J and I made the difficult decision to give away Comang. If you can recall, I had found a very nice family to take him in and give him a loving home. I am happy to say that they have continued to send me updates and pictures, and still thank us profusely
- [The Science Behind Fireworks](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-science-behind-fireworks/): Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate our nation's Independence Day, and to pay tribute to one of childhood's greatest pastimes, I'd like to share some interesting tidbits I've discovered about fireworks. The first — where do the colors of fireworks come from? This neat chart shows us exactly which chemical(s) contribute to each color you'll
- [How to Cut Babies' Nails](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-to-cut-babies-nails/): I used to dread cutting my children's nails. I know that many mothers do it while their babies are asleep, but my kids sleep in dark rooms (with black-out curtains) so that idea is out. I also know some mom bite their babies' nails. Well, those moms must have really sharp teeth because I have found
- [Marvelous 'Alice in Wonderland' Pop-Up Book [And More!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/marvelous-alice-in-wonderland-pop-up-book-and-more/): Claire has been a big fan of pop-up books since she has been able to reach for, and grab at objects. And as soon as she turned 1, she began a love affair with books of all kind (just like her mama) and finally stopped ripping out pages or ruining the pop-up mechanisms. I too,
- [Should Mommy Blogs Be Censored?](https://www.geekinheels.com/should-mommy-blogs-be-censored/): The praise I receive most from readers of this blog is regarding my honesty. How I am not afraid to tell it like it is. And while I must confess that I have shared some nitty gritty details of motherhood and parenthood (and gotten in trouble for it in the past), I have found myself
- [The Heroic Table of the Elements](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-heroic-table-of-the-elements/): This one's a doozy! Illustrator Matt Cowan has created a cool piece of geek art titled "Heroic Table of the Elements," where superheroes and villains from the DC and Marvel universe are displayed in the style of the periodic table of elements. You can tell that a lot of thought went into compiling the chart — the
- ["There's Always Money in the Banana Stand" [Art Exhibit]](https://www.geekinheels.com/theres-always-money-in-the-banana-stand-art-exhibit/): I love the melding of pop culture and fine art. I especially have a fondness for art that features my favorite fictional characters — whether from books, television, or movies. For instance, my 3-year wedding anniversary will always hold a special place in my heart because J took me to catch South Park's 15th Anniversary
- [A Handy Vampire Hunter Comparison Chart](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-handy-vampire-hunter-comparison-chart/): Sorry for the lack of posts as of late. Just as Claire got better from her cold, I caught it...and managed to pass it on to Aerin as well. :-( The good news? J's parents gave me some Chinese cough medicine that made me feel infinitely better. Only when I looked at the label did I
- [Intrigued by the Microsoft Surface...](https://www.geekinheels.com/intrigued-by-the-microsoft-surface/): So this was announced yesterday: (image source) As someone who vastly prefers physical keyboards to those on touchscreens, I can't help but show some interest in the new Microsoft Surface. And as much as J and I love Apple computers, we aren't fans of iOS due to its restrictive platform. Both of us own Android
- [X-Men Guernica by *Theamat](https://www.geekinheels.com/x-men-guernica-by-theamat/): Artist Cynthia Rodgers has created a reinterpretation of Picasso's Guernica, featuring none other than our favorite mutants — the X-Men! Can you identify them all? This piece was submitted to the Comic Book Resources contest The Line Is Drawn, where contributors were asked to imagine radical re-designs for classic comic book characters. Be sure to head on over to the
- [New Layout!](https://www.geekinheels.com/new-layout/): I know many of you read this blog through an RSS reader, but if you have a moment, click on through to see my new layout! (If you view the site via Internet Explorer, you might miss out on some CSS hover transition effects!) Some of the new features I have implemented include: Front page
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: Sumo Citrus](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-sumo-citrus/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- [1 to 2 Transition: Things We're Doing Differently](https://www.geekinheels.com/1-to-2-transition-things-were-doing-differently/): Having a second child is not just twice the work. For me, and other mothers of multiple children I have spoken to, two children are triple, sometimes even quadruple the work of one kid! With my in-laws having returned to Hong Kong, I am finally on my own in being the caretaker of a 4-month-old
- [Goodbye, Comang](https://www.geekinheels.com/goodbye-comang/): This is one of the most difficult posts I have ever written... :-( After much consideration and thought, we have decided to give away Comang, our beloved shih-tzu. When I first became pregnant with Claire, I swore to myself that I would never become "one of those people" that give away their dogs after having
- [Stay-In Date Nights](https://www.geekinheels.com/stay-in-date-nights/): A couple of months ago, I was making conversation with a nice, elderly lady at church. And typical of mothers who do not know each other well, we defaulted to the topic of our children. "Just thirteen months apart? That must be tough!" she exclaimed when I told her about Claire and Aerin. "Yes, but
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: Dwinguler Kid's Playmat](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-dwinguler-kids-playmat/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- [“My Little Geek” ABC Book — Review and Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-little-geek-abc-book-review-and-giveaway/): Ed note: When this post was published earlier today, it somehow published a version without the Rafflecopter widget and instructions on how to enter the giveaway. :-( I have no idea what happened, and I apologize for the mistake. Here is the correct version. Your kids will be smart enough to know that A is
- [Bloggy Thursdays: How to Track Visitors on Your WordPress Site](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-how-to-track-visitors-on-your-wordpress-site/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average blogger
- [If "The Hunger Games" Movie Was Made By Famous Directors...](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-the-hunger-games-movie-was-made-by-famous-directors/): My most-anticipated movie of the year will be released tomorrow! I wasn't sure if I would be able to watch the movie while it was still out in theaters (I still feel uncomfortable leaving J all alone to watch Claire and Aerin...I know he can do it, but I prefer that he has help!), but my
- [A Compilation of Claire's Recent Funnies](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-compilation-of-claires-recent-funnies/): The Nail Clipper: Claire hates, hates, HATES getting her toenails clipped. She's okay with us clipping her fingernails, but she has a strong aversion to our clipping her toenails...she'll even start crying when she sees us clipping Aerin's toenails! (I've tried clipping my own in front of her, making it seem like it was THE most
- [If "Super Mario Bros" Was Remade](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-super-mario-bros-was-remade/): What if the classic Nintendo game "Super Mario Bros" was remade today — or even just re-released according to today's new gaming trends? Via Reddit.
- [Sleep-Training Aerin](https://www.geekinheels.com/sleep-training-aerin/): I am by no means an expert on baby sleep, but the (very) general sleep pattern that my girls seemed to have followed is: 0 to 2 months old: sleeps most of the day, but also wakes up often. She is still getting used to being outside of the womb. 2 to 4 months old: the
- [Why, Yes. I *Do* Feel Like an Asshat!](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-yes-i-do-feel-like-an-asshat/): As stated in my last post, this past week has been a whirlwind of sh*tstorms. Suffice it to say that the past few days have probably have been my most trying as a mother of two. Maybe I'll write about the events that transpired in a future post, but there is a chance that I
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: Camera360](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-camera360/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- [A Day in the Life... (Part One)](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-day-in-the-life-part-one/): Ever since I became a mother of "two under two," I have received a few requests for a "Day in the Life" post, detailing what a typical day is like for me. Better late than never, right? ;-) This post chronicles the first half of Monday, April 2, 2012. Claire had just turned 18 months
- [Bloggy Thursdays: (Not) Raking in the Moolah](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-not-raking-in-the-moolah/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average blogger
- [A Day in the Life... (Part Two)](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-day-in-the-life-part-two/): Welcome to the second half of my "Day in the Life" with a 18-month-old and a 5-month-old. You can go here to read the first half. When we left off, the girls were both napping while I was enjoying some alone time... 1:45pm: Both girls wake up from their nap at the same time! (This
- ["Darth Vader and Son"](https://www.geekinheels.com/darth-vader-and-son/): What if Darth Vader were around to see Luke grow up? What if he took an active role in his childhood and did all the things that ordinary dads do with their sons? Author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown has taken up this challenge in Darth Vader and Son, which paints a lovely and hilarious alternate
- [Giveaway: Too Faced "The Naked Look" Makeup Palette](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-too-faced-the-naked-look-makeup-palette/): Thank you all for all your kind comments and messages regarding my last post on depression. I am doing better, but I believe that we are still a long ways to go to start feeling like my normal self again. My therapist is encouraging me to partake in activities I once enjoyed, and to take
- [Hot Yoga: 10 lbs in 6 Classes!](https://www.geekinheels.com/hot-yoga-10-lbs-in-6-classes/): One of the steps I am taking on my road to recovery is to exercise — not only for the physical benefits, but for the added endorphines as well. As mentioned in a previous post, my doctors have recommended yoga to help my neck heal and as a way to help me relax. I also
- [Reebok X Marvel Limited Edition Sneakers](https://www.geekinheels.com/reebok-x-marvel-limited-edition-sneakers/): Athletic apparel company Reebok has teamed up with Marvel (!) to design a limited edition of shoes that were inspired by some of the comic powerhouse's most popular superheros. Perhaps they are emulating the success of the Star Wars & Adidas collaboration (previously featured here and here)? Perhaps they are capitalizing on the current wave of
- [Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends 2012 Posters](https://www.geekinheels.com/disneys-hollywood-studios-star-wars-weekends-2012-posters/): I'm a bit late on this, but they're too good not to share! Disney's Star Wars Weekends started this weekend, and the promotional ads are simply spectacular. Get a glimpse of Yoda trimming hedges into Mickey Mouse ears! Check out R2D2 operating the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror's horrific elevator! Get a load of Chewie's hair
- ['Mad Men' Prototype Barbie Dolls](https://www.geekinheels.com/mad-men-prototype-barbie-dolls/): I confess that when I watched the first season of Mad Men, I couldn't understand what the big hype was about. Sure, the costumes were spectacular and nostalgia for this era was understandable, but I believed the plot and storyline were a bit too dry for my taste. But I kept watching, and boy, am
- [How I Got on Huffington Post (No, Not the Way You Think)](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-i-got-on-huffington-post-no-not-the-way-you-think/): Earlier today a friend sent me the following screenshot: I have blacked out his company name from the screenshot to respect his privacy. Can you see the problem? Let's try zooming in a bit further... I couldn't see anything wrong with the ad either, until I read the information on the picture of the NJ
- [Pocket Princesses [Cute and Hilarious Comics featuring Disney's Princesses]](https://www.geekinheels.com/pocket-princesses-cute-and-hilarious-comics-featuring-disneys-princesses/): I am LOVING these comics by Amy Mebberson. Titled Pocket Princesses, this whimsical series features the day-to-day lives of Disney heroines as they attempt to live with each other, out here in the real world. Unfortunately, Pocket Princesses is currently on hiatus, but be sure to bookmark it for updates!
