After sitting around the other day after work, my roommate and I realized that we had just spent 3 hours watching a 2 hour movie on TV. Commercials had added a lot of extra time to our sitting around, doing nothing experience. The though of wasting about an hour of our day being bombarded by advertisements spurred on a conversation. At the end of the … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Beat Sleep Deprivation & a New Poll
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dozing off after lunch isn't just embarrassing, but it can cause a whole handful of problems. Chances are, your boss isn't going to think that it is cute if you fall asleep during the meeting, and you're going to be pretty mad at yourself if you sleep through the movie that you just spent $12 on a ticket to see. Normal people do not experience exhaustion … [Read more...]
A Fun Way to Celebrate at Seaport Village
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Looking for something fun this weekend that takes you just a little bit out of town? You can't go wrong with a visit to Seaport Village at any time of the year. Whether you're looking for a night out with a date, buying new decorations for your apartment at Alterra, or playing in the water, this is the spot for you. If you like Seaport Village so much … [Read more...]
The After Yoga Grilling Special
September 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have done yoga quite a few times now, and I know from experience that after a hard workout like that, your body is probably screaming for food. For me, a low carb, high protein diet works best. Occasionally, I will let the fat content slip by, and on days like that I always go for a BBQ Pit Boys recipe. One of my favorite recipes of theirs is the … [Read more...]
A Perfect Place to Perk Up in La Mesa
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to coffee, I am a bit obsessed. After managing a coffee shop for a few years in college, I have become pretty picky about my bean juice. Cosmos Coffee Cafe in La Mesa has captured my heart for more than just their great prices. The espresso is superb and their baristas are well trained. The coffee shop is about a mile down the road from … [Read more...]
Break a Mental Sweat
September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Staying sharp and mentally fresh isn't something that should be started when you become older. It's important to continually challenge your brain with "variety and curiosity," according to Mark Stibich, Ph.D., in order to break a mental sweat. One of the ways to achieve both of these is to play games. Yes, play games! Puzzles and other games can … [Read more...]
Alterra Offers Free Yoga Classes for Residents
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We are offering a completely new event for our residents at Alterra. Not once, not twice, but three times a week, there will be free yoga classes for our wonderful residents. This is just another addition to the apartment community that we love to bring to you. Isn't this cool? Gentlemen, don't be fooled. Yoga is not just for the ladies. It is an … [Read more...]
Monthly Money Saving Tip – Keep Your Razor Sharp
September 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My roommate and I were walking around the pharmacy store the other day, picking up products like shampoo, soap, and toothpaste. We both realized that we had run out of sharp razors, so it was time to restock. I'm sure you go through this too, but when we saw the price for 4 blades that fit onto our razors we were both shocked (again.) It seems like … [Read more...]
Chargers Season Gears Up
September 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Final preseason game is this week vs the 49ers, which kicks off the 3 week absence of our Chargers in San Diego. Fortunately, the next home game, which is Sunday, September 19th, should be a good one against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Looking for tickets to the first home game in the regular season? There are plenty of packages to choose from and … [Read more...]
