Ok, so we moved, two rounds of parental visits occurred and Geoff started a new job all this month. I have "grown" and for everyone's comic relief - except mine- will share the hilarious fact that a size 40 H bra does exist. That's all I am going to say about that. We had wonderful visits with Pete (Geoff's dad) and later Nancy and Butch (Geoff's mom and her lovely husband). The themes of these visits? Mostly eating, we took Geoff's dad to the Getty Center for a picnic of delectable Larchmont sandwiches. Nancy and Butch opted for my version of Chicken Picatta, a little good Brazilian and some In and Out. Yum!! Nancy and Butch helped make the pending arrival of Baby Warner more real than ever by buying us a gorgeous 3 in one crib (crib, toddler bed, full bed in one!!) and by coming bearing a nice batch of organic clothing for our little organic princess. Walking around Baby Town can really put the real into becoming a parent. Who knew that a voyage to Reseda (deep in the Valley for us) on a steamy summer day would bear such an impact on the future of our lives??
So that's where we have been. For those of you who missed it, Baby Warner will be a girl (Libra, due Oct 12th) addition to our team. Geoff has already explored the availability of teeny weenie Liverpool Football Club jerseys for her to wear (our English Premiere League faves- "football" being soccer for all those who don't know we are soccer fanatics). Speaking of soccer. Thanks to our good friend John a.k.a "Uncle Carlin", Baby W got to be in the same green room as David Beckham a few weeks ago. Mommy and daddy were late fighting LA traffic and missed a face to face official meeting though, Uncle Carlin promises a meet and greet later this month. Suffice it to say mom, dad and baby have bells on their toes.
For those of you who check your e-mail, an e-vite should be here or on its way to the untraditional (shocking) Baby Shower/House Warming/Celebration of Life/Open House that will be held at Château Oyster (our house) on Sunday August 10th from 3-7. It will be a co-ed, NO LAME GAMES, relaxed event with hors d’oeuvres alcohol (because not everyone has dedicated their bodies to creating new life!) Keep your eyes peeled. For those of you who have been asking, we are registered at myregistry.com (a great site for creating links to lots of stores) and babiesrus.com under Ciara or Geoff Warner (see links on left).
So that's all for now, we look forward to seeing you all or talking to you soon.
Love,
Us
Although almost every day at Six Apart is Take Your Dog to Work Day, Friday was extra special because it was the official Take Your Dog to Work Day! Plus, as lovers of blogs and animals, we think it's great that active blogger and Human Society's President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, thinks having dogs around the office is a good reminder of "who we're working for."
We realize some people have it ruff and aren't lucky enough to be able to bring their dog to work, but hopefully these pictures taken at Six Apart last Friday will get your tails wagging... And let me tell you, it's harder than it looks to get all the doggies and their fetching owners in one picture.
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, today is the summer solstice. For ancient civilizations, this day was akin to our modern day New Year's Eve and was viewed as a time to reflect and renew. So why not kick off your summer celebration with a new theme?
See all of our themes in the Design Area.
Or choose from one of these brand-new themes. (Available under "New.")
A couple of months ago, we told you about Blog It powered by TypePad, the first cross-platform blogging application for Facebook the enables you to post to your Vox blog - and ALL your blogs - with a single click.
Within a week, Blog It had nearly 4,000 active users posting tweets and creating blog posts, as well as updating their status messages with the title and link to the published post. Today, Blog It's Facebook application has nearly 10,000 users. But here's the thing: You're not always sitting in front of the computer when the inspiration to blog strikes. And at Six Apart, it is our goal to provide you the tools you need need to blog where you want, and when you want.
Which is why this week we introduced Blog It for iPhone, a free web application just like the one we introduced for Facebook - only now - on your iPhone. Built specifically for iPhone's Safari browser, Blog It for iPhone enables you to post blog entries or status updates from wherever you are to more than a dozen different online services. And just like the original Facebook version, you can choose to share your posts with the people you know across various social networks.
To start blogging with Blog It for iPhone, go to http://blogit.typepad.com with your iPhone's Safari browser and install the Blog It icon onto your mobile desktop. Then, all you have to do is click the Blog It icon and start creating posts!
Whether you're riding the bus to work, cheering on your team courtside, or enjoying a picnic by the lake, now it's easier than ever to Blog It.
We will be performing scheduled maintenance on Vox tonight (Friday, June 6, 2008) from 11:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. PDT. Although we don't anticipate this maintenance to be highly disruptive, we always like to give you advance notification when there is a slight chance of some downtime.
As always, thank you for your patience - and have a great weekend!
Update: There WILL be downtime between 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. PDT. so please plan accordingly.
Get your closets ready because the 2nd Annual SHOP SF Event is less than two weeks away, and Gen Art is offering Voxers an exclusive 25% discount on VIP and General Admission to this one-of-a-kind shopping fête.
The event will showcase over 40 local designers specializing in stylish clothing, jewelry and accessories for both men and women. These local designers were culled from the Gen Art alumni, local art schools, as well as the Bay Area's hottest emerging designer boutiques. With so many amazing looks to choose from, you'll be sure to find head-turning styles perfectly tailored to your individual taste. After all, that's what we think being a Bay Area resident is all about, don't you?
When: Saturday, June 14th
VIP Preview Hour: 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. (Includes access to the VIP lounge, Shu Uemura Lash Bar, complimentary coat check and a gift bag.)
