The Rolex North Star
One month after graduating college, I found myself in a board meeting for one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies. These were 25 of the most senior executives representing this…
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The Three Minute Car Purchase
“Should I buy a Tesla?”“Sure”** three minutes later **“Ok, I bought it.” “Wait, for real?” For real. I bought a Tesla on my phone after a brief conversation with a friend…
Newest Family Member: Society
On July 14th I thought that I was craving a steak, but it turns out that I was craving a guinea pig…not to eat, but to welcome into my home…
My Tesla Model X Named Judith
In March 2016 I found out that Tesla came out with their Model X car and my local showroom had one. I saw it and liked it, but left it…
Lab 2
You remember my lab, right? No? Well, let me remind you… Seven years ago, I converted one of the rooms of my investment property into an office that I called…
A Mug Predicted My Future
I got this mug as a gift and I love it because it summarizes my expectations for 2018. On one side of the mug it says, “The Best Year Ever”…
Latest Impulse Buy: A Guinea Pig??
I went to Petco to buy some timothy hay for Tommy, our female guinea pig, but as I walked through the store I decided that Tommy needed a friend. After…
My New Macbook Pro: The Other Woman
The doctor told me that I had to stay off my feet for a while, which forced me to spend the greater portion of the week in bed. To make…
I Bought A Car Online: The Tesla Model S
“I think it is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition.” – Larry Page When…
My Beloved MacBook Pro Retina
I purchased a MacBook Pro Retina on the day that it was released and it has changed my outlook on computers forever. I’ve always thought that my iMac was extremely…
The Unexpected Convertible
I’ve had a love for the fine art of negotiation for most of my life and most recently I’ve developed a newfound love for convertibles. In the back of my…
iMac = iHappy
My Macbook Pro has been a staple in my life ever since I purchased it as a birthday gift to myself on August 4, 2007. Since that day, I’ve taken…
Packed and Ready to Go!
I am extremely happy to announce that the first Peculiar PPL shirts are all packed and ready to be shipped. I’m very happy with the way that they turned out,…
…so how does it tell time?
Recently I purchased a watch that doesn’t tell time. Yes, you read that right– my newest watch has no arms, no numbers, no moving parts and no battery! Ever since…
I’d Lick This Sneaker!
In December I was given the opportunity to design a sneaker, but not just any sneaker. This sneaker is the greatest sneaker ever made. It’s the greatest sole to ever…
Interrupting Dreams with Screams
Every night before I go to sleep, I set 11 alarms in my iPhone– the first starting at 5:45am and the last at 8:15am. You would think that 11 alarms…
Back in my day, Notepads didn’t have LCD displays!
I purchased an iPad on its opening day. If you’re like the 20 people or so who have seen me using the iPad in the last week, your reaction to…
Bunches and Bunches of Boxes
My mom asked me if I wanted some cereal. I said yes. She delivered…and boy did she deliver! I am now the proud owner of 50 mini-boxes of my favorite…
My Version of a Private Jet
Many high-powered executives and CEOs (a la Richard Branson, Obama) have offices to conduct meetings, but also have a variety of mobile places where they conduct business. These locations range…
Six-Sigma my Life: Part I- Laptop
In working in the management consulting world I was introduced to the concept of process improvement via methods like “lean manufacturing” and “six sigma.” The premise of these concepts is…
G-Head Postcards
Custom stationary makes my heart shine brightly with happiness–I love it!! This love has driven me to secure a partnership with a printing company so I can print custom paper…
My Secret Weapon
Every superhero has a secret tool–superman has his phonebooth, The President has Air Force One, Fonzie has the jukebox, but this superhero (me) has nothing. A month ago I realized…