- [Stately Sandwiches](https://www.geekinheels.com/stately-sandwiches/): Here's one for all the foodies — as well as those who have deep connections to their home states. The Stately Sandwiches Project, started by design student Kelly Pratt, seeks to choose a sandwich that represents each of the 50 states. It will be quite a delicious journey across the US. Before I make each
- [A Semi-Lazy Post [An Update in Pictures]](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-semi-lazy-post-an-update-in-pictures/): Our family is exhausted. Little Aerin is teething — and has been for the past 1.5 months — and she has been extra cranky, in addition to waking up 4-6x a night. Claire's first teeth sprouted just before she turned 7 months old; Aerin is now 7.5 months old and those pearly whites have yet
- [Murder at the Met](https://www.geekinheels.com/murder-at-the-met/): A couple of weekends ago, 14 friends and I gathered to try our hand at Murder at the Met scavenger hunt, hosted by Watson Adventures. For those who are not familiar with Watson Adventures, they stage scavenger hunts in cities across the U.S. Some of the NYC hunts include The Gangsters' New York, The Ghosts of Greenwich
- [No Matter What](https://www.geekinheels.com/no-matter-what/): No matter how angry, upset, or frustrated she makes me, I can never stay mad at her for too long. Especially when I catch her sleeping like this. (I am currently lying in bed, about to doze off myself. Nap-training doesn't seem to be getting much better, but I have renewed hope after reading a
- [Week 4](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-4/): Dear Baby, Yesterday, when I entered my estimated due date (according to Fertility Friend, it is October 7) into BabyCenter, you were 3 weeks old. So boy was I surprised to log in this morning to see that you are now at 4 weeks! So far you have been good to me. Aside from some
- [Week 5](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-5/): Since this was only my first month charting, I'm not 100% sure when I ovulated. However, if I got by what Fertility Friend says, I ovulated on January 14th and I am now 5 weeks pregnant. If I go by my last menstrual period, I am 5 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My first OB
- [Week 6](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-6/): Dear Baby, We still have one more week until the doctor so I'm still not sure how old you are. But in my mind, you turn 6 weeks old today. You are now the size of a snow pea. Your heart is beating — almost twice as fast as mine — and you are starting
- [Week 7](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-7/): Dear Baby, Our first OB appointment is tomorrow, but we have confirmed the pregnancy with a medical professional, saw you on screen — including your beating heart — and heard the thu-thump thu-thump of your heartbeat last Saturday at the ER. They confirmed that our EDD (estimated due date) is October 7. Fertility Friend was
- [Week 8](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-8/): Dear Baby, I am a few days late posting the weekly update, and I hope that this doesn't turn into a habit! I am definitely starting to get a bump and my pants are getting tight around the waist. Ever since seeing you (and hearing you!) your father has become a bit more affectionate —
- [Week 9](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-9/): Dear Baby, You are now officially considered a "fetus" by the medical world. (BTW, I hate that term — it holds an impersonal, medical connotation with me. You've been my baby since conception and I will consider you my baby, not fetus.) Your "tail" is now completely gone, and all the basic physical structures are
- [Week 10](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-10/): Dear Baby, Congratulations on reaching week 10! I celebrate each new week with a prayer and renewed hope. You are truly a gift and I can not be thankful enough. You are now the size of a kumquat, or a small prune as pictured to the left. The best news? You have now passed the
- [Week 11](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-11/): Dear Baby, In exactly one week we will be going to the hospital (not the OB's office) for your first trimester screening, which includes a high-res ultrasound and bloodwork to test for the risk of common genetic defects such as down's syndrome. This is an optional test for most expectant mothers, but our OB highly
- [Week 14](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-14/): At my last OB appointment, the doctor wrote on the prescription for the 19-week anatomy scan (which will be May 13) that I am due 10/10. My first thought was to wonder if my chart had been switched with someone else's. Then I realized that she was taking the last early measurement of the baby,
- [Week 15](https://www.geekinheels.com/week-15/): Dear Baby, I had a minor scare last night when I couldn't find your heartbeat immediately on the fetal doppler. I had forgotten to check that you were still doing okay in my tummy before I left for Homecoming...and I was worried that the weekend's festivities (in addition to being around all those smokers!) had
- [17 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/17-weeks/): I spent last week at my parents' house where my mother proceeded to spoil me rotten with homecooked Korean food and whatever else I was craving. "Don't ever ignore your cravings or your baby will come out with crooked eyes!" she repeatedly told me. (Now that's one old wives' tale I can get behind!) I
- [22 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/22-weeks/): Once again, I am late with this update as I am closer to 23 Weeks now. There have been some big (well, at least to me) developments between weeks 21-22, so I feel that this is long overdue. First, the obligatory belly shot: There isn't much change there, but I did pack on a couple of
- [23 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/23-weeks/): "You're so huge!" is a common phrase I hear these days. Just what is it about the general public (especially old ladies) that makes them think they have the right to comment on just how fat a pregnant woman is getting? Well, I think I have given them more ammunition... Because holy growth spurt, Batman! Take
- [24 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/24-weeks/): My heart skipped a beat when I woke up yesterday morning. I had reached a new milestone. My baby is now considered viable by the American medical community. And how can she not? Baby girl is growing larger and stronger every day. I can now see my belly do "jumps" as she hiccups. She reacts
- [25 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/25-weeks/): Things are progressing slowly but surely. I am feeling more and more movements above my belly button, whereas before most of the kicks and punches stayed in the lower regions. I have also started to feel simultaneous jabs this week (ie, one on my upper right side and the other on the bottom left) which
- [26 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/26-weeks/): Once again I am a few days late. The truth of the matter is, there aren't many new exciting updates on the pregnancy front (aside from the gross ones — see below) and it's almost becoming a drag writing these weekly updates. HOWEVER, I know that there are readers who look forward to these posts AND
- [36 Weeks (Mega Update)](https://www.geekinheels.com/36-weeks-mega-update/): I am now officially in my 9th month of pregnancy. Only ~4 weeks left to go! I have a friend who gave birth at 36 weeks and I keep thinking back to visiting her and the baby at the hospital. Sure, the baby was tiny (about 5¾ lbs) but he was still pretty darn cute with
- [34 Weeks (Weight Concerns)](https://www.geekinheels.com/34-weeks-weight-concerns/): I was all set to do a regular 34 week update, but got a bit discouraged after this morning's OB appointment where the doctor lectured me about my weight gain and asked me exactly what I have been eating. I know that my eating habits can be better, but I haven't been eating any
- [31 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/31-weeks/): This past weekend I fell sick with a cold. I was secretly terrified, because the last time that I had gotten sick, I had also worried about how horrible the baby growing inside me must be feeling if I'm feeling this bad...and just a few days later, found out that the baby had passed. Needless
- [39 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/39-weeks/): I am now 39 weeks pregnant and pretty miserable. Posts will continue to stay light as I continue to battle end-of-pregnancy symptoms (which include carpal tunnel so my time at the computer is limited). I hear that the west coast is having a heat wave (one friend wrote on Facebook that it's 112 degrees right
- [The Psychology of Color [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-psychology-of-color-infographic/): I have always known that color has the power to influence your mood — for example, did you know that when a certain prison painted its walls pink, acts of agression and physical violence decreased significantly? — and was pleasantly surprised by some of the facts presented in this infographic by PaintersOfLouisville.com. Case in point: you
- [Disney Characters as Hunger Games Contestants](https://www.geekinheels.com/disney-characters-as-hunger-games-contestants/): My vote is on Shang and Mulan to win. Who would you pick? Via 9GAG. P.S. — I know I'm about 2 months late on this, but I absolutely LOVED The Hunger Games movie. I honestly believe it was the best book-to-movie adaptation I have ever seen. I can't wait until Catching Fire and Mockingjay are released in
- [Joyeuses Noces de Cire!](https://www.geekinheels.com/joyeuses-noces-de-cire/): Four years ago today... Happy anniversary, my love. It's been nothing short of wonderful. Thank you to all who have been checking in with me. I am currently at my parents' house with Claire and Aerin, and will stay here for at least a month. (J is living alone in our condo, driving up on
- [Herniated Disc](https://www.geekinheels.com/herniated-disc/): I woke up this morning to horrible pain in my neck and shoulders. I immediately called out to J, who had to take yet another day off from work due to my health problems, and phoned my mother to see if she could come watch the girls while J took me to the doctor. I
- [Reverent Sundays: "The Power of the Cross"](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-the-power-of-the-cross/): Happy Easter! I consider Easter, not Christmas, to be the most important holiday in my calendar. My old youth pastor who inspired this shift in thinking had told me, "Yes, Christ's birth is to be celebrated...but Christianity in its entirety not have existed without His resurrection!" Today I would like to share with you one of
- [Mommy's Diapers](https://www.geekinheels.com/mommys-diapers/): After a visit to the grocery store to stock up on feminine supplies, I had my back turned for 5 seconds while taking Aerin's jacket off and Claire got ahold of my box of Always Overnights with Wings. (The rule of thumb with toddlers is that they will cause the most mischief when you have your
- [Migraines](https://www.geekinheels.com/migraines/): I have been forced to take a short break from blogging due to the horrible migraines I have been experiencing in the past couple of days. I am almost certain that my migraines are hormonal, as I have never gotten one before I got pregnant but regularly suffered them through both pregnancies. And now that
- [Reverent Sundays: "The Intolerance of Tolerance"](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-the-intolerance-of-tolerance/): Welcome to today’s installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and
- [Dollar Store Stickers](https://www.geekinheels.com/dollar-store-stickers/): I love that there is a dollar store within walking distance to our home, because it is a great place to find cheap sources of entertainment for Claire (e.g., helium balloons). Earlier this week, I purchased a package of hearts stickers (pink GIRLY hearts that Claire herself chose...what else did you expect from her?) and
- [Reverent Sunday: The Books of the Bible [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sunday-the-books-of-the-bible-infographic/): Welcome to today’s installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and
- [That Bastard Second Wind...](https://www.geekinheels.com/that-bastard-second-wind/): Any idiot can tell you that being a parent is tiring. Sometimes, I am so drained by the end of the day that every bone in my body seems to ache, every muscle sore, and I actually feel nauseous from the physical exhaustion. And at these moments, all that gets me through the next minute and
- [Reverent Sundays: Premarital Sex](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-premarital-sex/): Welcome to today’s installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and
- [If Movie and TV Characters Could Be Your Teachers...](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-movie-and-tv-characters-could-be-your-teachers/): You'd have the best school ever! Via 9gag.
- [White Guy Dance Moves [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/white-guy-dance-moves-infographic/): I'm a bit disappointed the bus driver isn't on here! Via Killer Infographics.
- [Cute Interactions with Claire's Lovey](https://www.geekinheels.com/cute-interactions-with-claires-lovey/): Soon after Claire was born, we received a package from our Canadian friend Girl on the Park — an adorable stuffed giraffe for Claire! We kept the giraffe in Claire's crib through sleep training and teething, often placing it into her arms so that she could use it as a source of comfort. Before long,
- [Bloggy Thursdays: Using Google Alerts to Your Advantage](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-using-google-alerts-to-your-advantage/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average blogger
- [Aerin's Eczema Treatments](https://www.geekinheels.com/aerins-eczema-treatments/): Our younger daughter may be a happier and easier baby than Claire, but as with many things in life her merry temperament seems to have come with a tradeoff: her sensitive, eczema-prone skin. No one else in J or my immediate families suffer from eczema so this is brand-new territory for us. (Our pediatrician told
- [The Ultimate Iron Man Cosplay](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-ultimate-iron-man-cosplay/): Wait for it... :mrgreen: Via Fashionably Geek.
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-oscar-blandi-pronto-invisible-volumizing-dry-shampoo-spray/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- ['Star Wars' Vehicles Art](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-vehicles-art/): I love the raw, urban look of these prints by Nicholas Hyde. Be sure to check out the rest of his Etsy shop for other geektastic posters, inclduing LOTR, Harry Potter, and X-Men! Via Geek Tyrant.
- [Three Notes of Superficiality](https://www.geekinheels.com/three-notes-of-superficiality/): One... Last week, I got a haircut. I hadn't gotten a cut in over six months, and with the post-partum hair loss I have been experiencing (it's not as bad as last time, but it's still pretty disgusting), my hair was in dire need of some servicing. I was about to go make an appointment
- [Reverent Sundays: Child-Like Innocence?](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-child-like-innocence/): Welcome to today’s installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and
- [Ingenius 'Back to the Future' Trilogy Posters](https://www.geekinheels.com/ingenius-back-to-the-future-trilogy-posters/): Three things I love about these posters: They can be displayed separately or together. Each one has as its background pivotal locations from each movie. The minimalistic yet still completely recognizable figures of Marty McFly at the bottom of each poster. These screen-printed posters were printed on a limited edition run of 420 (haha) and
- [The Serious One vs The Happy One](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-serious-one-vs-the-happy-one/): At about this time last year, I would often wonder if I were doing something wrong with Claire. Yes, every new mother has her moments of doubt regarding childcare, but the type of worry that went through my mind was of a different sort — I was concerned because Claire was such a serious, intense baby.
- [Bloggy Thursdays: Animated jQuery Drop-Down Menu](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-animated-jquery-drop-down-menu/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average blogger
- [Geektastic Art of the Day: "Nick Fury's Boy Band"](https://www.geekinheels.com/geektastic-art-of-the-day-nick-furys-boy-band/): By artist Berry Presh. Poor Hulk — he feels left out! Via Geek Tyrant.
- ["Why do we continue to watch this?"](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-do-we-continue-to-watch-this/): Being the parents of two young girls, J and I have very little time to watch TV. So when we do get the time to catch up on our favorite shows, it is not uncommon for one of us to ask the other, "Why do we continue to watch this show again?" Let me explain.