General Public: 1:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Where: 511 Harrison Street (at 1st Street0
San Francisco, CA 94105
RSVP for the event at Gen Art and enter offer code VoxShopSF to save 25% off VIP or General Admission.
Wondering how you can say "Thank You" to Gen Art for their generous offer? Raid the closet of your boyfriend, husband, father, or best male bud, and bring a paper bag full of menswear (in good condition) to donate to The Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Donations will go to help more than a thousand people trying to overcome poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and domestic violence in the Bay Area. Plus, for your kind offering, you'll receive a Goorin Bros. hat or accessory.
Let us know in the comments if you'll be attending this exciting event. We can't wait to see you there!
The Purple Ribbon Project is an international project with the long-term goal of bringing an end to all interpersonal violence. While none of us can hope to stop interpersonal violence on our own, the Purple Ribbon Project encourages us to change our own behavior by being a responsible role model, setting an example, and promoting violence awareness and respect.
The Purple Ribbon Project believes in order to stop the violence, we must first see to it that every man, woman, and child is aware of the problem. We must ask them to consciously stop tolerating, enabling, or engaging in this self-destructive epidemic among humans. Stopping violence is everyone’s responsibility.
What can you do to participate in this effort? First, you can answer today's QotD, "What could we do to create a world with less violence?" or respond to today's Vox Hunt and "Show us something purple." You can also wear a purple ribbon or tie one to your car or find ways to be a positive role model.
Learn more about how to get involved with the Purple Ribbon Project and let us know about your efforts to make the world a more peaceful place in the comments.
Not that you need a reminder to go shopping, but just in case it somehow slipped your mind, we wanted to make sure you didn't forget about the Billion Dollar Babes Spring/Summer Sale this weekend in Los Angeles. Stock up on all the hottest designer styles at up to 80% off retail prices.
When: Friday, May 30th & Saturday, May 31st
Why: Well, we already mentioned the fabulous deals and steals, but on top of that, the lovely ladies at Billion Dollar Babes are offering a very special offer exclusively for Voxers. Visit http://www.bdbinvite.com/ and enter voxvipla in the promo code box to receive an early start time and first look at the sale!
San Francisco Voxers: Mark your calendars. The Billion Dollar Babes Spring/Summer Sale will be here Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th. You, too, can register for an early start time and first look. Visit http://www.bdbinvite.com/ and enter voxvipsf in the promo code box.
Happy Shopping!
I had to write a journal for my English teaching job in Tokyo. A different instructor writes one every two weeks for the clients to look at. The clients like to read them while they are waiting for their lessons. Sometimes teachers use the journals for their lessons or go over the phrases or vocabulary, so I tried to throw in some colloquial language. Anyways, I had to write one recently, so I wrote one about my first concert experience in Japan. I have pasted it below...
Around mid-April, I was surfing the internet, looking at upcoming concerts in Tokyo and I came across a listing for a band that I really like, The Midnight Juggernauts, who hail from Melbourne, Australia. I was first introduced to them close to a year ago through a remix track they had released on a Kitsune Records compilation album. Not long after I heard that track, they released the album, Dystopia, which I didn't really care for on first listen. After shelving it for a while, I gave it another chance, and since then it has steadily and increasingly grown on me. The Midnight Juggernauts received a lot of attention for being on tour with Justice, last year's "it" band, but Dystopia also generated a lot of buzz on music blogs and music magazines on its own accord. Their music has been described as being New Rave and likened to a cross between David Bowie and Daft Punk. I was also excited about the concert in Tokyo because The Midnight Juggernauts were set to play with The Foals, from Oxford, England, who I also quite enjoy. Several of my friends told me they wanted to go as well and I waited eagerly in anticipation for the first concert I would attend in Japan. I had trouble purchasing the tickets in advance, so I decided to just buy them at the door. By the time the date of the concert rolled around, all but one of my friends had jammed on me. This one friend was running behind schedule, so we arrived about an hour later than the listed 7:00pm start time. Normally, bands that I see start at least an hour after the listed start time, because there is usually an opening band. Since both The Midnight Juggernauts and The Foals were listed for the concert, I assumed that they were both headlining bands. Also, in my concert-going experience, these kinds of shows don't usually start until about 9:00pm at the earliest, so I thought we would be okay. The one thing I didn't consider is that I was in Japan, and things generally run right on schedule here. Luckily, there were still tickets available, but unfortunately, I had completely missed The Midnight Juggernauts' performance by the time my friend and I arrived. The Foals put on an amazing show, and I really enjoyed myself. My friend felt really bad about making me miss The Midnight Juggernauts, so he bought me several beers. After the concert was over, most people left immediately, but several people lingered. My friend and I didn't have anywhere to go, so we decided to stay and continue drinking. I found it a bit curious that most of the remaining people were girls, but I certainly wasn't opposed to it. Suddenly, everyone moved to the exit and I soon found the answer to my curiosity. The members of The Foals had come out to sign autographs! The situation was a bit ironic because I was primarily interested in seeing the other band, but I found myself standing among The Foals super-fans, seemingly waiting to get an autograph. Some of the highly excited girls asked me to take photos of them with the band members and I obliged. After the barrage of photos and the screams died down, I met the band members and I ended up having a conversation with the lead singer. They were very nice and I had a great time. It was an unexpected end to my first concert experience in Japan.
