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The Best Coast Life

by RachelMarie

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March 27, 2015

I'ts been a while

Lots of things have happened. I got a new job. A lovely job with lovely pay, great pay, and decent commute. I started a side project that is turning more into a start-up than I expected. Who k...


February 11, 2015

Story Time

Let’s start by sharing a story: The Last Question by Isaac Asimov (1956) http://www.multivax.com/last_question.html My Novio shared the story with me and while I’ve been temping at this law firm ...


February 09, 2015

To Slow Down

I don’t read newsletters. I subscribe to many in hopes that I’ll feel inspired to read them, but mostly I find more pleasure in deleting items from my inbox and having 0 emails by the end of the ...


February 05, 2015

Oye

Playing the “hurry up and wait” game is the worst sorta game anyone can play. It’s difficult to be patient. For me at least. And lately all I can do is think about those times, the applying for a...


February 02, 2015

While at work

So I’ve got this temp law firm library gig that pays okay and it’s only two days a week which blows. But the work itself is rather simple, easy, and independent which I also love. Sometimes you j...


I’m not sorry to anyone, just myself for doing this dis-service to myself. I don’t know what happened or why I stopped writing for so long but I believe getting back to this is critical for my e...


October 28, 2014

Hot, Wet, Slippery Yoga

Guys, I tried out my first class of Bikram Hot Yoga last night! Okay so let me break it down before I get in to it all. I got this great groupon ($25 for 10 classes) for a studio about 3min from...


October 23, 2014

New-ness

I just bought my first set of Bikram Hot Yoga classes from Groupon. I’m super pumped because the place is close to my house and parking is easy and the hours for the classes are great too! I was ...


October 21, 2014

I can't build without tools

I’m still waiting to hear back from GA. The second round of interviews should happen next week and I sent a follow-up email on Monday so fingers crossed. I think I want that job. To be honest I’v...


October 20, 2014

Grateful

Oh my goodness, what an amazing weekend. I started a baking blog and I am just so happy about it. I just want to bake everyday and try new recipes and keep on going! I love sharing them! Every w...


October 17, 2014

Creative Outlets

I started a baking blog today! Im so excited! Novio suggested it last night because I’m feeling rather detached from being in the kitchen and I want to get back to baking and the simple pleasures...


October 16, 2014

Staying Home

Today I’m staying home. I’m taking a mental health day, a day to catch up on school work, and a day to get better. I’ve had this swollen lymph node under my neck for the past week and it’s just n...


October 14, 2014

Let it Rain

Things are getting better although I may have a sinus infection. It never ends, but its okay, shit happens. Applied to some more jobs. Now just playing the waiting game. The dark clouds are ro...


October 13, 2014

Same Ole'

I’m tired of talking about work work work. It’s Monday so there isn’t much to say. Work is work. School makes me feel motivated. I made delicious walnut muffins this weekend and made enough f...


October 10, 2014

Crazypants

I wish I loved computer science. Then I’d have no problem getting a great job that pays fabulously and I wouldn’t have to worry so much about paying my rent. I’m a bit nervous about not hearing ...


October 09, 2014

Post Shitty Day

Well, depsite yesterday being a work day from hell, the meeting with General Assembly went really well! The woman I chatted with was super sweet, really cool and overall down to earth. She gave m...


October 07, 2014

Swim

Sometimes I just wake up and know today isn’t going to be the best day I could have. I probably could change it, but sometimes just festering in the negative attitude is peace enough. I want to ...


October 06, 2014

Hello Monday, Let's Reflect

Welp, it’s Monday. I was not interested in getting out of bed today, but once I got to work it was fine. I forgot that most days are slow and boring and it gives me time to reflect on what is hap...


October 03, 2014

I want pizza and beer.

I know I haven’t dedicated a lot of time to writing in a while. It’s my own fault, but sometimes its better to just reflect silently rather than vomit it all back out onto paper. digital or physi...


October 02, 2014

Back from Denver

I wanted to write a thoughtful blog. Instead my head is killing me. I feel mentally fatigued and I’m exhausted from flying, working, job fairs, and being ‘on’ since getting back from Denver on T...


September 26, 2014

Short and sweet

Novio left for Denver this morning and I’ll be heading to Denver tomorrow morning. I’m excited for a mini-vacation, but I know I’ll be exhausted once I get back to work. Last night my company he...


September 24, 2014

same ole same ole

I started watching Dr. Who. I’m officially sucked into the greatness that is the ultimate BBC show and fandom. I have watched three episodes every day and it is addictive. Sorta like my obsession...


September 23, 2014

Morning Reflections

I woke up today feeling pretty good. Way better than the night before. I recently bought a joint from a new dispensary near my house and it was delicious. It was cheap, grade A, and great securit...


September 22, 2014

I love my apartment

We bought a couch. We bought a fan and a garbage can. We bought a coffee table and some odds and ends. I am so happy! Our apartment is really coming together! Maybe we will adopt a cat next.......


September 19, 2014

Less Screens Please

I’ve been replaying this one line my friend told me a few days ago. “I try not to look at screens most days.” And it’s starting to wear on me. Everyday I look at computer screens, behind me pla...


Book Description

I moved to California on June 24th, 2014 and everyday since I have made the move has been an adventure, both physical and emotional.
My life has shifted and taken a turn, and new adventures await. The human brain can only remember so much, so here, I will describe the good and bad of it all.