I was initially hesitant to do this interview because I don't think that publicizing these websites is necessarily a good thing (I know many people who first started visiting pro-anorexia sites after hearing about them on TV). That being said, ignoring an issue never works, so there you have it.

I think the interview went really well, all things considered. You can see my dorky Santa teddy bear coffee mug at some point, I believe.

{{Note, there is some talk of rather low calorie diets. If that sort of thing bothers you, then I would advise not watching it.}}

Since I turned freelance full-time, I've written several science stories that have been published. Two of them didn't appear online, so that makes it hard to really share them (although I can send you the text if you're really curious about geology...). These magazine stories were interesting and fun and great experience, but not in the most widely circulated of publications--like I said, they were for a geology magazine.

However, I also wrote a story for Scientific American Mind that is finally--finally!!--up and online.

Two Sides of the Same Coin

I was hoping for a longer article, but I nevertheless broke into a very prestigious magazine. I like how the story turned out, and it is so thrilling to add Scientific American to my list of bylines.

I often wondered if anything would give me the same "high" as restricting and over-exercise, and I have to say that seeing my byline comes pretty close. Although the mind-altering qualities of seeing my byline might not quite be the same as one of my marathon exercise sessions on an empty stomach, it is a high that I can share. A high that doesn't destroy me body, mind, and spirit. A high that makes me laugh and smile. A high that gives me an income and a living and a vocation.

Here's to many more bylines to come!

Most of you know about my jewelry shop on Etsy called Frenchroast Designs. For the holidays, I'm offering FREE SHIPPING to the US through December 15, and discounts overseas (just email me for the discounts). I realize that many people can't afford to give gifts because of the economy--there's no pressure here. But if you are able to give something, take a look at my shop or one of the other tens of thousands on Etsy.com. Buying handmade is a great way to support local artisans and jobs.

And tomorrow, I will be doing a craft show at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA. The show runs from 10am to 4pm, and I have posted a map below:


View Larger Map

Hope to see some of you there!

Help support handmade gifts and local artisans this holiday and take part in the "Mall is a four-letter word sale" at Etsy.

My shop (Frenchroast Designs) is part of the sale, and From Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 1, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on all of my items to the continental US and discounts on international shipping. After you place your order, don't pay and please wait for a revised invoice.

I have a new line of pendants, as well as a bunch of other items that would make fantastic gifts.

This sale is part of an EtsyCREST (Capital Region Etsy Street Team) sale. Visit our blog and leave a comment to enter a drawing for a fantastic gift box with items from all participating shops. EtsyCREST blog!

I snagged a table this weekend at the St. Peter's School Holiday Craft Show in Waldorf, MD. The show is from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

I've pasted in a map below:


View Larger Map

I'm really excited to be in this show- except for the "setup starts at 6:30" part- can't they have shows for insomniacs? Regardless, come say hi! My email is in my profile if you want more information.

And now for some shameless self-promotion:

With the members of EtsyCREST (Capitol Region Etsy Street Team), I am hosting an early bird holiday sale in my Etsy shop, Frenchroast Designs.

Select items are marked 15% off from now through next Monday, November 3. Visit my shop for more details. Search for items marked "etsycrestsale" for other gift ideas from other EtsyCREST members.

Happy shopping!

I was with Jenni Schaefer (I love dropping her name- and knowing that she is a dear friend) at the 2008 NEDA conference, when people from News 8 Austin wanted me to shoot a video segment with her. You can watch the two minute clip here:

http://www.news8austin.com/shared/video/video_pop.asp?destlist=56887

I'm the chick walking around with her, with the short red hair. And I'm wearing makeup! Halle-fricking- lleuja.

Rock on.