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…