CONFESSIONS OF A FAT GIRL

Listening with Koss

2013-05-24T09:00:00-07:00

Hey, look! An actual confession in a blog called Confessions of...!

Confession: I love headphones. I do. I love them because I love gadgets and I love technology. I love them because they kind of make you cool -- so long as you're wearing the right pair. I love them because it's a small dip in a pool of relaxation.

I get pitched a lot of stuff but you better believe I squealed out loud when I saw Koss headphones hit my inbox.

Yes. Yes, I would like to review your headphones designed by Olympian Dara Torres, Koss.

At first, I was skeptical. These headphones are "for women, by women." That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Ears are ears, right? And frankly, mine are kind of on the large side - there's not a dainty thing about this woman, but I digress as usual.

But the truth is, Koss "FitClips" utilize an original and unique design that ensures the perfect fit. In short, they're squishy (see photo below - I demonstrated). And they're sort of customizable because they come with three sizes of ear cushions. So while no, I'm not a dainty lady, they had something for me and something for a dainty lady. Good on them. They come in a variety of colors and have a sweat-resistent coating, which is easier on the hair -- wearing sweaty headphones actually causes frizz. Take it from this headphones junkie.

Also, the sound is really great. You're not going to block out the universe but at the very least, you'll block out co-workers or gym rats who insist on boring your with the latest story of how their kids won "student of the month" in their third grade class.

AND, because Koss is awesome and I love you all so much, they are permittingme to give away a pair of Koss FitClips in the very trendy lime color (retail $29.99). Check it out:

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I could use a laugh. Could you use a laugh?

2013-05-17T11:14:19-07:00

My mom sent this email at the perfect moment. Hopefully it makes you laugh, too!

Advice to Facebook

2013-05-14T10:00:00-07:00

I saw this online and, well, I think it's a good idea -- you?

Twitchy Lady Needs a Project

2013-05-13T09:15:00-07:00

When I have moments of boredom, I create new projects for myself.

As such, I'm creating a new website. I am sure some of you have seen it because I've sent it around here and there but if not, don't worry, I'll show you soon.

And consequently, I need to reinvent my business cards. I mean, I'm already carrying around one for the blog and one for the "real life" job, but what I think I'd like ultiamtely is one card identifying me as all things.

My SCLB cohorts referred me to Minted.com and the one thing I can say for certain is WOW. They have AWESOME choices. And it takes a lot of pressure off of me cause I always try to make something from scratch and it's never as clever as what I'm looking at here.

I just love their aesthetic.

The one thing I cannot say for certain is which design I want to get specifically so I turn to you, fair and balanced people, to voice your opinion below. Here are the ones I've narrowed it down to -- let me know what you think!

I think I'm leaning toward #1...

P.S. They have a sample business card for Robert Paulson and if you don't understand why that is brilliant, click here. :)

P.P.S. They have a business card with a clown on it, y'all. Not ok.

In the interest of full disclosure, Minted has come on board to work with the SoCal Lady Bloggers and in exchange for this post, they are generously giving me some cards, gratis. They're timing was perfect -- I could not pass up the opportunity!