- [The "Memento" Timeline, Visualized](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-memento-timeline-visualized/): I was first introduced to the genius of writer and director Christopher Nolan through his 2000 film Memento. A man suffering from anterograde amnesia who must take Polaroids of everything just to get by. An unsolved murder. And two timelines, one playing chronologically while the other presents backwards, eventually meeting in the middle at the end of the
- ['Star Wars' + 'Up' = WIN](https://www.geekinheels.com/star-wars-plus-up-equals-win/): This mashup by illustrator James Hance (previously featured on this blog for his Wookie the Pooh pieces) is too adorable not to share. Titled "Someone Who Loves You," this sweet painting features Up's Carl Fredricksen and his wife Ellie as Han and Leia from Star Wars. Prints will be available Tuesday on Hance's website. Via io9.
- [Hibachi FAIL](https://www.geekinheels.com/hibachi-fail/): Yesterday, J suggested that we take both girls and — with the help of his parents — go have lunch at a Hibachi Steakhouse. Before I go on, I should state that I do not particularly like taking my kids to "adult" places. If the locale is specifically marketed as a family-friendly establishment? Sure, let's
- [Motherhood, Summed Up in a Dream](https://www.geekinheels.com/motherhood-summed-up-in-a-dream/): Last night, I dreamt that J and I were childless. We dined out often. We frequently entertained, hosting epic game nights just like we used to. We traveled to places we have always wanted to visit together, but never got a chance to: Mexico, Hawaii, France, Italy, Germany...even Hong Kong and Korea! (Yes, we have
- [Sick, Sick, Sick!](https://www.geekinheels.com/sick-sick-sick/): The past few days have been utterly exhausting: My father being in the hospital (Fortunately, he is now discharged and surgery is not required. Thank you for your thoughts and support!) Claire got a throat infection I'm sick too Aerin is being extra, extra clingy towards me Blogging will resume when my life returns to a
- [Asking for Some Prayers and Support...](https://www.geekinheels.com/asking-for-some-prayers-and-support/): Last night, my father was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. It turns out that the walls of his gall bladder have thickened and hardened from his Hepatitis B. The doctors are still not sure if he will need surgery. They have given him some pain meds but he is still in some
- [Monopoly: Web Lover's Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/monopoly-web-lovers-edition/): It is no secret that I am a huge fan of the classic board game Monopoly. So how could I not share this Web Lover's Edition with my readers? Via the Behance Network. Just in case you're interested (or really bored this Saturday evening), here are the other Monopoly editions I have written about in the
- [Friday Brain Dump (Basketball Edition)](https://www.geekinheels.com/friday-brain-dump-basketball-edition/): 1. Did you know that you can embed Tweets? Just mouseover the tweet I have embedded below. Notice that the tweet is "live," meaning that all the links (such as the "Follow" button) clickable and functional. So they're watching Knicks in Taipei but I can't get the game.#iliveheredammit — Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) February 16, 2012
- [Typography: Bold & Justified [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/typography-bold-justified-infographic/): This is hands-down the best infographic on typography I have ever seen. It's too good and informative not to share. Enjoy! (Click to view large.) Via COLOURlovers.
- [Dr. Seuss Taxidermy](https://www.geekinheels.com/dr-seuss-taxidermy/): Because I was not born in the U.S. — my family moved here from Korea when I was 7 years old — I never even heard of Dr. Seuss until I was in high school. And while I found Green Eggs and Ham to be pretty amusing, I personally found Dr. Seuss's illustrations to be a bit
- [Giveaway: Plaid Doctrine Eco Messenger Bag!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-plaid-doctrine-eco-messenger-bag/): Today I am very excited to be introducing Plaid Doctrine, a travel accessories company that crafts its products from recycled bottles! Plaid Doctrine was created by Suzanne Park, who logged 300,000+ miles traveling for work and found herself frustrated with the travel gear available today. She says, "I searched high and low for my last
- [The Worst Things About Having Two Young Kids...](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-worst-things-about-having-two-young-kids/): ...is that they will wake each other up in the middle of the night. Claire had been sleeping 10-12 hours straight through the night since she was about 9 months old. And as you can imagine, all that changed when a screaming newborn came into the picture. And while this issue wasn't quite as bad during
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: The Baby Owner's Manual](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-the-baby-owners-manual/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- [The Best Ad Campaigns of All Time (And What You Can Learn from Them)](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-best-ad-campaigns-of-all-time-and-what-you-ca-learn-from-them/): Via CollegeOnline.
- [T-Minus Two Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/t-minus-two-weeks/): One of my ex-boyfriends is just 15 months younger than his older sister. When we started dating, he told me how, shortly after he was born, his parents sent his sister to go live with the grandparents for a year because taking care of two very young kids — one of whom was extremely colicky
- [Movie Poster Clichés](https://www.geekinheels.com/movie-poster-cliches/): I do not pay too much attention to movie posters, so it comes as no surprise that I have never noticed these clichés before. I guess that the movie advertising business is similar to other design-related fields in that they know what works, and/or are fresh out of original ideas. Between the legs: Black and
- [Reverent Sundays: Five Things I Took Away from "Crazy Love"](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-five-things-i-took-away-from-crazy-love/): A few months ago, I received a surprise package in the mail: it was the book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, gifted to me from my dear friend E who wished that I would gain as much from the book as she had. I had heard of Crazy Love on various occasions
- [Aliens Attacking the Earth! [A Facebook Social Experiment]](https://www.geekinheels.com/aliens-attacking-the-earth-a-facebook-social-experiment/): Via Reddit.
- [Google's Geeky Valentine Surprise](https://www.geekinheels.com/googles-geeky-valentine-surprise/): Happy Valentine's Day! For a sweet Valentine's surprise, type this into a Google search: sqrt(cos(x))*cos(300x)+sqrt(abs(x))-0.7)*(4-x*x)^0.01, sqrt(6-x^2), -sqrt(6-x^2) from -4.5 to 4.5 Too lazy or suspicious to try it for yourself? What will happen is that the algebraic equation will plot out a graph in the shape of a heart, like so: Feel free to share
- [Bloggy Thursdays: Disable Hotlinking](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-disable-hotlinking/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average blogger
- [Toddlers and Tiaras: Claire Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/toddlers-and-tiaras-claire-edition/): We do our best not to push our girls into stereotypical gender roles or characteristics. And while we would secretly love it if they turn into tomboys, we never force them to play (or not play) with certain toys and encourage them to allow their own preferences to develop. As it turns out, our 16-month-old
- [Photoshopped Classic Nudes](https://www.geekinheels.com/photoshopped-classic-nudes/): In her Venus project, Italian artist Anna Utopia Giordano asks the question "What would have happened if the aesthetic standard of our society had belonged to the collective unconscious of the great artists of the past?", digitally altering great classic works of art to better fit today's waif-like standards. I will be completely honest; some of the subjects of
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: La Mer The Powder and The Powder Brush](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-la-mer-the-powder-and-the-powder-brush/): Welcome to today’s installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do you
- [How Donuts Help Us Understand Social Media](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-donuts-help-us-understand-social-media/): Ed. note: It has come to my attention that the content for the image below already exists. I had seen the Google+ one from a Google+ post, was immediately reminded of the "How Pee Helps Us Understand Social Media" graphic, and made this, further inspired by the comments on the Google+ thread. (I have not
- [Panem's 13 Districts Visualized [More "Hunger Games" Pr0n]](https://www.geekinheels.com/panems-13-districts-visualized-more-hunger-games-pr0n/): A fanatical Hunger Games fan by the name of V. Arrow has thoughtfully and carefully put together a map of Panem's 13 districts, taking into account all historical accounts from the books, and merging what has been revealed about each district with the typography and natural resources of North America. Click on over to aimmyarrowshigh's LiveJournal,
- [Claire's First Trip to the Liberty Science Center](https://www.geekinheels.com/claires-first-trip-to-the-liberty-science-center/): First children are bound to feel neglected and resentful at times when a younger sibling comes along. So far, Claire has been doing splendidly with the addition of Aerin into our lives, but there are moments here and there where I can see the sadness in her eyes when we are preoccupied with Aerin. :-(
- [Reverent Sundays: Food for Thought](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-food-for-thought/): Welcome to today’s installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and
- [Why Chinese is Hard](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-chinese-is-hard/): Most of my readers know that we have been teaching Claire three languages since she was born. And at this point, at 16 months of age, she understands Cantonese Chinese the best, and more than half the words she speaks are Cantonese. I have no problem with this. I believe that Chinese — regardless of
- [Thrush!](https://www.geekinheels.com/thrush/): Last night, I noticed that Aerin's tongue was green. 8-O Okay, so it wasn't that bad. She has always had a white patch on her tongue, which is common in many babies due to their milk/forumla-only diet. But last night, when she happily stuck her tongue out at me during her bath, I noticed that the
- [The World of Programming [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-world-of-programming-infographic/): I am proud to say that I had full knowledge of most of the people on this chart! (Click to see large) Via Smashing Magazine.
- [Cubicleism: Amazing Office Whiteboard Art](https://www.geekinheels.com/cubicleism-elaborate-office-whiteboard-art/): At my very first full-time job, I had a huge whiteboard hanging in my cubicle. I used this whiteboard to mostly write reminders for myself and coworkers, but sometimes we would leave messages for each other (à la whiteboards on the doors of college dormrooms), and once in a while they would become spaces for
- [Noma Bar's Guess Who?](https://www.geekinheels.com/noma-bars-guess-who/): I recently came across some minimalist portraits of cultural icons by Israeli illustrator Noma Bar. I was immediately drawn to these pieces for their brilliant use of negative space, elegant subtlety, as well as Bar's use of an object or symbol embedded in the design that helps identify the subject. (I especially love Bill Murray's!)
- [The Tim Hawkins Guide to Worship Signals](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-tim-hawkins-guide-to-worship-signals/): In preparation for Superbowl XLVI, Christian comedian Tim Hawkins has created this official handbook of worship signals...non-denominational, of course. ;-) I'm sure all my Christian readers — in addition to anyone else who have witnessed passionate Christian worship — will appreciate this with a big laugh.
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: MCP Free Facebook Fix Photoshop Actions](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-mcp-free-facebook-fix-photoshop-actions/): Welcome to today's installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: What I Use to Clean and Protect My MacBook Pro](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-what-i-use-to-clean-and-protect-my-macbook-pro/): Welcome to today's installment of Cool Tool Tuesdays, where I feature a favorite item from my life and spotlight it so that others who are not familiar with the product may also benefit from it. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, hardware, material, or website that I have personally tried and love. Do
- [Can You Recognize Them All?](https://www.geekinheels.com/can-you-recognize-them-all/): A good illustrator can capture the essence of a person or a character without having to make the illustration look exactly like the person it is based on. And this is precisely what Anna Rettberg has done in the following illustrated mashup of popular television characters from various shows. Check them out — isn't it amazing how
- [Reverent Sundays: Why Don't We See Biblical Miracles Today?](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-why-dont-we-see-biblical-miracles-today/): Welcome to today's installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and
- [Reverent Sundays: Cherry-Picking Bible Verses](https://www.geekinheels.com/reverent-sundays-cherry-picking-bible-verses/): Welcome to the very first installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not
- [Helping Mommy Out](https://www.geekinheels.com/helping-mommy-out/): My mother has been telling me ever since Aerin was born that the best way I will survive the next two decades is by getting both girls to help me out as soon, and as often as possible. Obviously this is still an unreasonable request to ask of Aerin, but now that Claire is walking
- [This Is How You Look When You're Drunk](https://www.geekinheels.com/this-is-how-you-look-when-youre-drunk/): Danish bus company Movia runs a night bus service which caters to the Copenhagen party crowd and other nocturnal creatures. This double layered video (which activates on mouseover) acts as a reminder to the folks who continue to party late into the wee hours of the morning when taking the night bus might be a better option. Or,
- [Happy Birthday to My Best Friend!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-birthday-to-my-best-friend/): J turns 34 today. I see no reason to hide his age, because he becomes more handsome, more delightful, and more lovable to me with each passing year. A snapshot of my handsome husband as he waits for me on our wedding day.(Photo by Danny Weiss) Circa 1997. We look SO young here! Our bodies
- [Hugs for Peace: Pop Culture Enemies Hug It Out](https://www.geekinheels.com/hugs-for-peace-pop-culture-enemies-hug-it-out/): It's been a long day. Looking at these sugar-sweet illustrations from Berlin-based artist Ingrid Aspöck is exactly what I needed — I hope that they put a smile on your face too! Via Bit Rebels.
