This post could have been titled “Own up to it or go ahead and die.” As in, that’s what my mom said when I ran a post by her about sex, relationships, and birth control for this blog. Because we’re talking about your body … we’re talking about the choices you’re making … and fundamentally,…
Author: Lyssa
Mason Jar Mug
I’ve been stalking the leather mason jar holder that turns a mason jar into a coffee cup since I put it on my Christmas list, but haven’t pulled the trigger on buying one. Now I know why. You can buy a handled mason jar at Michael’s for $2.99 with a straw through the lid (and…
My Little Life | Feel Good Friday 022715
In my little life, I can walk to the beach, across the street. I can walk to a corner store for something I forgot or a hungover house guest might need, or to one of three excellent restaurants when I’m hungry (Eat Chow ANYtime, Cucina Alessa for fancy, and where would I be without Cappy’s…
Blunt Cut
I have recommended many hairstylists over the years, and perhaps that’s because my tastes have changed as my tastes have changed. Over the holidays in Austin, my family got to talking (read: gushing) about Victor, who cuts my dad’s hair and my brother’s hair and my cousin’s hair and all these other people’s hairs. They all…
Tiny Star Necklace
This is perfect. I have been searching for a tiny star choker necklace, and here it is. From this etsy shop, a sterling silver necklace for $16.75 with shipping. Order the 15″ chain. The barbell misses it when you’re lifting, so you never have to take it off (I haven’t)!
Football | Feel Good Friday 022015
My team won the Beach City Sports Premier league championship this past Saturday. We were all very excited; I brought mini bottles of champagne, and we popped them to celebrate. Football has been a big part of my life in Orange County. Playing on the beach almost every weekend almost year-round has been amazing, and winning the…
Feel Good Friday 021315 | On Bicycles and Jeeps
Wheels. I haven’t had good luck with them lately. Sunday morning, the jeep petered out two blocks from my house. A friend came to get me, and I pushed the jeep back to the house—a neighbor popped his head out, asked if I was pushing the jeep for fitness or out of necessity, and finding…
Fifty Shades of Wine
“There is not enough wine for this movie,” I say to my friend, nestled into an exceptionally comfy lounge chair next to me at a luxury theater in Laguna Niguel called Cinepolis. We’ve already sampled EL James’ 50 Shades of Grey red wine, which is $15 a glass or $55 a bottle and not worth it,…
Faux-Celeb Recommends: Chaturanga Shorts from Athleta
It’s like I just discovered Athleta. I kinda did. Since starting to play flag football in a league that has photographers out every weekend, I’ve had to pay attention to what shorts I own that not only are comfortable and don’t ride up, but look good on camera. It’s a tough bill. Most of the…
Feel Good Friday 020615 | Oh, Universe
Oh, Universe. You are hilarious. One minute I’m posting about how happy I am to have my health, and the next I’m vomiting and pooping in quick succession—too quick if you know what I mean—for hours on end, sleeping next to the toilet (is my face ON the toilet? too sick to care), and then…