AWS re:Invent

* this conference was at a scale like i’d never seen. i’ve been to CES… bigger, by far, yes. but still pales in comparison to the level of detail and effort put into this thing * went through ATL, got exciting airport dinner * flew in and got to vegas around…

Anxiety, Self-Image, Personal Growth

i have always struggled with anxiety, self-image, self-consciousness, self-esteem… the whole nine yards. i’m pretty sure most women do to some extent, in at least one of those areas. it can be crippling and frustrating. and it is absolutely a waste of time. i don’t say this because…

Defcon Vegas Bike Adventure!

![dc19](/content/images/2011/06/dc19.png "dc19")last week, brett and i finally booked our flight/hotel for [defcon 19](http://defcon.org). this will be my 3rd year, his 2nd. definitely looking forward to this every summer now. i was looking at the speakers/contests for this year…

Thoroughly Grossed Out

this is a kind of funny, kind of sad, and very disgusting event i witnessed while i was in las vegas earlier this month. i feel the urge to share it because something this gross is too much for me to handle alone. brett and i went to the lunch…