- [Bloggy Thursdays: Backing Up Your Blog](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-backing-up-your-blog/): Welcome to this installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average
- [Truths for Mature Humans](https://www.geekinheels.com/truths-for-mature-humans/): Via In Web We Trust.
- [Chinese Girl Transforms Herself into 13 Different Girls with the Magic of Makeup](https://www.geekinheels.com/chinese-girl-transforms-herself-into-13-different-girls-with-the-magic-of-makeup/): ...and the use of circle lenses, wigs, and double eyelid tape/glue. I have talked about the power of makeup before, and some of these Asian girls seem to take it a little too far! Via Absolutely Fobulous.
- [My First Night as a Volunteer at the Homeless Shelter](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-first-night-as-a-volunteer-at-the-homeless-shelter/): This past Saturday, I left the girls with J and his parents and joined a small group of volunteers from our church to lend our hand at the local homeless shelter. It was tiring. It was heartbreaking. And it was totally worth it. Prior to joining this church, I had never even considered the possibility
- [All 117 Things That Leslie Knope Supports, and Negative Campaign Ads](https://www.geekinheels.com/all-117-things-that-leslie-knope-supports-and-negative-campaign-ads/): I did not like the first season of Parks and Recreation. I couldn't help but think that the show was a major waste of talent and was annoyed at how Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler's character) was written as a moron who didn't know when to give up. Now, four seasons in, Parks and Recreation is currently my
- [Lunar New Year Paper Crafts by Canon](https://www.geekinheels.com/lunar-new-year-paper-crafts-by-canon/): This weekend, as he does every year, J will be decorating our home for Lunar New Year with various Chinese paper cutouts and prints which are meant to ward off bad spirits and bring good fortune to the household in the new year. For those who may be unfamiliar with Chinese culture, the Lunar New
- [Bloggy Thursdays: The Internet Writing Guide](https://www.geekinheels.com/bloggy-thursdays-the-internet-writing-guide/): Welcome to the very first installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than
- [Apologies](https://www.geekinheels.com/apologies/): Because love means never having to say you're sorry....right? Via Bonkers World.
- [Walking Without Support](https://www.geekinheels.com/walking-without-support/): I am happy to announce that, at 15 months of age, Claire has finally started walking. Let me rephrase that. She has finally started walking without support. Because she has been walking with one hand against the wall or along some furniture, or one hand holding someone's hand, for over a month now. We all knew
- [Word as Image](https://www.geekinheels.com/word-as-image/): I am loving the Word as Image project and the accompanying book. Started 20 years ago as an assignment in typography class in art school, Ji Lee creates images out of words by contorting the letters that form the word itself. Anyone can create a word as image. It doesn't require any design or drawing skills.
- [Cool Tool Tuesdays: Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot](https://www.geekinheels.com/cool-tool-tuesdays-electric-thermo-pot/): I have decided to implement some regularity to this blog. I believe that not only will it give readers something to look forward to on a weekly basis, it will also force me to be more creative as well as provide a focus when I am struggling with writer's block. The new schedule will not
- [Reading Technology [Comic of the Day]](https://www.geekinheels.com/reading-technology-comic-of-the-day/): This comic would not be complete without the following caption from its creator: I’m working on another new entertainment concept. It’s called “Outside”. Via Doghouse Diaries.
- [Daddy Woes](https://www.geekinheels.com/daddy-woes/): As much as I b*tch and moan about how difficult it is being a mother, I know that I am not in this alone. And I know that it must be just as difficult for him...if not worse at times. Because I can't fathom how frustrating and upsetting it must be when you have been
- [Demon Fever [A Daily Dose of Zombiepocalypse]](https://www.geekinheels.com/demon-fever-a-daily-dose-of-zombiepocalypse/): For each day of 2012 thus far, Redditor Vidzilla has been posting mock-screencaps of various websites "in real time" in an effort to demonstrate what might happen if World War Z were to really take place. You can be sure that I will be checking in every day for all the nitty gritty updates. :-D My only
- [Giveaway: L'album des trésors de bébé [Gorgeous French Baby Book]](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-lalbum-des-tresors-de-bebe-gorgeous-french-baby-book/): Update: This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Elisa T, who entered via Twitter! If you are anything like me, you would probably agree that most baby books out on the market are crap. They are usually pretty cheesy and most do not have anything extra special about them. This is the primary reason I was
- [IKEA Kitchenware Transformed into Art [Photography]](https://www.geekinheels.com/ikea-kitchenware-transformed-into-art-photography/): IKEA has once again teamed up with photographer Carl Kleiner for a new campaign that highlights its kitchenware. Evoking the successful Homemade is Best campaign, Kleiner, in conjunction with stylist Evelina Bratell, has beautified simple bowls, plates, utensils, and the like into divine works of art. For more information, be sure to check out www.carlkleiner.com and minkmgmt.com. Via Trendland.
- [Beneficial Friendships](https://www.geekinheels.com/beneficial-friendships/): My parents have always said that everyone needs the following three people in their social circle: a doctor friend, a lawyer friend, and an auto mechanic friend. The reasoning for this is simple, and it is so that you have someone you trust to give you advice and consultations on matters that could otherwise screw
- [The Geek in Heels's SEO Tips for Beginners](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-geek-in-heelss-seo-tips-for-beginners/): I have stated numerous times that I don't really believe in SEO (search engine optimization) tactics. Sure, you can painstakingly devote many hours (or even pay someone) to optimizing your site for search engines, but in the end, what helps the most is good content. That being said, roughly half of my traffic comes from
- [More Family Resemblances](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-family-resemblances/): A couple of weeks ago, J's relatives in China found this old photograph and sent it over: Can you guess who the little girl is? It's J's mother when she was about 3 years old! Everyone immediately noticed how remarkably Claire resembles her grandmother in this picture. Here's a recent picture of Claire for comparison:
- [Site Downtime, and a New Host](https://www.geekinheels.com/site-downtime-and-a-new-host/): If you tried to visit this site yesterday or earlier today, you were probably met with a big fat error message. :-( I thought that the problem had resolved itself by Saturday evening, when the site briefly came back online after my web host reset the server, but the reprieve only lasted a couple of
- [Fairy Tales Get the Architect Treatment](https://www.geekinheels.com/fairy-tales-get-the-architect-treatment/): How would fairy tales look from the lens of architecture? This is precisely what Fairy tale author and editor Kate Bernheimer and architect Andrew Bernheimer sought to find out. Rapunzel, designed by Guy Norden and Associates: As structural engineers we were instantly drawn to the "tower that stood in a forest and had neither a door nor a stairway, but
- [More Thoughts on Money, and Small Steps Forward](https://www.geekinheels.com/more-thoughts-on-money-and-small-steps-forward/): As stated in an earlier post, 2011 was not the best year — financially — for my family. This does not only apply to my parents. While J and I are by no means poor, we have been on a very tight budget. Yes, we were able to hire a part-time nanny for a few
- [Les Merveilleuses De Ladurée [Swoon]](https://www.geekinheels.com/les-merveilleuses-de-laduree-swoon/): French macaron company Ladurée is delving into the world of cosmetics, and the packaging for each makeup item is just as pretty and delicate as their existing branding. The collection includes blushes, foundations, and lip colors inspired by their sweets, while the name is derived from the Merveilleuses of 18th century France, who were known for their
- [Aerin's Birth Story](https://www.geekinheels.com/aerins-birth-story/): I realized the other day that I had never posted Aerin's birth story. There is reasoning behind the madness: it just isn't that exciting. :-( And by this, I mean that while the birth of our second daughter was thrilling for us, it was short and easy and free of drama — not stuff that non-family
- [Christmas 2011](https://www.geekinheels.com/christmas-2011/): I know I'm a bit late, but how could I not share this picture of Claire on Christmas morning? I can confidently say that this Christmas was the first where I did not care if I received anything at all — the wonderful and generous presents that Claire and Aerin received were more than worth
- [Oh, Rodney [NSFW Language]](https://www.geekinheels.com/oh-rodney-nsfw-language/): I often say that everyone should have a friend like Barney. Now, I'm beginning to think that everyone should have someone like Rodney as their Facebook friend too, if not just for the sheer entertainment value. Via Reddit.
- [At the Risk of Jinxing Myself...](https://www.geekinheels.com/at-the-risk-of-jinxing-myself/): The last time I wrote about Aerin, I had talked of switching from breastmilk to formula. This is going splendidly. Aerin has not spit up even once since we made the switch. She still has a bit of cradle cap, but aside from that her skin is smooth and clear. And at the risk of jinxing
- [Financial Hardships, and Being a Child of Immigrants](https://www.geekinheels.com/financial-hardships-and-being-a-child-of-immigrants/): The media keeps telling us that the economy is getting better, that the unemployment rate is decreasing and that there are brighter days ahead. In my parents' circle, this is not the case. Because from what I can see, 2011 has been the most difficult for small business owners, especially immigrant groups who rely on
- [2012](https://www.geekinheels.com/2012/): I couldn't have said it better myself. Wishing you all the best in 2012!
- [Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...](https://www.geekinheels.com/have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas/): We weren't going to do a Christmas card this year because we kept missing the opportunity to take a family portrait...but wouldn't you know it — we came across an extra 15 minutes on Christmas Eve to set up the tripod, make ourselves presentable, and snap some pictures of the four of us! Believe it
- [A Holiday Break and Another BB Cream Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-holiday-break-and-another-bb-cream-giveaway/): I have decided to take a holiday break from blogging. :-) So barring unforeseen circumstances, this will be my last entry until 2012. I won't be completely offline though. You can still find me sporadically posting stuff on my Facebook Page, Pinterest, and Twitter. But because I didn't want to keep you guys completely hanging for over
- [The Big Red Bow Event](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-big-red-bow-event/): We've all seen the commercials. A doting spouse surprises his or her significant other with a brand new car for Christmas, complete with a big red bow on top. A screenshot from this year's "A December to Remember Sales Event" commercial And if you're anything like me, you're probably thinking, "Does anyone actually do that?"
- [Win a $100 Credit to Sticker Mule! [Custom Stickers Giveaway]](https://www.geekinheels.com/win-a-100-credit-to-sticker-mule-custom-stickers-giveaway/): This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Marcie T., who entered by commenting on this post! I know that I haven't run a giveaway in a while, and I apologize for that. I could blame it on the new baby and the wallet-draining holiday season, but who wants to hear excuses? ;-) Well, you guys are
- [The One Where I Felt Like I Was Poisoning My Baby](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-one-where-i-felt-like-i-was-poisoning-my-baby/): Last week, I wrote that breastfeeding Aerin was going splendidly. Well, this just goes to show that anything can happen in the wild, crazy journey we call motherhood, because I am no longer breastfeeding. So what happened? I had mentioned earlier that Aerin was suffering from 3 different types of skin ailments: eczema, baby acne, and
- [How Kim Jong Il's Obituary Would Look If It Were Written by Kim Jong Il](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-kim-jong-ils-obituary-would-look-if-it-were-written-by-kim-jong-il/): In case you haven't heard, Kim Jong Il has passed away. (And if you're just reading about this now on this blog, I welcome you whilst you climb out from under that rock from which you've been living!) I had a brief conversation with my father about the late North Korean dictator's death. He tells
- [Guest Post: Geek Chic Decor](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-geek-chic-decor/): Today, I am featuring a guest post by Kristin of Bien Living Design, an interior decorating service based out of Chicago. Kristin is a firm believer that great style can be had without breaking the bank, and that everyone can and should have access to an interior decorator, which is precisely why she launched her
- [12 Meme Days](https://www.geekinheels.com/12-meme-days/): Considering that the 12 Days of Christmas now costs over $100,000, this version is a more affordable — and certainly more humorous — option. Merry Rage-mas and Happy Meme-days! Via Rage Comics. P.S. — Geek in Heels is today's featured blog at BlogAd's gift-a-day holiday calender! For a limited time, get 30% off the purchase
- [If Seinfeld Was Aired Today](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-seinfeld-was-aired-today/): Seinfeld meets social media, iPads, and smartphones. Good stuff. :-D Via C-Section Comics.
