by Lauren | Jul 6, 2010 | Work
Context Optional partnered with WOMMA to host our first Wine Wednesday event yesterday. We’re big supporters of WOMMA and their mission to further the practice of word of mouth marketing. The non-profit represents marketers, researchers, service providers and agencies and is helping to pave the way for our industry. We were excited to join forces with them last night.
by Lauren | Jul 5, 2010 | Life
One year ago today I drove over the San Francisco Bay Bridge in a bright yellow Penske truck and lost my breath. As the skyline came into view, I thought to myself: “this is my new home – amidst the skyscrapers – this is my city.”
by Lauren | Jul 2, 2010 | Life
I received this message this morning: I wish I could say the same about...
by Lauren | Jul 1, 2010 | Life, Relationships
I was a little late on the bandwagon of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love, but I did hop on. And it was quite a ride.
A brief synopsis: Elizabeth went through a terrible divorce, which she doesn’t divulge much about. It almost came across as if she woke up one morning crying in the bathroom and wanted a divorce. There is no backlog as to why this marriage was so miserable – but it laid the foundation for her journey around the world to find “a balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence.”
by Lauren | Jun 30, 2010 | Life
This email arrived in my inbox this morning and totally cracked me up: I’ll now see more attractive people in my match results? WOOHOO!...
by Lauren | Jun 30, 2010 | Life
I received this IM from a complete stranger. Have never spoken to him (online or otherwise) before. Ever. LAChicago: hey you wanna go halfsies with me on a baby? Um, no sir. I don’t.
by Lauren | Jun 28, 2010 | Life, Relationships
This past weekend was San Francisco Pride 2010. It was my first Pride experience in San Francisco. It was amazing.
As listed on sfpride.org, “The mission of the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people.”
by Lauren | Jun 22, 2010 | Life, Random
My parents always taught me to tell the truth. Under any and all circumstances, never lie. Lying will get you in more trouble than not. Always be honest. No matter the circumstances, honesty always prevails. Always.