Geek in Heels - Page 145

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 baby carrier. Made in, and popularized in Korea, the Pognae is currently one of the most popular soft structured baby carriers in Asia and Europe. I had read about the Pognae in various mommy boards even before Claire was born. Many mothers touted the Pognae as a cheaper alternative to the popular Ergo, without sacrificing the quality. Not only that, the Pognae offers an additional feature: a...

Cute, Funny, Geek

The Seven Deadly Keys

Oct 11. 2011

Simply brilliant! (And 5 points for anyone who can tell me the Mac equivalent of Ctrl+Alt+Delete!) Via Sticky Comics....

Claire, Cute, Personal

Claire’s Ham Face

Oct 10. 2011

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 not smile? :-)...

Food, Funny, Personal, Pregnancy

How I Curb My Sushi Cravings (Gag!)

Oct 09. 2011

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 raw fish once in a while, from a good, reputable restaurant, can be so detrimental. As is the mantra for most pregnancy-related issues, I believe that moderation is key. With this in mind, I have cut down on my sushi intake considerably with both pregnancies. And while I may not have a very adventurous palate, I do enjoy raw tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and uni tremendously. And whenever I crave sushi more than...