- [My Apparent Lack of Separation Anxiety](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-apparent-lack-of-separation-anxiety/): Most of the moms I know can't bear to be apart from their children. They tell stories of the bucketfuls of tears that were shed the first time they left their babies with a sitter, nanny, or at a daycare. They talk about how they refuse to spend more than an x amount of time away from
- [George Takei Is My Social Media Hero of the Week](https://www.geekinheels.com/george-takei-is-my-social-media-hero-of-the-week/): First, he shares this on Facebook: Then he posts a video on YouTube encouraging Star Trek and Star Wars fans to unite against Twilight: And now, he goes and does this (click to view large): As Redditor dwightmoody says, "Adding him as a Facebook friend is like inviting a zany gay neighbor from a sitcom into your living
- [A Small But (Hopefully) Meaningful Gift](https://www.geekinheels.com/a-small-but-hopefully-meaningful-gift/): I just realized that I never shared Aerin's Chinese and Korean names with you guys. Aerin's Chinese name — 君靖 (Gwan Zing) — was chosen by J from a list of "pre-approved" names given to him by his parents. Claire's Chinese name, 君婷 (Gwan Ting), was chosen this way too. In fact, J used the same list
- [My Name](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-name/): Growing up in Korea, I hated my given name, 효진 (Hyojin). I'm not sure exactly why, but it always felt a bit 촌스러워 (the closest definition I can think of is rustic, unrefined). In addition, the name itself was unusual. I was named by my grandfather, who combined two Chinese characters, 효도할 효 (孝 - filial piety), and
- [The Power of Social Media, the Invisible Line, and a Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-power-of-social-media-the-invisible-line-and-a-giveaway/): I am fully aware of the fact that in order for a blog to grow and become popular, I need to be proactive and "get out there." Social media. Guest blogging. Maybe perhaps some advertising. But honestly? I'm too lazy. That is why I am so grateful for my internet friends who link to Geek
- [ONA's Roma Camera Insert Bag Review and Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/onas-roma-camera-insert-bag-review-and-giveaway/): Sorry, this giveaway is now closed. The winner will be announced here shortly! Late last year, the web was abuzz with the introduction of a laptop + DSLR bag that was not only functional and well-made, but beautiful as well: the ONA Union Street Bag. I knew it would be perfect for my fashion-conscious husband, who commutes
- [Magic Sleepsuit Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/magic-sleepsuit-giveaway/): Remember the Magic Sleepsuit? Let's see if this helps refresh your memory: Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit was invented by Maureen Howard, a pediatric physical therapist and a mother of four. It was designed for babies who are approximately 3 months of age and have been swaddled, but are beginning to grow out of that stage. The Magic
- [Giveaway: Win a Halloween Costume from HalloweenCostumes.com!](https://www.geekinheels.com/giveaway-win-a-halloween-costume-from-halloweencostumes-com/): This giveaway has closed. Congratulations to Kelly Stadium, who entered by commenting! Please stay tuned for more giveaways in the future! It's October! The weather has cooled down, the leaves are changing colors, Starbucks is serving Pumpkin Spice Lattes again... ...and we are nearing one of America's favorite holidays. That's right — Halloween is coming
- [Custom T-Shirts Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/custom-t-shirts-giveaway/): A couple of weeks ago, ooShirts contacted me about a possible sponsorship. After perusing their website, I couldn't help but agree — not only is their custom design process simple and intuitive, their prices are some of the lowest I've come across on the web. Here's what ooShirts is all about: ooShirts is an online
- [Win a DVD Player!](https://www.geekinheels.com/win-a-dvd-player/): Alright, I know that DVDs are on their way out but I still cling onto my 500+ DVD collection because I love movies that much (I have no taste and will watch anything). Our old Toshiba DVD player was decent, but all that changed when we upgraded our television to a widescreen HDTV LCD. With
- [BB Creams (And a Giveaway!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/bb-creams-and-a-giveaway/): If you are Asian, there's a very good chance that you already know what BB Creams are — after all, they have been all the rage in Korea, Japan, and China for the past few years. So if you're familiar with BB Creams, please feel free to skip the next section. :-) What is a
- [iPad 2 Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/ipad-2-giveaway/): Update: A big congratulations to CH, who entered via the Facebook giveaway page! I will be contacting you shortly so that you can claim your prize! Yesterday, I wrote about the new Time to Call™ app from Vonage. This free-to-download app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch allows you to make calls of up to
- [$50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/50-sephora-gift-card-giveaway/): Update: This giveaway has now come to a close. Congratulations to Irene, who entered via the Facebook giveaway page! Please be on the lookout for an email from me soon! A few months ago, the famed Urban Decay Naked Palette — which had been getting regularly sold out everywhere since its release last year — came back in stock
- [Smashbox Perfectly Polished Lids Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/smashbox-perfectly-polished-lids-giveaway/): Ever have one of those days when nothing seems to go your way? Well, today was like that for me. And because I always feel better when I can help brighten someone else's day... I'm giving away a Smashbox Perfectly Polished Lids makeup set! (Disclaimer: I received this set for free by trading in 500
- [Celebrating 100k+ Visitors with an Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!](https://www.geekinheels.com/celebrating-100k-visitors-with-an-amazon-gift-card-giveaway/): Update: the giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! I will post the winners shortly. June 2011 was a big one for this blog. We started the month with a site re-design and I began my efforts to monetize my site. This has also been the biggest month ever in terms of
- [Switching Up the Morning Routine](https://www.geekinheels.com/switching-up-the-morning-routine/): Since the moment I got pregnant with Aerin, J took over Claire's night and morning duties so that I could get some extra rest. The routine has not changed with the birth of our second daughter. In fact, I think that J quite enjoys these moments alone with his eldest — despite the fact that
- [Simpsons Christmas Cards](https://www.geekinheels.com/simpsons-christmas-cards/): Looking at these makes me melancholy for some reason. I think to my own loved ones and reflect on how much they have changed, and will continue to change over the years. But this sadness and nostalgia is also mixed with hope for the future. :-) Via Reddit.
- [The State of the Milk Factory](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-state-of-the-milk-factory/): They say that it usually takes about six weeks to establish a good breastfeeding relationship. Aerin turned six weeks old today. And aside from a couple of bottles of formula in the first week of her life, we have been exclusively breastfeeding her (about 60% straight from the boob, and the rest from pumped milk).
- [The Funniest Tweets of 2011](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-funniest-tweets-of-2011/): It's that time of year again. Soon, you will be bombarded with "Top ______ of 2011" lists everywhere you turn...there is no escape! Today, Happy Place — a blog from the people behind someecards — has compiled a list of The 50 Funniest Tweets of 2011. Here is my pick of the top 10. Enjoy!
- [The Green-Eyed Monster](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-green-eyed-monster/): Disclaimer: I love my children. I am not suffering from post-partum depression. I am well-aware that my current life circumstances all stem from choices I have made. I know that there are tons of families who would kill to have two healthy babies. But everyone needs a gripe session once in a while, don't you agree?
- [Fashion Designers Imagine Katniss's Fire Dress [Hunger Games Pr0n]](https://www.geekinheels.com/fashion-designers-imagine-katniss-fire-dress-hunger-games-pr0n/): InStyle magazine has recently asked some of its favorite designers to sketch their visions of Katniss Everdeen's fire dress from the first book of The Hunger Games trilogy. If you can recall, the dress represents Katniss's transition from an outdoorsy tomboy to a powerful, kickass woman, and her appearance in the firy gown is when the
- [3 Things I'm Digging Right Now](https://www.geekinheels.com/3-things-im-digging-right-now/): 1. 7 Little Words This little app has got me losing sleep and seeing word combos everywhere! (Similar to when you play Tetris for too long, you start seeing Tetris shapes in your head. :-P) I've gotten a bunch of my friends hooked on it too, including J, who usually hates word games. I'm going
- [Correlation Does Not Equal Causation](https://www.geekinheels.com/correlation-does-not-equal-causation/): Always remember this first rule of statistics. :-D Via Bloomberg Businessweek.
- [All Airports Should Have BannerXpress Kiosks](https://www.geekinheels.com/all-airports-should-have-bannerxpress-kiosks/): Last month, Amsterdam's Schipol Airport became the first airport to install a BannerXpress kiosk and the banner printing machine couldn't be more popular. Installed at the airport's arrivals area, BannerXpress allows friends and families of passengers to create and print "welcome home" banners with custom fonts, graphics, messages and background images. The kiosk accepts debit and credit
- [The Comic Sans Project (Tumblr Blog of the Day)](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-comic-sans-project-tumblr-blog-of-the-day/): Despite the flack that Comic Sans has been getting in the recent years, I think that it may be making a comeback! Exhibit A: The hilarious essay titled "I'm Comic Sans, Asshole." Exhibit B: The Comic Sans Project, which takes famous logos and replaces their proprietary fonts with — you guessed it — Comic Sans.
- [Help Fund "Chink" — The First Asian American Serial Killer Movie!](https://www.geekinheels.com/help-fund-chink-—-the-first-asian-american-serial-killer-movie/): The last time we visited LA, we stayed at the lovely home of our friend Marcia and her screenwriter husband, Koji. There are two things that stand out to me most about that week-long trip: (1) it rained almost the entire time we were there, further adding credence to the theory that I bring bad weather
- [The First Kiss](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-first-kiss/): I always have a television show on queue to watch whenever I get some downtime and need to zone out, or when I am having trouble falling asleep. And these days, that show has been The Wonder Years. (image source) (Never watched The Wonder Years? Go do it now. It's on Netflix streaming!) I have
- [Siri Now Tries Too Hard to Help People Get Abortions](https://www.geekinheels.com/siri-now-tries-too-hard-to-help-people-get-abortions/): Regardless of your stance on abortion, you can't deny that these mock-ups, created in response to the reports of the iPhone 4S digital assistant's inability to find abortion clinics, are pretty damn funny. :-) Via Happy Place.
- [Thirty-One](https://www.geekinheels.com/thirty-one/): On the eve of my thirty-first birthday, I wished that Aerin would go to bed easily for the night and stay asleep for at least three hours. But her witching hour had seemed to shift forward by about 3 hours. For at around 9pm, she became a whiny, crying, cranky mess... And stayed that way
- [Tiffany & Co.'s Spectacular Winter Window Display](https://www.geekinheels.com/tiffany-co-spectacular-winter-window-display/): In my pre-baby days, when I worked full-time as a marketing coordinator, my office was just one block from the famed Macy's in Herald Square. Sure, I hated the extra tourist traffic and the madness that ensued every holiday season, but I sure loved peeking at its beautiful window displays with each passing month. I
- [Quite Possibly the Highest Ever Scoring “Words With Friends” Move](https://www.geekinheels.com/possibly-the-highest-ever-scoring-“words-with-friends”-move/): :-o Your move, MansieSeds. Via BuzzFeed.
- [The Circle of Life](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-circle-of-life/): Okay, fess up. Who hasn't picked up a baby or a pet while singing "The Circle of Life"? :-D (And I personally fell in love with Modern Family after watching Cameron do this with Lily on the pilot episode.) Via 9GAG.
- [Backwards Cape [Adorable Baby Bib]](https://www.geekinheels.com/backwards-cape-adorable-baby-bib/): Must...get...this...for...Aerin! (Not because I favor her over Claire, but because Claire doesn't need bibs anymore. :-) ) Get your own at INKtastic! Via Laughing Squid.
- [The Asian Grading System](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-asian-grading-system/): Atypical of Asian parents, mine weren't too strict about grades growing up. In fact, they bribed us — we would get $20 for every A on our report card! (And yes, even A-'s counted.) So whenever I got straight A's, my wallet would be fuller by $120. Not bad at all when you're a kid. What
- [Letting Go of Control](https://www.geekinheels.com/letting-go-of-control/): Yesterday, I had noted that Aerin generally seems to be an easier baby than Claire. I now have another theory as to why may be so: it's because as second-time parents, we are much more relaxed about EVERYTHING. For example, for the first few months of Claire's life we religiously tracked her every breath with
- [The State of the Union, 1 Month](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-state-of-the-union-1-month/): Today, our Aerin Isabel turns one month old. And because I know my sister — who is currently living in Paris(!!!) for 3 months — is always begging me for pictures of her nieces, here is the latest of Aerin: One of the most common questions I hear these days is: how is everything going? In other
- [Zombie Attack Barbie](https://www.geekinheels.com/zombie-attack-barbie/): I have never been a doll person, even as a little girl. Would I be opposed to my girls gettings Barbies or other dolls? No, but that doesn't mean that I would prefer them to get something else, like a Transformer. ;-) The Zombie Attack Barbie, on the other hand, is a doll I can get
- [Guest Post: On Writing](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-on-writing/): Writer's block. Lack of inspiration. They are the bane of any blogger's existence, and I must confess that they occasionally make me want to just throw in the towel too. Today, Katie writes about how she finds inspiration and even gives us a few choice quotes that may help other bloggers tackle writer's block as
- [The Cutest (Little) Printer You've Ever Seen](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-cutest-little-printer-youve-ever-seen/): I may be a geek and a gadget-lover, but I don't always embrace new technology. I like to stay old-school in some aspects of my life, including my preferences of old-fashioned books over e-readers, physical keyboards over touchscreens, and even a pad & pencil over many phone apps. And this is precisely why I love the
- [Baby Announcement Video](https://www.geekinheels.com/baby-announcement-video/): After watching this kickass stop-motion video announcing the birth of baby Althea Elicona, I wish I had been more creative in announcing my pregnancies and the births of my children... Via haha.nu.
