Category Archives: Daily Notes

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  Matador’s New Series: Breaking Free

  Posted on June 12, 2011 by Dona in Daily Notes

  I have watched this short promo video more times that I can count, but it just grabs you and says “get out there!” Doesn’t it make you want to follow your dreams? Dust off your bucket list? Buy a one-way ticket? I think the most important thing that we can do during our lifetime is [...]

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• Exploring Victoria with Michelle & The Kids

  Posted on April 25, 2011 by Dona in Daily Notes

  Last week, Michelle and the kids, Mia (3) and Michael (11) bravely undertook the 15 hour drive from Sacramento to Victoria. We watched them pull off the ferry, their Honda minivan practically dragging with its excessive weight. Mia had a corner of the backseat sectioned off, but the rest of the van was absolutely stuffed [...]

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• The Last Week of March, an Update

  Posted on March 29, 2011 by Dona in Daily Notes, Tummy Talk

  Thing have pretty status quo around here. We’ve settled into a relaxed routine that doesn’t involve alarm clocks, strict deadlines, or stress. Vibhu continues to feverishly apply for jobs however. Too much free time is never a good thing in his book. For now, we’re keeping ourselves plenty busy with lots of local hikes, discovering [...]

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  Daily Notes: On Being Frustrated

  Posted on January 27, 2010 by Dona in Daily Notes

  Being 27 is frustrating. I want to save for the future and establish a bit of security for myself, but in the same breath, I feel like such a poser. This whole corporate 9-5 thing just isn’t me. I can go through the motions and have developed a rather believable persona, but the real me is [...]

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  Namaste 2010!

  Posted on January 6, 2010 by Dona in Daily Notes, Eco-Sustainability

  Namaste 2010! I’m a little late in getting my first post of the year up, but no worries, this is the start of a whole new year of blogging for me. 2008 and 2009 were both stellar years, 2 of the best…no, THE 2 best years of my life.  I’ve never been so excited to [...]

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  Notes from December 3, 2009

  Posted on December 3, 2009 by Dona in Daily Notes

  I just walked by someone’s cubicle and the sweet, crisp scent of fresh evergreen was intoxicating. Oh how I long for warm cozy fires, hot chocolate in giant mugs and mounds of whipped cream, Christmas carols and pretty lights. It’s December 3 and my life is practically void of Christmas carols. Back at home we [...]

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