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Site Redesign (Geek in Heels 6.0)

Jun 01. 2011

It's done. After working all last week and through the long weekend, my site redesign is finally complete. Introducing Geek in Heels 6.0 — I know that when adding a place for ads, I could've just easily done so with my last design. But I had been itching for a redesign for ages — so I figured, why not now? (J is thrilled that I included him in my banner. He says I better add Comang too — what do you think?) I am still working out some minor kinks here and there, so please bear with me for the next week or so. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, leave a comment or send me a message via my contact form. Now,...

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Asian, Beauty, Korean, Personal

The (Incorrect) Western Interpretation of Asian Plastic Surgery

May 27. 2011

A few days ago, CNN Asia posted a video and an accompanying article titled "Plastic surgery boom as Asians seek 'western' look" which tells the story of Lee Min Kyong, who opted to have Asian blepharoplasty — otherwise known as double eyelid surgery — at the age of 12 in order to "westernize her eyes." This really pissed me off. As I have written in the past, I am well aware that East Asia has a disturbing rate of cosmetic surgery. I also believe that many people who choose to go under the knife are — in my opinion — too young to make such decisions. But I wasn't pissed about this. I was angry at CNN's assumption (and the resulting skewed report) that...

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Entertainment, Gadgets, Geek, Home, Personal

Going Cable-Free, the Geek Way

May 26. 2011

Late last year J and I made the decision to cancel our cable. Not because we had stopped watching TV, but because we were no longer watching our favorite shows as they air. Sure, the DVR that our cable company had provided was getting a lot of mileage, but we couldn't ignore the fact that the majority of the shows we enjoy are available — for free — online. So what is the best way to live cable-free in a technologically-driven household? Well, this is how we did it...

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Baby, Claire, Motherhood, Personal

A Half-Assed Update

May 25. 2011

Claire woke up no less than nine times last night. Each time with an agonizing scream that pierced my heart. Needless to say, I got very, very little sleep. I decided to take her to the doctor this morning in order to ensure that there was nothing physically wrong with her. I was particularly concerned that she might have an ear infection because the symptoms of an ear infection are very similar to those of teething. Our pediatrician declared Claire perfectly healthy, albeit a bit cranky. She remarked on Claire's great hand-eye coordination, her terrific balance, and even her clean ears. After checking her mouth, the doc showed me how her top middle gums were painfully bulging with some white showing underneath. "It...

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