- [Guest Post: Artist Spotlight on Olly Moss](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-artist-spotlight-on-olly-moss/): You know me. I can't resist well-designed pieces of graphic art, especially when they relate to my favorite television shows, movies, books, and video games! So when BreeAnn offered to submit a guest post on Olly Moss — whose work embodies all four subject matters and much more — I couldn't help but be excited.
- [Guest Post: iPhones for Babies](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-iphones-for-babies/): In this day and age, I honestly do not know a family (in real life, not ones I only know through the internet) who never lets their babies play with their touchscreen phones or tablets. In fact, the Nabi Tablet — the first Android tablet that is designed for kids — is currently at the
- [Keeping a Promise](https://www.geekinheels.com/keeping-a-promise/): I knew that the actor who plays Rick Grimes on AMC's The Walking Dead looked familiar — he was the artist who secretly loved Keira Knightly's character in Love Actually! ...And according to this humorous gem, he did keep his promise. :-D And now that Christmas is drawing near, I need to watch Love Actually again. Via Picshag.
- [anniegurumi: My SIL's New Blog!](https://www.geekinheels.com/anniegurumi-my-sils-new-blog/): As previously mentioned on this blog, J's brother and his wife recently moved from living just 20 blocks away to all the way to the other side of the world...to Shanghai, China. Ever since I became a mother, I came to value my family more and more, and my BIL and SIL are no exception.
- [Guest Post: Discovering the Differences a Glass Makes](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-discovering-the-difference-a-glass-makes/): When Maggie asked me if my readers might be interested in a post about wine glasses and how they affect the taste of wine, my reaction was, "Uh...heck yes!" I may have been jumping the gun a little there, but all I knew was that *I* wanted to learn more about wine glasses! So here's
- [Guest Post: Shoes](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-shoes/): Today, I present to you another guest post from Nicholas Stirling. Here, he writes about his adorable daughter Abby and her squeaky shoes. I confess that I used to find these shoes annoying, but have completely changed my mind once I became a mother and began to see their usefulness, as well as the joy
- [Gobble, Gobble](https://www.geekinheels.com/gobble-gobble-2/): Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for the 3 F's: family, food, and football. What more can a girl ask for? ;-) (image source) Guest posts will resume tomorrow, and I hope to be back to my regular blogging schedule within a week. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at a project I've
- [Résumé vs Reality](https://www.geekinheels.com/resume-vs-reality/): Via Doghouse Diaries.
- [Things to Tell Our Grandchildren](https://www.geekinheels.com/things-to-tell-our-grandchildren/): I would like to add one more: "I am older than the internet." :-D Via haha.nu.
- [Guest Post: It's the Economy, Ladies](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-its-the-economy-ladies/): Today we welcome back guest blogger Susan. I have always admired her professionalism and diplomatic approach to feminism, and this post certainly does not disappoint. What do you think? Do you believe the financial crisis may not have happened if women had been in charge? Do you think that women need to take a more
- [Code Cards [Expressing Your Geeky Self This Holiday Season]](https://www.geekinheels.com/code-cards-expressing-your-geeky-self-this-holiday-season/): I'm loving these geek-infused letterpress Code Cards by designer Matt Raw. The Egg Nog Arrays set includes designs in four different languages — Python, Ruby, PHP, and Javascript — each spelling out the perfect recipe for egg nog. The Code Cards shop also carries CSS Happy New Years cards as well as ♥ cards: Whichever design draws
- [Guest Post: Lifelong Partner, Lifelong Travel Companion](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-lifelong-partner-lifelong-travel-companion/): Today's guest post comes from someone whose blog I have been enjoying since my own blogging days on Xanga: Ray, otherwise known as jigg. Ray recently celebrated a kickass BBQ wedding and is fresh back from a European honeymoon; after all this excitement he is currently on a short blogging hiatus, but was kind enough
- [Guest Post: Whatever Happened to Thanksgiving?](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-whatever-happened-to-thanksgiving/): As much as I love the holidays, I'm the type to get irritated to see Christmas decorations up in public or to hear holiday songs on the radio before the month of December. So it comes as no surprise that I nodded in agreement as I read the following guest post from contributor Terri —
- [Guest Post: Incorporating a Baby into Your Life](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-incorporating-a-baby-into-your-life/): I will be the first to admit that my life has changed tremendously since having kids. Not that I was a party animal before kids, or that J and I regularly took spontaneous trips to Paris, but that I go out A LOT less, and practically every decision I make includes the question "What about
- [Guest Post: Reflections on a Dragon Mom's Love](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-reflections-on-a-dragon-moms-love/): Today's guest post comes from Angela, who not only is a frequent commenter on this blog but keeps her own fantastic mommy blog as well. In this piece, she talks about an article that made its rounds through various internet mommy hangouts last month. I remember reading the article as well, and feeling a mixture
- [Guest Post: Real Life "Sitcom"](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-real-life-sitcom/): Today's post comes from Scottie Ann, whose life as an Army Wife can be viewed at Kelly Stadium. Reading this post resonated with me — having just given birth to a baby, your hormones are everywhere, you are sleep-deprived, and the things you've found enduring about your husband can start to annoy you to no
- [Epic Showdown](https://www.geekinheels.com/epic-showdown/): For what it's worth, my money is on Ron Swanson. What about you? (And you know that I would stick around for the self-defense demonstration by Dwight!) Via Reddit. P.S. — Methinks NBC should do a giant mashup special where the worlds of Dunder Mifflin, Kabletown, Pawnee, and Greendale Community College collide. Who's with me?
- [Someone Really Likes Robert Pattinson](https://www.geekinheels.com/someone-really-likes-robert-pattinson/): ...I have no words. Via Reddit.
- [Wherein I Discover Another By-Product of Pregnancy...Two Weeks After Giving Birth](https://www.geekinheels.com/wherein-i-discover-another-by-product-of-pregnancy-two-weeks-after-giving-birth/): Yesterday, I broke out of my month-long confinement in order to visit the optometrist. J still disapproved of my leaving the house, but I was running dangerously low on my contact lenses and I was not able to order them online since it had been more than a year since my last eye exam. (On the subject
- [Guest Post: Morel Lollipops with Garlic Truffle Aioli [Recipe]](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-morel-lollipops-with-garlic-truffle-oil-recipe/): Today's guest post comes from none other than Serena of Big Apple Nosh. Here, she shares with us a recipe for...mushrooms on a stick??! I know it sounds a bit kooky, but wait until you see the delectable ingredients and the mouthwatering pictures! I'd take these over regular lollipops any day! Enjoy! Earlier this year, Marx
- [The 2-Week Post-Partum Update](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-2-week-post-partum-update/): Weight Loss:Like my pregnancy with Claire, I had gained about 50 lbs with this pregnancy. I stepped on the scale for the first time this morning since my last OB appointment, and it looks like I've lost 25 lbs in the two weeks since giving birth. That leaves ~25 lbs left to go. I'm not
- [Guest Post: Parenting Chooch the Pooch](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-parenting-chooch-the-pooch/): Today's guest post comes from Sarah of Bend it Like Becker fame. Here she compares parenting a human baby to a puppy. And as someone who has raised dogs for most of her life, one of which was a high-needs puppy, I can completely attest to the fact that yes, pets can be just as
- [Guest Post: DIY Decorations for Claire's First Birthday Party](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-diy-decorations-for-claires-first-birthday-party/): This post comes from none other than my SIL, for whose friendship and affinity I treasure every day. Just over a month ago, she very graciously lent her time and talent to decorating Claire's first birthday party and here, she details how she created each element of the fantastic DIY decor. She just recently moved halfway
- [Fake Anything [Website of the Day]](https://www.geekinheels.com/fake-anything-website-of-the-day/): Fake Anything is a "creative consortium dedicated to visionary interpretations of mythic media references." In other words, a blog where you can find various artwork of fake products from your favorite TV shows and movies. If it isn't obvious by now, I've already added it to my Google Reader. :-D Lindsay's Hot Ham Water, anyone?
- [Guest Post: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-peanut-butter-cup-brownies/): The following guest post touches on a subject that is dear to my heart. And that, of course, is food. :-D I currently have both my own mother and my MIL cooking up storms of healthy, post-partum food for me but I can't deny that I miss having the occasional treat. And these brownies look
- [McDonald's Cracking Egg Billboard [More Brilliance in Advertising]](https://www.geekinheels.com/mcdonalds-cracking-egg-billboard-more-brilliance-in-advertising/): Fast food giant McDonald's — or more specifically, their advertising firm Leo Burnett — is on a roll with this new campaign of clever billboards! Earlier this week I had featured the "M" sundial billboard, and today I bring to you the cracking breakfast egg, which was recently installed across from Wrigley Field in Chicago. Now, I'm
- [Guest Post: Rise of the Geek Girl](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-rise-of-the-geek-girl/): Today I'm pleased to welcome another blogger whose guest posts I've tremendously enjoyed in the past: fellow geek girl Susan! I still remember when the word "geek" was viewed negatively by society; now, geeks everywhere proudly wear this label as a badge of honor. So if you too are a geek — and a girl
- [Best Toddler Costume: Carl from "Up"](https://www.geekinheels.com/best-toddler-costume-carl-from-up/): I know that Halloween has come and gone. And I am well-aware that I already appointed the best baby costume of the year on my Facebook page. BUT. You tell me how I could resist this. That's right. What you see here is baby Rizden, whose photographer mom, Stephanie Read, dressed him up as Carl Fredricksen, the
- [Guest Post: Survival of the Fittest](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-survival-of-the-fittest/): Our next guest post comes courtesy of one of my favorite contributors from last year: father, teacher, and writer Nicholas Stirling. I couldn't help but be ecstatic when he agreed to contribute again, and that he wrote TWO pieces for my maternity-blogging-leave. In this first piece, he writes about an experience that required the strongest
- [McDonald's Sundial Billboard [Brilliant Advertising]](https://www.geekinheels.com/mcdonalds-sundial-billboard-brilliant-advertising/): Ever since coming home with the new baby, I haven't been able to delve into my 1,000+ Google Reader subscriptions and I feel no guilt or qualms about it as I normally would have. (And I plan on cutting back on my number of subscriptions in the near future so that I don't drive myself
- [Surgery](https://www.geekinheels.com/surgery/): I am currently writing this on my phone while lying in bed at the hospital. Early yesterday morning I woke up to excruciating abdominal pain, similar to the severe round ligament pain I had experienced during my pregnancy with Claire. With this pregnancy being so similar to the last, I had believed myself to have
- [Baby Recreates Scenes from Famous Movies](https://www.geekinheels.com/baby-recreates-scenes-from-famous-movies/): For the past four months, baby Arthur has been helping his mother recreate scenes from famous movies, with predictably adorable results. I can't help but be reminded of Mila's Daydreams, except with a funny twist. :-D The Blair Witch Project: 12 Angry Men: American Beauty: Rambo: First Blood: Close Encounters of the
- [Guest Post: Times, They Are A Changin'](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-times-they-are-a-changin/): Today's guest post comes from Lauren of Oh Lordy! Here, she writes about the changes in interests in shopping and internet research that seem to correspond to different stages in life, and I couldn't agree more! I still remember spending hours and hours looking for the perfect bag online...now that's been replaced with researching the perfect
- [Life with Aerin: One Week In](https://www.geekinheels.com/life-with-aerin-one-week-in/): Things have certainly gotten a bit easier on the homefront since my last update. Aerin has finally started to sleep in 2-hour stretches and my sore nipples are starting to toughen up some. Our new life — whilst typically difficult of ones with new babies — is admittedly easier than we had expected, so J
- [Guest Post: New vs. Newer](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-new-vs-newer/): The following post comes from Karen of Modern Organic Living. Karen and her husband are currently expecting their first child, and I must say that she is sporting one of the cutest belly bumps I've seen in quite some time! Here, she ponders a dilemma that plagues geeks and gadget-lovers on a constant basis: what
- [Guest Post: Parenthood Got You Down? Maybe It's Time to be More Positive.](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-parenthood-got-you-down-maybe-its-time-to-be-more-positive/): Our next post comes courtesy of Sara of Stinkerpants Designs. Sara's daughter Charlie is just a couple of months older than Claire, so we've been through many milestones and first-time-mother experiences together. And although Sara and I don't always see eye-to-eye on parenting issues, her personal blog is one of my favorite mommy blogs to
- [Guest Post: When the One You Love Loves Legos](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-when-the-one-you-love-loves-legos/): The following guest post comes from Amy of Parker Haus Roles, who has compiled a fantastic Lego Gift Guide (!!!), complete with pictures and links. J and I can't WAIT until our kids are old enough to start enjoying Legos. We've been eyeing the gargantuan Star Wars sets for quite some time now, waiting for an "excuse"
- [Life with Aerin: Day Four](https://www.geekinheels.com/life-with-aerin-day-four/): As a testament to how uncomfortable I was in the weeks leading up to the birth of my second child, I felt as light as a feather and wanted to do cartwheels down the maternity ward just hours after delivery. Even day two, when I felt my worst, was far better than my last month of
- [Guest Post: I'm a Mac. No, a P.C. Neither? Both?](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-im-a-mac-no-a-p-c-neither-both/): The following post comes from Nodakademic, a blogger-wife-student-professional (yeah, I don't know how she does it all either) who resides in the chilly state of North Dakota. I really enjoy her blog and I think that we can be friends in real life if we didn't live so far apart. Isn't it funny how blogging can help
- [BebeDeux Baby Pool [Win a $60 Gift Certificate to Artisanal Premium Cheese!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/bebedeux-baby-pool-win-a-60-gift-certificate-to-artisanal-premium-cheese/): The BebeDeux Baby Pool is now closed. Congratulations to Kristin, who guessed 11/1/11, 9:00am, 6lb 3oz, 19.5"! Tick, tock, tick, tock, the time is near! With just a few days left until my due date, I thought it would be fun to create a baby pool. The best part? The winner — or the person
- [Guest Post: Guilty Pleasures](https://www.geekinheels.com/guest-post-guilty-pleasures/): Amanda hails from one of my favorite home decor & renovation blogs, Love & Renovations. (I swear they're going to be the next Young House Love!) I was extremely excited when she agreed to write a guest post...and was very pleasantly surprised to discover that she is a closet video game geek! Here, she writes
- [Claire Meets Aerin](https://www.geekinheels.com/claire-meets-aerin/): She was not very amused. If anything, she seemed a bit scared and intimidated. And when she saw me holding her little sister for the first time, she started to cry. :-( Her grandfather had to take her away and distract her with some ballons so that she wouldn't throw a fit right there in
- [Introducing Aerin Isabel...](https://www.geekinheels.com/introducing-aerin-isabel/): Aerin Isabel was born 11/1/11 at 9:20am, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz and measuring 19.5" long. Delivery was remarkably easy and complication-free (she was out in three pushes!); the baby very healthy and alert. I feel incredibly blessed that both Claire and Aerin made their entries into this world so smoothly. My first thought upon
- [7 Centimeters](https://www.geekinheels.com/7-centimeters/): I continued to have mild contractions for the rest of yesterday, and tried my best to go to sleep despite the discomfort. At around 3am, the contractions started to become quite painful and I began to time them using a contractions app I had downloaded for my phone. About 45 minutes later, I finally woke
- [The Great Pumpkin Massacre [à la Calvin and Hobbes]](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-great-pumpkin-massacre-a-la-calvin-and-hobbes/): Calvin and Hobbes is my all-time favorite comic strip, and I still count The Complete Calvin and Hobbes to be one of the best presents J has ever gifted me. I seriously can't wait until our children are old enough to start enjoying these comics! If you are also a fan of C&H, you are probably well-aware
- [Happy Halloween!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-halloween/): Psst! I'm guest blogging over at She Likes Ruffles, He Likes Truffles today! Head on over and say hi! And be sure to check out rest of Katie's blog, which is always filled with great anecdotes and eye candy in the way of food, fashion, and life in sunny Florida! Happy Halloween, everyone! Seeing as I'm about
- [The History of Rap, Part 3](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-history-of-rap-part-3/): If you're in the middle of Snowtober 2011 like us, you're probably taking it easy this Saturday night. And if you're looking for something to occupy yourself — even if for just a few minutes, I've got just the thing for you. :-) Presenting The History of Rap, Part 3, starring Jimmy Fallon and Justin
- [Snowtober 2011](https://www.geekinheels.com/snowtober-2011/): This is the scene outside our window right now: They say that we should be expecting up to 5 inches of snow tonight. With just a few days to go until my due date, I am a tad bit worried, to say the least. I know five women whose due dates were within a week
- [Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark [Book Nostalgia]](https://www.geekinheels.com/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark-book-nostalgia/): With Halloween just around the corner, I recently developed a hankering for a scary book to re-read. (Notice I said "re-read" — this is because my pregnant brain can't handle anything new at the moment...doh!) Sure, I could go for a classic like The Shining, or even my tried-and-true favorite horror novel, The Season of
- ["The Hunger Games" Character Posters](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-hunger-games-character-posters/): I can't, I can't, I CAN'T WAIT for The Hunger Games to be released in theaters next March! I have read that Gary Ross, the director of the first film of the trilogy, is a big fan of the books and that he truly wants the movie to be just as good as the book, to
- ["My Wife's Purse" [Or, The Black Hole That Is My Purse]](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-wifes-purse-or-the-black-hole-that-is-my-purse/): I know for a fact that this is exactly how J feels about my purse. Via Fashionably Geek.
- [Safe Deposit Boxes: The New Savings Method?](https://www.geekinheels.com/safe-deposit-boxes-the-new-savings-method/): A few weeks ago I looked into procuring a larger safe deposit box to store our valuables and important documents, and I had a heckuva time finding one! All the bank branches within a 15-mile radius had waiting lists at least a year long. And the CitiBank in Chinatown where we had been guaranteed a
- [How Agencies Really Work [Infographic]](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-agencies-really-work-infographic/): I'm loving this hilarious infographic which details the anatomy of an agency. Via Brand Infection.
- [In West Philadelphia Born and Raised... [Photoshopped Picture of the Day]](https://www.geekinheels.com/in-west-philadelphia-born-and-raised-photoshopped-picture-of-the-day/): I have read some truly heartbreaking messages from the 99 percent. And while I realize that the Occupy Wall Street movement is no joke, that doesn't mean that we can't garner some laughs from it...right? ;-) Via Best Week Ever. P.S. — Posting will be light and fluffy today because I'm suffering from another pregnancy-induced migraine. :-(
- [Vampire Identification Chart](https://www.geekinheels.com/vampire-identification-chart/): A clever and season-appropriate poster by Ben Douglass (available for purchase via society6). Is it just me, or does "The Half-Breed Assassin" look like he wants to butcher "The Sparkly One"? :-P My own question above reminded me of this classic Photoshop job: Via Laughing Squid.
- [39 Weeks, And Claire's Third Word](https://www.geekinheels.com/39-weeks-and-claires-third-word/): This morning I went in for what may be my last regular OB visit before BebeDeux arrives. Once again the exam went perfectly fine and the doctor tells me that there is no need for any worries. I declined an internal exam because heck, I was only 1cm dilated 12 hours before I went into
- [Working With Dogs](https://www.geekinheels.com/working-with-dogs/): Don't you know it's a "doggy dog" world? (Ten points for the first person who knows what television show I'm referencing!) Via final ellipsis.
- [The Death of Yue Yue: Another Perspective](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-death-of-yue-yue-another-perspective/): Last week, audiences all around the world were shocked by the viral video footage of a 2-year-old girl, Yue Yue, who was run over twice near a hardware market in Foshan, China, only to be ignored by as many as 18 passerbys before receiving help. (image source) Yue Yue remained in critical condition for the next
- [Vampires vs. The One Percent](https://www.geekinheels.com/vampires-vs-the-one-percent/): Via Pleated Jeans.
- [Because Apparently, We All Look Alike [Hulu Fail]](https://www.geekinheels.com/because-apparently-we-all-look-alike-hulu-fail/): Dear Hulu, Thanks for even having a Korean Dramas section. I really appreciate it. And thank you for spotlighting the Korean Dramas genre on your front page today: But wait. Something isn't quite right. Can it be that the first "Korean" drama you featured is The Legend of Bruce Lee? Just to make sure, I
- [Vanishing Fruitwash Labels [A "Why Didn't I Think of That?" Invention]](https://www.geekinheels.com/vanishing-fruitwash-labels-a-why-didnt-i-think-of-that-invention/): One of my biggest pet peeves is the annoying labels that grocery stores stick on their produce. I get that there needs to be a way to label the items. But they just seem so wasteful and bothersome...and it's the worst when they are difficult to remove, sometimes even leaving behind a sticky residue! Enter designer/inventor Scott
- [Fantastically Realistic Illustrations of Disney Princesses](https://www.geekinheels.com/fantastically-realistic-illustrations-of-disney-princesses/): Finnish graphic design student Jirka Väätäinen has been creating a collection of illustrations that gives us a vision of what Disney princesses would look like in real life. These have to be the best I've seen over the years, as they look lifelike while staying true to their animated selves (e.g., Belle's cocked eyebrow). Via Neatorama.
- [Another Discussion About My Boobs](https://www.geekinheels.com/another-discussion-about-my-boobs/): So last night, after my freak-out, I tried my best to calm my nerves by doing what comes most natural to me at 2am: surfing the web. And by the dim light of my laptop, I noticed something interesting about my nipples. (I have been sleeping topless for the past month or so, because this is
- [Aaahh Freak Out! (Whereupon Le Freak Ain't So Chic)](https://www.geekinheels.com/aaahh-freak-out-whereupon-le-freak-aint-so-chic/): So with two weeks left to go until BebeDeux's due date... We got a flat tire on our only car. And we discovered the tools needed to replace a flat were missing from our trunk. J's company essentially screwed him over and the raise that he was promised came to be a lot less than
- [Don't Be an A$$hole Driver](https://www.geekinheels.com/dont-be-an-asshole-driver/): A few months after I first received my driver's license, I tried to park my car in a very tight spot and ended up scratching the adjacent car. The scratch was barely noticeable: two faint lines just 2" long on the corner of the bumper. I am pretty sure that if I had tried to buff
- [YOU SHALL NOT PASS!](https://www.geekinheels.com/you-shall-not-pass/): Claire seems to be doing much better this morning. Her fever is gone, she no longer cries out from pain, and she is finally eating. I did not sleep a wink last night from worrying over my sick daughter. Since my in-laws have arrived early this morning to help with the baby, I will now attempt
- [An Ear Infection, and 38 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/an-ear-infection-and-38-weeks/): Our Claire Bear has an ear infection. :-( She woke up several times last night, which we had attributed to teething, and this morning flat-out refused to eat. Then, she woke up from her morning nap with a fever and proceeded to just cry and cry. Coincidentally, Claire's 1-year pediatrician visit was scheduled for later
- [How to Find Kentucky on the Map](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-to-find-kentucky-on-the-map/): When I was in 3rd grade, I became the first person in my class to memorize all the states and their capitals in alphabetical order. I was also the first to correctly identify each state on a map of the United States. Sadly, that was the peak of my geographical knowledge. I can now only correctly
- [So This is What They Look Like on the Inside...](https://www.geekinheels.com/so-this-is-what-they-look-like-on-the-inside/): Yesterday, we discovered 2 new teeth in Claire's mouth — one on either side of her top front teeth — making for a grand total of 6 teeth at the age of 12 months. (So far, all of her teeth have come in pairs. Is this normal?) The best part? She did not exhibit any
- [Defying the Halloween Birthday](https://www.geekinheels.com/defying-the-halloween-birthday/): How much does psychology come into play when it comes to the day a woman gives birth? As it turns out, more than what you might expect. Using 11-years' worth of U.S. birth certificate data provided by the National Center for Health Statistics, Yale researchers have found that there are higher instances of birth on Valentine's
- [Music Typewriter](https://www.geekinheels.com/music-typewriter/): I love typewriters. I have studied music since the age of 5. So how can I not fall in love with this Keaton Music Typewriter, which allows the user to type musical notes on blank sheet music? According to musicprintinghistory.org: The Keaton Music Typewriter was first patented in 1936 (14 keys) by Robert H. Keaton from San
- [Wedding Invites & Favors of the Year [Super Mario FTW!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/wedding-invites-favors-of-the-year-super-mario-ftw/): I know I used to blog for a wedding community, but it's been more than 3.5 years since my wedding and frankly, the subject just doesn't interest me much anymore. BUT. Once in a while I come across pictures from certain weddings and I can't help but think, 'DANG! Why didn't we think of that?
- [Purposely Distancing Myself from My Daughter](https://www.geekinheels.com/purposely-distancing-myself-from-my-daughter/): With less than 3 weeks to go before my due date with BebeDeux, I have been slowly making preparations for our new life as a family of 4. The hardest part of this transition has had to do with Claire. Because for the past couple of weeks, I have been purposely spending less and less
- [The Difference Between Pixar and Dreamworks Animated Films](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-difference-between-pixar-and-dreamworks-animated-films/): For what it's worth, I still say the best film of the ones that are listed here is Shrek. What about you? Via Geek Tyrant.
- [When Toilet Paper is Not an Option](https://www.geekinheels.com/when-toilet-paper-is-not-an-option/): Admit it. We've all been there. Doing a #2 in a public/semi-public restroom, only to realize that — oh crap (literally) — there's no toilet paper! What do you do? This is precisely the reason I try my best to have a pack of tissues in my bag at all times. But on the few
- [Reasons to Fear Canada](https://www.geekinheels.com/reasons-to-fear-canada/): by Sean Carman Ninety percent of population is massed within 100 miles of northern American border. Seems not to mind that one of its provinces has turned almost entirely French. Excessive politeness only makes sense as cover for something truly sinister. But what? Citizens seem strangely impervious to cold. Decriminalization of marijuana and acceptance of
- [Pognae Baby Carrier Review](https://www.geekinheels.com/pognae-baby-carrier-review/): Baby carriers are big in Asia. This is especially the case in urban areas where there is limited space and the majority of the population choose to take public transportation rather than drive. And where there is demand, there is supply. A great variety of quality supply, I might add. The Pognae is one such
- [The Seven Deadly Keys](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-seven-deadly-keys/): Simply brilliant! (And 5 points for anyone who can tell me the Mac equivalent of Ctrl+Alt+Delete!) Via Sticky Comics.
- [Claire's Ham Face](https://www.geekinheels.com/claires-ham-face/): I have a sore throat and a slight fever. Keeping myself healthy in these last remaining weeks of the pregnancy is high priority, so I will be taking it easy today. Here's something to make up for the lack of posts: an animated GIF of Claire's ham face: How can you look at this and
- [How I Curb My Sushi Cravings (Gag!)](https://www.geekinheels.com/how-i-curb-my-sushi-cravings-gag/): It's confession time again, boys and girls! And the big shocker for the week is: I have eaten sushi with both pregnancies. :-o When you think about it, pregnant women in Japan must eat sushi every day, no? And after having done my own research on the subject, I do not see how having some
- [Why Cleavage is Bad for Crime Fighting](https://www.geekinheels.com/why-cleavage-is-bad-for-crime-fighting/): Internet cartoonist Aaron Diaz explains...
- [Claire and Phil Dunphy: Our On-Screen Selves](https://www.geekinheels.com/claire-and-phil-dunphy-our-on-screen-selves/): J and I have loved the hit ABC show Modern Family ever since my sister introduced us to it mid-first season. And over the past summer, as we patiently waited the new season by re-watching reruns, something began to dwell on us... "Hey, isn't...?" "Phil Dunphy acts a lot like you!" "And you're exactly like Claire!" And
- [Cloudy: The Good and the Bad](https://www.geekinheels.com/cloudy-the-good-and-the-bad/): Remember Cloudy? No? Let's see if this picture of Claire crotch-punching Cloudy rings a bell: I keep forgetting how TINY Claire used to be! She is now more than twice Cloudy's size. You can read all about Cloud's origins here, including the hilarious story behind her name. :-) Lately we have been keeping Cloudy near Claire's diaper
- [The Ladies of Madison Avenue: Playboy Edition](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-ladies-of-madison-avenue-playboy-edition/): Tauntr, the site behind the fake Ben & Jerry’s pop culture ice cream flavors you've been seeing all over the web recently, has created four faux vintage covers of Playboy magazine featuring characters from the AMC hit show Mad Men. Now, I know at least some of my readers will be offended by my featuring Playboy covers here,
- [The Rise of the New "Super People"](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-rise-of-the-new-super-people/): A few days ago, the NYTimes ran a op-ed piece titled "Super People" that left me pondering its implications and reactions. If you have a few spare minutes, I highly encourage you to read the article. If you do not, this paragraph sums up what "Super People" are: A brochure arrives in the mail announcing
- [Eternal Flame](https://www.geekinheels.com/eternal-flame/): I remember that the first computer I ever used was a Mac. I remember learning Photoshop on a Mac. I remember buying my first Mac. I remember lining up for Apple OS X "Panther," and how this was the very first geek-related launch party I ever attended. I remember squealing like a little girl when
- [36 Weeks](https://www.geekinheels.com/36-weeks/): There is now officially less than a month remaining until my due date. HOLY EFFING HELL! I also had a minor freakout last night, when I discovered that Bee, whose due date is a few days after mine, went into labor and had her daughter early in the morning. As happy as I am for
- [Video Game Character Butchering Charts](https://www.geekinheels.com/video-game-character-butchering-charts/): Today, I am the featured blogger over at the BlogAds Blog! I have never been interviewed for anything like this before so I'm pretty excited. Click on over to read the interview — including the one thing my readers do not know about me — and a discount code for 50% off my regular ad
- [Celebrity Sightings and Meetings](https://www.geekinheels.com/celebrity-sightings-and-meetings/): I just finished watching the season premiere of Dexter and was surprised to see that Colin Hanks would be playing this season's villain. Don't get me wrong — I know that he is a great actor and would probably knock the role out of the park, but having met him in person, it is a bit
- [Harry Potter vs. Lord of the Rings](https://www.geekinheels.com/harry-potter-vs-lord-of-the-rings/): My Harry Potter vs. Star Wars post has been one of the most popular to date, garnering over 3,000 "Like"s on Facebook alone! Today, I share with you the Lord of the Rings version. And I gotta admit — Harry Potter seems to have more in common with LOTR than with Star Wars. Enjoy! Via Reddit.
- [Boy's Awesome Reaction to Finding Out Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's Father](https://www.geekinheels.com/boys-awesome-reaction-to-finding-out-darth-vader-is-luke-skywalkers-father/): J and I still haven't quite agreed on how we will break THE news to our kids. Of course, "THE news" I am referring to is the fact that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father. ;-) But after watching this 4-year-old boy's epic reaction, we can now agree on one thing: we will definitely be recording that
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- [Modern Doorbell](https://www.geekinheels.com/modern-doorbell/): Hey, it's better than just honking the horn, right? ;-) Via Miss Cellania.
- [Claire's Dol (First Birthday Party)](https://www.geekinheels.com/claires-dol-first-birthday-party/): Last night, as I looked at the pictures from Claire's dol (first birthday party), I started to cry. You see, in Korean culture, a dol is one of the most significant birthdays in a person's life. It is, in fact, THE most important birthday in a young person's life...all the way up until they reach the age
- [What a Difference 10 Years Makes...](https://www.geekinheels.com/what-a-difference-10-years-makes/): Via this is not that blog. P.S. — Claire's first birthday party was a great success! I promise I'll post pictures as soon as I find the time to sort, edit, and upload.
- [Mathematical Dance Moves](https://www.geekinheels.com/mathematical-dance-moves/): This may just be the best fun-and-educational chart I've seen in quite some time! Via I Love Charts.
- [Happy 1st Birthday, Claire Emmanuelle!](https://www.geekinheels.com/happy-1st-birthday-claire-emmanuelle/): My firstborn daughter turns one year old today! What a difference a year makes... We will be spending the day preparing, and celebrating at her first birthday party where I hope to finally get some updated pictures of my big girl with her loving family. Claire, you know that I could write a novel describing
- [The Konami Code Meets "The Last Supper"](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-konami-code-meets-the-last-supper/): I don't think that I will ever forget the Konami Code. Do you remember it? (As a Christian, I don't find this spoof offensive at all. Da Vinci might, but me, no. I'm pretty certain that God has a good sense of humor, and that Jesus himself would have enjoyed video games if they were around
- [My (Almost) 1-Year-Old, and 35 Weeks Pregnant](https://www.geekinheels.com/my-almost-1-year-old-and-35-weeks-pregnant/): Exactly one year ago today, I began to go into labor with Claire. Sure, we were sent home from the hospital at first, but we returned 10 hours later to be immediately admitted and our Claire Emmanuelle was born at 9:35pm on September 30, 2010. I can't believe my little girl will be turning 1
- [The Four Types of Mario Party Participants](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-four-types-of-mario-party-participants/): In our pre-baby days, J and I used to host epic Mario Party game nights. Seeing this sure brings back some great memories... (And I think that the same comic can be applied to Mario Kart as well, no?) J and I also used to party until 6am like we were eternal college students. But
- [The Most Disgusting Thing About Childbirth](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-most-disgusting-thing-about-childbirth/): (I apologize to anyone who may be getting sick of all the pregnancy and baby-related posts as of late. With only five weeks left to go until BebeDeux's due date — and just 2 days until Claire's first birthday! — babies are naturally the #1 thing on my mind. I promise that this will subside...some
- [On Sleeping Positions [Pregnant Edition]](https://www.geekinheels.com/on-sleeping-positions-pregnant-edition/): Most pregnant women — as well as BTDT (been there, done that) mothers — are well-aware that the recommended sleep position during pregnancy is "SOS" (sleep on side). The left side, in particular, is favored by doctors because it helps increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and the baby. Sleeping
- [If Mr. T Had a Customized License Plate](https://www.geekinheels.com/if-mr-t-had-a-customized-license-plate/): This may be the best license plate I've seen in quite some time. Via Reddit.
- [Loving One Child More](https://www.geekinheels.com/loving-one-child-more/): One of my biggest fears about becoming a parent to more than one kid is that I will, one day, find myself loving one child more. Is it possible to love all your children equally? Absolutely. But as today's Motherlode article, titled "Do ALL Parents Love One Child More?" states, MOST parents end up preferring one
- ['The Princess Bride' Monopoly [I Want!]](https://www.geekinheels.com/the-princess-bride-monopoly-i-want/): The Princess Bride is one of my all-time favorite books. Sure, the movie has its moments ("MAH-widge...MAH-widge is what bwings us together today. Wove, twoo wove..."), but as with most big screen adaptations of novels, I feel that the film version — while doing a great job of including most of the best parts of the
- [8 Lines That Would Have Ended 'Star Wars' Really Fast](https://www.geekinheels.com/8-lines-that-would-have-ended-star-wars-really-fast/): Via Dorkly.
- [On Being Happy](https://www.geekinheels.com/on-being-happy/): Whenever I have some extra time to spare (or when I am suffering from insomnia once again), I like to go through the archives of this blog. And going through some of the more controversial posts from the past year, one question that popped into my head was: when exactly did I get the reputation
- [No Love for Facebook](https://www.geekinheels.com/no-love-for-facebook/): Because I have nothing good in my current "Drafts" folder... Because I have been bedridden with a raging migraine all day... Because everyone seems to be hatin' on the new Facebook layout... Here are three graphics I found online that will (hopefully) help with the transition. Enjoy! (source) (source) (source)
- [13 Dogs a-Jumpin' [Adorable GIF of the Day]](https://www.geekinheels.com/13-dogs-a-jumpin-adorable-gif-of-the-day/): I can stare at this all day. Via well that's adorable. P.S. — I counted 13 dogs, but I could be wrong. Please correct me if I am!
- [Family Help](https://www.geekinheels.com/family-help/): It has been exactly one week since J's parents arrived from Hong Kong to help me with the last few weeks of my pregnancy. They will stay in the U.S. and continue to help out for the next few months which will undoubtedly be tremendously difficult with two babies that are only 13 months apart. I

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